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Lettering in Band

Band Letters are proudly worn on letter jackets and earned by meeting the following requirements:
  • Participate in Marching Band. 
  • Participate in Band Camp. 
  • Participate in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Percussion class second semester. 
  • Attend ALL required performances.  There are few exceptions to this rule.  A family ski trip planned in August for the December concert is NOT a permissible absence for lettering.  Playing in the pep band for the away football games (against other SM schools) is a requirement or an appropriate substitution. 
  • Display appropriate behavior in rehearsal at all times. 
  • Be on time to rehearsals, class, and performances. The band is responsible for mall clean up four times during the year.  
  • Sign-up  in advance and help with clean up once each week we are assigned. 
  • Choose one of the following options:
    • Audition for KMEA District I Honor Band 
    • Participate in solo and ensemble festival in April 
    • Participate in Jazz Ensemble (either group will suffice) 
    • Audition for, make, and participate in Basketball Pep Band.  (Usually the band participates in 10 games.) 
  • Complete a "Letter Participation Form" at the conclusion of the school year and return the form to Ms. Snead.
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