Accolades

We are thrilled to announce that three out of the five finalists for Mira Costa’s Class of 2026 Student of the Year are Bands Seniors! Congratulations to saxophonist Caroline Le, trumpeter Yash Jha, and jazz pianist Gavin Caleo for their distinction … Read More

Congratulations and bravo to the twenty student musicians who took the stage in last night’s 17th Annual Rotary Solo Competition. Their dedication and passion for music made for an inspiring afternoon of performances.  Final results of Winds & Percussion competition:  … Read More

Junior Iggy Im and sophomore Charlotte King have earned membership to both the All-State (CASMEC) and All-Southern (SCSBOA) honor bands. Iggy is returning to All-State for her second year performing piccolo and flute in the Symphonic Band. This will be … Read More

11th-grade MCHS band member Isaac LeMieux was selected to perform and represent MCHS in the Pasadena City College Honor Band for the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026! Selected students were chosen from a pool of more … Read More

Sophomore Iggy Im (flute/piccolo) has been selected for both the All-State and the All-Southern honor ensembles for 2025. As part of the CBDA Symphonic Band, she will travel to Sacramento January 16-19 to perform at the California All State Music … Read More

Colin Freelin is a member of Jazz 1 and Marching Band. This year, he is one of Mira Costa’s National Merit Semifinalist and is the MBEF Student Ambassador. Congratulations to Colin on all of his accomplishments!

Mira Costa Bands Leadership Council 2024-2025 President of BandsColin Mukai & Mareen Shah Ensemble Vice PresidentsSymphonic Band – Connor CandelasWind Ensemble – Mason BarrettWind Symphony – Michael IngramJazz 1 – Ever Bauer Department of AdministrationChair of Administration – Chaun Elizer• … Read More

Dear Mira Costa Bands and Guard Families, It was so wonderful to celebrate with so, so many of you at our inaugural Band Bash back in May and this past Sunday at our wonderful Music Department Banquet!  It has been … Read More

This weekend at the largest Scholastic Jazz Festival in the Southern California the Mira Costa Jazz Bands put on a pair of stunning performances that wowed  judges and audiences alike!  Performing in the CAA District Office Board Room our Jazz … Read More

On Tuesday March 26th the Concert Ensembles of the Mira Costa Bands traveled to perform in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Festival at El Dorado High School.  Each ensemble performed the most challenging literature they have performed … Read More