Band Olympians!

Be a Band Olympian!  Band Olympians are students who excel on our playing assessments throughout the school year.  All of our students can become Band Olympians with practice, hard work and dedication!  Here's how it works:

• All students will submit a playing performance, two-three times during each quarter, through Google Classroom!

• NEW - students can perform their assignment in class, on Friday!  Students who do this will not need to submit a video recording!!!

• In order to earn Band Olympian points, the assignment must be turned in on time (the students typically have 7 days to turn it in).

• Students who score an 85% or higher on a playing assessment earn either a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal.

  • Gold Medal (95-100%) = 3 pts

  • Silver (90-94%) = 2 pts

  • Bronze (85-89%) = 1 pt

• Students earn medals by performing a playing assessment with a beautiful tone (sound), as well as correct notes, rhythms, dynamics & articulations.

• 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students who average 1.5 or more points per assignment at the end of each quarter will be given a party during XTS. 

  • 1st Quarter - Cider and Donut Party

  • 2nd Quarter - Movie and Popcorn Party

  • 3rd Quarter - Ice Cream Party

  • 4th Quarter - Sundae Party

• The Quarter Band Olympians will will have a special asterisk next to their name in the concert programs.

• At the end of the school year, any student who averaged 1.5 or more points per assignment will earn an after school party and becomes a BAND OLYMPIAN!

• All BAND OLYMPIANS will earn a special Olympic–style medal at the final concert of the year

• Students who turn in late assignments do not earn points toward becoming a Band Olympian

7th & 8th Grade

Comp out of a playing assignment - students who qualify get to skip a playing performance and earn 3 Band Olympian Points (Gold Medal)

• 7th Graders - students who performed a solo or ensemble at the end of the year (at the 6th grade spring concert) are exempt from Playing Performances 1 & 2

• 7th & 8th Graders- students who perform at the NHS Band Night on Sept 27 are exempt from one playing performance

• 7th & 8th Graders- students who perform at the CHS Band Night on Oct 3 are exempt from one playing performance

• 7th & 8th Graders- students who who make the District Honors Band are exempt from two playing performances

• 7th & 8th Graders- students who make the All-State Honors Band are exempt from all playing performances during the 2nd semester!

• 7th & 8th Graders- students who earn a 1st or 2nd division rating at Solo & Ensemble Festival are exempt from both playing performances during quarter 4.

***Other opportunities to earn exemptions may be included this year!