2026-2027 PCHS Band Audition Info

There are 3 concert band classes at PCHS: Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band.  All band students are enrolled in the appropriate level class based upon auditions.  You must be enrolled in band class to be eligible to participate in marching band.

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Band Placement Auditions for all rising 9th graders will take place on Monday, May 11.  Audition etudes are available from your band director or can be accessed using the links below.  All rising 9th graders should sign up for an audition time on May 11th on the SignUpGenius link below for potential placement in one of the advanced bands.  If you choose not to audition, you will be automatically enrolled in 2nd Period Concert Band Class.  Current PCHS band members will audition during their band class. 

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Who should audition? All rising 9th-12th grade students have the opportunity to audition for Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band.  If you choose not to audition, you will be placed in Concert Band.

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How do I audition? Rising 9th graders will audition Monday May 11th.  Sign up for an audition time using the Sign Up Genius link below.  Current PCHS Band students will audition during band class.

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What should I prepare? The audition consists of two parts: an audition etude and major scales and arpeggios.  Use the link below to access the etude for your instrument.

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Etudes:  Perform the audition etude at the marked tempo.  Pay attention to the given tempos, articulations, and dynamics.  You will be scored in the following areas: tone, technique, rhythmic accuracy, articulation/style, dynamics/phrasing, interpretation/tempo.  

 

Major Scales and Arpeggios: Play as many major scales and arpeggios as accurately during a 3 minute time limit.  How many octaves you play for each scale and arpeggio is up to you.  You will score 1 point per octave that is played correctly. 

 

                          ​Audition Etudes​                       

 

 Audition Sign Up

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Marching Band Info and Sign Up

 

 

 

 

There is a mandatory meeting for all band students and parents who will be part of the 2026-2027 marching band Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM in the PCHS Auditorium. All students must bring at least one parent to the meeting.

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At this meeting we will cover all the important information concerning marching band  for the upcoming school year.  Topics will include band policies, related fees, band calendar, communication, and the show reveal for the 2026 season.  Required forms will be available at the meeting and can be accessed below by clicking "Required Forms" below.

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1. Band Member Contract

2. “Blanket” Field Trip Form

3. Medical History Permission and Release Form

4. Paulding County School District “Heat Form”

5. Photo-Video Media Release Form

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Marching Band members for 2026-2027 will be required to sign a contract and must turn in the contract, all required forms, and the 1st payment by May 11 to reserve a competitive drill spot.  All forms and a payment schedule can be accessed by clicking the required forms link below.  If you are a returning member and have an active balance, please contact our booster club to resolve any outstanding fees.  

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Info Meeting and at Band Camp in July!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!