Award Division Winners

DR. WILLIAM P. FOSTER PROJECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD DIVISION WINNERS

A national award recognizing quality band programs, teaching excellence, and community impact in historically underserved communities.

SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION MR. TRENT COOPER DeKaney High School (retired Spring, TX

EASTERN DIVISION

MS. HEATHER TAYLOR

Lakeshore Elementary School Rochester, NY NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION

MR. DON STINSON

Joliet Central High School Joliet, IL

SOUTHERN DIVISION DR. OLLIE LIDDELL Memphis Central High School Memphis, TN

ABOUT THE DR. WILLIAM P. FOSTER PROJECT

The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music for All (MFA), and National Band Association (NBA) are dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music at all levels of instruction. The Dr. William P. Foster Music Education Alliance “Award of Excellence” recognizes quality band programs which are challenging students and reaching a high level of excellence. The “Community Development Award” honors select educators who provide strong music education experiences for their students and a positive impact on their school and community.

For more information about the Dr. William P. Foster Project, The Music Education Alliance and the Community Development Award or to apply, visit:

WESTERN DIVISION VICTOR DE LOS SANTOS Santa Ana High School Santa Ana, CA

NORTHWESTERN DIVISION JENNIFER BROOKS David Douglas High School Gresham, OR