AWARDS

Director's Award

The Director's Award is typically given to an outstanding 8th grade student who, at all times, has demonstrated the following characteristics:

• a member of the concert band

• qualities of the Outstanding Musicianship Award winners to the utmost

• shows pride in oneself and in our band

• excellent musician

• consistent throughout their years at MRMS

• at least an "A" average during their years at MRMS

In short, the recipient of the Director's Award is someone who Mr. Estell would be proud to have representing our Instrumental Music Program.

Outstanding Musicianship Award

Multiple students can earn this award.

Students receiving this award can be 6th, 7th, or 8th graders. In order to be considered for this award, they will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• a member of the concert band

• responsible

• reliable

• positive attitude

• respects others

• well-prepared

• enthusiastic and encouraging to others

• excellent attendance at our rehearsals

• attends all performances (or completes make-up assignment if excused absence)

• content knowledge grade average an "A" for the year

• work habits grade average an "A" for the year

• demonstrates outstanding ability on their instrument