MARINA HIGH SCHOOL - Viking Marching Band

Welcome to the 2026 Marina High School Viking Marching Band!

You are now a part of a dynamic organization with a strong tradition of excellence. Our band family has a reputation for being not only an excellent performing group, but also a group filled with energetic, fun and respectful students. In past years, the Instrumental Music Department at Marina performed for thousands of people. This year’s marching show is sure to be another outstanding production. The music is fun and challenging.

Here are some things to remember:

- Band Camp is required – contact me with concerns

- Contact me ASAP if you need an instrument

Band Camp is two weeks of jam-packed practicing to prepare us for the start of the school year. We practice in the band room and on the football field at Marina. We will learn new music, have sectionals, work on your marching skills, learn at least half of the field show drill, be fitted for uniforms, and have a great time. If you miss Band Camp, you will miss the equivalent of over 5 weeks of school practice time.

Be on time and wear cool comfortable clothes and sneakers to march in. YOU WILL NEED A WATER JUG!!! Don’t wear flip flops!! If possible, get a lyre and flip folder for your instrument (used to hold marching music). Any local music store should have both items in stock. You will need at least 8 extra pages for your flip folder. We will have a supply of these items as well. Percussion students will need a 3-ring binder with page protectors (both are available at school)

Please refer to the online calendar for the daily Band Camp schedule. During these two weeks, we will work really hard. It’s tiring, but it’s also fun and amazing!

Band Camp starts on August 18th – 1:00pm

New students, if this all seems overwhelming, don’t worry. Every member of our band has experienced similar feelings and have become valuable members of our program – you will too!

You must have a physical for this class. Go to www.marinavikings.org - CLICK —-> ATHLETICS - SELECT —-> PARENT INFORMATION - scroll down till you find CLEARANCE AND PHYSICALS, read through the Clearance information, download the PHYSICAL form, and get started!

ALL students must complete the Clearance Process. Go www.athleticclearance.com to set up a CLEARANCE ACCOUNT. ALL STUDENTS must also get an ASB card when registering

If you have questions, please feel free to call the band room at 714-893 6571 x53303.

You can also email me at jpmcgilligan@hbuhsd.edu.

Have a great rest of your summer!!

Mr. McGilligan

Director of Bands

PS - If you are interested in starting lessons over the summer, we offer those FREE to all students signed up for our program. Contact me to get started!

2026 SUMMER BAND INFO SHEET

AUGUST

10 MON Ice Cream Social/Parent Information Night – 6:30 pm– Bring the whole family!

17 MON BAND LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON – 11:30 am

BAND LEADERSHIP CLINIC – Noon – 3:30 pm

Senior uniform Fitting/Banner Picture - 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

18 TUES Band Camp 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

Senior, Junior, Sophomore Registration

19 WED Band Camp – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

Freshman Registration

20 THURS Band Camp – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

21 FRI Freshman Registration – 8am - 11am

Band Camp – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

22 SAT MET Back to School Bonfire – All members and their families – 6pm – Bolsa Chica State Beach

We will provide hot dogs, s’mores & beverages - feel free to bring something else!

24 MON Band Camp – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

25 TUES Band Camp – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

26 WED Viking Voyage Pep Rally - Call Time 8:15 am

Viking Voyage - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (Freshman Only)

Band Camp – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ALL MEMBERS

27 THURS Band Camp – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Band Picture Day - Pictures in the Morning - Rehearsal in the Afternoon

Senior Night/Home Football Game - Call Time 4:30 pm - Departure - 5:00 pm

Senior Presentation will begin at apprx - 6:00 pm

28 FRI Band Camp 9:00 am – Noon – ALL MEMBERS

Pool Party (TBA)

Parent Preview! – @ Marina - 6:00 pm - Eating with us? $5 per person - RSVP

SEPTEMBER

2 WED FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

*please let me know if there are any conflicts

CONTACT INFO

Mr. McGilligan – jpmcgilligan@hbuhsd.edu

714-893-6571 x53303 – school