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Mariposa County High School Band, Mariposa, California

​MARIPOSA. BAND. TOGETHER.
Traveling the state and the country to proudly represent Mariposa County with 
 hometown warmth, unparalleled professionalism, 
and impeccable style.


GRIZZLIES
AT A
GLANCE

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November 9   California Band Review in Merced
December 4   6:30pm Concert @ MCHS Auditorium
December 11  6:30pm Fall concert @ MCHS Aud
December 14  Christmas Parade


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click the button ABOVE to access 
the complete MCHS Grizzly Band Google calendar
Concerts. Competitions. Fundraisers.
Meetings. Community Events.

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Mariposa Band Boosters work in support of ALL MCUSD music programs. Watch calendar for meeting dates.
All meeting minutes

So proud of the Grizzly Band and Color Guard performance in the 
2016 Pearl Harbor Commemoration mass band concert!


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Did you know?
Neuroscientists know that playing an instrument benefits your BRAIN!
Mariposa Band Boosters help get instruments into the hands of Mariposa young people. Ask us HOW.
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Wishing...wishing...

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Mariposa music programs always appreciate donations of instruments and other items. Click on the photo to see our growing  WISH LIST.

The MCHS Grizzly Band would love to hear from you. 
Send an email to
MCHS_Band_Boosters@sti.net


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Dr. Phillip M. Smith
Remembering our leader, 
our inspiration


DON'T STOP BELIEVING...HOLD ONTO THAT FEELING
Click on the link to donate to the MCHS Grizzly Band Boosters 

OR you can direct your gift to the 
Dr. Phillip M. Smith Memorial Scholarship. 



LASTING MEMORIES OF 
GRIZZLY BAND PRIDE


2015  Representing the Yosemite region in DC in the Memorial Day Parade

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PHOTO THANKS

to MCHS Band Boosters Theresa Munn, Ray Genung, Tracey Anthonijsz, and Kristina Rylands for photos and videos posted on this page
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FUTURE GRIZZLY BAND MEMBERS AT THE 2014 MUSIC MARATHON
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The ALL MARIPOSA BAND performs at the 2014 Music Marathon, including MCHS, Mariposa Elementary and Middle School, Woodland Elementary and Middle School, Lake Don Pedro School, and El Portal School
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THE FUTURE OF MUSIC IN MARIPOSA. LET'S BAND TOGETHER AND KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING IN OUR SCHOOLS!
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Local El Portal band "GIRLS ON FIRE" perform at the 2014 MUSIC MARATHON
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SO PROUD OF OUR YOUNG MARIPOSA MUSICIANS WHO CAME OUT TO PREFORM AT THE MUSIC MARATHON 2014
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RELAY FOR LIFE 2014
Band and boosters lead the green & gold lap, marching in memory of Dr. Smith

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MEMBERS OF THE BAND EXPLAIN FOR YOUTUBE "WHY I RELAY."
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"WHY I RELAY?" BECAUSE OF DR. PHILLIP M. SMITH AND THE INDELIBLE LOVE OF MUSIC HE INSPIRED IN THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS GRIZZLY BAND MEMBERS.

GRIZZLY BAND THANKS 
May 2014 Music Marathon raised over $1,000 for music programs in Mariposa!

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MCHS Grizzly Band member receives generous $250 donation from RON LOYA of the MARIPOSA HISTORY CENTER. Support like this from our community is PRICELESS!
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Promoting Grizzly Band PRIDE at Pioneer Market, Music Marathon 2014

MCHS Grizzly Band 
Led by Dr. Phillip Smith
Salutes Veterans in 
San Diego Nov. 2012


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Dr. Smith was a veteran and a wounded warrior who inspired students everyday with his impeccable spirit of service. Thus, GIVING BACK remains an important part of the Grizzly Band ethic of service to the community.

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CLICK ON PHOTO ABOVE FOR SAN DIEGO PHOTO SCRAPBOOK

Coverage of 
MCHS Band in 
San Diego 2012!

Band of Pride Performs
San Diego News Coverage
Gold Rush Cam


2011 New York  Veterans Day Parade

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The band stepped off at Madison Square Park and headed down 5th Avenue to 59th Street, where they dazzled the crowd to their unofficial theme song, "Will You Be My Girl."
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A somber day of remembering at the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero

Mariposa County Supervisors proclaim the week of April 7, 2014 as 
"Dr. Phillip M. Smith ARTS WEEK"

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Supervisor Kevin Cann (right) presents proclamation to Ian Smith (left), son of the late Dr. Phillip M. Smith. Click on photo for more.

DID YOU KNOW that the MCHS Band won a 
GRAMMY in 2011?
Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award
Click here to see the entire musical program, including legendary percussionist and pop star Sheila E. as she presents Grammy to MCHS Band

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Famed percussionist and pop icon Sheila E. spoke of the power of music and its importance in the lives of today's youth. Representing her foundation (Elevate Hope), she graciously provided an additional contribution to the MCHS music program.
Elevate Hope Foundation (Sheila E., Chair)
 is a Contributing Sponsor of MCHS Band Boosters

Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is dedicated to providing abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, 
and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods. 



The MCHS Band Boosters would like to thank Carol Fong of Sierra Scribe Web Design for her invaluable assistance in helping us launch our website!
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