Mira Costa High School Marching Band, Color Guard Win Championship

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Mira Costa High School students are back making music after a year of hiatus due to the pandemic — and now they're winning major accolades.

The Mira Costa High School Marching Band & Color Guard earned 1st place last weekend at the Southern California Regional Championships for the Western Bands Association, along with the awards for High Music and High Effect.

"Without a doubt, this is the most significant competitive placement the Marching Band & Color Guard has ever been honored with and it is a testament to the hard work of the membership, staff, and parent volunteers throughout the season," Cathy Oh, co-president of MCHS Bands Booster Board told Patch.

It took the entire team to score the big win, she said.

"Big shout out to Mr. Joel Carlson, our Band Director, and his staff for their persistence, amazing attitude, and talent," Oh said. "Also, a huge thanks go to our parent volunteers - VP of Marching Band/Colorguard Operations - Carolyn Mukai, Tina Shivpuri & Cori Rytz. It literally takes a village to get 76 Marching Band & Colorguard members through a season and Mr. Carlson and these parents volunteer spent countless hours to do just that."

Upcoming events

The MCHS Parade Team will perform next at the Hollywood Christmas Parade on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. People can purchase tickets on the website to sit in the online grandstand or come in person and bring a chair and blanket for the route. The event will also air nationally on The CW Network on Dec. 17.

Community members are also invited to the Winter Stadium Band Concert on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Mira Costa High School's Waller Stadium.

"We hope the whole community will come out to watch our parade team, the championship MCHS Marching Band & Color Guard, the Emmy Award-winning concert bands, and jazz band," Oh said. "This concert is a family-friendly event that will get you in the mood for the holiday season. Come join us for a night of amazing music."

Adults are $10; admission is free for students and seniors. All ticket sales benefit MCHS Band Programs. Visit the website to purchase tickets and RSVP.

"All are welcome to come and celebrate a night of music with us," Oh said.

Check out the marching band and color guard's award-winning performance at Trabuco Canyon High School in Mission Viejo, Calif.:

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