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Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble
Class titles
These class titles make up the "Wind Ensemble" and "Marching Band (AKA Maverick brigade) at LCC. The Wind Ensemble and Maverick Brigade are one in the same. The "band" class group starts the year off in marching band mode starting in August and transitions to the concert setting at the end of the competitive season in mid-November. So all students enrolled in the band classes are a part of the Maverick Brigade. Once the marching band season is over we begin our concert studies with our holiday concert where we learn holiday repertoire as well as put on an exciting and fun show for the community. After the first semester ends the band will focus on music for the "festival season" and learn a variety of repertoire that both expands the students playing abilities and broadens their cultural understanding in relation to music through the history of the music and their composers. The year will wrap up with a second big performance for the community in late May where we will be looking at music for the sake of entertaining a broader audience and creating a fun and enjoyable experience for all.
What is Marching Band?
(Maverick Brigade)
Marching bands are the premiere musical ensembles of public high schools. The marching band is comprised of woodwinds, brass percussion and colorguard all working toward the same goal. These are the groups that are out in the community representing their schools at football games and competitions in the fall. The marching band is a competitive sport but through the lens of art. The music director and coaches will spend time creating the "Field Show" that the students will perform prior to the start of the season. The band will then spend countless hours perfecting aspects of their show at the smallest detail in the pursuit of excellence. Excellence is achieved through each member's hard work and dedication through time spent on and off the field.
What's in it for the students?
Students in marching band will spend many hours together working towards the same goal and build connections that will last a lifetime. The members will go on trips and have the opportunity to perform together dozens of times during the marching band season (August - November). Not only will they be focusing on becoming better musicians but they will also learn how to do so while on the move. The physical element of the marching band has evolved far past the "parade band" and is much more intuitive and artful as the visual element compliments the music. Students who participate in the marching band will receive PE credit for the fall semester which will in turn give them more opportunities to take more classes other than PE. Students will learn how to work in small and large group settings on creating art through their performance. At times they will be dealt difficult situations within their performance and learn how to overcome these together. All this this hard work and time spent perfecting their product pays off once the students get to perform their show for the first time in uniform.
What does my student need to buy/pay for/have?
There will be expenses throughout the school year for various items like uniforms and instrumental needs. Below is a list of key purchases as well as expendables that students may be responsible for providing.
Essentials
Band Polo ($25 pay by check)
Long black dress socks
Black 1 inch binder with 20 sheet protectors
Concert attire
Tux look (Black coat, white button-up dress shirt, black bow tie, black dress pants, long black socks, black dress shoes, black dress [optional])
Concert black (Black coat [optional], black button-up dress shirt, black dress pants, long black socks, black dress shoes, black dress [optional])
Expendables
Reeds
Valve oil, slide/cork grease, etc.
Percussion: sticks and mallets
Standby for 2026 Season Info!
Fall 2025 Band/Maverick Brigade & Colorguard Information
Band Camp (Summer Training) Dates at LCC Band Room
(Attendance is mandatory - Please contact Mr. Mekealian for any issues with these dates):
Wednesday, July 30th 10 AM - 4 PM (Leadership only)
Thursday, July 31st 8:30 AM - 1 PM (All Students) (Day 1)
Friday, August 1st 9:00 AM - 3 PM (Day 2)
Monday - Thursday, August 4th - 7th 9 AM - 4 PM (Day 3 - 6)
Friday, August 8th 9 AM - 5:30 PM (All Students) (Day 7 Dinner and Family Performance) (Mandatory Parent Meeting at 3 PM)
What to bring:
Tennis shoes (No flip flops!)
Water container (Not a clear water bottle, it will heat up in the sun)
Sunscreen and hats
Athletic-wear
Instruments (if owned/rented) (percussion will be provided)
Black one-inch three-ring binder (musicians only)
Lunch will be provided for those that pay the meal fee for the camp (specifics coming soon). Snacks will be free for all.
What will we do:
Band camp is designed to be our time to learn all of the music and movement fundamentals needed for our competitive marching band (Maverick Brigade) to be successful for this upcoming fall season and be prepared for our upcoming Home Varsity Football games. This is also a great time for students to build friendships and connections prior to the start of the year and they'll get a chance to get familiar with the campus! Classes/groups involved: symphonic band, wind ensemble, colorguard, percussion, instrumental music and others welcome.
About the LCC Bands
LCC BAND
Formed in 1999, The La Costa Canyon High School Band was the only music class offered at LCC. Over the years the band and music program has grown and the band program has won numerous awards as well as traveled around the world to places like Europe and Hawaii. The La Costa Canyon High School Band is comprised of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Instrumental Music classes as well as the Maverick Brigade (Marching Band). This ensemble performs more than any other performance-based ensemble at LCC at a variety of events such as football games, public events, festivals, concerts and much more. The class itself focuses on learning and mastering music fundamentals in relation to performance.
Maverick Brigade
LCC prides itself in having the only marching band in the district and as of 2023 has invited students from San Dieguito Academy and local district middle schoolers to participate! The award-winning Maverick Brigade has been a staple in the community surrounding LCC and is the most active performance music ensemble at the school. They perform at all home football games, competitions as well as local parades.
Maverick Brigade Gallery
Wind Ensemble Gallery
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