2018 Dale Huff Outstanding Program Award Announcement

Maine Regional School Unit (RSU) #22

It's with great pleasure that I announce the 2018 Dale Huff Outstanding Program Award has been presented to RSU #22 (Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort). This school system clearly demonstrates its commitment to well-rounded, K-12 performing arts education. Congratulations to Heidi Corliss, Pat Michaud, and the entire music department staff for their dedication to music education, and to the RSU #22 Administration for understanding the importance of music and performing arts education for total academic success. I also want to thank Beth Labrie and Sue Barre from the Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA) for their assistance with making this award possible. The award was presented at the MMEA's annual banquet during the Maine All-State Music Festival on May 17th in Orono, Maine.

special thanks

I'm grateful to have such wonderful friends in the Maine music community to help present these awards in my absence. This year was even more special because Jerry Bates presented the award to RSU #22. Not only is Jerry a retired music educator from RSU #22, but he and Dale were lifelong friends. I've always considered Jerry, his lovely wife Hope, and their family a part of my family. The strength of the music program in RSU #22 is largely due to the work of Jerry Bates. Thank you so much, Jerry!