.: high school letter of intent

UWGA encourages all high school students to participate in their respective high school marching band and winter guard programs. The time for high school participation only exists for one moment in life. There is time for independent programs to follow graduation. Independent, or mixed school units will not recruit from high school programs without notification of, and communication with the band directors and color guard directors.

If any situation arises where a high school student wishes to be involved with an independent unit, the parents, students, and instructors should communicate with each other to ascertain the best option for the student. In an effort to foster professional courtesy and communication, the independent units should provide a letter of intent to the high school students instructors, and band directors to adequately inform all involved of the students wishes, and the independent units intentions, no later than one week after the student attends their first rehearsal. In addition, a copy of this letter should be sent to the president of the UWGA association, to act as mediator if needed, in the event of conflict, or wrongful action taken against the student.

In the end, it will be the parents and UWGA who resolve the situation.

Letter of Intent (PDF) - You may use this document or create your own.