Honors and Awards

West Orchestra Letter

A school letter can be given in orchestra if the criteria below is met. Students should see Mr. Topolovec for forms to complete if they are interested in getting an orchestra letter.

Total needed: 500 pts.

I. Performances
25 pts. for each community service performance
10 pts. for each sectional or special rehearsal
10 pts. for each non-school concert attended
25 pts. for each non-school concert performed

II. Solo-Ensemble Festival

Solo Class A	50 pts.
Solo Class B/C	40 pts.
Ensemble Class A	40 pts.
Ensemble Class B/C	30 pts.
Special Ensemble	30 pts.
Accompanists Class A	30 pts.
Accompanists Class B/C	30 pts.
10 pts. for 1 or 1* rating

 

State performance Solo	50 pts.
State performance Ensemble	40 pts.
State performance Special	30 pts.
10 pts. for 1 rating

III. Participation
10 pts. for each hour of individual practice or lesson at school
20 pts. for one day music workshops
50 pts. per semester for membership in outside groups (MYSO)
75 pts. per semester per instrument studied privately
75 pts. for attendance at summer music camps
100 pts. for participation in State Honors Orchestra

IV. Contribution to the West Orchestra Program
20 pts. for assistance around the music area. i.e., filing, fixing, cleaning, organization. Points may also be awarded at the discretion of the director for any activity not covered above that benefits the orchestra program.

Points must be earned throughout the calendar year starting about May 10. Points may not be transferred to another person, and they may not be carried from year to year.

500 points must be accumulated to earn an Wauwatosa West Orchestra Letter

		First Year	Letter
		Second Year	Chevron
		Third Year	Chevron
		Fourth Year	Certificate and Special Award