BOHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

BOHS Instrumental Music
 
 
Hello!
 
I am James Charrette, the Director of Instrumental Music here at Brea Olinda HS. Please use this page to get more information regarding our wonderful performing 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 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

 
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
 
 
 

BOHS Instrumental Music 

Important Links Document


Band Website: bit.ly/bohsband


Band Apps:

BOHS Instrumental Music Booster Org: https://band.us/n/ada87de9h5l8x

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

Color Guard: https://band.us/n/aea490S7ve78G

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

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

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

 

SPRING 2023 BOHS Instrumental Music Schedule/Calendar

 

BOHS Band Staff: 

Color Guard Coaches: Michael Patton, Eric Gonzalez

Percussion Coaches: Cameron Abrahamson, Maritza Alejos

Visual/Marching Coach: Emily Barclay

 

 

 

Planning Ahead...

 

 
2023-2024 Course Information:

 

2023-2024 Jazz Band Audition Information: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z_M7InBfSWZR6yEtcdczl5ezFhEzrqj5Tl5p-YlP58Y/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 fifth year as the Director of Instrumental Music at Brea Olinda High School.