Marching Band 2025
May Clinic Dates:
After-School Clinics: M-F 5/12-5/16 during 7th period (3–4PM) in B07 at Pali High South
Spring Kick-Off: Sat 5/17 9AM–5PM at Pali High South.
Parent Meeting: Sat 5/17 4PM in B07 at Pali High South.
July 4th Band Dates:
Practices: July 1, 3 (10:00AM–1:00PM)
Performance: July 4
Band Camp Dates:
July 30: Leadership Brunch (10AM–1PM)
July 31–August 1: Band Camp Week 1 (8:30AM–6:30PM)
August 4-8: Band Camp Week 2 (8:30AM–6:30PM)
Season Practices:
Season ends the week before Thanksgiving Break.
Additional after school practices TBA.
All students must be enrolled in the 7th Period Marching Band class.
Contact Peter Ye at pye@palihigh.org if you are interested in joining!
Can band fit into my 4-year plan?
Yes! Especially if your student chooses to participate in marching band, band can easily fit into your high school experience.
See below for a sample 4-year plan for the UC/CSU-minded student.
Freshman Year
English
Math
Science
Language
9th Grade P.E.
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Sophomore Year
English
Math
Science
Language
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Junior Year
English
Math
Science or [OPEN]
Language
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Senior Year
English
Math or [OPEN]
Science or [OPEN]
Health / [OPEN]
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
PCHS Graduation Requirements / UC A-G Requirements
English: 4 years / 4 years
Math: 2 years / 3 years (4 years recommended)
Science: 2 years / 2 years (3 years recommended)
Social Science: 3 years / 2 years
P.E.: 2 years / None
Language*: None / 2 years (3 years recommended)
VAPA*: 1 year / 1 year
College Prep Elective*: None / 1 years
Technical Arts*: 1 semester / None
Computer*: 1 semester / None
Health: 1 semester / None
*Can be fulfilled through dual-enrollment at West LA College
Tips to make room for courses YOU want to take
Take 2 semesters of fall marching band, winter drumline, or winter color guard to fulfill the 10th grade P.E. requirement.
Sign up for dual-enrollment courses to fulfill your Language, College Prep, Technical Arts, or Computer requirement.
Be a good student! The sample outline does not account for retaking a class. Please don't limit your options.
Join a co-ed community of welcoming students of all grades!
Leadership opportunities.
Many service hour opportunities.
Support our athletics at football games, pep rallies, and more.
Fulfill 10th grade P.E. requirement.
Compete as a part of our award-winning marching band.
Educational field trips to amusement parks and community centers.