The transition from middle school to high school is easier for Santiago band students because you will have over 225 band friends to help you through this process. Incoming band freshmen have immediate contact with upperclassmen, in a big brother/big sister kind of way!
Santiago High School’s band program has become well known not only for its high standards of performance, but also for the quality of experience given to its members. Our band program is a unique model for programs across the district as well as the state. As you participate in the program and continue to grow, this will become more and more clear to you, as it has to literally hundreds of students before you.
This pride and sense of camaraderie will profoundly impact your future and you will make friends that will last a lifetime. Most incoming freshman who come to Santiago High School Band are aware of our reputation, but how we reach such high levels is at least a mystery, and often the source of great fear. Incoming freshmen often assume that the only way to get so good is to do nothing else. This could not be further from the truth!
In fact, one of the things that the BOSS (Bands and Orchestras of Santiago Sharks) is most proud of is that we accomplish these very high goals while maintaining a balance with the total high school experience.
We have top scholars, athletes, honor society members, student government leaders, etc. among our current and alumni ranks!
Concert Band – Year long instrumental/performance class
Symphonic Band – Intermediate level performance ensemble
Symphonic Winds – Advanced performance ensemble
Festival Winds – Most advanced performance ensemble
Marching Band/PE (all Band classes Aug – Nov)
Orchestra – Year long instrumental/performance class
Jazz Ensemble I (0 period. Must be enrolled in a band class)
Jazz Ensemble II (8th period. Must be enrolled in a band class)
Jazz Ensemble III (8th period. Must be enrolled in a band class)
Must be enrolled in one of the concert bands to participate in any Jazz Ensemble. Jazz III is open enrollment. Jazz I & II placement auditions will be held during the first three weeks of school.
Students will receive one semester of PE credit for Marching Band. Students must enroll in Marching Band & Concert Band for the Fall semester at Santiago.
MARCHING BAND Rehearsal (7th Period class), Aug -Nov every Tuesday 3:45 – 5:00PM and Thursday, 3:45-7:00PM. This is your P.E. class.
Percussion Rehearsals Jun 11 – Nov Tues & Thurs 4:00-7:00PM. Pit and Mallet are open enrollment. Battery placement will be May 2024
Please note that all Camp & Fittings dates are mandatory!
Important Dates to put on your 2023-2024 Calendar*
Dates for Spring 2024
Concerts/Performances
Mar. 26 – SCSBOA Concert Festival
Mar. 27 – SCSBOA Concert Festival
Mar. 28 – SCSBOA Concert Festival
May 1 – Spring Jazz Concert
May – Orchestra Concert
May 4 – Cinco de Mayo Parade
May – Spring Concert
Drum Line Auditions for 2024 Marching season
All Days are Required
April 26, 29, & 30.
Color Guard Auditions for 2024-2025
May 13-16
Dates for Summer 2024
Wed, June 12 – Mini Marching Band Camp – 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Wed, July 17 – Mini Marching Band Camp – 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Thu, August 1, Fri, August 2, & Fri, August 9 – Orchestra Camp
Mon, August 5, Tues, August 6, & Wed, August 7 – Marching Band & Color Guard Camp – 8:00AM – 3:00PM
MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP:
Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. Bring your instrument and plenty of water! A ½ gallon igloo or gallon size jugs of water work great. Be sure to begin hydrating the week before and the immediate days prior to the start of camp. It will be very hot out there so begin acclimating your body to the heat starting NOW! Lunch time is 11:30 – 12:30. You can bring your lunch or you can choose to go off campus for lunch.
Drop off your student at the Football Stadium enter off of Chase Ave. and you can pick up after camp at the baseball field drop off zone on Foothill Ave.
Thurs & Fri, August 8 & 9 – Marching Band uniform fittings – Thurs is Sr. & Jr. / Fri. is Soph & Freshman – 9:00am-4:00pm
FRESHMAN BAND UNIFORM FITTINGS:
Friday, August 4, 9:00am-4:00pm come before or after Freshman orientation.
For a smooth uniform fitting experience, you should arrive during the time slot designated above. The earlier the better. Expect the whole process to take about 2-3 hours depending on the length of the line when you arrive! Please wear gym/PE type shorts and a t-shirt, NO long pants!
Black band shoes, gloves, and band shirt is provided by the band boosters. You will need to supply your own black socks.
For band uniform information please contact Mrs. Mary Jane Dyer, Uniform Coordinator at shsbossuniforms@gmail.com
Sat, August 10 – Mandatory Informational Meeting for Band, Orchestra & Color Guard Parents & students – 9:00am – Noon
MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Orchestra, Band & Color Guard Parents & STUDENTS
Saturday, August 10 9:00am – Noon held in the Theater and Quad at Santiago HS
This event includes a performance by Marching Band & Color Guard showcasing the 2023 Marching Season lineup.
At this event you will receive:
• Class Syllabus-HANDBOOK for ALL BAND – ORCHESTRA – COLOR GUARD members
• Details & DATES for the whole 24-25 school year
• Details about ROSE PARADE activities & dates
• Booster Information
• List of Fundraisers & Monthly Spirit Night Events
At this event you will be able to:
• Enjoy a BBQ lunch
• Purchase/Order concert attire (fittings will happen in September)
• Make suggested Booster Sponsorship donation (more details to come on this)
• Order BOSS Rose Parade Spirit Wear
• Order Football Game Season Passes
• Sign up to be a Band-Orchestra-Color Guard Volunteer for the 24-25 School year
• Meet and socialize with all the parents & students in the BOSS Program
LOANER INSTRUMENTS:
If your student needs a loaner instrument, please contact me asap. Please note that mouth pieces & reeds for instruments are your responsibility. If you are requesting a loner instrument to pick up the first day of Band camp you need to make sure you have a mouth piece & reed in hand as you will be playing every day at Band Camp!!
Dates for Fall 2024
Marching Rehearsals
Tuesdays 3:45 – 5:00PM and Thursdays 3:45PM – 7:00PM. August to November
Home Football Games
Friday, Aug. 23 – Home vs. Yucaipa
Friday, Sep. 13 – Home vs. Silverado
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Home vs. Martin Luther King (Jr. High Night)
Friday, Oct. 11 – Home vs. Temecula Valley (Homecoming)
Friday, Oct. 18 – Home vs. Great Oak (Senior Night)
Parades/Band Reviews/Concerts
Oct. 5 – Tustin Tiller Parade
Oct. 26 – Mt. Carmel Band Review
Nov. – Fall Jazz Concert w. RCC
Nov. 9 – King Band Review
Nov. 23 – Arcadia Band Review
Dates for Winter 2025
Concerts/Performances
Nov. – Jazz I The Crossings Tree Lighting
Dec. – Dos Lagos Tree Lighting
Dec. – Orchestra Concert
Dec. – Winter Concert
Feb. – Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner
Feb. – RCC Concert Festival
Feb. – RCC Orchestra Festival
Rehearsals – Rarely outside the school day if at all
Concert Attire – will be available to purchase beginning in September cost is $80 a person.
- Gentlemen – Tux Shirt, Cummerbund, Bow Tie, Tux Slacks (purchase through the band boosters), black socks and black shoes
- Ladies – Formal dress (purchased through the band boosters), black dress shoes
More events may be added to this list
Finances are essential in order to run a successful band program like the BOSS. It is expected that every parent of a child in the BOSS become involved in the Santiago Band Boosters.
Donations for band program will be accepted beginning July 1st, at the start of the 2024-2025 school year either online on the band website or at the parent information meeting.