Photo of Tarpon Springs High School Band by Jolesch Photography
Congratulations to the newest Sudler Trophy and Sudler Shield winners awarded by The John Philip Sousa Foundation this May.
Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band won the Sudler Trophy for 2009, awarded to a collegiate marching band that has demonstrated excellence over many years.
Four groups received the 2008 Sudler Shield, described as “an international award recognizing high school, youth and international marching bands of world-class excellence.”
- Broken Arrow (Okla.) High School Band
- Coppell (Texas) High School Band
- Tarpon Springs (Fla.) High School Band
- Musica Grato High School Band from Himi, Toyama-Ken, Japan
Read about the reaction of Bob Buckner on receiving the Sudler Trophy at the “Web Exclusives” section of Halftime Magazine. For more information about The John Philip Sousa Foundation, visit www.sousafoundation.org.
