Excellence in Music Award: Band

Excellence in Music Award: Jazz (coming soon)   

Band Lettering (1,2,3)

Falcon Pathways: Band 



EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC PROGRAM: BAND

Vision & Purpose of the CHS Excellence in Music Program

Click here to submit Excellence in Music & Lettering Reporting Form. 


This program has been patterned after other successful music programs around the state of Utah, and has been proven to increase the level of musicality, individual excellence and understanding of music, and an overall appreciation of the desired culture of a successful band program. 


Students who take their musical training beyond the school band experience deserve recognition for the investment of time and energy required to truly excel on their instrument.  To this end the “Excellence in Music” award has been created. Recipients of this award will epitomize both the highest individual and group achievement in the Clearfield High band program. The students who meet all the requirements for the “Excellence in Music” award will receive a framed certificate recognizing their achievement at the final concert of the year and will have their name affixed to the Excellence in Music Award plaque displayed in the band room.

The band letter is a part of the excellence in music program.  Students may earn a band letter each of their three years in the band. However, lettering is only a step on the path toward the “Excellence in Music” award and should not be viewed as the culmination of the band experience.

The preeminent goal of the Clearfield High Band program is to prepare students for a successful life after they graduate from high school. While the development of music performance ranks high on the list of priorities in the Clearfield High band program, the other goals of developing self-discipline, self-esteem, integrity, leadership skills, self-expression, and teamwork must also be considered in any awards program. To this end, requirements for the “Excellence in Music” award are divided into two distinct areas:  musicianship and participation.


MUSICIANSHIP 

The musicianship requirements are divided into three levels: one for each year the student attends high school.  Students may, however, pass off levels as soon as they are prepared to do so.  Pass offs may take place after or before school by appointment or on special days designated “pass off” days during class. With the advent of technology students may submit video recordings (please follow video recording guidelines) as well. Since the technical and musical demands are distinct for each instrument, there are requirements specific to each instrument at each level.

LEVEL 1: Musicianship & Lettering (Wind & Percussion) 

I. General Required Pass Offs (wind players) * Percussion Players See Below.

Students who play a solo or an ensemble at the School/Region Solo & Ensemble Festival and receive a 2/II (2 rating)  or better will pass off requirements 2 & 3. Level 1 Excellence in Music and Level 1 Lettering is the same requirement.

II. Individual Wind Instrument Requirements 

Percussion Individual Skills  

Students who play a solo or an ensemble at the School/Region Solo & Ensemble Festival and receive a 2/II (2 rating)  or better will pass off requirements 2 & 3. Level 1 Excellence in Music and Level 1 Lettering is the same requirement.

Click Here to Submit Level 1 Lettering Requirements 

LEVEL 2: Musicianship & Lettering (Winds & Percussion)

I. General Required Pass Offs (wind players) * Percussion Players See Below.

II. Individual Instruments 

Percussion Students 

Click Here to Submit Level 2 Lettering Requirements 


LEVEL 3: Musicianship & Lettering 

I. General Required Pass Offs (wind players) * Percussion Players See Below.


II. Individual Instruments 

Percussion 

Click Here to Submit Level 3 Lettering Requirements 



Participation 

Students may earn points through participation in the various ensembles offered through the Clearfield High band program or by participating in extracurricular music experiences such as All State. Students who earn a total of 300 points by the conclusion of their senior year qualify for the “Excellence in Music” award. Following is a breakdown of the participation point system. 

Group Participation (60 points maximum per year) - Ensemble Participation 

Leadership Points (20 points maximum per year) - Leadership Participation 

All student leaders must attend the band leadership seminar and demonstrate effective leadership and dedication to qualify for these points. 

Individual Music Activities (60 points maximum per year)  

Miscellaneous Points (20 points maximum per year)  

EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC PROGRAM: JAZZ

Coming Soon 

MUSICIANSHIP 


LEVEL - J1


LEVEL - J2

Wind Players 

Rhythm Players 

LEVEL - J3

Wind Players 

Rhythm Players 

Participation 

Students may earn points through participation in the various ensembles offered through the Clearfield High band program or by participating in extracurricular music experiences such as All State. Students who earn a total of 300 points by the conclusion of their senior year qualify for the “Excellence in Music” award. Following is a breakdown of the participation point system.