GOLDEN KAZOO AWARDS
"From The 50 Yard Line" in conjunction with Halftime Magazine is pleased to announce the Golden Kazoo Awards. 2 Students will be chosen every month to receive the Golden Kazoo Award. These students exemplify the spirit of Marching Band as portrayed in the film "From The 50 Yard Line". This spirit includes going above and beyond in support of Instrumental Music.
The winners of this award will receive a special certificate, a Golden Kazoo and a one year subscription to
Halftime Magazine.
See more about the magazine below.
Thank you to Halftime Magazine for their support of students in Instrumental Music.
Please share with us your stories of students who have gone above and beyond in the support of instrumental music. BlakeHouseMedia@att.net
JANUARY '08 WINNERS
PETER MELERO - Archbishop E MacCarthy H.S., Florida
Peter was nominated by his band director Marcos Rodriguez. Peter began his music experience with Mr. Rodgriguez and within a few months went from No Experience whatsoever to reading and playing Grade level 4 music. By the end of the year, he owned 2 saxes, and was playing college level music and doing jazz improv. He continued on to become a section leader and began working with the feeder programs to increase the bands numbers. He has stayed after school late running sectionals, rehearsals, and just practicing on his own in a school with no true fine arts facility all to help our program grow. He has now decided to continue music as a career either in performance or in education. This young man's spirit and drive is a motivation to us all !!!
SARAH STUDT - Sparta, Michigan - High School Student
Sarah is a proud band member in Sparta, Michigan. She and two friends drove for an hour through a blizzard to attend a benefit screening of the film in Grandville, Michigan in January.
Talk about true band spirit !!!
DECEMBER '07 HOLIDAY
No Winners to Announce
NOVEMBER '07 WINNERS
AARON PRITT - Oak Hill H.S. - West Virginia
Aaron is the Drum Major at Oak Hill H.S. in West
Virginia and he is trying to raise some money for
items such as new drums for his school. Aaron, his
family, and community are big supporters of their
band, and Aaron has made the arrangements to have the
film shown at his school in March as a Benefit Screening.
DEVIN FORBES - Chapel Hill H.S., North Carolina
Devin is the Horn Captain and Senior Flute Marcher for
the Chapel Hill High School Marching Tiger Band in
Chapel Hill, N.C. Devin works hard to motivate the
younger musicians in his band. He has also been
instrumental (no pun intended) in generating interest
in his community for the film so some of the younger
members of his band, and their friends and families,
can enjoy the motivational benefits of the marching arts.
OCTOBER '07 WINNERS
RACHEL WOOD - Lathrop High School - Missouri 12th grade -
Rachel is the proud Drum Major of a high school
marching band from a small town in Missouri. She
drove two hours to see the film at the Kansas Film
Festival. She has renewed pride in being part of the
band culture and now may decide to pursue the marching
band activity in college as well. Rachel exemplifies the true spirit of marching band.
JULIE DEXHEIMER - Duke University - Durham, NC
Julie approached Director Jeff Au of the Duke
University Marching and Pep Bands, and asked about
doing a service project for her community. After
discussing it, they decided to do a special screening
of the film at Duke University, with ticket sales to
benefit the music program at Southern H.S. in Durham.
This was the first of many such Benefit Screenings to
be held around the country, which have brought in
thousands of dollars for school programs.
SEPTEMBER '07 WINNERS
PEDRO RODRIGUEZ - Fairfax High School - 12th grade -
Los Angeles, CA - Trumpet player. Pedro appears in the film and his spirit is truly amazing. He just learned to play trumpet 1 year ago, and already has advanced to become a soloist within the Fairfax band program. He has also volunteered countless hours of his time and energy to helping the Fairfax High School program and has even assisted in the design of this year's drill for Fairfax High School. Be sure to check out Fairfax High School's new website: www.fairfaxmusic.org
SETH WILLIAMS - Centerville High School - 12th grade - Centerville, Ohio - Mellophone player. Truly Demonstrates the spirit of marching band through his tireless and innovative publicity of the film and the need for instrumental music education. We look forward to watching Seth's career develop as he finishes his senior year in high school and pursues further education in college. Congratulations Seth!
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