McKinney Boyd HS Band
McKinney, Texas
JOHN PHILIP
SOUSA AWARD
The Sousa Award is the pinnacle
of achievement in a high school band.  

Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award
recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa
Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.
John Philip Sousa Band Award
2009 - 2010
Patrick Bitting
Saxophone
Class of 2010
2008 - 2009
Austin Butts
French Horn
Class of 2009
2007 - 2008
Toyotaka Kaieda
Saxophone
Class of 2008
2010 - 2011
Rajiv Suresh
Saxophone
Class of 2011
2010 - 2011
Ivan Ley
Bass Clarinet
Class of 2011