High School Music Participation Recognition
 
This recognition is given annually to any Nebraska high school whose music programs demonstrate high involvement in music courses and activities. This recognizes the effectiveness of programs that offer attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in the recruitment and retention of students.
 
Schools which meet the criteria will hold the award for three years, during which time they may be reapply for the award at the same or different level of membership. If selected the school agrees to serve NMEA as resource* on the topics of programming, scheduling, recruitment and retention of music students if called upon.
 
Eligibility Requirements
All music staff must be members of NMEA.
Nebraska public or parochial schools which are part of the NSAA School Membership are eligible.
 
Criteria
      Classification is determined by NSAA Music Classification (9-11 enrollment from previous year)
 
0-74 - Class D
level 1        Exemplary             75%                                       
level 2        Exceptional           65%                                       
level 3        Noteworthy            55%                                       
 
75-149 Class C                                           
level 1        Exemplary             75%                                       
level 2        Exceptional           65%                                       
level 3        Noteworthy            55%                                       
 
 
150-299 Class B
level 1        Exemplary             60%       
level 2        Exceptional           50%                                       
level 3        Noteworthy            40%       
 
300-599 Class A
level 1         Exemplary             45%
level 2         Exceptional           40%
level 3         Noteworthy            35%
 
 600 and above Class AA
level 1         Exemplary             35%
level 2         Exceptional           30%
level 3         Noteworthy            25%

   
 
Deadline
All award applications must be postmarked no later than October 15 and must be mailed to Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs, 2816 Ponca, Lincoln, NE 68506-4015.
 
Application Procedure
The enclosed application must be signed and verified by the high school principal or Activities Director.
Only 9-12 students may be counted, and each student may only be counted once. For example, if John Doe is enrolled in both vocal and instrumental music classes, he may only be counted once total.
 
For further questions contact:
Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs
2816 Ponca
Lincoln, NE 68506-4015
rthaden@lps.org
402.483.1088
                                                                       
*Serving as a resource might include examples of:
       •how scheduling allows students to stay involved in music
       •how the school, administration and faculty recruit students into their music department
       •what kind of curriculum is used to retain students
NMEA agrees to allow ample time for schools to comply to this request.
 
 
 
 
Application for NMEA Music Participation Recognition
 
           
Name of high school: ________________________________________________________
           
NSAA Music Classification:_________
 
Total 9-12 student enrollment for current year____________
 
Total 9-12 music student involvement for current year___________.
(Each student may only be counted once.)
 
Total percentage of 9th-12th grade students involved in music________
 
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
Music teacher name ________________________________ NMEA/MENC membership ID # __________
 
(Copy this application as needed to include all music teachers.)
 
Administrator Signature: _____________________________________________________
 
Nominator’s Signature: _______________________________________________________
 
Must be postmarked no later than October 15
Send Application to: Roger Thaden, Membership/Mentoring Programs, 2816 Ponca, Lincoln, NE 68506-4015



For office use only:

 

Year_____

 

Award granted _____

 

Award denied _____

 

Type of award granted: _____Exemplary _____Exceptional _____Noteworthy

 

Reason for denial:____________________________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________High School may reapply for this award again during the 2006-2007 school year. (To be presented at the 2006 NMEA Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet.)