Point total needed for letter: 100 points

It is an honor to receive a Letter for your participation in band/orchestra. A Letter signifies that you have gone “above and beyond” the requirements of the activity. For that reason, there will be students who show incredible talent and do not receive a Letter. A Letter shows that you have put in EXTRA time and effort.

Rules Regarding Lettering in Band/Orchestra:
1. You need a total of 100 points to earn a letter
2. You may only earn one letter an academic year. Points start over each year. *Unless you a part of an ensemble for all 4 years of high school. You are then eligible for the “Senior Letter”*
3. If you withdraw, or are dismissed, from the band/orchestra program at any time, you lose all points you have earned.
4. The student is in charge of keeping track of points throughout the year. Please don’t wait until a week before the application is due to start the process!

There are two parts to qualifying for a Varsity Letter. There is the Basic Requirements section and the Points Section. Students must meet all of the requirements from the Basic Requirements in order to qualify for the Points section the application. Band/Orchestra Letter Applications can be found on the website or in the forms area. All Lettering Point Confirmation Forms are due April 30.

I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Perform in the Band, Orchestra and/or Guard for a full year (2 semesters)

• Maintain an “A” average in class for both semesters.  

• Participate in ALL required rehearsals or performances.

• Zero discipline issues that result in either administrative discipline

 

II. Points Section

_____ (80) Audition and make the All State Band, Jazz Band, or Orchestra

_____ (40) Pass off all 12 major scales with arpeggios for memory (2 octaves)

_____ (30) Pass off all 12 major scales with arpeggios for memory (1 octave)

_____ (30) Pass off all 40 Rudiments (percussion only)

_____ (40) Qualify for State Solo and Ensemble (Must receive and overall “I” at region, no “1-“)

_____ (20) 40 Hours of Band/Orchestra Room Community Service

_____ (30) “I” at Solo and Ensemble Region Contest

_____ (15) “II” at Solo and Ensemble Region Contest

_____ (30) Weekly private lessons (teacher’s name: _________________ ph.  # ______________)

_____ (20) If your Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band receives a “I” at Large Ensemble Contest

_____ (20) Basketball Band Member – completed at least 6 games start to finish

_____ (20) Marching Band Member

_____ (20) Jazz Band Member

_____ (20) Percussion Ensemble member (only if your primary instrument is not percussion)

_____ (20) Winter Drumline Member

_____ (20) Winter Colorguard Member

_____ (20) Any other (approved) ensemble outside of school. Youth Orchestra or Band etc.

_____ (20) Tryout and perform for a University Honor Band or Orchestra

_____ (20) Audition for All-State Band

_____ (15) Section Leader or 1st Chair

_____ (10) “A” grade for each semester (two terms) in band/orchestra/jazz

_____ (*100) Complete 4 total years in one or more ensembles (Senior Letter Award - *Available to 12th graders only)

_______ TOTAL

DEMERITS
The Director(s) reserves the right to demerit a student’s letter points or final grade. The student and parent will be notified via letter, email, or call.

• Excessive Talking 5 points

• Unexcused Missed Rehearsal 10 points

• Tardiness 1 point per 10 minutes

• Missing Materials / No Instrument 5 points each time

• Missed Performance 25 points (see above BASIC REQUIREMENTS section)