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National School Orchestra Award
About
The National School Orchestra Award is the highest honor you can bestow upon a member of the high school orchestra to recognize excellence in playing and contributions to the ensemble. This award recognizes outstanding dedication and superior musicianship and is awarded typically to one outstanding Boulder High Orchestra Senior each spring.
2019
Lucy Rissman
Cora Tennenbaum
2020
Marcus Schaller
Blue Bryan
2021
Eve Wolvington
2022
Samuel Meyer
2023
Bridget Lochhead
2024
Yako Perlov
Lillie Thomasset
2025
Kieran Abbott
Directors Award
Director’s Award to a senior for Overall Contribution to the Boulder High School Orchestra Program
2019
Joey DeYoung
CJ Turf
2020
Amina Gilbert
Sebastian Willowhawk
2021
Claire Mahon
Paola Iannetta
2022
Lucia Claudia
Lucy Williams
2023
Kai Parker
Joseph Gaeta
2024
Kai Keller
Mack Olsen
2025
Holden Buckley
Ethan Muller
2019
Terry Vis
2020
Sophie Rubin
Natalie Bruhwiler
Bella Figur
2021
Lauren Christenson
2022
Mia Williams
Liam Abbott
2023
Ella Brown
2024
Mason England
2025
Claire Russell
Areta Kalogeras Award
for Leadership
Areta Kalogeras was one of my primary mentors as a developing performer and music educator. She instilled in me the importance of servant leadership, hard work and integrity and the importance of these skills in the orchestra, within our community and among our students.
Other Awards
BAFP
Boulder High Is the only school in the area to offer an Arts Focus Pathway Certificate. Every year many orchestra students take part in this opportunity to dive into music and passion in the Arts. Learn More Here.
Lettering
In the BHS Orchestra you can earn a varsity letter to showcase going above and beyond the academic requirements of the ensemble. Learn More Here.
Other Student Nominated Awards
Every year students have student nominated awards including Most Improved, Service, and Musicianship awards.