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Students and Parents of Pipe band, Marching Band and color guard Call time for all groups involved will be 5:00pm   Please Make sure you have ordered your shoes and that they fit properly Returning students please make sure your shoes still fit Please make sure you own solid black socks, a solid…

2026–2027 MARCHING BAND SEASON KICKOFF Come celebrate the start of another great season! Join the Helix Instrumental Music Family as we kick off the 2026–2027 marching band season! Bring your family and friends, reconnect with alumni, and come support our incredible student musicians. The…

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SUPPORT OUR SCOTTIES! We'd love to see our alumni and HIMA supporters at our Music Camp Showcase!    After the showcase there will be BBQ courtesy of HIMA for all the friends and families of the program both past and present at our annual family day BBQ. On Saturday August 1st we…

WHO: ALL NEW AND RETURNING MARCHING BAND STUDENTS   WHAT: Your student will be fitted and assigned a marching uniform for the 2026-27 school year. They must bring/wear: black shorts, black t-shirt, black socks, marching gloves if applicable, and marching shoes. If you have not ordered…

BAND CAMP SURVIVAL GUIDE! All Students who will be in the Helix Highlander Marching band,Pipe Band and Color guard must attend to be guaranteed a spot in the 2026 competitive field show.   WE ARE SO GLAD YOU HAVE DECIDED TO JOIN THE PRIDE OF LA MESA AND BECOME PART OF THE ONGOING HISTORY…

We are excited that you have chosen to be part of one of the most respected and successful instrumental music programs in Southern California. The Helix Instrumental Music Program has a long tradition of excellence, outstanding performances, and incredible alumni.

Now it is your turn to help write the next chapter...

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Helix Instrumental Music season!   We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new members and our returning veterans to the Helix Instrumental Music Family. Whether you are a student or a parent you will have many opportunities to get involved with people…

Believe it or not, we're at the end of another wonderful year! As always, we're celebrating all of our students at Awards Night, this Wednesday May27 th.   Families can join us at 5:30 for a catered dinner   (Purchase tickets for $16 by clicking here!)   BUY TICKETS NOW…

Get ready for a night of live jazz that hits different. On May 12, three powerhouse ensembles — the Grossmont College Jazz Ensemble, SCPA Jazz Ensemble, and Helix Jazz Ensemble — take the stage for an unforgettable showcase of brass, rhythm, and soul. From swinging…