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Be a part of THE Performing Arts Boosters FAMILY

Performing ARTS
Be a part of THE Performing Arts Boosters FAMILY

 
Join the Performing Arts and/or MBCG (Marching Band and Color Guard) parents Google groups
 
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
 
 

Be an active Performing Arts Booster member

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. 
 
 

Attend Booster Meetings

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.
 
 

Donate to the Performing Arts Boosters 

Performing Arts Boosters is the sole parent and community source of funding for the performing arts department. 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 PTSA Form HERE OR directly paid to the Music Boosters. To pay directly, please make check payable to: "LAHS Performing Arts Boosters" (Memo: “Direct Appeal 2024-25”) and 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.
 
 

Volunteer! 

 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.
 
 

Encourage your students to join one of the choruses, drama, Marching Band or Color Guard

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 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
2025-26 Performing arts boosters meetings
 

Booster meeting dates
2025-26 Performing arts boosters meetings
 

 
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
FUNDRAISERS 

music festival
FUNDRAISERS 

 

ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - 2025/26 Date coming soon!

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

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 and Social
Saturday
August 9, 2025
Camp 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BBQ and Performance
12:00 NOON
MBCG Parent Info Meeting (Zoom)
Monday
August 11
7:00 PM 
Virtual
Tentative After School Practice Schedule
Wednesday/Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tentative 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
Bus to venue on Friday, Performance and Parent Pickup on Sunday
Friday September 26 throuh Sunday September 28, 2025   Friday 1:00 PM through 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
Modified Schedule
Thursday
October 9, 2025
Friday
October 10, 2025
TBD
Gilroy Tournament (Tentative)
Saturday
September 11, 2025
ALL DAY
Home Football Game #3
Thursday
October 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Fall Festival (Tentative)
Friday
October 17, 2025
TBD
Independence Competition (Tentative)
Saturday
October 18, 2025
ALL DAY
Home Football Game #4
Thursday
October 23, 2025
7:00 PM
Cupertino Tournament (Tentative)
Saturday
October 25. 2025
ALL DAY
Dublin Irish Guard Tournament (Tentative)
Saturday
November 1, 2025
ALL DAY
Home Football Game #5
Friday
November 7, 2025
7 PM
WBA Regional Championships
James Logan High School (Tentative)
November 15, 2025 ALL DAY
WBA California Classic/Grand Championships 
Fresno (Tentative)
Friday November 21 through Sunday November 23, 2025 TBD
End of Season Banquet for MBCG and Families (Tentative) TBD TBD
Festival of Lights Parade
Sunday
November 30, 2025
TBD
Practices and additional information

PRACTice SCHEDULE
Practices and additional information

 
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. 
 
Competition 2024

Social media

Student run social media sites
@lahsmb
@losaltoscolorguard