I would like to encourage you to continue to play music at El Camino High School. The El Camino High School Instrumental Music Program has many opportunities for students to perform, such as marching band, concert band, Jazz band, orchestra, drum line, and color guard. (updated 6/11/25)

1. Mini Camp

Schedule: Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

12:30pm-2:30pm

• Music Block

Play in ensemble and sectionals

2:30pm-4:30pm

• Visual Block

Learn marching and visual basics

Mini Camp Information

Who needs to attend? All incoming new members for band/percussion/color guard, and Golden Pride leadership (drum majors, band president, sectional leaders, librarians, and quartermasters). 

Punctuality: Be on time = ten minutes early

Health: Bring these everyday: Water (20oz+), Sunscreen, Hat, Beach Towel, Snacks if needed.

Wear PE style clothes, light colors, and lace up shoes. 

Do this everyday: In bed by 10pm, eat well at each meal. You’ll be burning a lot of calories.

Equipment: Instrument, one-inch binder, 10 sheet protectors, pencil and highlighter.

Absences: Mini camp attendance is highly recommended for new members if you are in town. This time is setting you up for the foundation that you need to be successful. Limit absences as much as possible. Communicate with Mr. James regarding any unavoidable absences ASAP. 

Uniforms: students will be fitted for a marching band uniform.

2. Oceanside Independence Day Parade

Each year the El Camino Golden Pride Marching Band and Guard participates in the Oceanside Independence Day Parade. It is an exciting parade attended by thousands, broadcast on local TV, and a really fun day. We are proud to support the Oceanside community by our participation. 

There will be one rehearsal Friday, June 27. The parade will take place the next day on Saturday, June 28. The parade is open to all members and you are encouraged to participate if you are in town.

Below is the itinerary for both the rehearsal and parade.

Parade Rehearsal

Friday, June 27

9:00am Rehearsal

10:30am Students dismissed

10:30am Any adjustments to uniforms or fittings

Parade Day Itinerary

Saturday, June 28

8:00am Report to music room, load sousaphones and percussion onto truck

9:45am Line up

10:30am Parade performance

11:50am Students dismissed

3. Band Camp

Band camp is required for all marching band members. The dates and times are as follows:

Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1: 11:30am-8:30pm. Dinner is from 3:30-4:30pm.

Uniform fittings: Saturday, August 2: 10:00am to 2:00pm: 11th and 12th grade (12th grade: 10am-12pm. 11th grade: 12pm-2pm.

Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8: 11:30am-8:30pm. Dinner is from 3:30-4:30pm.*

Uniform fittings: Saturday, August 9: 10:00am to 2:00pm: 10th and 9th grade (10th grade: 10am-12pm. 9th grade: 12pm-2pm.

Preview Concert: 6:30pm, Herb Meyer Stadium:  everyone is invited to see what the students have accomplished!

*On August 8, students will be dismissed at 3:30pm. 

Quick reminders

Punctuality: Be on time = ten minutes early

Health: Bring these everyday: Water (20oz+), Sunscreen, Hat, Beach Towel, Snacks if needed.

Wear PE style clothes, light colors, and lace up shoes. 

Do this everyday: In bed by 10pm, eat well at each meal. You’ll be burning a lot of calories.

Equipment: Instrument, one-inch binder, 10 sheet protectors, pencil and highlighter.

Absences: This time is setting you up for the foundation that you need to be successful. Limit absences as much as possible. Communicate with Mr. James regarding any unavoidable absences ASAP. 

Stay Connected!

 Website & Social Media Sites

Website bit.ly/echsgoldenpride

Our website is a great way to check out our calendar, purchase merchandise, donate and contact board members. You can also keep up with Booster Meeting minutes and so much more. 

Social Media Sites

Facebook ECHS Golden Pride Instrumental Music 

Instagram ecgoldenpride 

Stay Connected  bit.ly/ecgpcontact

 We use the Remind app and weekly emails to help keep parents and guardians informed during the season. 

Email

Contact Mr. James, Band Director: daniel.james@oside.us

Contact Veronica Mendoza, Band Booster President: president@echsgoldenpride.org 

New Member Packet. If you missed the meeting or would like a reminder of the topics covered, click below. 

Fundraising Information and Options

Being a part of the EC Music Program requires a lot of help from students and parents to financially support of our staff, students, and a variety of other additional expenses that are not covered by the district. We have a variety of fundraisers scheduled for the year which we hope will work for each family to help support in whatever they are able. Click here for specific information and helpful tips on fundraising possibilities to support your students. 

Please contact Mr. James directly with any questions at daniel.james@oside.us.