Lettering Policy

Students must earn 50 points in order to letter In band or color guard. The criteria for earning points Is listed below, as well as the form to fill out. Wind and percussion students should get their forms signed by Ms. Grems, and Guard students should get their forms signed by Ms. Pustejovsky. Letter jackets will NOT be approved to order unless a form has been turned In BEFORE the fitting takes place. 

24-25 Letter Jacket Fitting Days

September 17, 2024 from 4pm - 5pm

March 19, 2025 during lunches

Students forfeit the right to earning a letter jacket through band or guard after quitting their respective program. 

Winds & Percussion

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)

Color Guard

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)