Accolades

We were so thankful to be asked by the downtown Manhattan Beach association to go caroling this year with our band students. It was our first time giving it a try, and we had many talented student musicians volunteer their … Read More

Congratulations to Mira Costa Band junior Cosmo Lieberman, who has been selected as an Alto finalist for his accomplishments in Jazz, Saxophone for the National YoungArts Foundation awards. He joins 720 artists from across the country who are honored for … Read More

The MCHS Jazz Band was honored to be asked to attend a very special school board meeting this past Wednesday, December 14th. Sally Peel, who has served on the board these past four years, is the mother to our Ben … Read More

This past Sunday, it was our pleasure to perform again at the fantastic tradition of the Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks show. This year they moved the snow park and performance space to Live Oak Park, and Jazz 1 students were … Read More

Congratulations to the MCHS Concert/Jazz students, Mr. Tran & Mr. Carlson for an amazing Winter Concert last night! We have not been able to perform a winter concert in the auditorium for three years and these students did not disappoint … Read More

In an incredible finish to a historic season, the Mira Costa Marching Band and Colorguard advanced to their first Western Bands Association 4A-5A Grand Championship Finals after having earned a favorable rating overall and the Best Colorguard Award in 4A … Read More

When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who’s making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times. Manhattan Beach Patch launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their … Read More

Give it up for our amazing MCHS Band student leadership department of community (Nia Nguyen, Shan Kwak & Jennalee Leopard) just posted a new video on our youtube channel – check it out! These talented students are doing such a great job … Read More

We had a musical morning on Wednesday, November 16th, when members of the MCHS Band Saxophone section were able to come out and support MBEF on their Day of Giving. We had several gracious student musicians come to school early … Read More

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS ART COMPETITION WINNERSWe would like to congratulate the MCHS winners of this year’s PTA Reflections Art Program. These students will be advancing to the Regional level: We applaud all students who submitted entries but would like to … Read More