To earn a letter in modern band, a student must earn a total of 100 points.  The following activities grant students points.

 

• 1 year in Modern Band class: 30 points (full participation, passing
  every six weeks)

• 1 year in Friday Night Band: 15 points

• 1 year in Choir or Music Theory: 10 points

• Entering the National Song-Writing Contest: 10 points

  • Winning the National Song-Writing Contest: 5 additional points

• Performing an original song in a concert: 5 points

• Accompanying another group in a concert or performing at a special
  event: 5 points per concert or event