Mt Carmel Band, Color Guard, Orchestra, Jazz

We are excited to announce that an anonymous donor, who appreciates the value of our programs and the impact they can have on our students, has agreed to match up to $5,000 worth of family donations made between September 10, 2021, and the end of the first trimester!  

Mt. Carmel Music relies on family donations to help maintain our excellent and rigorous programming.  Help us unlocked these funds by making a donation today. Donations are welcome as a lump sum or as monthly installments.  To make your suggested family donation by credit card, click on the link  http://mchsband.com/donate-now/ or Click on the Donate Now button on the right. 

To pay by check, make your check payable to MCMF (and note your student’s name in the memo line) and mail it to

MCMF
PO Box 720188
San Diego, CA 92172-0188 

Out of respect for Rosh Hashanah, the September 15th mandatory parent meeting is postponed.  The new meeting date is Wednesday, September 29th at 6:15 PM.

Poway Days Parade is Saturday, September 11th! Call time 7:45 AM at Poway Road & Pomerado Road in the Smart & Final Parking Lot.

Attire: Summer Uniform for this event: Red Polo, Black shorts with a pocket to hold a water bottle or fanny pack (hydration pack is also acceptable), White Crew Socks (no logos), and White Tennis Shoes. No hats, headscarves, or jewelry are allowed, but sunglasses are acceptable. Leave your instrument case in your parent’s car. Only bring what you need to play your instrument to the parking lot.

Parents: Drop off your student at the “Smart & Final” parking lot. Corner of Poway Road and Pomerado Road. Then drive over to Community Road and Poway Road (take Twin Peaks road to Community to avoid Poway Road shut down) and park in the Aldi/Harbor Freight lot to pick up your student after the Parade. Families are encouraged to watch the parade and cheer on the band. The best viewing spots are near the announcer’s booth. The Parade starts at 9:00 AM and finishes by approximately 11:00-11:30 AM  

The SAT Proctor Program Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug 25th at 6:15 pm in the Band Room. Come find out about the SAT program – how you can help and earn funds to support all components of the music programs at Mt. Carmel, including band, color guard, and orchestra.