2008:

July 2 - updated calendar entries, request for parent help with summer camp and set construction for the Fall show. Update to end-of-year info packet posted (black tennis shoes for alternate uniform, not white).

Jun 7 - Shakos and Capes for sale! Own your own piece of Mira Costa Marching Band history! See our fundraising page for more info!

Jun 6 - Revised Booster minutes from May 6 meeting posted

Jun 2 - Band Boosters meeting minutes posted, reminder to join our mailing list.

May 19 - Summer schedule posted to calendar; summer band camp schedule updated.

May 13 - Band banquet and colorguard show info posted.

Apr 17 - Band Boosters meeting minutes posted.

Apr 3 - Schedule for the RAA Championships on Apr 19 has been added to the calendar

Mar 27 - Winter Show at Mira Costa announced for Apr 1, boosters meeting moved from Apr 1 to Mar 31, boosters minutes posted, and update to uniform fund announced

Mar 12 - Winterguard takes second place at Azuza HS competition on Mar 8

Mar 6 - numerous updates to the calendar - check there for details, including drumline competitions, band concerts, and Beauty and the Beast showdates. Results of GROW fundraising dinner posted.

Mar 2 - upcoming shows announced for Mar 9 and Mar 12.

The Mira Costa Jazz Band will be playing at  Club 705 in Hermosa Beach on March 9th at 6:30 PM! The tunes will include swing, Bossa Novas, foxtrots, funk, Latin jazz, and perhaps a few surprises. The sound quality in this club is excellent, and admission is free! Club 705 is located at 705 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, just west of PCH. Beverages are available, and the club serves very good food at moderate prices. Table reservations can be made at 310-372-9705.

Only a few days later on March 12th, the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and  Wind Ensemble will be playing at the Mira Costa Auditorium. The show is called "From Every Horizon, a New Dawn," and features several pieces inspired by spiritual themes of rebirth and growth. Compositions include works by Johannes Brahms, Frank Ticeli, Norman Dello Joio, and Pat Metheny, and will span moods from joyous to calmly reflective. This music will demand all the skills of each band, and listeners will hear just how good these ensembles have become. The show begins at 7 PM. Admission is five dollars for  adults, free to children and any student with ID card.

Feb 17 - info on GROW fundraising dinner posted, web page formats updated.

Jan 31 - New uniform fund forms posted.

Jan 25 - More Drumline competition information added.

Jan 8: Preliminary drumline competition dates added to the calendar.

2007:

Dec 6: Info on MCBand Holiday Concert posted; Wed. Dec 19, 7:00pm. Tickets $5 at the box office, and students (any student ID), staff, and kids under 3 free.

Nov. 18: MCHS Drumline wins 3rd Place at Moorpark Battle of the Bands; see awards page.

Oct 22: Band alumni mailing list page is now a form; look for new forms throughout our site.

Oct 17: Band wins 1st place at Fulleteron Festival of the Bands - more info ; Boosters social at El Torito in MB on Sepulveda following Homecoming game; Mailing list for band alumni is now available

MCHS Band wins 1st Place at Fullerton Festival of Bands!

This past Saturday, our band won 1st Place in Division A at the Fullerton Festival of Bands Invitational Field Show Tournament! Our Color Guard won 3rd Place and the Percussion Section won 5th Place in a field of 15 HS bands. This was their best ever performance performed on a very muddy field! You should be very proud of their level of achievement!

Please congratulate your kids and our outstanding band staff: Band Director - Mr Joel Carlson, Marching Instructor - Manny Coronado, Auxiliary Instructor - Michael Cabrera, and Percussion Instructor - Steve Ordaz.

Many thanks to our hard working Pit Crew, Chaperones, Uniform Managers, Load Masters, and the many helpers who work behind the scenes to make this event come together! Your efforts are truly appreciated!

Booster Social at El Torito after Homecoming

Next week following the Homecoming Game, the Band Boosters will host a social gathering at El Torritos in Manhattan Beach on Sepulveda. We also
deserve to party afterwards while the kids are at Round Table. Please stop by and have some Chips and Salsa.

Oct 4: Updated info for Hometown Fair; parade details, supplies, and volunteers still needed.

Oct 4: Info on candy sales now available; we reached $500 last week! Info. for parents on bringing water and boosterwear now available. Updated info on recycling. Rehearse-a-thon raises over $20,000. Calendar pages add printing info.

Oct 2: Updated Hometown Fair info.

Oct 1: Added links to our supporters and a form to support the band via PayPal.

Sep 26: Hometown Fair parade and booth information available; check your concert attire now; Rehearse-a-thon needs volunteers (see below); updated carwash fundraising results

Come support your band 12pm-6pm (concert at 5:30pm) at the Mira Costa Band Room and football field!

We will be furnishing fruit snacks at 2pm and will also be serving pizza at 4 pm for the kids. We are looking for 5 people to help out with serving the pizza starting at 3:45 pm. If you're able to lend a hand, please contact Marina Trachy and let her know you will help.

Be sure your kids have sun screen and a good lunch before arriving at school.

Sep 17: Become a Band Sponsor - forms are now available. Rehearse-a-thon is coming- Sat Sep 29.

Sep 12: Next Boosters meeting is Oct 2; see our calendar. Wednesday Sep 26 is MCHS Band night at Red Robin,, 4pm-10pm. Come to your local Red Robin at the South Bay Galleria mall 4pm-10pm on Wednesday, Sept 26, and bring this flyer and 10% of their proceeds (dine-in only) will go to support your band!

Sep 9: Carwash raised nearly $3,000! More info here... Also, BoosterWear is now available.

Sep 6: updated apparel order form available.

Sep 4: A new online calendar is now available, using Google's calendar service.

Sep 1: Information on our Sept 8 carwash funrdraiser has been posted, with instructions for students and parents.

Aug 27: Added recycling info.

Aug 25: Updated staff listing.

Aug 24: New links page. New forms for band candy sales. Updated calendar.

News on photos on Friday Aug 25: We will have the 07-08 Tshirts on Thursday night for distribution Friday morning. So we have moved the casual band picture to Friday morning. We will then deliver the jpeg to football boosters in the afternoon in time to make their program deadline! Band members should wear blue jeans (or long-ish denim shorts/capris) in the photo. They can change back to shorts after the picture. TShirts will also be worn at the picnic performance.

Aug20: New search feature (see bottom of the menu); info on joining our email list.

Aug 14: New parent helpers info.

Aug 13: New "Forms" tab (see left), updated band camp schedule, band camp survival list, and new roster and reminder forms.

Aug 24: Our summer picnic is fast approaching -- Friday, Aug 24! More info....

Aug 6: Attention all Fall 2007 marchers -- Band Camp begins Aug 20 More info ...