Voices & Strings: PCA Students Share All‑State Audition Journeys

Happy Monday from PCA: in the week before Christmas break, a group of young PCA musicians share how they discovered music, prepared for All‑State auditions, and balanced lessons, school, and extracurriculars. The students describe the audition process — learning repertoire in advance, sight‑reading on the spot, and for vocalists, memorizing excerpts — and reflect on practice routines, coaching, and the excitement of audition day. They talk about growth, competition, and community: 14 students auditioned and nine were selected, and many describe how the music program and teachers at PCA support collaboration and development across choirs, orchestra, theater, and worship team. With holiday concerts approaching, the students share favorite pieces they’re performing, including My Lord Has Come, an a cappella Deck the Halls arrangement, and Sleigh Ride, and they encourage younger students to join the rich, supportive fine‑arts community.