2025 All-District Band Audition Information

10/31/2025 12:38 pm

It is time for the 2025 All-District Band Auditions. Please review the following details carefully to ensure all steps are completed on time.

Key Dates

• Application and Fee Due to Mr. Ross: Friday, November 14, 2025

• Audition Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  Location: Hickory Middle School, Chesapeake, VA

• Event Dates (for students selected):

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Evening Rehearsal

  • Friday, February 6, 2026 – All-day Rehearsal (excused absence from school)

  • Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Morning Rehearsal and Afternoon Concert

  • More details regarding the all-district band event will be shared closer to the event

Application Instructions

1. Complete the Student Application Form (attached to this email or available in the band room).

2. Include payment of $10.00, cash or check payable to GBBPA.

   • If paying by check, write "District Band Audition Fee – [Student Name]" in the memo line on the check

3. Place the completed form and payment in an envelope labeled:
   "District Band Auditions – [Student Name]"

4. Deposit the envelope in the GREEN MAILBOX located next to Mr. Ross’s office.

5. All materials are due no later than Friday, November 14, 2025.

6. Students and parents should sign the form acknowledging understanding of the audition day procedures and length

7. Here is a link to the 2025-2026 All District Band Application Form (handed out to students in the 10/31 and 11/1 classes)

Audition Information

• Students must be current members of the Great Bridge High School Band program.

• The audition will include:

  • Major and Chromatic Scales (from memory)

  • Prepared Etude

  • Sight-Reading Excerpt

• Percussionists must bring their own snare drum, snare stand, sticks, and mallets for all required instruments.

• Students auditioning for multiple instruments (for example, flute/piccolo or Bb/Eb clarinet) must complete a separate form and fee for each audition

• Here is another link to the 2025-2026 All District Band Application Form (handed out to students in the 10/31 and 11/1 classes)

For Students Taking the ACT on December 13

• Students must complete the ACT Test Declaration Form (attached).

• ACT students must arrive to check in for auditions no later than 1:00 p.m. on December 13.

• No late arrivals will be permitted

  Here is a link to the 2025-2026 All District Band ACT Test Declaration Form

More Information

All audition materials, scales, and etudes can be accessed through the All-District Google Drive Folder 

Results and updates will be shared through Synergy Mail following the auditions.

Results will be shared as UNOFFICIAL. A verification process will take place in the following days after the auditions. 

Summary of What to Submit to Mr. Ross

• Student Application Form

• $10 Fee (cash or check to GBBPA)

• ACT Declaration Form (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ross directly at drew.ross@cpschools.com or stop by the band room before or after school.

Thank you for your careful attention to these details and best of luck preparing for auditions!

Sincerely,
Mr. Drew Ross
Director of Bands, Great Bridge High School