BOHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

 
 
Hello!
 
I am James Charrette, the Director of Instrumental Music here at Brea Olinda HS. Please click on the links on the right to find more information and materials regarding our wonderful performance ensembles. I would like to take a moment to welcome every student to our fantastic instrumental music program! My 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. I also 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 The Band App:
Wildcat Entertainment Corps (aka Marching Band & Color Guard)
 
Also, please support our Instrumental Music Boosters through their Band App: https://band.us/n/a3a97db6cd17u
 
 
If you have any questions/comments/concerns about our program please email me at [email protected]
 
Have a nice day!
James Charrette
Director of Instrumental Music
Brea Olinda High School
 
 

Fall 2022 Marching Band Performance Dates

(all mandatory performances are listed in BOLD)

(competitions/parades are listed in BOLD & UNDERLINE)

(rehearsals are listed in italics)

 

Leadership Day: July 27 from 9am-12pm, *lunch break* 1pm-5pm

     -all student leadership

Percussion Camp/Auditions: July 28 & 29, from 9am-12pm, *lunch break* 1pm-6pm

     -all percussionists

New Members Day: July 29th from 1pm-5pm

     -all new members

Band Camp Week 1: August 1-5, from 1pm-5pm, *dinner break* 6pm-9pm

     -all students

Band Camp Week 2: August 8-12 from 1pm-5pm, *dinner break*  6pm-9pm

     -all students

Potluck Parent Performance 8/11 @ 5pm

Brea Fest Performance August 12th @ 6:30pm


*8/15 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL*

Weekly Full Band Monday Rehearsals 4:00pm-7:30pm 

     Dates: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14

Weekly Percussion, Color Guard After School Rehearsals (TBD - 3 hours)

Weekly Wind Sectional After School Rehearsals (TBD - 1 hour)


8/26, 7pm Home FB v. California HS

9/2, 7pm Home FB  v. Valencia HS

9/9, 7pm Away FB v. Sunny Hills HS (@ Buena Park HS)

9/16, 7pm Away FB  v. Fullerton HS

9/23, 7pm Home FB v. Canyon HS [HOMECOMING]

9/24 - CSBC Competition [Max!Preview Show(exhibition) - Ramona HS]

9/30, 7pm Away FB v. Esperanza HS (@ Shapell Stad.)

10/1 - CSBC Competition [Citrus Valley HS]

10/7, 7pm Away FB v. El Dorado HS (@ Bradford Stad.) 

10/8 - Placentia Heritage Festival Parade

10/14, 7pm Home FB v. Foothill HS [BJH night!]

10/21, 7pm Home FB v. Yorba Linda HS [SENIOR NIGHT]

10/22 - CSBC Competition [University HS]

10/29, 3pm Away FB v. Villa Park HS (@ Fred Kelly Stad.)

11/3 - Instrumental Music Fall Concert (BOHS PAC)

11/5 - CSBC Competition [San Clemente Field Tournament]

11/12 - CSBC Competition - SoCal Division Finals

11/19 - CSBC State Championships (pending qualification)

     ****First Saturday of Thanksgiving Break!****

12/14 Evening of the Arts Rehearsal

12/15 Evening of the Arts Show

12/16 Assembly of the Arts Show 

Wildcat Entertainment Corps - Band App
WEC Band App
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 and is excited to be in his fourth year as the Band Director at Brea Olinda High School.