Gulf Coast Band Directors Association
2027 Clinic Information
Jazz and Honor Band clinics at Biloxi High School.
January 2027
Clinic Dates and Location
Jazz Clinic
January 21-22
2027
Biloxi High School
Honor Band Clinic
January 22-23
2027
Biloxi High School
Participant Information
Schedule and Clinicians
Tentative Schedule
Rehearsals and Concerts
A day-by-day schedule is provided below. Rehearsal times, rooms, and concert arrangements will be updated when the 2027 schedule is finalized.
Meet the Clinicians
2027 Clinicians
Gold Band: Dr. Rebecca Phillips
Colorado State University
Red Band: Dr. Cody Edgerton
University of Southern Mississippi
White Band: Jamie Young
Lake Cormorant High School
Blue Band: Linda Davis
Retired Director of Bands, South Panola High School
Jazz clinicians will be added when confirmed.
For Directors
Spring Business Meeting
January 23, 2027 · Biloxi High School
The GCBDA Spring Business Meeting will take place during the Honor Band Clinic. Meeting time will be added when confirmed.
Tentative Clinic Schedule
The January 21-23, 2027 clinic schedule is listed below. Rehearsal times, rooms, and concert arrangements remain tentative until finalized.
Location: Biloxi High School, 1845 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532.
Thursday, January 21 – Jazz Clinic
| Time | Activity / location |
|---|---|
| 6:00-8:30 PM | Jazz rehearsals – Band Hall / Auditorium |
Friday, January 22 – Jazz and Honor Bands
| Time | Activity / location |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM-3:00 PM | Jazz rehearsals – Band Hall / Auditorium |
| 5:30 PM | All clinic participants arrive – Auditorium |
| 5:45 PM | Jazz concert – Auditorium; attire to be confirmed |
| 6:30 PM | Opening clinic meeting – Auditorium |
| 6:45 PM | Honor Band rehearsals: Gold – Stage; Red – Band Hall 2; White – Band Hall 1; Blue – Cafeteria |
| 7:15-8:15 PM | Director clinic – Lecture Hall; presenter and topic to be confirmed |
| 9:00 PM | Director observation ends |
| 9:15 PM | Honor Band rehearsals end |
Eat dinner before the evening Honor Band session. There is no dinner break.
Saturday, January 23 – Honor Bands and Concerts
| Time | Activity / location |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Rehearsals: Gold – Stage; Red – Band Hall 2; White – Band Hall 1; Blue – Cafeteria |
| 9:30 AM | GCBDA Spring Business Meeting – Library; tentative time and room |
| 10:30 AM | Director clinic – Lecture Hall; presenter and topic to be confirmed |
| 12:00 PM onward | Staggered student lunch; students remain on campus with director supervision |
| 1:30 PM | Rehearsals: Gold – Cafeteria; Red – Band Hall 2; White – Band Hall 1; Blue – Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Phi Beta Mu mentorship meeting – Library; to be confirmed |
| 3:00 PM | Middle school rehearsals end; change for concert |
| 4:00 PM | Middle school final concert |
| 5:00 PM | High school rehearsals end; change for concert |
| 6:00 PM | High school final concert |
Participant Reminders
Bring a marked music stand and pencil. Final concert attire is band uniform or formal concert attire. Majorette and guard uniforms are not permitted. Percussion equipment is furnished except for snare drums and personal sticks and mallets, including timpani mallets.
Wear your name tag, attend all assigned rehearsals and concerts on time, and notify your director immediately about illness or an emergency. Each school should have a director on campus at all times, including during Saturday lunch.
Auditions and Preparation
Find prepared music, practice resources, and audition information for January 9, 2027.
Dates are from the 2026-27 GCBDA Calendar.
