Santa Clara County Honor Band

     The Santa Clara County Honor Band was founded in 1952 by local music teachers in order to promote and celebrate outstanding young musicians.  Under the name, Santa Clara Cunty Band Director's Association, the all volunteer organization is an establihed non-profit 501(c)3. 

Auditions

Auditions are held in December of each year at San Jose State University.  

General Requirements:

• You must be a current member of your school's music program
• Completed application and entry fee 
• 2-3 minute solo
• 12 major scales (1 octave, slured) 
• Sight reading

Soloist/Composition Contest

Every year the SCCBDA holds a soloist and composition contest in late fall/early winter.  The winner of the contest gets the honor of performing their solo with the band or having the band perform their composition. 

Annual Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 7:00 PM

Independence High School

1776 Educational Park Dr.

San Jose, CA 95133

Reminder: Music Teachers, you must be present at this meeting in order for your students to be eligible to audition. If you can not make the meeting you MUST send a proxy.  Students are not allowed to attend the meeting

SCCBDA Board Members

President - Ken Pontichelli, Independence HS

Past President - Jon Fey, Monta Vista HS

Vice President - Steve Barnhill, Evergreen Valley HS 

Secretary - Chris McCoy, Lincoln HS

Treasurer - Chris Kaldy, Milpitas HS

Librarian - Sandra Lewis, Henry Gunn HS