NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This yr the CMA Basis acknowledged 30 lecturers as Music Academics of Excellence, most of whom work in Tennessee.

It might be summer time however that’s not stopping the candy sounds heard from the Antioch Excessive Faculty. The Director of Bands, Frank Zimmerer, was one of many lecturers honored by the CMA Basis.

“We’re actually about to have a rehearsal proper now. We put together virtually like we’re an athletic workforce,” mentioned Zimmerer to Information 2’s Alex Denis.

This group of musicians are dedicated to one another and this system which affords them alternatives they in any other case may not get.

“We have been invited to carry out together with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday June seventh on the Southwest Group Heart,” he mentioned.

That’s simply one in every of a number of recognitions the band has been given just lately for a job nicely accomplished. “It was humbling.”

For the third time, Zimmerer was named by the CMA Basis as Music Instructor of Excellence for his dedication to investing in high quality music schooling.

“On the finish of the day, all I do is serve college students.” He continued, “On the finish of the day, it’s not about me, it’s about us. I can’t do something. I can’t get any recognition. I can’t get any reward with out the work of my college students.”

In a way, he mentioned, they share the award because the ensemble that they’re – a uniquely, particular, lovely masterpiece.

“We now have college students that talk over 10 languages, from over 15 international locations, represented in our band program.” Zimmerer mentioned, “On the finish of the day, regardless of who you might be, the place you come from, or what you consider in, we’re collectively taking part in music.”

20 of the 30 lecturers who acquired the award this yr have been from Tennessee.

2022 Music Academics of Excellence Award Recipients (in alphabetical order)

• Evan Burton – Fred J. Web page Center Faculty, Williamson County Faculties, Franklin, TN
• Alicia Engram – Eagle View Elementary Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Antioch, TN
• Elaina Gallas – Edmondson Elementary Faculty, Williamson County Faculties, Brentwood, TN
• Jason Glashauser – South Clinton Elementary Faculty, Clinton Metropolis Faculties, Clinton, TN
• John Hazlett – McGavock Excessive Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Michael Holland – Nolensville Excessive Faculty, Williamson County Faculties, Nolensville, TN
• Trey Jacobs – Nashville Faculty of the Arts, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Kevin Jankowski – W.H. Oliver Center Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Ollie Liddell – Memphis Central Excessive Faculty, Memphis-Shelby County Faculties, Memphis, TN
• Andrew Lynn – Stewarts Creek Center Faculty, Rutherford County Faculties, Smyrna, TN
• Tyler Merideth – Hillwood Excessive Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Marie Millikin – Tara Oaks Elementary Faculty, Collierville Municipal Faculty District, Collierville, TN
• Linzie Mullins – Snowden Faculty, Memphis-Shelby County Faculties, Memphis, TN
• Joseph Powell – White Station Excessive Faculty, Memphis-Shelby County Faculties, Memphis, TN
• Samantha Reid – Isaac Litton Center Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Emily Riley – Julia Inexperienced Elementary Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Danielle Leigh Taylor – Mt. View Elementary Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Antioch, TN
• Tiffany Turner – Brentwood Center Faculty, Williamson County Faculties, Brentwood, TN
• Susan Waters – W.H. Oliver Center Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Nashville, TN
• Frank Zimmerer – Antioch Excessive Faculty, Metro Nashville Public Faculties, Antioch, TN

The CMA Basis will maintain its sixth Music of Academics Excellence Awards ceremony in Nashville Wednesday, October 19. The inspiration shall be investing $150,000 complete to this yr’s recipients. Discover extra data at this hyperlink.