Band updates for May!

Jazz Bands hit high notes at Festival

The MCHS Jazz Bands and Combos performed for adjudicators at the Riverside Jazz Festival, held last Friday.

They won first place in two divisions, as well as for sight-reading. Well done, Jazz musicians!

Jazz 1 closes out El Camino Jazz Festival

The talented Jazz 1 band was invited to perform as the closing act at the El Camino Jazz Festival, which was a huge honor this past weekend. The group wowed the crowd in the Marsee Auditorium.

MCHS Distinguished Alumni David Benoit to perform at our POPS Concert May 30th

Costa Band is thrilled to announce that acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and producer David Benoit will be performing with the Jazz Band during the upcoming POPS Concert on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm in our auditorium. Tickets are $10, or free for senior and students with ID. This is a very popular concert featuring all of our bands, and you don’t want to miss this momentous occasion featuring Mr. Benoit!

Booster Club Info

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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.

Important Info

For donation information please visit Mira Costa Bands

miracostabands.com

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