Purpose:  awards outstanding students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship.

How Do I Become a Texas Music Scholar?

• Must be a 9-12 grader that has met the following criteria during the current school year:

• Is a viable member in the Lamar High School Band, Orchestra, or Choir for the entire year

• Maintains an overall “A” average, as defined by AISD policy, for the entire school year

• Maintains academic eligibility for the entire school year

• Participates in ALL scheduled events of the parent organization

• Attends, as an audience member, 2 director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year.

• Is selected and participates as required as a member of a TMEA organization (band, orchestra, choir)…All-Region or All-State Ensembles

• Performs a UIL Prescribed Music List Class 1 solo for a competition or public performance

• Consistently exhibits behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school, and community. 

• These criteria may be met singularly or in any combination of band, orchestra, or vocal organizations. 

• The distinction may be achieved each school year.

• The school year is defined as the beginning of the year through the next-to-the-last official grade reporting period that AISD uses for the purpose of calculating grade averages and determining eligibility.

Awards Earned:

1^st year:           Patch and Certificate

Each year following:  Bar and Certificate

Deadline:

All requirements must be met by April 15^th