Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont, Education and Programming Associate Bryce Seliger, Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Tiffany Cox and Director of Artistic Operations Olga M. Vazquez – Credit Capehart Photography
Revered for her many skills and known for her dedication to the well-being of her students, their families and the community she serves, Lake Worth High School Director of Bands Dr. Tiffany Cox has been named as Palm Beach Symphony’s 2023 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Cox’s many other accolades include receiving the Randolph A. Frank Prize in 2021, the Tom Bishop Award from the Florida Bandmasters Association and the Queen Smith Award from the Council of Great City Schools as well as being named the 2023 Educator of the Year by Palm Beach Illustrated, as Teacher of the Year by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and as Emerging Leader by the Florida Music Educators Association. She has been recognized as a Grammy® National Music Educator Award quarterfinalist four times.
Active in community and professional organizations, Dr. Cox is an active presenter and member of the Palm Beach County Band Directors Association, Florida Music Educators Association, International Women’s Brass Conference and Florida Bandmasters Association.
A graduate of Spanish River High School, Dr. Cox earned her undergraduate degree at Florida State University before receiving a Master of Education in Elementary Education and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida Atlantic University.
Dr. Cox was chosen as Palm Beach Symphony’s Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year by a panel of judges comprised of musicians and industry professionals. As this year’s winner she received a “Basket of Indulgences” filled with gift items and local gift certificates as well as opportunities for her students that include coaching sessions by Palm Beach Symphony musicians, a classroom visit by Symphony Music Director Gerard Schwarz, an invitation for a student music ensemble to perform at a Symphony event and complimentary tickets for her students to attend a Symphony concert this season.
Students, parents, colleagues and members of the community are asked to nominate an outstanding instrumental music teacher for the award. Nominations will reopen in fall 2024.
The Palm Beach Symphony’s education programs are made possible through support from The Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui / FINDLAY Galleries, Mr. William Robertson, The Rickel Foundation, James H. and Marta T. Batmasian Family Foundation, Florida Power & Light, Edith Hall Friedheim/Eric Friedheim Foundation, Inc., Walter Harper, The Spoto Family Fund, The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Inc., Lois Pope, Peter and Felicia Gottsegen/The Gottsegen Family Foundation, and Yvonne S. Boice Trust and Alfred Zucaro.
Proud sponsorsof Palm BeachSymphony include CindyAnderson and JeromeCanty, Max and Christine Ansbacher, Mrs. James N. Bay, Alan Benaroya, Arthur & Mara Benjamin Foundation, JoAnne Berkow, Kathy Lee Bickhamand John Bickham, Leslie Rogers Blum, Jeffrey and Tina Bolton, James R. Borynackand Adolfo Zaralegui/ FINDLAY Galleries, Braman Motorcars, Thomasand Carol Bruce, CIBC Private Wealth,Amy and John Collins, The Colony Hotel, CORPGOV, Suzanne Mott Dansby, The DavidMinkin Foundation, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Willard H. Dow and Kelly Winter, Dr. Richard and Diane Farber, Bill and Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Gerry Gibian and MarjorieYashar, Morgan Glazar/Tom James Company, Paul and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette, Irwinand Janet Gusman,Thomas E. Harvey& Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings Foundation, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Herrick, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, George Hines, HSS Florida,IPO Edge, IYC, Charles and Ann Johnson/The C and A Johnson FamilyFoundation, Barbara and William Karatz Fund/William Karatz and Joan G. Smith, Elaine Kay, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, The Kovner Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The LachmanFamily Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht, Tova Leidesdorf, Lugano Diamonds, The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty Charitable Foundation, Metals Mint, David Moscow, NetJets,Palm Beach DesignMasters, Patrick and Milly Park/ParkFoundation, Nancy and EllisJ. Parker, III, PNC PrivateBank, Lois Pope, Provident Jewelry,Ari Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha Rodriguez, Karen Rogers, Ronald Rosenfeld, David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly V. Strauss, Dodie and Manley Thalerand the Thaler/Howell Foundation, Jerome and CarolTrautschold, Sieglinde Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation, and The Ann Eden Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida,Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY
Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater communityof the Palm Beaches throughlive performances of inspiring orchestral music under the direction of its Music Director GerardSchwarz. The orchestrais celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musiciansand distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coachingsessions and masterclasses, instrument donations and free public concerts. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
