To be eligible to receive a letter in band you must meet the following prerequisites.

1.   Perform in all scheduled concerts unless absence approved by conductor.
2.   Have a “B” or higher both semesters each year.
3. Received a total of 12 points in the categories listed below during a given academic year. Points do not carry over from year to year.

AREA DESCRIPTIONS

• Solo Ensemble-MSHSL (not in school preliminaries)
  • Superior (5 points)
  • Excellent (4 points)
  • Superior (3 points) Ensembles
  • Excellent (2 points) Ensembles
• Freshman Honors Recital Performer (5 pts)
• MSHSL Honors Recital Performer (5pts)
• Study with a private teacher on your instrument (5 points)
• WS Section leader (2 points)
• Attend an approved Music concert (1 point per concert, 3 points max)
• Perform in the Pit for the musical (3 points)
• Participate in an All-Conference ensemble at SEC festival (2 points)
• Participate in an MMEA All-State Ensemble (3 points)
• Participate in MYS, MYJB or GTCYS (3 points)
• Serve as member of band council (3 points)
• WS Chamber/Orchestral Winds(CO  – 4 pts)
• Completion of additional SAHS Technique Scale Levels (2 points per level) beyond ensemble requirements.