Clear Brook HS Band & Color Guard
Scholarship Application
2014-2015
This scholarship, awarded by the Clear Brook Band Booster Club, will be determined
through an evaluation of individual merit, musical achievements, and dedication of
service to the Clear Brook HS band program.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
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Only senior students currently enrolled at Clear Brook HS and currently
registered in a band or color guard class may apply.
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You must have been in band or color guard for at least three of your four
years in high school.
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Your parents must be a current member of the Clear Brook Band Booster
Club.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Complete pages 2-7 and attach your completed essay to this application.
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Place your application in to the CBBBC mailbox located in the band hall by
3:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2015.
The scholarship committee will not accept any late applications. If you have any
questions regarding the application, please contact Claire Mann by phone: 281-9967528 or e-mail: randcmann@sbcglobal.net.
Please do not direct your questions to the band directors.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
The CBBBC’s Scholarship Committee will review and evaluate all submitted
applications. Winners will be announced at the annual Spring Concert on Monday,
May 18, 2015.
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NAME:
___________________________________________________
DATE:
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PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENT AND/OR SECTION:
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Using black ink, please place a
in the appropriate columns below.
Band/Color Guard Achievements
9th
10th
11th
12th
Attended Region Band Auditions
Attended Freshman Region Band Auditions
Attended Region Jazz Auditions
Made District Band
Performed in a Region Band
Performed in a Region Orchestra
Performed in a Region Jazz Ensemble
Attended Area Band Auditions
Performed in an All-State Band
Attended UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest
UIL Solo (Class 1) Division 1 Rating
UIL Ensemble (Class 1) Division 1 Rating
CG Captain/Asst. Captain/JV Captain
CG Spirit Leader
Band Section Leader/Asst. Section Leader
Band Drum Major
Qualified for Texas State Solo & Ensemble
Performed w/ Indoor Drumline (WGI)
Performed w/ Indoor Drumline (TCGC)
Performed w/ Winter Guard (WGI)
Performed w/ Winter Guard (TCGC)
Other (please specify)
Other
Other
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Using black ink, please place a
Band/Color Guard Activities
in the appropriate columns below.
9th
10th
11th
12th
Marching Band
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Concert Band I
Concert Band II
Jazz Band
Indoor Drumline
Color Guard
Winter Guard
Full Orchestra
Graduation Band
Private Lessons
School Musicals
Drum Major Tryouts
Section Leader Tryouts
CG Captain Tryouts
Homecoming Parade
Other (please specify)
Other
Other
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Using black ink, please place a
in the appropriate columns below.
Check the activities that YOU have participated in. Do not include
activities your parents were involved in.
Band/Color Guard Service
9th
10th
11th
12th
Work at Car Washes
Work at Competitions/Concerts
Work at Homecoming Carnival
Band Council Officer/Representative
Participate as a Big Brother/Sister
Loading Crew
Leadership Service Project
Assisted with Prop Building
Electronics Recycling Drive
Shoe Drive
Work at Indoor Drumline Contest
Other Fundraising (specify)
Recruiting
Other (please specify)
Other
Other
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List additional band/color guard related activities and
accomplishments (such as: Houston Youth Symphony, band camps,
church band/orchestra, clarinet choir, drum line camp, dance
classes, teaching private lessons, etc.). Please list the activity, the
amount of time spent, and the year of participation.
Related Activities
9th
10th
11th
12th
(+hours)
(+hours)
(+hours)
(+hours)
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Please answer the following essay prompt.
1. Attach a TYPED (double spaced, 12 point font, black ink) 1 to 2 page
essay answering the following question:
“If you were having a conversation with someone who was not sure if band or
color guard was right for them, what would you say to encourage them to join?
Please relate this to your personal experiences and explain the benefits.”
Essays are confidential – please do not include your name when
writing about yourself.
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