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Period 7 - Fall Semester
SCSBOA 1A 2025 Silver Medalists!
Photo by Mark Galasso
2026-2027 Important Dates
Spring Clinics:
TBD April/May
Summer Percussion/Color Guard Rehearsals:
TBD June and July.
Summer HAMB (Healthy Active Marching Band) Conditioning:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30AM from 6/15 to 7/31.
Band Camp Dates:
August 3: Band Camp Kickoff (1-5PM).
August 4–7: Band Camp Week 1 (8:30AM–5PM)
August 10-14: Band Camp Week 2 (8:30AM–5PM)
Season Practices:
Monday (3–5PM), Wednesdays (4–7PM), Fridays (4–7PM), and 7th period.
Camps: Saturday 9/19 and Veteran’s Day 11/11 (9–5PM)
Season ends the week before Thanksgiving Break.
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!
Joining the Pali High Marching Band is one of the best ways to enrich your high school experience!
Why Students Love It
Instant Family: You’ll join the "Pali Band Family" and make new friends before school even starts.
A Place to Belong: The band room becomes your "home base" on campus—a place to hang out and feel welcome.
Be a Star: You’ll represent Pali High as a part of its most public music ensemble, performing in front of big crowds at games and competitions.
What to Expect
The Team: The band competes against other schools, plays at home football games, and performs at school rallies and events.
Professional Coaching: You’ll get individualized training from a team of professional coaches on each speciality.
The Schedule: Practice happens during 7th period and after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Season: Everything wraps up in November, just in time for Thanksgiving break.
The skills and friendships you build during Marching Band season set you up for success in Concert Band, Winter Drumline, and Winter Guard later in the year!
What You’ll Learn
Music for Everyone: All skill levels are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, you'll improve your skills and learn how to perform exciting, high-level music as a group.
Skills for Life: You’ll learn leadership, how to manage your time, and how to be someone others can count on.
Teamwork: You’ll learn how to work closely with others to create an amazing show.
Fitness: It’s a great workout! You’ll learn how to coordinate music with athletic movement.
Why Should You Join Pali Band?
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 your P.E. requirement.
Compete as a part of our award-winning marching band.
Educational field trips to amusement parks and community centers.
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. or [OPEN]*
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
Tips to make room for courses YOU want to take
*Take Marching Band, Winter Drumline, and/or Winter Color Guard to fulfill your 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.
Pali High Marching Band Handbook
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