Northshore Concert Band is proud to recognize the service, leadership, and musical contributions of its members and friends through five awards.
The ernst w. kettnich award
The “Ernie” Award is presented to band members in recognition and appreciation of a lifetime of leadership and distinguished service on behalf of Northshore Concert Band. Recipients of this award include:
Judy Athmejvar piccolo
Jim Barkow saxophone
Paul Bauer trombone
Ann Betz saxophone
Paul Bolman flute
Traci Bowering clarinet
Barbara Buehlman horn
Kathryn Cargill flute
O. DeLap Premo tuba
Debbie Durham clarinet
Richard Faller trombone
Betty Garrett oboe
Nancy Golden flute
Scott Golinkin trumpet
Peter Gotsch horn
John Harshey tuba
Chuck Hawes saxophone
Debbie Hawes percussion
Nancy Hinners horn
Janet Jesse clarinet
Ernie Kettnich bassoon
Gilbert Krulee trombone
Maryann Loda bassoon
Dennis Montgomery trumpet
John P. Paynter conductor
Carol Scattergood percussion
Janet Schroeder clarinet
David Shaw trumpet
Barry Skolnik trumpet
Barbara Zeleny horn
The Barbara Buehlman Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes the contribution of creative individual leadership and service to Northshore Concert Band to further its goal of musical excellence. This award has been presented six times in the Band’s history.
Nancy Golden flute
Peter Gotsch horn
Dennis Montgomery trumpet
Laura Stibich clarinet
Mallory Thompson conductor
David Zyer clarinet
The Director’s Award
The Director’s Award is presented by the Artistic Director of Northshore Concert Band to members exhibiting strong musical leadership, professionalism, and contributions to the ensemble. Past recipients include:
Sarah Farster oboe
Kendra Gohr euphonium
Candi Horton trumpet
Carey Kisselburg saxophone
Mike Moehlmann percussion
Melaine Pohlman oboe
Chris Rasmussen percussion
Kyle Rhoades trumpet
Jen Smith piccolo
Amy Strong flute
Bryan Tipps trombone
Patrick Wall clarinet
fiftieth anniversary
Northshore Concert Band musicians often have a tenure with the ensemble of 20 years or more. In the band’s history, four individuals have exceeded 50 years of membership:
Janet Schroeder clarinet (2011)
Debbie Hawes percussion (2016)
Maryann Loda bassoon (2019)
Barbara Zeleny horn (2019)
lifetime achievement award
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for careers dedicated to the development and perpetuation of wind music. Recipients include former Band members and conductors, as well as individuals with close ties to the Northshore Concert Band community.
Harry Begian
Barbara Buehlman
Larry Combs
Ray Cramer
Carl Grapentine
Frederick L. Hemke
Karel Husa
John P. Paynter