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Performing Arts Boosters

Be a part of THE Performing Arts Boosters FAMILY

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  • Join our parents google group to stay informed about Performing Arts Boosters, Classes, and/or Marching Band and Color Guard.  Google form coming soon. Until then, contact president Chris Hondl at chondl@stanfordalumni.org

  • We rely on donations to support our performing arts programs. To help support our kids, please donate below. You can direct your donation to your preferred program. Donations are tax deductible. 

     

    2025-26 DONATION LINKS 

     LAHS Marching Band and Color Guard - Donate Here 

     

    Performing Arts Boosters is the sole parent and community source of funding for the performing arts department. We rely primarily on our Direct Appeal Campaign for donations from the parents and community. Donations can be made through the links above OR directly paid to the Music Boosters.

     

    To pay directly, please make check payable to:

    LAHS Performing Arts Boosters
    (Please designate MBCG or Instrumental Music or Choir or Drama) 

     

    Mail to: 

    LAHS Performing Arts Boosters c/o Treasurer
    201 Almond Avenue
    ​​​​​​​Los Altos, CA 94022

    Please email lahsmusictreasurer@gmail.com with any questions, or to donate via square.

    The LAHS Performing Arts Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, EIN #77-0525170. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For federal income tax purposes, you can deduct the contribution amount less the fair-market value of any gift you may have received.

  • All parents of instrumental students are Performing Arts Booster members! It's a great way to meet other parents and be involved in your student's high school life. 

  • Share your ideas, hear the Music & Choral Directors' updates, and learn what our current activities and needs are. Meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Our meetings are virtual for the convenience of parents to join.

     

  • We would love to have you volunteer to help at events, rehearsals and competitions as well as behind the scenes! It is a great way to connect with other music families. You can email Chris Hondl at chondl@stanfordalumni.org for volunteer opportunities.

  • Everyone is welcome. No music, marching or dance experience is required for MBCG! Auditions may be required for other ensembles.

    Each season of Marching Band and Color Guard qualifies for one semester PE exemption during the 10th through 12th grade years

  • Finally, the Performing Arts Boosters has an extensive Board made of parents representing each music ensemble. If you feel like joining us in any of the roles, please reach out to us! We are committed to making this year both successful and enjoyable for all. :) 
     
    Feel free to email us!
    Chris Hondl at chondl@stanfordalumni.org, Performing Arts Boosters President

Booster Meeting Dates

2025-26 Performing Arts Boosters Meetings

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Meeting 

Date

Marching Band/Colorguard Parent Meeting August 11, 2025, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting September 8, 2025, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting October 6, 2025, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting December 1, 2025, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting February 2, 2026, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting March 2, 2026, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Booster Meeting May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM via ZOOM

 

 
 

Music Festival

Fall Festival
Saturday, November 1, 2025

 

Fall Festival poster with autumn leaves and event details.

Five people in black outfits and hats pose in a line. A group of young musicians play violins in an orchestra. A diverse group of young people sing outdoors, some with hands clasped.
 

Enjoy the rhythms of fall with music on our lovely campus! This year's Music Festival is special! There will be food and drinks and our famous IMB bake sale. An opportunity to meet with other music families and see our talented students in action. Note: The Marching Band and Color Guard will perform in the football field. The ensembles will perform on campus.

 

The LAHS Fall Festival is a fundraiser for Los Altos High School Instrumental Music Boosters. The funds raised support efforts to buy music, repair equipment, purchase new instruments, fund music clinicians and support staff as well as provide student scholarships. Thank you for your support! 

 

The LAHS Instrumental Music Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, EIN # is 77-0525170. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For federal income tax purposes, you can deduct the contribution amount less the fair-market value of any gift you may have received.

 

 

MBCG 2025-26 schedule

 (TENTATIVE schedule) 2025-26 marching band/color guard  
 

Event Date Time
Student Leadership Work Day August 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
First Day of MBCG Camp Wednesday, August 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Second Day of MBCG Camp Thursday, August 7, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(lunch provided only)
Third Day of MBCG Camp Friday, August 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(breakfast provided only)
Final Day of MBCG Camp - Performance and Parent Family BBQ Saturday, August 9, 2025 Camp 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BBQ & Performance 12:00 NOON
MBCG Parent Info Meeting (Zoom) Monday, August 11 7:00 PM
Virtual
After School Practice Schedule Wednesday/Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday Practice Schedule on days without competitions Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Uniform Measuring TBD 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Football Game #1 Friday, September 5, 2025 7:00 PM
Walden West Weekend Away Camp (Tentative) Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 Friday 1:00 PM – Sunday 3:00 PM
Homecoming Parade - Downtown Los Altos Friday, October 3, 2025 1:00 PM
Home Football Game #2 - HOMECOMING GAME Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 PM
Saturday Practice (special schedule) Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Practice Schedule

Practices and Additional Information

 

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  • Wednesdays: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Fridays: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Tournaments are usually an all day commitment. Students will ride buses to and from these events and will be served dinner.

On football game days, students will need to arrive early to practice and prep for their performances. They open the game by playing the national anthem.

For the Walden West weekend, students will stay overnight Friday through Sunday. A bus will take them to the camp, but they will need a ride home on Sunday. 

Parent help highly encouraged and will be needed for all game and performance days. 

 

Social Media

Student run social media sites
@lahsmb
@losaltoscolorguard