The Woodlands College Park High School Band is a co-curricular activity. Not only do you receive an academic grade, but you also receive the benefits of an extra-curricular organization. The grade reflects what you do in class, but hours spent outside of the classroom are awarded with a Varsity Band Letter.
A Varsity Band Letter is given after a student’s sophomore year upon completion of the requirements outlined below. Freshman and Sophomore students can be eligible for a Varsity Letter only if they make Region Band or Region Orchestra. To receive a letter, you must complete ONE of the following:
- Category A plus 3 items from category B
- Category A plus 1 item from category B and 3 items from category C
- Category A plus 7 items from category C
Category A
- No unexcused absences from band performances, rehearsals, sectionals, or contests
Category B
- Selection and participation as a member of the All-Region Band or Orchestra this includes freshman Region Band)
- Advancement to the Area audition
- Selection as a member of the Texas All-State Band or Orchestra
- Receiving a superior rating on a class I solo at UIL Solo & Ensemble competition
- Qualification to the UIL State Solo & Ensemble contest
Category C
- Participation in the All-Region Band audition (not applicable if a member of All-Region Band or Orchestra)
- Selection to the District Band (not applicable if a member of All-Region Band or Orchestra)
- Memorization of all required marching music
- Participation in the TWCP musical pit orchestra
- Participation in the TWCP full orchestra
- Participation in the TWCP jazz band
- Receiving an superior rating on a solo or ensemble at UlL Solo & Ensemble competition (class I or II selection)
- Participation in all band trips
- 2 semesters of consistent private instruction of your instrument
- Service as a member of student leadership
- Accumulation of 10+ service hours to TWCP Band
- 3 consecutive years in band
Note: The accumulation of 2 items from Category D will change the requirements for lettering. An additional item from Category B or additional items from Category C will be necessary to obtain a varsity band letter.
Category D
- Improper concert attire
- Improper care of equipment
- Improper care of uniform
- Lack of required materials and equipment for all performances, rehearsals, sectionals, or contests
- Unfulfilled officer duties
- Tardy to a performance, rehearsal, sectional, or contest
- Inappropriate behavior while representing the TWCP band
- Unexcused absence from a performances, rehearsals, sectionals, or contests