
Band Opportunities at Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of instrumental ensembles, including the Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Any student who plays an instrument is welcome to join one or more of these groups.
All bands are extracurricular activities based at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI), with rehearsals held after school.
Participating in band is a fantastic way to make new friends, create unforgettable memories, learn important life skills, and perform great music together. All PCTVS students who play an instrument are eligible to join:
Marching Band
The Marching Band season runs primarily through September and October. To prepare for the fall season, we hold a mini-camp in July and band camp in August, both on the PCTVS campus. These sessions help build performance skills and team spirit before the school year begins.
Concert Band
Rehearsals start in November, once Marching Band concludes. We rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band also begins in November, with Wednesday rehearsals from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. These sessions are open to all interested students. Auditions take place in December, and will consist of scales, sight-reading, and the music introduced during the open rehearsals.
All of the PCTI bands are active contributors to school spirit and community engagement. Below is a list of performances from the current school year.
Marching Band
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the band program at PCTI, please contact the Band Director:
Nelson Mendez
Director of Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band
nmendez@pctvs.org
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of instrumental ensembles, including the Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Any student who plays an instrument is welcome to join one or more of these groups.
All bands are extracurricular activities based at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI), with rehearsals held after school.
Participating in band is a fantastic way to make new friends, create unforgettable memories, learn important life skills, and perform great music together. All PCTVS students who play an instrument are eligible to join:
- PCTVS Marching Band
- PCTVS Concert Band
- PCTVS Jazz Band
Marching Band
The Marching Band season runs primarily through September and October. To prepare for the fall season, we hold a mini-camp in July and band camp in August, both on the PCTVS campus. These sessions help build performance skills and team spirit before the school year begins.
Concert Band
Rehearsals start in November, once Marching Band concludes. We rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band also begins in November, with Wednesday rehearsals from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. These sessions are open to all interested students. Auditions take place in December, and will consist of scales, sight-reading, and the music introduced during the open rehearsals.
All of the PCTI bands are active contributors to school spirit and community engagement. Below is a list of performances from the current school year.
Marching Band
- All home and away varsity football games
- South Plainfield HS Marching Band Competition – September 2024
- Jefferson Township HS Marching Band Competition – September 2024
- West Morris Central HS Marching Band Competition – September 2024
- Ludwig-Musser Classic at MetLife Stadium Marching Band Competition – October 2024
- NJMEA State Marching Band Ratings Festival – October 2024
- TOB NJ State Championships – October 2024
- Veterans Day Parade – Clifton – November 2024
- Preakness Healthcare Center Memorial Day Parade – Wayne – May 2025
- Wayne Memorial Day Parade – May 2025
- PCTVS Annual Holiday Assembly – December 2024
- William Paterson University Band Day – March 2025
- Temple University Concert Band Festival – March 2025
- PCTVS Spring Band Concert – May 2025
- PCTI STEM Graduation Ceremony – June 2025
- PCTI Graduation Ceremony –June 2025
- Bridgewater-Raritan High School Jazz Band Festival – February 2025
- Rowan University Jazz Band Festival – February 2025
- NJAJE State Jazz Band Ratings Festival – March 2025
- Montclair State University Jazz Workshop – March 2025
- Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Jazz Band Festival – March 2025
- West Milford High School Jazz Band Festival – May 2025
- NJ State Jazz Band Finals – May 2025
- Passaic County Teen Arts Festival – May 2025
- PCTVS Art Show – May 2025
- PCTI Spring Band Concert – May 2025
- Crossroads (Live Music Venue) – June 2025
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the band program at PCTI, please contact the Band Director:
Nelson Mendez
Director of Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band
nmendez@pctvs.org