PCTI Bands

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:

All ensembles are extracurricular and rehearse after school. Here’s a quick overview of each:

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 Concert Band Jazz 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