LEVEL 1
Letter Award
Build a strong foundation through ensemble participation, musical knowledge, and solo performance.
National Scholastic Junior Musicians Awards
Start strong.Be recognized.
National recognition for junior high band, orchestra, and choir students who demonstrate musical growth, commitment, and performance skill.
Designed for developing musicians, families, and music educators.
Two award levels
Achievements that grow with you.
Each award recognizes progress across band, orchestra, and choir through participation, musical knowledge, performance, and a director reference.
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LEVEL 2
All-Star Award
Advance your musicianship, leadership, and performance achievement at the junior level.
A clear path
Your effort becomes achievement.
1
STEP 01
Build your profile
Record your background, teachers, instruments, and musical experiences.
2
STEP 02
Complete requirements
Work through knowledge tests, references, essays, and performance requirements.
3
STEP 03
Submit performances
Upload the requested audition materials for professional adjudication.
4
STEP 04
Earn recognition
Receive results, feedback, and recognition for each completed award level.
What every award includes
Recognition you can be proud of.
- Written feedback on your solo performance.
- An official certificate and exclusive award patch.
- National recognition for students, schools, and directors.
- Opportunities connected to future musical achievement.