Varsity Band Block Requirements

Have a JV block, be a member of the Band or Auxiliary Unit for 6 school quarters, and participate in all marching events and concerts during that time (or have medical or family excuse accepted by Band Director in a timely fashion as Director’s policy dictates), plus any six of the following options (JV options may be repeated but must be in a different time frame):

  1. Become a Tri-M member.
  2. Contribute a total of 12 hours of fund-raising or concert preparation work, including but not limited to: Fun Company work, Jazz Dinner Dance committees (set-up, serving, clean-up), car washes, Winter/Pops/Attendance Area/Final concerts (committees such as set up, program, serving, clean-up, etc.) and Graduation (music set-up).
  3. Participate (stay throughout, listen and contribute ideas if appropriate) at three BPO meetings.
  4. Do 2 ensemble or solo performances at concerts or festivals (include dates of performances).
  5. Take part in an outside musical group (such as 6 Pep Bands, Honor Band, Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, 4 extra credit non-mandatory parades (i.e. Alameda County Fair Parade, July 4th Parade, Halloween Parade, Niles Festival of Lights Parade, etc.), Ohlone Wind Ensemble, drum & bugle corps, orchestra for a musical play, etc.). (Can count more than one.)
  6. Do an artistic project not used for class. (Such as a song or musical composition or visual project related to music).
  7. Attend a musical performance and write a 250-word summary OR write a 300-word essay on: (a) the history of an instrument, (b) a famous musical figure, or (c) what music means to you.
  8. Serve as student leader such as Section Leader, Marching Assistant, Guard Captain (or Assistant), or Drum Major (or Assistant), for a semester.
  9. Serve as music librarian for 12 hours (sorting, filing, handing out, & collecting music, etc.).
  10. Serve as Tri-M officer for a school year.
  11. Participate in creating the choreography or drill for field show, parade, winter guard or winter percussion routine.
  12. Perform an activity not listed here that demonstrates musical excellence or service to the Band. (The Block Applications committee will decide whether it should count.)

Record Keeping: Applicants will be responsible for keeping accurate records of their service hours, participation, etc. These records may be checked against BPO or instructor logs at the discretion of the committee processing the block applications, which will be formed by the Band Director and the BPO.

Varsity Band Block Application


Circle one: Varsity Block _ Band/Auxiliary Pin _ Instrument Pin _ Band Patch

Name__________________________ Grade____ Date______________

I have been a member of the Band or Auxiliary Unit for 6 school quarters (dates:______________________________) and I participated in ALL marching events and concerts during that time.
In addition, I have completed the following six Block options:

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I attest that the above is an accurate reflection of my activities.
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(Signature)

Approval of Block Applications Committee:
Date: ___________ Initials: ___________
Comments: