PCTI Bands

Marching Band

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) offers all students the opportunity to participate in the Marching Band. Any student who plays an instrument is eligible to join. The Marching Band is an extracurricular program based at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI), with all rehearsals held after school.

Season Overview

The Marching Band season runs primarily during the months of September and October. To prepare for the fall season, students attend two summer camps: a Mini-Camp in July and a Full Band Camp in August. All summer rehearsals are held on the PCTI campus.

Performances

The PCTI Marching Band is actively involved both within the school and throughout the local community. Performances include all home and away varsity football games, pep rallies, spirit events, local parades, and Marching Band competitions.

Below is a list of performances from the 2024–2025 school year:

Rehearsals

Marching Band rehearsals are held after school and during the summer as part of the preparation for the performance season. Typical rehearsal schedules include: For the most up-to-date rehearsal and performance schedule, please visit the calendar section of the band website.

Summer Band Camp Information

To ensure students are fully prepared for the fall season, two summer camps are held on the PCTI campus: For detailed and updated information, refer to the calendar section on the website.

Transportation

Bus transportation is available for students residing in Clifton, Passaic, and Paterson for all rehearsals and performances. Pick-up times begin one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Locations are as follows: Students residing in other Passaic County towns are provided with transportation after weekday rehearsals and performances.

Attire

Students are not required to wear their PCTI uniforms during band camp. Recommended attire includes:

Lunch and Hydration

Lunch is provided for all summer band practices. However, students are welcome to bring their own meals if they prefer. Water is provided for all outdoor rehearsals, but students are also encouraged to bring their own water jugs.

Required Equipment

Students must bring their instruments to every band camp session. In addition, the following items are required: