Performance + service
10performance points
+
10volunteer hours
Earn at least 10 performance points and complete at least 10 hours of qualifying volunteer work within the school year.
Commitment. Musicianship. Service.
Earn your band letter.
The South Lyon Band varsity letter recognizes students who invest in music, their teammates, and the community.
Three years of band
3consecutive years
Students who participate in a high-school band class for three consecutive years earn their band varsity letter during their senior year.
Points reset at the end of each school year. Track this year's activities and volunteer hours using the reporting form. The three-year senior recognition path is based on consecutive years of band-class enrollment.
Performance points
Every contribution counts.
Here's how different types of band participation and related musical activities earn points.
| Activity | Points |
|---|---|
| Wind Ensemble | 4 points |
| Symphonic Band | 4 points |
| Marching Band | 4 points |
| Winter Guard | 4 points |
| South Lyon Percussion | 4 points |
| Jazz Band | 3 points |
| Pep Band | 2 points |
| Pit Orchestra | 2 points |
| Solo & Ensemble | 1 point per event |
| Community / church performance | 1 point per event |
| Private lessons | 1 point per 30-minute weekly lesson, with at least 80% year participation |
| Concert reflection | 1 point per reflection |
Service matters
Give back. Build community.
Volunteer opportunities can include Band Bingo, band-sponsored service projects, and qualifying service through other organizations. Record your hours, provide supervisor information when needed, and check whether another club permits counting the same volunteer hours toward multiple recognitions.
State Solo & Ensemble is not listed as a volunteer-hour opportunity in the current website requirements.
Ready to submit your activities?
Use the official Varsity Letter form to record performance points, service hours, and documentation. Contact the director if you need help.
Updated for the 2026–27 school year with program-approved point values and eligibility rules. Older handbooks may show superseded figures; confirm individual awards and eligibility with the band director.