Three Smith-Cotton High School instrumental music students were honored with top awards during spring concerts for the orchestra and band programs.
A news release says Riley Wyatt received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, which honors the high school’s outstanding jazz musician. Wyatt Flandermeyer received the John Phillip Sousa Band Award, which recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. Alisa Sonnik received the National School Orchestra Award. It recognizes excellence in playing and contributions to the ensemble.
Sedalia 200 district Orchestra Director Michael Moellman, left, presents the National School Orchestra Award to senior Alisa Sonnik during the Spring Orchestra Concert on May 10 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.Smith-Cotton High senior Wyatt Flandermeyer, center, receives the John Phillip Sousa Band Award from S-C Assistant Band Director Andrew Fischer, left, and S-C Band Director Max Meigel during the Spring Band Concert on May 12 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.Smith-Cotton High senior Riley Wyatt, left, receives the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award from S-C Band Director Max Meigel during the Spring Band Concert on May 12 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
