BOHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

BOHS Instrumental Music
 
 
Hello!
 
I am James Charrette, the Director of Instrumental Music here at Brea Olinda HS. I would like to take a moment to welcome every student to our fantastic instrumental music program! Our goal is to create an inclusive, family environment where all students feel welcome, safe, and have fun playing music! I hope to be a valuable guide and resource to help students achieve their musical goals. We aim to shape our students into hard working, responsible citizens who engage in trust, mutual respect, and cooperation.
 
Please share our website with anyone interested! bit.ly/bohsband
 
Our main method of email contact with our members & parents is through our various Band Apps: 

BOHS Instrumental Music Boosters: https://band.us/n/ada87de9h5l8x

Wildcat Entertainment Corps (aka Marching Band): https://band.us/@bohsband

Color Guard/Winter Color Guard: https://band.us/@bohscolorguard

Orchestra: https://band.us/@bohsorchestra

Jazz Band: https://band.us/@bohsjazzband

Percussion/Winter Drumline: https://band.us/@bohspercussion

Beginning Guitar: https://band.us/n/a4adbcJ9FfTfb

 

 

If you have any questions/comments/concerns about our program please email me at [email protected]
James Charrette
Director of Instrumental Music
Brea Olinda High School
 
 
 

Support the Brea Olinda HS Instrumental Music Program by donating here:

https://breaolindapac.ludus.com/donate.php

 

Donations directly support:

Color Guard, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Percussion, Wildcat Entertainment Corps, Wind Ensemble

 
Brea 8K Classic
The Brea 8K Classic is hosted by the Brea Olinda HS Instrumental Music Boosters program and is consistently our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year!
 
 
 

2025-2026 BOHS Instrumental Music Staff: 

Color Guard Coaches: Jessie Guenthart, Didie Olea

Percussion Coaches: Cameron Abrahamson, Maritza Alejos

Visual/Marching Coach & Brass Coach: Andrew Fong

Woodwind consultant: Jared Charrette

Guitar Coach: TBA

Orchestra/Strings Coach: TBA

Jazz Coach: TBA

 
Instrumental Music Course Information 2025:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5yg_Qx7PtJ6WRiECZMMWyKanS3aaCm20CcGLbGjTkk/edit?usp=sharing
About the Director:
 
James Charrette is the Director of Instrumental Music at Brea Olinda High School. A graduate of El Dorado HS, James went on to study percussion performance at U.C.L.A. (B.A. Music Performance) and The Boston Conservatory (M.M. Percussion Performance). In his performance career, James has performed with many educational, independent, and professional organizations including The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, UCLA, The Boston Conservatory, Irvine Valley College, CSUF, and the Pacific Symphony (OC Can You Play). As an educator, James has taught high school level marching and concert percussion ensembles at many schools in the Southern California area for over 10 years. James earned his teaching credential at California State University Fullerton in 2018, was hired by Brea Olinda USD the same year, and is excited to be in his eighth year as the Director of Instrumental Music at Brea Olinda High School.