The Dos Pueblos Marching Chargers is composed of the members of the Marching Band, Drumline and Colorguard. During the Fall Semester, the Marching Chargers perform at all home football games, participate in field competitions in Southern California and march in the State Street Holiday Parade. The Marching Chargers meet periods 6 and 7, working hard to put together a great show. For many students, being a part of this award-winning group is one of the highlights of their high school careers and a place to make incredible memories for years to come.

     Last year, the 60-member Dos Pueblos Marching Chargers won first place at the Royal Classic Competition in Simi Valley on October 17th. The Chargers took second place in the 2A division at the Oxnard Tournament on Nov. 14th. The Chargers finished the year participating in the SCSBOA Championship in San Diego on Dec 5th.

Key Band Components

• Drum Majors--The drum majors leads the band in preparation and training; also leads the section leaders. Jenna Becker is the lead drum major for this season.
• Band section leaders – students from each section are chosen by the band director to assist with organizing training and practice for their sections. They assist as leaders during band camp. Click here for the Student Leadership rooster.
• Color Guards – This group is incorporated into the field shows, demonstrating a variety of artistic and physical skills during the show. They use flags, rifles, and swords. During the winter, the color guard performs in Winter Guard competitions, an indoor performance without the band.
• Drum Line– This is the drums and pit crew. For field show, the drums are part of the marching unit and the pit crew is set up in front of the band with the assistance from the parents. The pit has multiple xylophones, an electric piano, gong, glockenspiel, a set of tympani, and other equipment. During winter semester, the Drum Line competes indoors with the  drummers marching and the pit crew performing in the front.

PE Credit

     Marching band fulfills Physical Education requirements for graduation, and is limited to one semesters worth of PE credit per year.

Instruments

     Dos Pueblos High School provides all of the equipment and instruments required for the Drumline as well as tubas, baritones and mellophones. Many band students own their instruments but the school has used instruments available for students who may need them.

Football Games & Competition

      At home football games on Friday nights, the Marching Chargers play the national anthem before the start of the game. During half time, the group performs the field show and provides pep music throughout the game.

     Many students consider the field show competitions the highlight of the marching band experience. Families who are unable to attend out-of-town competitions would enjoy the “Battle of the Bands Competition” held at Santa Barbara High School in early December. 

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Links

• Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association
• Fall 2009 Band Competition Scores

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