TMEA AWARD RECIPIENTS
TMEA is proud to pay homage to those of our membership and other individuals
who have gone above and beyond in serving the musical arts and the education of
students. TMEA gives awards in the following categories: Friend of Music
Education, Outstanding Administrator, 25-Year and 40-Year Service, and Hall of
Fame. We pay tribute to these honorees by listing their names, biographies, and
when available, their photographs on this page. Visit the Special Awards page
for more information on these awards or to nominate someone for these awards.
Given in recognition for exceptional support and outstanding accomplishments by our members to the advancement of music education in the schools of Tennessee, both public and private.
(for bio and pictures, click on the name)
Given in recognition of significant leadership by one or more school administrators in support of music education.
Larry Blazer - 2009
Director of Schools
Cocke County Schools
Karen Gephart - 2009
Orff Music and Class Piano Supervisor
Memphis City Schools
Richard Mitchell - 2009
Specialist of Music
Knox County Schools
Mike Brown - 2008
Director of Schools
Paris Special School District
Tom Delbridge - 2008
Principal
Siegel Middle School
Candace Crawford Lett - 2008
Principal
Bowers Elementary School
Carol Crittenden - 2007
Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
Nashville Public Schools
James Holcomb – 2006
Supervisor of Music and Dance
Memphis City Schools
Michael Martin – 2005
Director of Schools
Putnam County Schools
Kristi Jefferson - 2004
Principal
Freedom Middle School, Franklin
Hal Russell – 2003
Principal
Ridgeway High School, Memphis
Given in recognition of an individual, organization and/or a corporation who have contributed in a significant way to the support of music education in Tennessee.
New Horizons Tours and Travel, Inc. - 2009
Sponsor of the TMEA All-State Commission Cycle
Jackson, MI
Johnny Thomas - 2008
Thomas Tours, Inc.
Nashville
Marty Los - 2004
Educational Representative
Music and Arts Center
Given in recognition of 40 years or more service and contribution to music education and TMEA.
James Holcomb - 2009
Memphis City Schools
June R. Betton-Glenn - 2008
Memphis City Schools (Retired)
Olive Branch Middle School, MS
Deanna Dunlap - 2007
Paris Special School District (Retired)
University School of Jackson (Retired)
John T. Wade - 2006
Watertown High School
Ann Baldwin - 2006
Choral Director
Tullahoma High School
Jim Golden - 2006
Band Director
Freedom Middle School
Lewis Lee Eagles - 2006
Sumner County and Nashville Metro Schools Retired
Given in recognition of 25 years or more service and contribution to music education and TMEA.
- Elsilynn Barger - 2009
- Gary Wilkes - 2009
- Robert King - 2008
- Jeanette Ebelhar - 2007
- Marsha Hartwein - 2007
- Matilda A. Washington - 2005
- Anthony Frigo - 2005
- Sandy Morris - 2004
- Charlie Harron - 2004
- Lisa Gotlieb - 2004
- Jeff Brewer - 2003
- Lisa Bowen Field - 2003
- Cooper Patterson - 2003
- Dawn Patelke - 2009
- Janet Warren - 2009
- Charlene Potts Cook - 2008
- Brenda Gregory - 2008
- Kenneth D. Eicholz - 2007
- Rodney Hill - 2007
- Allan Kinningham - 2005
- Perry Elliott - 2005
- Mike Tucker - 2004
- Richard Mitchell - 2004
- David Hale - 2004
- Marian Brown - 2003
- Connie Fuller - 2003
- Richard Rodgers - 2003
Given in recognition of work by one or more young music educators who have shown extraordinary promise, diligence, and success.
Natalie Piper Bingham - 2009
Choral Director
Poplar Grove School
David Pope - 2009
Orchestra Director
Maryville Middle and High School
S. Megan Cain-Allen - 2009
Choral Director
Otoka Elmentary School
Jeremy O'Neal - 2008
Choral Director
Henry County High School
Angie Messer - 2007
Band Director
Carter High School
Justin Scott - 2006
Band Director
Rucker-Stewart Middle School
Katie Paul Ammons - 2005
Dandridge Elementary School