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Foundation Projects and Awards
The first project of the
John Philip Sousa Foundation was the dedication of the stage of the John F.
Kennedy National Cultural Center in the name of John Philip Sousa on October
7, 1971. The dedication was the culmination of the Sousa Foundation's efforts
that raised $100,000.00, primarily from schools and students throughout the
country under the guidance of Colonel George S. Howard. The stage was
formally dedicated at a gala concert by the premier bands of the U.S. Armed
Services attended by President Nixon and the host of dignitaries.
Since that beginning in 1971, the Sousa Foundation has developed a great
number of projects of benefit to band music, students, and directors. Through
the generosity of Louis and Virginia Sudler, a number of Louis Sudler Awards
of Merit have been developed to recognize outstanding musicians both in the
community and throughout the world.
- The Sousa National High School Honors Band
is held biennially and was first organized in 1981.
- The Sudler Trophy is awarded annually to one
of America's outstanding university bands for its major influence in the
establishment and maintanance of high standards of musical and marching
performance.
- The Sudler International Composition Competition
is a biennial competition which recognizes outstanding wind band
composers.
- The Sudler Flag recognizes outstanding achievement
of high school concert bands.
- The Sudler Cup similarly recognizes bands
at the junior high school level.
- The Sudler Shield recognizes high school
marching bands.
- The Sudler Scroll recognizes outstanding
community bands.
- The Legion of Honor recognizes
outstanding high school band directors with a long history of dedicated
service to bands.
- The George Solti International Young Conductors Competition
is held biennially and recognizes young wind band conductors.
- The Historic Roll of Honor
endowed by Al G. Wright, recognizes outstanding high school bands from
1920 to 1980, selected by committees representing each era.
Information is posted within The Sudler Flag.
- The Historical Marker Project
recognizes and identifies sites where the original Sousa Band performed.
- The Badge of the Order is
awarded to students participating in the Sousa National Honors Band.
- The Star of the Order and The Medal of the Order are awarded to
acknowledge achievement at the highest level.
- The Diploma of the John Philip Sousa Foundation
recognizes individuals who have devoted exceptional service to the
Foundation and the musical community.
- The Sousa Statue Project
recognizes Sousa with a bronze statue, to be placed at the new Marine
Band facility in Washington, D.C.
- Dr. Robert Hawkins Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is working toward a degree in
instrumental (band) music education.
- National Young Artists Solo Competition for Clarinet and French Horn performers
Updated August 2010
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