D8 Modern Band Audition Submission Form

PMEA District 8 Modern Band Festival Audition Guidelines

Recording & Submission

• Pre-record your audition. For recording tips, watch the How to Prepare for Your PMEA Audition video below.

• Upload each musical selection as its own video to YouTube (or another platform) and set it to “unlisted” so it’s viewable by anyone with the link.

• Submit up to six (6) video links using the Google Form found on this site.

Video Requirements

• Your arms, fingers, and head must be clearly visible.

• Do not wear identifying clothing (no school, PMEA, NAfME All-Eastern, or national shirts).

• Do not include identifying information in the video file name or within the recording.

• Earbuds and headphones are not permitted.

Timeline

• Record and submit between October 1, 2025 and 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2025.

Audition Content

• Demonstrate facility in a variety of styles such as Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Country, or Metal.

• Singing is optional for instrumentalists, but a short vocal excerpt is recommended; students may accompany themselves.

• To be considered on additional instruments, submit extra links—your primary choice should appear in the first two.

Eligibility & Verification

• Open to any PMEA District 8 student in grades 9–12, even if the school has no Modern Band program.

• A PMEA District 8 teacher sponsor is required.

• The sponsoring director must review the audition to verify that the recording reflects the student’s actual performance level.

Other Details

• Additional forms and information will be requested upon acceptance.

• There is no audition fee.