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How do band students earn letter jackets?

Band Students may purchase a letter jacket at the end of their Sophomore academic year if they have completed two years of continuous service to the band and are scheduled to CONTINUE in band. Freshman Band Students may buy a letter jacket at the end of their Freshman year if they have met the following requirements:

1. Participate and complete the TMEA Region Band Audition process.
2. Participate in one of the following: UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest AND/OR the Westwood High School Band Solo Competition

Once you have fulfilled your participation requirement then you must qualify by achieving ONE of the following accomplishments:

1. Receive a First Division on a Class 1 solo at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
2. Make and Participate in the TMEA Region 26 All-Region Band.
3. Receive a First or Second Division rating on a Class 1 solo or a director approved
non-UIL solo at the Westwood High School Band Solo Competition.

 

Color Guard members: Guard students qualify for a letter jacket after they have maintained two semesters in a Varsity group (either fall or winter guard), or after two continuous years of membership in the Westwood Warrior Band program.

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