Concert Program - Cary Academy
Concert Program - Cary Academy
Concert Program - Cary Academy
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Award Descriptions<br />
Director's Award for Leadership<br />
Students exhibit leadership in many ways. Some motivate those around them to work together to<br />
stretch personal limits. Others lead by example, teaching those around them by being prepared and<br />
playing their music as it is meant to be played. Still, others lead by demonstrating consistent effort<br />
and excellence in their overall approach to playing music on their instruments. Students receiving<br />
recognition for outstanding leadership have served as role models throughout the year by<br />
demonstrating exceptional musicianship and effort.<br />
Director’s Award for Improvement<br />
Playing a musical instrument seems to come easier to some people than others. However,<br />
determination and hard work often make the difference in a student’s musical growth. In addition,<br />
seeking help from a teacher or friends and incorporating their advice into practice habits yields<br />
further growth. Musical ability is less inherited than it is earned. Students receiving recognition for<br />
outstanding improvement have shown an intense desire to better their playing, exemplary effort,<br />
and have demonstrated a dramatic increase in their musical skills.<br />
Director’s Award for Spirit<br />
Students also display spirit in many ways: Energy… Interest… Positive Attitude... Some see what<br />
needs to be done, often without being asked, and do it. Others are curious and always interested in<br />
doing or learning something new or different about music. Still others have a demeanor and<br />
enthusiasm about playing music and about life that is simply contagious. Students receiving<br />
recognition for outstanding spirit have inspired and challenged us all to strive for excellence<br />
throughout the year through their enthusiasm, service, and attitude.<br />
John Philip Sousa Band Award<br />
This national award is given to an Upper School student in recognition of outstanding achievement<br />
and interest in band, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying the high<br />
qualities of conduct that school music requires.<br />
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award<br />
This national award is given to an Upper School student in recognition of outstanding achievement<br />
and interest in jazz music. Exceptional ability in solo and ensemble playing are consistently<br />
demonstrated by the recipient of this award.<br />
Band Letter (first awarded in the 2004-2005 school year)<br />
Upper school band students earn a band letter by being enrolled in a band class beyond the one unit<br />
of credit required for graduation. Therefore, students enrolled in one band class per year earn band<br />
letters during their third year. Students enrolled in both band and jazz band classes in their first<br />
year earn band letters for enrolling in at least one band class during their 2 nd year.<br />
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