Charles Emmons Outstanding Band Director Award
CHARLES EMMONS
In many ways Charlie Emmons was an enigma who wore many hats. After building an outstanding high school band program in Amarillo, Texas, he arrived at the University of Missouri as the added violist to the faculty string quartet.
In seemingly no time at all he had everyone across the state talking about Marching Mizzou…”have you heard?”… “a kick-step to the Missouri Waltz?!”… “what a sound!”… “cymbal spinners!”… neat arrangements!” He established traditions like the, “MIZZOU-TIGER flip” that live on today even after six decades!
His concert band appearances at the state convention were always the hot ticket. The third layer of his band program was a jazz component, which he put under the direction of his able staff member Larry Sutherland. I was just starting out as a beginning band director from another college, but I quickly realized here was a source of inspiration and encouragement, and I knew he was where I would go for my Masters degree (and I wasn’t disappointed). During my career of 56 years, I can think of no other individual in Missouri who has had the impact on school band programs as he did. Charlie was a firm and demanding leader with an impish sense of humor, who would give you the shirt off his back.
The recipients of this award should always be evaluated with the highest degree of expectations and it should be presented with dignity and honor.
Jerry Hoover
DEADLINES:
SEPTEMBER 1: Secretary-Treasurer informs membership that nominations for the Emmons award are open. The membership will be reminded of the December 15 deadline in the annual banquet/dues reservation letter that will be sent out by December 1.
DECEMBER 14: The guidelines and the selection process for the Emmons Award can be found in the letter or by clicking here now. Nominations for the 2020 award are now being accepted and are due to JAY JONES (jonesntune@gmail.com) by FRIDAY, December 13, 2019.
JANUARY 5: Candidates names forwarded to the VOTING COMMITTEE.
JANUARY 15: Immediate Past-President informs the Secretary-Treasurer of the results and arrangements are made for the plaque and the presentation.
The Charles Emmons Outstanding Band Director Award is intended to be the most significant award to be received by a member of the Lambda Chapter. This is a unique and special award that is intended to honor the chapter’s most outstanding directors and pay tribute to a man who did so much for bands and students during his illustrious career. Please read the introductory paragraph about Charles Emmons and the qualification guidelines carefully before submitting a candidate for consideration. Those on the screening committee and the voting committee should do the same and make their selections with careful consideration to the guidelines set forth for this award.
QUALIFICATIONS:
As befitting the name of this award, The Charles Emmons Outstanding Band Director Award, may be given to deserving candidate who….
1. Is an active member of Phi Beta Mu-Lambda Chapter.
2. Has been a high school/middle school/junior high school band director in the state of Missouri for a period of no less than five years and has developed a well-rounded program that has established a tradition of excellence.
3. Exhibits high moral character and integrity, commensurate with teaching young people and sets exemplary standards of conduct, behavior and good citizenship for his/her students..
4. Demonstrates a love and concern for his/her students.
5. Maintains a professional posture through his/her support of, and involvement in, professional organizations and projects.
6. Has developed bands of outstanding stature that are recognized for their quality and high level of performance.
7. Directs a multifaceted program within the context of his/her school and community that gives his/her students a variety of musical experiences.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The NOMINATING COMMITTEE will consist of all active members of the Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Nominations must include the name, school(s) and a DETAILED description of the qualifications of the candidate. Nominations are to be submitted to the SCREENING COMMITTEE chair.
2. The SCREENING COMMITTEE will be CHAIRED by the immediate Past-President of the Lambda Chapter and will be comprised of THREE Past-Presidents from the Lambda Chapter Board and/or the PBM Lambda Foundation Board.
3. The VOTING COMMITTEE will be CHAIRED by the immediate Past-President and will be comprised of PAST RECIPIENTS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Lambda Chapter & PBM Foundation) and COLLEGE BAND DIRECTORS all of whom are active members of the Lambda Chapter. A candidate receiving 75% yes votes of all the votes shall be deemed the recipient of the award. The award will not be given if a candidate does not receive the required 75% of the vote.
4. The SCREENING COMMITTEE Chair shall have the following responsibilities:
a. Submit a copy of the procedure and guidelines to all committee members.
b. Send a ballot along with the statements concerning the nominees to the voting committee.
c. Arrange with the Secretary/Treasurer for the purchase of the plaque.
d. Present the award to the recipient at the annual Phi Beta Mu luncheon.
5. The recipient of the award will be awarded $200 in student scholarship money to be awarded to members of his/her band. These recipients will be determined at the discretion of the recipient of the award.
CHARLES EMMONS OUTSTANDING BAND DIRECTOR AWARD
1986 - ROBERT BOEDGES - NORMANDY
1987 - JOHN PATTERSON - HICKMAN
1988 - NO AWARD PRESENTED
1989 - JOHN BAKER - PARKWAY WEST
1990 - ROBERT DRUMMOND - GRANDVIEW
1991- JIM OLIVER - LEE'S SUMMIT
1992- GENE HUNT - WASHINGTON
1993 - WENDELL DOYLE - PLATTE CITY
1994 - JOHN BELL - PARK HILL
1995 - LARRY BENNETT - MACON
1996 - NICK LEIST - JACKSON
1997 - RUSSELL COLEMAN -CENTRAL MO STATE
1998 - BOB HANSON - WENTZVILLE
1999 - CHRIS BECKER - PARKWAY SOUTH
2000 - MARY LIGHTFOOT - KANSAS CITY
2001 - KEITH RUETHER - LEBANON
2002 - PAUL WARNEX - LIBERTY
2003 - NO AWARD PRESENTED
2004 - TODD REINHARDT - INDEPENDENCE
2005 - PAUL SWOFFORD -ST. CLAIR
2006 - ROB NICHOLS - HICKMAN
Beginning in 2006, this award includes a $200 student scholarship. Recipient(s) to be selected by the award winner.
2007 - DEE LEWIS - RETIRED
2008 - GARY ANDERS - GRANDVIEW
2009 - BOB SPIEGELMAN - LINDBERGH HS
2010 - TIM ALLSHOUSE - BLUE SPRINGS HS
2011 - DIANA WILLIAMS - WEBB CITY HS
2012 - KURT BAUCHE - FARMINGTON HS
2013 - STEVE LITWILLER - BOONVILLE HS
2014 - No Award Presented
2015 - LINDA HUCK - FARMINGTON HS
2016 - ROB BABEL - FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HS
2017 - PUAL BAUR - CAMDENTON HS
2018 - JIM CUNNINGHAM - WENTZVILLE HOLT HS
2019 - No Award Presented
2020 - No Award Presented
2021 - No Award Presented
2022 - No Award Presented
2023 - JAY JONES - Platte Co. R-3
BAND OF THE YEAR AWARD
1971 - RAYTOWN - ROBERT SCHUPP
1972 - PARK HILL - BILL MACK
1973 - CHILLICOTHE - CLAUDE T. SMITH
1974 - MARYVILLE - LEE T. SCHNEIDER
1975 - HICKMAN - JOHN PATTERSON
1976 - JEFFERSON CITY - JERRY HOOVER
1977 - MARSHFIELD - F.D. LEWIS
1978 - RUSKIN - JIM SNODGRASS
1979 - 82 - NO AWARD PRESENTED
1983 - SAVANNAH - MARK MITCHELL