ASBDA Ed Rooker ENCORE Award Nomination Form

Description: The Ed Rooker Encore Awards are recognitions sponsored and presented by the North Carolina Chapter of the American School Band Directors Association to outstanding band directors with less than seven years of experience in the profession.

Purpose: The purpose of the Ed Rooker Encore Awards is to honor the achievements and service of new band directors and to promote the ASBDA mission of fostering rising talent in the music education profession.

Criteria: Candidates for the ASBDA Ed Rooker Encore Award must:

-      Not currently be a member of ASBDA

1. -     Have at least two years of experience as a band director
   

-      Have not completed their 7th year as a band director

-      Distinguish themselves as a teacher of quality and potential

-      Demonstrate professionalism in working with fellow directors

-      Participate in band functions at the district and state levels

-      Volunteer their time and service within their county or district

Application Process: Candidates for the ASBDA Ed Rooker Encore Award are nominated by application through a current ASBDA member.  Applications must be submitted to the State Chair by the spring meeting at NCBA Honors Band.  Candidates are voted upon by the chapter members present at the spring meeting.  Any number up to six educators may receive the Ed Rooker Encore Award in a given year.  Awards will be presented the following November at the NCMEA Convention during the NCBA General Business Meeting.

PAST RECIPIENTS

2019 - Leah Pfeiffer, Kevin Still, Adam Singer, Cristina Rekeibe, Wesley

           Richardson, Greg Jenner

2018 - Kelly Saunders, Colin Choat, Hunter Soots, Jake Wentzek

2017 - Molly Blair, Keith Dublin, Edward Harper, Justin McCrary, Alyssa

           Montgomery, Tyler Stark, Kevin Young

2016 - Andrew Blair, Mary Choat, Andrew Shelton

2015 - Jill Brooks, Josh Cvijanovic, Joshua Morgan, Steve Stevens

2014 - Andrew Craft, Allen Klaes, Mike Self

2013 - Sarah Stafford, Tremayne Smith, Elizabeth Dockery

2012 - Melody Causby, Craig Retzlaff, Leah Spicer, Jason Miller

2011 - Susanne Benhart, Mark Lorek, Jennifer Isenhour, Rodney Workman

ASBDA NC Chapter 2022

Ed Rooker ENCORE Award Recipients.

David Rivero

Joshua Dickens

Jessie Peterson

O’Shae Best

Derek Smith

Avery Payne