All-District Band — Audition Information

High School Auditions

2026–2027

High School Audition Process

Audition DateSaturday, December 12, 2026
LocationHickory Middle School 🗺️

Step 1 — Review All Audition Information

Review the master document covering eligibility, registration procedures, the audition process, and professional responsibilities.

📁 ADB Audition Drive Folder

Step 2 — Registration Materials Due November 23rd

⏰ All registration materials due to Laura Paquette at Hugo Owens Middle School by Monday, November 23rd at 3:30 PM. Payment via school or booster check payable to HUGO OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Mail to: Hugo Owens Band — Attn: Laura Paquette, 1997 Horseback Run, Chesapeake, VA 23323

The following must be submitted:

  • Individual Student Registration Google Form (check your email for the link)
  • Student Registration Forms
  • A copy of your NAfME Card or a printed screenshot from the NAfME website verifying your active membership
  • Payment via school or booster check
📊 High School Online Pre-Registration

Step 3 — Prepare Students for Auditions

Review the audition etudes and requirements with your students.

📁 ADB Audition Drive Folder

Student Volunteers: One student volunteer per school is needed. They should arrive at Hickory Middle School for a volunteer meeting at 7:40 AM. Pizza will be provided. Please choose a student who is confident and can follow instructions.

Step 4 — Attendance Required

⚠️ All directors with participating students must attend the auditions until dismissed from the audition event. We need all hands to help make this a successful event.

Registration times will be communicated after the chair has reviewed the number of students auditioning. Watch your email for that information.

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