VT Music Awards
Special Music Awards/Scholarships
Top Overall Music Student
Top Student - Band Program
Top Student - Choral Program
Top Student - Orchestra Program
Rickman Memorial Award
Leadership in Music Award
Top Overall Music Student
Top Student - Band Program
Top Student - Choral Program
Top Student - Orchestra Program
Rickman Memorial Award
Leadership in Music Award
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.
Students accrue points towards the awarding of pin as follows:
Enrollment/Participation in a performing ensemble (excluding Concert Choir) – 3
Concert Choir – 2
Participation in a full year of Symphony Orchestra – 1
Assistant Section Leader – 1
Section Leader – 2
Ensemble Manager/Librarian – 1
Music Award Recipient – 2
Rickman Award Recipient – 2
Pins will be awarded as follows:
Bronze Pin – 12 points
Silver Pin – 24 points
Gold Pin – 34 points
A Talisman Music Pin is awarded:
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
The Music Teachers will track accrued points. Pins will be awarded, at the Spring Concert, by the Music Teachers to graduating recipients and 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.
Students accrue points towards the awarding of pin as follows:
Enrollment/Participation in a performing ensemble (excluding Concert Choir) – 3
Concert Choir – 2
Participation in a full year of Symphony Orchestra – 1
Assistant Section Leader – 1
Section Leader – 2
Ensemble Manager/Librarian – 1
Music Award Recipient – 2
Rickman Award Recipient – 2
Pins will be awarded as follows:
Bronze Pin – 12 points
Silver Pin – 24 points
Gold Pin – 34 points
A Talisman Music Pin is awarded:
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
The Music Teachers will track accrued points. Pins will be awarded, at the Spring Concert, by the Music Teachers to graduating recipients and 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.
