Marching Band/Colorguard Season Off to Great Start!

The Mira Costa Marching Band and Colorguard spent two weeks in the summer heat and continue to spend many after-school hours practicing for their new season’s show “The Pack.”

They debuted the first part of the show for parents and friends at a Sneak Preview Night, and then for a larger audience at the first Mustang football games of the season. The audiences loved their half-time performances and their rousing music from the stands during the games.

Everyone is looking forward to a terrific Marching Band/Colorguard season with upcoming field shows which will lead to a Championship competition in Las Vegas in November.

In order to keep the award-winning Band program going (including Concert and Jazz Band and Winterguard), fundraisers are relied on throughout the year, including candy sales during football games and a game booth at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair October 6-7. Show your support by visiting these booths!

Booster Club Info

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Director

Joel Carlson

President

Cathy Oh

Matt Luce

Contact

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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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