Awards

Edmond SFHS Band Awards, Honors & History:

  • 27 O.S.S.A.A. State Sweepstakes Awards
  • London Parade Festival – 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010
  • 4 Times OMEA Honor Band
  • 14 years O.S.S.A.A. Academic Achievement Award (cumulative 3.5 or above)

Contest Honors:

  • 1994 “Big D” American Classic – Dallas, TX
    • BEST IN CLASS
  • 1995 Heritage Festival – St. Louis, MO
    • BEST IN CLASS
  • 1996 Midwest Festival of Music, Chicago, IL
    • BEST IN CLASS
  • 1998 London Parade Festival
  • 1999 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX
    • BEST IN CLASS
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
  • 2000 Heritage Festival – Chicago, IL
    • BEST IN CLASS
    • ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
    • HERITAGE SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
  • 2002 London Parade Festival
  • 2003 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX
    • BEST IN CLASS
    • ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
  • 2004 Heritage Festival – Chicago, IL
    • BEST IN CLASS
    • ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
    • HERITAGE SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
  • 2006 London Parade Festival
  • 2007 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX
    • BEST IN CLASS (both bands)
    • ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
    • OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
    • MAESTRO AWARD
  • Mr. Lowery - OSSAA Outstanding Music Director of the Year - 2004
  • Mr. Lowery -NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) Section 6 outstanding music director of the year - 2004
    • Section 6 includes Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arkansas)
  • Mr. Lowery - Oklahoma Bandmaster Association Director of the Year - 2008