Gulf Coast Band Directors Association
2027 Auditions
Audition information, prepared music, and practice resources.
Date
January 9, 2027
Honor Band auditions
Location
Biloxi High School
GCBDA clinic auditions
Start Time
8:30 AM
Auditions begin
Schedule PDF
Audition Times
The audition times PDF will be available to download here when finalized.
Prepared Music
2027 Audition Packets
Choose your ensemble and download your audition packet.
High School
Winds & Strings
Prepared Piece #2
Junior High / Middle School
Winds & Strings
Prepared Piece #2
Jazz Band
Ornithology
Year B
High School
Percussion
Prepared Piece #2
Junior High / Middle School
Percussion
Prepared Piece #2
Jazz Practice
Jazz Band Backing Track
Percussion
2027 Rudiment Requirements
High School · Year 3
High School
Single Paradiddle, 7 Stroke Roll, Flam Drags
Middle School · Year 1
Middle School
Double Stroke, Flam, and 5-Stroke Roll
View the Full 2027-2030 Rudiment Rotation
High School
| Audition Year | Rotation | Required Rudiments |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Year 3 | Single Paradiddle, 7 Stroke Roll, Flam Drags |
| 2028 | Year 4 | Single Paradiddle, 9 Stroke Roll, Single Stroke 7 |
| 2029 | Year 1 | Single Paradiddle, 13 Stroke Roll, and Flam Taps |
| 2030 | Year 2 | Single Paradiddle, 6 Stroke Roll, Flam Paradiddles |
Middle School
| Audition Year | Rotation | Required Rudiments |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Year 1 | Double Stroke, Flam, and 5-Stroke Roll |
| 2028 | Year 2 | Double Stroke, Single Paradiddle, Flam Accent |
| 2029 | Year 1 | Double Stroke, Flam, and 5-Stroke Roll |
| 2030 | Year 2 | Double Stroke, Single Paradiddle, Flam Accent |
Scale Sheets and Audition Requirements
Current scale sheets and the 2026-2027 High School requirements are available on the Scale Sheets page. High School major scales begin on Concert C and follow the circle of fourths.
2027 Clinic Dates
Jazz Clinic: January 21-22, 2027
Honor Band Clinic: January 22-23, 2027
Location: Biloxi High School
The detailed schedule and clinician list will be added when confirmed.
Dates are from the 2026-27 GCBDA Calendar.
