Rank is a method for individual students to excel in the band program. These promotions will carry through to High School in the form of other privileges. The purpose of rank is to promote musical excellence through terraced requirements and responsibilities. Rank will be returned upon promotion to the next level. Rank may be taken away for offences listed in the discipline section. Student rank serves as a self-motivational, discipline tool that, when treated properly, provides a means of insurance that the beliefs set forth in the handbook will be followed.
Rank insignia is offered free of charge to any band student who fulfills the below requirements.
Rank must be earned in order
Rank insignia will be ordered once a month
Rank insignia used will be Army-based
- All Scales must be memorized
Bandsman (No Rank Insignia)
Play 2 major scales or Rudiments (percussion)
Return all Necessary handbook forms and yellow cards
Corporal - Two chevrons
Play three major scales in All-State pattern
Be involved in the band at least one continuous semester
Sergeant - Three chevrons
Play five major scales in All-State pattern
Be involved in the band at least three continuous nine weeks
Lieutenant - One silver bar
Play eight major scales in in All-State pattern
Be involved in the band at least one year
Perform at Solo & Ensemble Festival
Audition for the All-State or All-District Honor Band
Conduct one sectional
