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VT MUSIC
  • Band
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    • Intermediate Band
    • Senior Band >
      • Jazz Band
  • Orchestra
    • VT STEP
    • Beginner Strings
    • Intermediate Strings
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VT Music Awards

Music Specific Scholarships and Awards

Program Awards ($200, trophy)
Top Overall Music Student
Top Student - Band Program 
Top Student - Choral Program
Top Student - String Orchestra Program
​Crescendo Award
​Program Awards ($300, trophy)
Leadership and Legacy in Music Award
Other Awards
Elizabeth Rickman Memorial Award
​for Leadership in Band ($500, plaque)

Spirit of the Orchestra Award (medallion)
Inner Voice Award (medallion)
Jazz Standard Award (medallion)
Step Up Award (medallion)

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Van Tech Music Program Recognition

At the time of graduation, a pin will be awarded to students who have met the criteria recognizing participation, commitment, and leadership within the music program.

​Changes for Next School Year/2024 - Students accrue points towards the awarding of pin as follows:
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Chamber Choir or Vocal Jazz – 3
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Choir – 2
Participation in a full year of Symphony Orchestra (Jr. or Sr.) – 1
Participation in a full year of Chamber Winds or Chamber Strings – 1
(Jr & Sr) Assistant Section Leaders – 1
(Jr & Sr) Section Leaders – 2
Ensemble Managers/Librarians/Stage Managers – 1
Senior Leaders (on Jr. Music Tours) – 1 (per tour)

MusCo Executives – 2
Major Music Awards – 2
  • Top Overall
  • Top Band/Strings/Choir
  • Crescendo
  • Leadership & Legacy
  • Elizabeth Rickman Memorial for Leadership in Band
  • Spirit of the Orchestra
  • Inner Voice
  • Jazz Standard
  • Step Up 
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Pins will be awarded as follows:
Bronze Pin – 12 points
Silver Pin – 22 points
Gold Pin – 32 points
Diamond Pin 
– 55+ points

An Emerald/Talisman Music Pin is also awarded to:
Students elected to the Music Council Executive;
Van Tech Music teachers;
Van Tech Principal & Vice-Principals; and
Upon recommendation of the Music Council, individuals who are deserving of special recognition for their support, dedication, loyalty, or unique contributions to the Van Tech Music Program.

​Students must track their own points. Pins will be awarded at the Spring/Semester End Concert(s) by the Music Teachers to graduating recipients as well as by the outgoing Music Council President to the incoming Music Council Executive.
​Additional Special Recognition pins may only be presented at a school concert or special event.
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