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Lettering Guidelines

Students must earn 50 points in order to letter in band or color guard. Letter jackets will NOT be approved to order unless a form has been turned in BEFORE the fitting takes place. Wind and percussion students should get their forms signed by Ms. Grems; Guard students should get their forms signed by Ms. Acosta.

Lettering Form
Letter Jacket Order Packet

Winds & Percussion

Color Guard

8 Points (THIS SECTION IS CUMULATIVE – 8 points per SEMESTER of participation)

  • One complete SEMESTER of successful participation in either marching band or concert band. (If a student becomes ineligible and cannot participate in UIL Marching Contest or UIL Concert & Sight-reading Contest, the student will forfeit the 8 points allotted for that semester.)

15 Points (Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Selection into and performance with the TMEA 9th grade All Region Band

  • Selection into and performance with the TMEA All Region Band

  • Selection into and performance with the TMEA All Region Jazz Band

  • Certification for TMEA Area (must audition)

  • Selection into and performance with the TMEA All State Band

10 Points (Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Performance of a solo at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest earning a Superior (1) rating

  • Performance of an ensemble at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest earning a Superior (1) rating

  • Performance of an ensemble at the BISD Chamber Ensemble Contest or UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and earning a Superior (1) rating (cannot receive double points from UIL & BISD Contest for same ensemble)

  • Performance of a solo at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest and earning a Superior (1) rating

  • Performance of an ensemble at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest and earning a Superior (1) rating

  • Performance of a solo at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble  and earning a Outstanding Soloist Award

5 Points (Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Performance of a solo at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest earning an Excellent (2) rating

  • Performance of a solo at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest earning an Excellent (2) rating

  • Performance of an ensemble at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest earning an Excellent (2) rating

  • Summer Band or Spring Banquet Band Awards

(Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • 5 points per YEAR for Leadership (officers and council)

  • 3 point per YEAR for band service (pending director approval)

8 Points (THIS SECTION IS CUMULATIVE – 8 points per SEMESTER of participation.)

  • One complete SEMESTER of successful participation in either summer/marching band or winter guard. (If a student becomes ineligible and cannot participate in UIL Marching Contest or TCGC/WGI season, the student will forfeit the 8 points allotted for that semester.)

15 Points (Non-Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Performance of a solo at TCGC or WGI Solo and Ensemble, or BISD winter show

  • Performance of a solo at a spring solo/ensemble competition

10 Points (Non-Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Performance of an ensemble at TCGC or WGI Solo and Ensemble, or BISD winter show

  • Performance of an ensemble at the spring solo & ensemble competition

5 Points (Non-Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • Participation in an extra camp/clinic/workshop/dance class outside of our organizations requirements (must be pre-approved by director)

(Cumulative) The student may earn multiple points in this category.

  • 5 points per YEAR for Leadership (officers and council)

  • 3 points per YEAR for band service (pending director approval)

Submission & Recognition

Point logs are reviewed at the conclusion of the spring semester. Eligible students will be officially recognized and receive ordering details at the annual Band Banquet. Ensuring your 100% attendance and citizenship will maintain your eligibility status throughout the academic year.

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