CHEROKEE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL BAND VARSITY LETTER POLICY
(MAY 2018)

It is an honor to receive a Varsity Letter for your participation in band.  A Varsity 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 Varsity Letter.  A Varsity Letter shows that you have put in EXTRA time and effort.

Rules Regarding Varsity Lettering in Band:

1. You need a total of 100 points to earn a Varsity Letter (or a bar).
2. You may only earn one Varsity Letter OR one bar in an academic year.  Points start over each year.
3. If you withdraw, or are dismissed, from the band program at anytime, 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 of the application.  Band Letter Applications can be found on the website or in the forms area.  All Varsity Lettering Points Confirmation Forms are due April 15.
 
I. BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Performs in the Band and/or Color Guard for a full year (2 semesters).
• Maintains an “A” average in Band class for both semesters.
• Have no outstanding debts to the Band Association.
• Participate in ALL required rehearsals or performances.
• Zero discipline issues that result in either ISS or OSS.

 
II. POINTS SECTION

• Participation in private lessons for one full year (with documentation)                        75 points
• Marching Band*                                                                                                                   50 points
  *Student must attend every performance and Thursday Dress Rehearsal
• Audition for District Band, All State Band, or any other auditioned
  ensemble (AYWS, ASYO, MYWE, etc.)                                                                                  25 points
• Earn a spot in an Honor Ensemble                                                                                     25 points
• Being accepted and participating in the GMEA District 14 Honor Band                        25 points
• Acceptance and participation in the GMEA All State Band                                           100 points
• Participation in a Secondary Ensemble (not including marching band)
  such as: Another Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Floor Crew, etc.                         25 points
• Be selected to attend the Leadership Team meetings                                                     25 points

 

• Fulfill Fundraising obligations by December
  *Students must have actively participated and earned their fair share.                        25 points

 

• Performed in an approved community performance (solo or group)                          10 points
            *This could include community, church, or school functions; see director.
• Work with any Middle School Band student (with documentation)                              *5 points
• Help in the Band Department as needed, at the director's request.                             *TBA

                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                            *points awarded by director