1. Live Audition – Monday, March 31, 2025, in the Pope Band Room.
• Students choosing this option must sign up for a time slot: Sign-Up Link
• If any time slots run out, please email Mr. Sodders: matthew.sodders@cobbk12.org 
2. Virtual Audition – Submission deadlines listed below.

• If a student does not want to audition, that’s okay! They will be placed in the Pope Concert Band automatically.
• If a student wants to audition, they can choose either the Virtual or Live audition option.

• Scales Submission Link: Click Here 
• Etude Submission Link: Click Here 

• Students performing a live audition can either play scales live or submit them online: Scale Submission Link
• Live Audition Sign-Up: Click Here

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Pope High School Band Program, a place where music, community, and excellence come together. Whether you’re a new student or a family joining us for the first time, you are now part of a tradition that values dedication, creativity, and camaraderie.

Our program offers a wide range of musical experiences, from concert ensembles to marching band, jazz band, and percussion ensemble. Through these opportunities, students develop not only as musicians but also as leaders and lifelong friends.

We look forward to an exciting journey ahead and can’t wait to see you thrive as part of our band family. Welcome to Pope Bands!

The Pope High School Band Program offers a comprehensive and dynamic music education experience, centered around its core Concert Bands (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony). From this foundation, students have opportunities to participate in a variety of ensembles and activities, including Marching Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Chamber Ensembles. Additional enrichment comes through Honor Bands, Private Lessons, and performances like the Xplosion Concert, fostering well-rounded musicianship. With a combination of curricular offerings during the school day and extra-curricular programs that extend beyond, Pope Bands provide students with a pathway to excellence in performance, leadership, and artistic expression.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FINE ARTS DIPLOMA SEAL   Students who participate in the Pope High School Band Program are eligible to earn the Georgia Fine Arts Diploma Seal, a prestigious recognition awarded to graduates who demonstrate exceptional achievement in the fine arts. Through their involvement in concert ensembles, marching band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, color guard, and other musical opportunities, students fulfill the requirements of advanced coursework, performance, and community engagement in the arts. This distinction highlights their dedication to music education and can enhance college applications and career opportunities in the arts.

Helpful links

Pope High School Registration Information

• Continue to check the above website for: Course Catalog, 9th Grade Elective Worksheet, Registration FAQ's, etc...

Georgia High School Graduation Requirements

SAMPLE high school schedule

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Middle School students will enroll into your high school elective courses via a Microsoft Form, completed during school hours. 

1. Select your TOP-5 Elective Classes (1 being your highest selection)
2. Band must appear as either choice 1 or 2 to be enrolled in band class. 
   1. There are no class caps for band. 
   2. You will earn a credit towards your high school diploma by being in a band class. 

CLASS BAND AUDITION PROCESS

There are 3-parts to our Class Band Audition:

1. Scales
   1. Major Scales
   2. Chromatic Scale
2. Etude
   1. Etudes (PDF's) will be posted to this portal. 
3. Sight-Reading

Middle School students are able to submit all audition files via video submission or a live audition. 

Auditions are due before Spring Break each school year. 

WHERE DO THEY GO AFTER BAND?

 Class of 2024 Students