The Band program gives four awards annually - three awards to
outstanding graduating Seniors, and one to the most outstanding 8th
grade student. The awards, and their criteria that Mr. Charest uses to
choose the award winners are listed below.
John Philip Sousa Award Awarded to the Senior who best exemplifies the following qualities and qualifications in the Wind Ensemble Classroom. -Member of Wind Ensemble for 4 Years -Takes Private Lessons -Outstanding classroom performance -Auditions for All-State Yearly -Performs at Solo and Ensemble Yearly, both in solos AND ensembles -Serves at least one year as section leader -Participates in musical activities outside EWG (Band Camps, RIPYO/RIPYWE, All-State ensembles, church choir/worship band, etc) | Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Awarded to the Senior who best exemplifies the following qualities and qualifications in the Jazz Ensemble Classroom. -Member of Jazz Ensemble for 4 Years -Takes Private Lessons -Outstanding classroom performance -Auditions for All-State Yearly -Performs at Solo and Ensemble Yearly, both in solos AND ensembles -Serves at least one year as section leader -Participates in musical activities outside EWG (Band Camps, RIPYO/RIPYWE, All-State ensembles, church choir/worship band, etc) -Improvises regularly in Jazz Band | EWG Music Department Service Award: Awarded to the Senior who best exemplifies the following qualities and qualifications in the entire band program. -Member of Band Program for min. 3 years -Outstanding classroom performance -Model citizen -Helpful with concert preparations and break down |