Sterling Scholar® Award

Issued by Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group, Sofia Detjen, a Lone Peak High School senior, was publicly recognized and awarded for the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship in the State of Utah. After presenting an all-encompassing portfolio of her work in Instrumental Music, she was evaluated via in-depth interviews with judging panels in the category's field over four months at the high school, semi-final, and finals levels, winnowed down from 80 of Utah’s best music scholars.

2023

• Sterling Scholar
  Instrumental Music
  Drumset

DownBeat® Music Award

Established in 1976, the DownBeat® Student Music Awards are considered the most prestigious jazz and music education awards.

2023

• Crescent Super Band
  Blues/Pop/Rock Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Large Jazz Ensemble
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Latin Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2022

• Crescent Super Band
  Blues/Pop/Rock Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2021

• Crescent Super Band
  Modern Big Band & American Songbook
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2020

• Crescent Super Band
  Modern Big Band & American Songbook
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Little Big Band
  Big Band Swing
  Drummer

• Max Headroom
  Rock
  Drummer

• Soul Research Foundation
  Motown
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2019

• La Onda Caribeña
  Latin Jazz & Salsa
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Little Big Band
  Big Band Swing
  Drummer

• Vicious Beat
  Pop and R&B
  Drummer

2018

• La Onda Caribeña
  Latin Jazz & Salsa
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Little Big Band
  Big Band Swing
  Drummer

Best of State® Award

The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods, or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

2023

• Sofia Detjen
  Youth Individual Instrumentalist
  Drummer and Session Musician

• Sofia Detjen
  Student K-12 in the State of Utah
  Lone Peak High School (Highland, Utah)

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Vocal/Instrumental Band
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2022

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Vocal/Instrumental Band
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2021

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Vocal/Instrumental Band
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2020

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

• Crescent Super Band
  Professional Vocal/Instrumental Band
  Drummer & Rhythm Section Leader

2019

• Little Big Band
  Youth Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Percussionist

2018

• Little Big Band
  Youth Instrumental Group
  Drummer & Percussionist