Outstanding Achievement / Top Student
Certificate Awards
- Most Improved
- Most Promising
- Ensemble Spirit
- Music Service
- Technical Services
Trophy Awards (& Plaque for recipients) – see next page for criteria & descriptions
- Outstanding Musician
- Golden Vocal Cords
- Golden Mouthpiece
- 4/4 Club & 5/4 Club
- James Buchanan Award
- Jana Atkinson Award
- Golden Take Up Reel
James Buchanan Award: Awarded to a graduating student demonstrating characteristics and qualities similar to James Buchanan, a beloved principal from Argyle School in the 1980's. The recipient is an outstanding music student and school citizen, who always brings the team up to performance; someone who is dependable and offers hours of service to the problem. This individual is always positive and affirming and thinks of others before themselves.
Jana Atkinson Award: Awarded to a student who is preferably in choir, band and drama. This award is in memory of a former Argyle music and drama student who tragically lost her life in a drunk driving accident one Halloween in Lynn Valley. It serves as a reminder, particularly at this time of year, for grads to be safe and lookout for one another. Though not the best student in the class (as she would often arrive late), Jana Atkinson was a passionate musician, and loved the community in the music rooms more than anything. She spent a lot of time in the music program, had a big heart and lots of smiles.
Fine Arts Aggregate: Awarded to a student who excels and shows outstanding achievement and ability in all areas under the FINE ARTS umbrella – Music, Art and Drama.
Performing Arts Aggregate: Awarded to a student who excels and demonstrates outstanding achievement and ability in Performing Arts, specifically MUSIC and DRAMA.
Golden Vocal Cords Award: Awarded to a singer, often a graduating student, who is most versatile and exceptional in their singing abilities (Usually a student who is in both Vocal ensemble and Concert Choir)
Golden Mouthpiece Award: Awarded to an instrumentalist, often a graduating student, who is most versatile and skilled at their instrument(s) (usually a student who is in both Concert Band and Jazz Band)
Outstanding Musician Award: Awarded to a graduating music student, who is often enrolled in more than one senior music course, and exhibits exceptional musical understanding, great proficiency = on their instrument(s) and leadership in the ensembles.
Golden Take Up Reel Award: Awarded to a senior tech crew member who shows great leadership, organization and collaboration with the group. Someone who has put in countless hours for the music program and the school in technical support.
