More than music. A community.

Welcome to the La Cañada High School Instrumental Music Program!

Music has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives. At La Cañada High School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover the power of music. Our program showcases the passion, dedication, and talent of our student musicians in grades 7–12.

Through our Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Drumline and Color Guard ensembles, students of all experience levels have the opportunity to learn, grow, perform, and belong.

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Registration for the 2026–2027 season

Choose your ensemble to open its registration form.

Orchestra 9–12 registration Orchestra 7–8 registration Band 7–8 registration Marching Band 9–12 registration Color Guard registration

Support our musicians

Your gift goes directly to the Instrumental Music Program. Donate online or scan the QR code.

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QR code for the LCHS Instrumental Music donation page

Thank you to our sponsors

Please support the local businesses that support our student musicians.

La Cañada Pool & PatioMC AppliancesLC ImportsEverson ClareBerge’s SandwichesLa Cañada Eye Care OptometryFlintridge PharmacyBridgestone & Firestone La Cañada

Join our music community

Behind every performance is a community of dedicated educators, supportive families, and generous community partners who believe in the value of music education.

Please join our monthly MPA meetings via Zoom at 7 p.m. The Zoom link will be in the newsletter email.

  • Dec 16
  • Jan 11
  • Feb 18
  • Mar 18
  • Apr 14
  • May 19
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Dates to know, 2026–27

HS Band, Orchestra & Guard

  • 14NOVTournament in the Hills, Regional ChampionshipsAll day · Trabuco Hills HS
  • 18NOVDine-Out at Round Table New5–9 p.m.
  • 19NOVChampionship Rehearsal4–7 p.m. · 7:00 p.m. Friends & Family Show, LCHS Stadium · 8:00 p.m. Load truck for Championships
  • 20NOVChampionship TripDepart HS at 1 p.m. · Clovis, CA
  • 21NOVWBA ChampionshipsClovis, CA
  • 22NOVWBA Grand ChampionshipsClovis, CA · Return to LCHS after awards, approx. 11 p.m.
  • 23–27NOVFall Break
  • 3DECWinter Spectacular7 p.m. · LCHS Auditorium
  • 5DECMontrose Christmas ParadeCall time 5:30 p.m.
  • 7DECSip & Shop at Everson Clare New6–8 p.m.
  • 21–1DEC–JANWinter BreakDecember 21 – January 1
  • 13JANDisneyland! New
  • 13MAYNight of Music Benefit Concert!Thursday, May 13, 2027

7/8 Band & Orchestra

  • 18NOVDine-Out at Round Table New5–9 p.m.
  • 3DECWinter Spectacular7 p.m. · LCHS Auditorium
  • 7DECSip & Shop at Everson Clare New6–8 p.m.
  • TBDFEBElementary TourAll elementary sites · All day
  • 10MARFestival Concert7 p.m. · LCHS Auditorium
  • 12MARFestival CompetitionLCHS Auditorium · During the school day
  • 29APRConcerto Concert7 p.m. · LCHS Auditorium
  • 13MAYNight of Music Benefit Concert!Thursday, May 13, 2027
  • 31MAYMemorial Day Parade, 7/8 BandFoothill Blvd. · 11:00 a.m.
  • 2JUN8th Grade Promotion, Band & Orchestra5:30–8:30 p.m.

Please join the Instrumental Music Google Calendar, LCHS Instrumental, for all up-to-date information.