Awards and Regalia
As a member of the Cal High Instrumental Music program, students can earn various awards and regalia, including "Varsity” Block Letters, Honor Cords, and Graduation Stoles.
How can I earn these items?
MUSIC: Varsity Instrumental Music Block Letters can be earned after 3 years (or the equivalent of 6 semesters) of instrumental music classes taken at Cal High. Cal High currently offers the following instrumental music classes: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Strings Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra. A student may earn a Block Letter by participating in any combination of these music classes for a total of 6 semesters. A student must receive a passing grade for it to count toward block letter eligibility.
MARCHING BAND & COLORGUARD: Varsity Marching Band and Colorguard Block Letters can be earned after 3 seasons (i.e., Fall semesters) of participation in the Marching Band and Colorguard. A student must receive a passing grade in each Fall semester of Marching Band/Colorguard for it to count toward block letter eligibility. Students who participate in a Cal High winter season of marching (e.g., Winterguard, Winter Percussion, etc.) may opt to use that as an additional semester toward block letter eligibility.
SENIOR HONOR CORDS: Graduating Seniors who have participated in the Cal High Music program for all four years of their high school career are eligible to receive an honor cord.
SENIOR STOLES: Graduating Seniors who have participated in the Cal High Music program (for any number of seasons or semesters) may opt to purchase an Instrumental Music Graduation Stole. Stoles will be available for purchase for $20.
Please complete the form below to determine if you are eligible to receive a block letter and/or senior honor cord. Please note that most students will become eligible for a block letter during their junior year. If you are not eligible this year, do not worry, you may be eligible in upcoming years.