LETTER JACKETS

Students who believe they are eligible for a letter jacket must download and print the letter jacket form from CHARMS, fill it out completely and turn it in to Mr. Williams by Friday, October 27. Students whose forms are turned in on time and have the eligible number of points will be given an order packet the following week.  When you receive the order packet, the band office is no longer involved in the ordering process until the jackets are delivered 6-8 weeks later. For more details about letter jackets and qualifications, see the Awards section in the Band Handbook.

Students earn a letter jacket through their participation in band through a participation-based points system as follows….
• District Band 5 points
• Region Band/Orchestra 10 points
• UIL Solo Division 1 (Class 1) 3 points
• UIL Solo Division 1 (Class 2) 2 points
• UIL Ensemble Division 1 (Class 1) 2 points
• One completed year of band 10 points
• Once completed semester of Colorguard/Winterguard 5 points

A student may receive only one major award for combined activities during his or her four years in high school and no more than one award per year for participation in the same organization. Should a student receive a letter jacket from another activity prior to becoming eligible for one in band, he or she will only receive a letter that can be added to the jacket they already have. Most students add patches to their jackets from various events. You may want to purchase patches at the various events in which we participate throughout the year and save them for when your child earns a jacket.

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Texas Music Scholar Award

The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship. Designation is attained by TMEA Active Member recommendation of students in grades 9-12 who have met the following criteria during the current school year:

  • Is a viable member of the school’s parent musical organization for the entire school year.
  • Maintains in all coursework an overall “A” average as defined by the local school district for the entire school year.
  • Maintains academic eligibility for the entire school year.
  • Participates in all scheduled events of the parent organization.
  • Attends, as an audience member, two director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year.
  • Has auditioned, been selected, and participated as required in a TMEA or ATSSB organization (band, orchestra, or choir).
  • Performs a UIL Prescribed Music List Class 1 solo for a competition or public performance.
  • Consistently exhibits behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school and community.

These criteria may be met through participation singularly or in any combination of band, orchestra, or vocal organizations. The distinction may be achieved each school year. The school year is defined as the beginning of the year through the next-to-the-last official grade reporting period of the local school district for the purposes of calculating grade averages and determining eligibility. To be eligible for this award, turn in a typed resume’ listing the criteria met and attach a copy of the third nine weeks report card by Tuesday, April 29.  Late applications will not be accepted. Texas Music Scholars receive a certificate, patch and letter from the Texas Music Educators Association signed by the Executive Director. Please note that this is an award, not a scholarship or other offer of money.

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