Hi! My name is Thomas (Tommy) Anzuini. I am a senior at Burlington City High School. I have been a part of the music program in my school district since I was in third grade. I first started my musical journey on trumpet, and as a member of the choir. By the time I had gotten to seventh grade, I had taken an interest in mallet percussion. I made the switch as a full time percussionist and picked up snare and timpani eventually. I also took interest in both the vocal jazz and jazz band ensembles at my school at this time. By the end of my sophomore year, I decided that I wanted to pursue music in college. I hope to pursue a degree in Music Education with a focus in percussion, and still continuing my passion for vocal and instrumental jazz while in college!

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What does receiving a New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education mean to you?

It means a lot to me because it is proof of my hard work and dedication to music over many years. I have grown a lot as a musician, and this is proof.

How has receiving this award influenced your artistic journey and future aspirations?

This has influenced me to work harder, and strive to become an even better musician.

Can you share a specific experience in arts education that had a profound impact on your development as an artist?

When I made first chair this year on mallet percussion for region band. This impacted me significantly because I was very ill, but I still made it.

What advice would you give to young artists who are just beginning their journey in arts education?

Keep Going!! I know it is tough, but you will learn to love it in the end!
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The Governor’s Awards in Arts Education began in 1980 to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts, recognizing the creativity, talent and leadership of the award winners. Each year, awards are presented to approximately 20 educators and 80 students. National and statewide organizations select the students for their exemplary work in creative writing, speech, dance, music, theatre and visual arts and the leaders for their exceptional commitment and contribution to arts education. The program also recognizes arts educators and arts education advocates, whose leadership has helped nurture the development of students in the arts across the state.

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The Governor’s Awards event is a partnership of the Arts Ed NJ, the Department of Education, Art Pride New Jersey Foundation, the Department of State and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Additional support is provided by: the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics; Art Educators of New Jersey; Art Administrators of New Jersey; Dance New Jersey; New Jersey Council of Teachers of English; New Jersey Speech and Debate League; New Jersey Music Educators Association; New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Writer's Theatre of New Jersey; Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey; New Jersey Thespians and Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The cooperating organizations, award sponsors and individual members of the planning council dedicate their time to make sure that excellence in the arts is rewarded, and work tirelessly throughout the year to plan this special event. The Governor's Awards in Arts Education ceremony are a major collaborative effort of the arts, education and state government.