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Music Boosters
Welcome to Los Altos High School's Instrumental Music Program!
Ted Ferrucci, Director of Instrumental Music, has planned another outstanding year for the music programs on campus: Year-round Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra. Marching Band/Color Guard (MBCG) are in the fall. Jazz Ensemble will be on in Spring. The success of these programs depends on your participation. You can ensure your student has an enriching experience in many ways.
Check out the new MBCG website created by students!
Marching Band and Color Guard 2023-24
Marching Band and Color Guard 2023-24![]()
Marching Band and Color Guard 2023-24
Event | Date |
Student Leadership Workdays (Leadership students only)
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Tuesday, Aug 1st - 9am - 4pm Wednesday, Aug 2nd - 9am - 4pm |
Band Camp for all students
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Thursday, Aug 3rd - 9am-4pm
Friday, Aug 4th - 3pm-6pm
Saturday, Aug 5th - 9am-12pm (followed by BBQ)
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BBQ Pool Party for members and families in the LAHS quad |
Saturday, August 5th
Performance & Lunch - 12pm - 2 pm
Pool party - 2pm - 4pm
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MBCG Parent Info Meeting (Zoom) | Monday, Aug 7th - 7pm |
First Day of School | Wednesday, August 9th No practice |
Weekly rehearsal schedule | Tuesday 4 - 6 pm Wednesday 7 - 8:30 am Thursday 4 - 6 pm Saturday 9am - 4pm (when not competing, and at Band Director’s discretion) |
Saturday Rehearsal | Saturday, Aug 12th - 9am - 4pm |
Scott Lang Workshop | Saturday, Aug 19th - 9am-4pm |
Football Game (Questionable) | Friday, Aug 25th - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Saturday Rehearsal | Saturday, Aug 26th - 9am - 4pm |
Football Game | Friday, Sep 8th - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Saturday Rehearsal | Saturday, Sep 9th - 9am - 4pm |
Football Game | Friday, Sep 15th - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Saturday Rehearsal | Saturday, Sep 16th - 9am - 4pm |
Away band camp at Walden West |
Friday, Sep 22nd - Sunday, Sep 24th
OR
Friday, Sep 29th - Sunday, Oct 1st
Bus drops off kids at Walden West on Friday after school. Parents pickup Sunday afternoon.
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Football Game | Friday, Oct 6th - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Saturday Rehearsal | Saturday, Oct 7th - 9am - 1pm |
Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct 7th - 1pm - 4:30pm |
Cupertino Tournament of Bands | Saturday, Oct 14th - All Day |
Gilroy Garlic City Classic | Saturday, Oct 21st - All Day |
Homecoming Parade | Friday, Oct 27th - 1pm |
Football Game (Homecoming) | Friday, Oct 27th - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Football Game | Friday, Nov 3rd - game time 7pm (call time TBD) |
Independence Band Tournament | Saturday, Nov 4th - All Day |
WBA Regional Championships - James Logan Invitational Band Tournament | Saturday, Nov 11th - All Day |
1A/2A/3A WBA Class Championships | Friday Nov 17th - Sunday, Nov 19th |
End of Season Banquet (Parents are invited as well) | Friday, Nov 17th - Potential date while at Championships |
Festival of Lights | Sunday, Nov 26th - 6pm (Call time TBD) |
Parent/Booster meetings 2023-24
Parent/Booster meetings 2023-24![]()
Parent/Booster meetings 2023-24
Event | Date |
MBCG Parent Meeting | Monday August 7th |
IMB + MBCG Booster Meeting | Monday, September 11th |
IMB + MBCG Booster Meeting | Monday, October 2nd |
IMB + MBCG Booster Meeting | Monday, November 6th |
IMB Booster Meeting | Monday, December 4th |
IMB Booster Meeting | Monday, February 5th |
IMB Booster Meeting | Monday, March 4th |
IMB Booster Meeting | Monday, April 1st |
IMB Booster Meeting | Monday, May 6th |
2023 - 2024 FUNDRAISERS!
2023 - 2024 FUNDRAISERS! ![]()
2023 - 2024 FUNDRAISERS!
FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL - October 7th, 1pm-4:30pm

Enjoy the rhythms of fall with music on our lovely campus! This year's Fall 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 in the Eagle Theatre.
FLAMINGO FLOCKING IS BACK…

Celebrate a birthday, an anniversary... or just brighten someone's day with 20 plastic flamingos in their yard! When purchased, an entire flock arrives in your yard of choice. They can bring a special message if you like and they leave as quietly as they arrive within 24 hours of roosting. You only need to enjoy the surprise! Imagine your family or friends coming home or waking up to a yard inhabited by a flamboyance of festive flamingos!
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The LAHS Fall Festival and Flamingo Flocking are fundraisers 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.
BE A PART OF THE LAHS INSTRUMENTAL & MBCG MUSIC FAMILY
BE A PART OF THE LAHS INSTRUMENTAL & MBCG MUSIC FAMILY![]()
BE A PART OF THE LAHS INSTRUMENTAL & MBCG MUSIC FAMILY
Join the Instrumental and/or MBCG parents google groups.
Join our parents google groups to stay informed about instrumental music and/or Marching Band/Color Guard (MBCG) events at LAHS. You can click on the link(s) below to get added to the google groups.
Join the Instrumental Music Parents Google Group (for parents whose students are part of seated ensembles)
Join the MBCG Parents Google Group (for parents whose students are on Marching Band or Color Guards)
Be an active Instrumental Music Booster member.
All parents of instrumental students are Instrumental Music Booster members! It's a great way to meet other parents and be involved in your student's high school life.
Attend Music Booster Meetings.
Share your ideas, hear the Music Director’s update, 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 will continue being virtual for the convenience of parents to join.
Donate generously to the Music Boosters.
Instrumental Music Boosters is the sole parent and community source of funding for the instrumental music department and pays 95% of the department’s expenses. We do not hold major fundraising events, but rely primarily on our Direct Appeal Campaign for donations from the parents and community. Donations can be made through the “Parent Membership and Donation Form” that will come in the school-wide mailing from LAHS OR directly paid to the Music Boosters. To pay directly, please make check payable to: "LAHS Instrumental Music Boosters" (Memo: “Direct Appeal 2022-23”) and mail to: LAHS Instrumental Boosters c/o Gwen Byard, 1560 Thomas Court, Mountain View, CA 94040. Lastly, you can also donate by PayPal.
The LAHS Instrumental Music 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.
Make a difference while you shop.
You can also support us (almost) automatically by adding Instrumental Music Boosters as your beneficiary while you shop!
Add us to your Amazon Smile Account. It is super easy and now you can shop directly from your Amazon App! Click this link to add Instrumental Music Boosters to your Amazon Smile Account.
The eScrip family of rewards provides various ways to contribute. If you‘re not already signed up with eScrip, please visit https://www.escrip.com/ and follow the instructions. Sign up to contribute to LAHS Instrumental Music Boosters, (Group ID 137629167.)
Volunteer, it's fun.
We encourage parents to help and join the fun. Whether you are a Marching Band/Color Guard parent or not 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 for volunteer opportunities.
Encourage your students to join one of the ensembles, Marching Band or Color Guard.
Please check the Instrumental Music Department website. 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.
Contact Us.
Finally, the Music 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. :)
Questions, suggestions? Feel free to email us.
Chris Hondl (chondl@gmail.com), Instrumental Music Booster President
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