Three Smith-Cotton High School instrumental music students were honored with top awards during spring concerts for the orchestra and band programs.
Senior Christopher Gilman received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, which honors the high school’s outstanding jazz musician. Fellow senior Holden Fox received the John Phillip Sousa Band Award, which recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.
Senior Sage Kosifas received the National School Orchestra Award. It recognizes excellence in playing and contributions to the ensemble.
The awards were presented during the Spring band Concert on May 6, and the Spring Orchestra Concert on May 8, in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
Sedalia 200 district Orchestra Director Michael Moellman, right, presents the National School Orchestra Award to senior Sage Kosifas during the Spring Orchestra Concert on May 8 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
Smith-Cotton High senior Christopher Gilman receives the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award from S-C Assistant Band Director Whitney Stumborg, left, and Band Director Andrew Fischer during the Spring Band Concert on May 6 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
Smith-Cotton High senior Holden Fox receives the John Phillip Sousa Award from S-C Band Director Andrew Fischer, left, and Assistant Band Director Whitney Stumborg during the Spring Band Concert on May 6 in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
