Los Altos High School Marching Band and Color Guard
Join us!
Get ready for Band Camp!
Where?
Room 803 (the band room) at the front of Los Altos High School!
Map of LAHS with Band Room circled
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When?
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM from Monday, August 4th to Saturday, August 9th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday will be the family showcase and picnic!
What do I bring?
  • Comfortable athletic wear
  • Water bottle (large!)
  • Lunch
  • Music binder and pencil
  • Sunscreen
  • Instrument
  • Yourself! (and a friend?)
Join us for our 2025 show: Hexed!
Become a part of the award winning LAHS Eagle Marching Band and Color Guard today!
How do I join?
It’s easy! Attend our annual Band Camp on
August 4th through 9th
from 9 am to 4 pm in the band room (803), with a family showcase and picnic on the 9th. No prior musical or marching experience is needed -- come visit to see if marching band is right for you!

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Group selfie of marching band members.
Why marching band?
The marching band community is a welcoming one, and anyone who joins soon becomes a part of our diverse and supportive student network. Through band, students are able to bond with each other via rehearsals, retreats, and our many events over the course of the season. They not only develop instrumental skills, but also learn the importance of teamwork, as well as what it takes to produce an entire field show. (Plus, you’ll get some PE credit* out of it!)
But don’t just take our word for it:
*Not available for freshmen

2025 Schedule

Weekly Rehersal Schedule

Wednesdays after school
Fridays after school
(Select) Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Snacks and pizza are provided for weekday practices!

2025 Competitions / Events

The LAHS Marching Band performs at WBA (Western Band Association) competitions, football games, school rallies, and other events. Specific dates coming soon!

Marching band members travel to all sorts of exotic places!
Marching band members watch in a demonstration in the band room.
The Band Room!
Marching band plays music in the foodball stands.
Football Games!
Marching band performs shows on football field.
Members eat lunch in front of bus.
Competitions!
Guard captains and drum majors stand behind trophies.
Pit and color guard performs.
Band members in magenta shirts parade in Downtown.
Parades!
Band members in blue shirts parade in Downtown.
Band members parade in the Festival of Lights.
Members practice on a rural field.
Walden West!
Members demonstrate choreo at Walden West.
Band members parade at Disneyland.
Disneyland!
Marching band members watch in a demonstration in the band room.
The Band Room!
Marching band plays music in the foodball stands.
Football Games!
Marching band performs shows on football field.
Members eat lunch in front of bus.
Competitions!
Guard captains and drum majors stand behind trophies.
Pit and color guard performs.
Band members in magenta shirts parade in Downtown.
Parades!
Band members in blue shirts parade in Downtown.
Band members parade in the Festival of Lights.
Members practice on a rural field.
Walden West!
Members demonstrate choreo at Walden West.
Band members parade at Disneyland.
Disneyland!
Volunteers serving food at a competition. Lunch display at comps! Volunteers pulling instruments onto field.
The success of marching band is made possible by our amazing parent volunteers.
For more info on the LAHS Instrumental Music Boosters, contact Chris Hondl at chondl@gmail.com
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Los Altos Marching Band performs in a parade during their first annual Disneyland trip since COVID-19.
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Marching Band’s first Disney trip since COVID-19
December 9, 2024
Marchers stand in formation.
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Marching Band Wins Independence Tournament of Bands
November 14, 2024
Ashley Tumacder (left) and senior Rom Zuckerman (right) receive the Semper Fidelis Award from a Marine Corps Officer.
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LAHS marching band students receive Marine Corps award
December 19, 2023
LAHS Marching Band and Colorguard at the WBA Regional Championships at James Logan High School.
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Marching Band draws the curtain on this season’s championships
December 4, 2023
Color guard member performs routine at night.
Los Altos Town Crier
Los Altos Festival of Lights 2022: A night in pictures
November 29, 2022
Marching band marches downtown.
Midpeninsula Post
PHOTOS: Homecoming at Los Altos High
October 30, 2022
Color guard members swings flag.
Los Altos Town Crier
LAHS parades downtown
November 2, 2021
Meet the staff
Mr. Ted Ferrucci
Mr. Ted Ferrucci
Director
ted.ferrucci@mvla.net
FAQ
Is being a member of the marching band & color guard difficult?
Can I play sports and/or participate in other co-curricular activities?
Do I need to know how to play an instrument or have prior experience marching?
Do I need to be in marching band and concert band (or another ensemble)?
Does marching band take up all of my time?
Does marching band look good on college applications?
Does the school provide instruments?
Does the school provide marching band uniforms?
If I want to switch to a different instrument, what do you recommend?