Marching band and Colorguard prepare for football season!

Even before school started, the Costa Marching band and Colorguard members were hard at work at a two-week Band Camp. They learned the basics of marching and started learning the music for this season’s Field Show, “Outside the Bachs”. They were very excited to welcome so many new faces and families to our Marching Family. The culmination of Band Camp was Sneak preview Night on August 19th. Families and students enjoyed dinner and then a small sample of what students had been working on. It was the first time students actually wore their uniforms this season and they look forward to wearing them again for our first Home Game on Sept. 22nd. In addition to weekly practices students have also attended several rehearse-a-thons on the weekends, and they even had a visit from the banana car. It takes a lot of time and effort to learn the show, which involves music, choreographed moves and the addition of props.

Come by the football field most Tuesday nights and see them in action!

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Joel Carlson

President

Cathy Oh

Matt Luce

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Tryout Info

Marching Band and Colorguard are no cut programs, and can be taken for PE credit. No prior marching band or colorguard experience is required.

It is a year-round program.
Concerts and Jazz 1 band assessments are held in May/June. MBMS student scheduling is coordinated by Denise Haslop. Hermosa, Redondo and all other new students contact Mr. Carlson to schedule an assessment. All Marching Band students are required to be in a concert ensemble class: Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band or Jazz Band 1. Colorguard students do not need to schedule an assessment, and are not required to be in a concert ensemble class. Colorguard students can sign up by registering for the “Flags” class when they complete their scheduling request.
The Marching Band & Colorguard season goes from August through November. Incoming Freshman have practice once a week in April-June prior to attending Mira Costa. Colorguard students may elect to continue in guard during the spring semester by participating in Winterguard (which also appears as “Flags” on the student’s schedule).
There is a mandatory Marching Band & Colorguard camp from noon to 8 pm two weeks prior to fall semester; 1 evening practice/week in June and July (absence due to vacation is excused.)
All Marching Band & Colorguard students members are Varsity members. All members perform at Field Competitions, Football Games, Disneyland and Parades.

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