How you do anything is how you do everything.

There is a very strong correlation between students who earn a spot in the top band and good grades. They know how to work independently to learn what they need to learn, a skill that works just as well in band as it does in math. There are exceptions, but that's true most of the time.

That said, the only grade consideration for us is a student with a history of losing eligibility will not be placed in the top band or assigned a spot on student leadership. They also will most likely be an alternate in marching band band until they prove themselves. Students with great problems will not be placed on the marching battery either.