Welcome
2025-26
Welcome Packet (coming soon)
Rehearsals During School Breaks
Check out the "Year Overview" to get an idea of the year.
Plan Ahead!
Summer
Marching Band First two weeks of August is Band Camp. Plan for practices 5 days a week!
Winter
Drumline and Winter Guard typically practice during Winter, February and Spring breaks.
Spring
Festival and Concert season!
June 2023 Practice for Independence Day Parade
Director: Daniel S. James
Mr. James has been the Instrumental Music Director at El Camino High School since 2014, and has been teaching as a full time band director for 22 years. Mr. James attended Mira Costa College, earned his undergraduate degree from SDSU, and a Master's in Conducting from Southern Oregon University.
Mr. James enjoys supporting his students. A particularly rewarding experience is seeing former students continue their performance ambitions.
Mr. James also enjoys traveling. Each summer Mr. James and his family try to travel to far off destinations. Road trips are his favorite.
Assistant Director: Reginald Alaman
"Reggie," as he is known, graduated from El Camino High School. Reggie is the Assistant Director, Visual Caption Head, and Winter Drum Line Caption Head. Reggie is a student favorite, as you can see from the picture.
more to come...
Percussion Caption Head: Henry Stoker
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Color Guard Caption Head: Steven Solano
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Front Ensemble Caption Head: Manny Dominguez
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