VT Music Awards
Music Specific Scholarships and Awards
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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) |
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.
2023 - Students accrue points towards the awarding of pin as follows:
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Orchestra or Chamber Choir – 3
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Choir or Vocal Jazz – 2
Participation in a full year of Symphony Orchestra (Jr. or Sr.) – 1
Participation in Chamber Winds or Chamber Strings – 1
Assistant Section Leaders – 1
Section Leaders – 2
Ensemble Managers/Librarians – 1
MusCo Executives – 2
Major Music Awards – 2
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
Assistant Section Leaders – 1
Section Leaders – 2
Ensemble Managers/Librarians – 1
MusCo Executives – 2
Major Music Awards – 2
Bronze Pin – 12 points
Silver Pin – 25 points
Gold Pin – 32 points
Diamond Pin (new 2023!) - 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.
2023 - Students accrue points towards the awarding of pin as follows:
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Orchestra or Chamber Choir – 3
Enrolment/Participation in Concert Choir or Vocal Jazz – 2
Participation in a full year of Symphony Orchestra (Jr. or Sr.) – 1
Participation in Chamber Winds or Chamber Strings – 1
Assistant Section Leaders – 1
Section Leaders – 2
Ensemble Managers/Librarians – 1
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
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
Assistant Section Leaders – 1
Section Leaders – 2
Ensemble Managers/Librarians – 1
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
Bronze Pin – 12 points
Silver Pin – 25 points
Gold Pin – 32 points
Diamond Pin (new 2023!) - 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.
