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An Evening in Symphony — Coffee & Classics Concert Series

September 24, 2026

HELIX INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PRESENTS COFFEE & CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES AN EVENING IN SYMPHONY Tuesday, October 27 7:00 PM Helix Performing Arts Center Music for All Join us for An Evening in Symphony, part of the Helix Instrumental Music Coffee & Classics Concert Series, featuring the orchestras…

Annual Middle School Band Night

September 14, 2026

The annual Middle School Band Night is September 18th! Join us for all the fun at Jim Arnaiz Field for the Helix Highlanders Football home game against Granite Hills. Be ready to have a great time! Call time for middle school students is 6:00 pm at the band room. Students should check with their…

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About HELIX INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

The Helix Instrumental Music Association is one of largest and most successful school music programs in east county San Diego. The Music Program at Helix currently consists of approximately 180 students in eight main groups: Drumline, Bagpipes, Color Guard, Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Wind Symphony. All three bands, as well as the color guard and bagpipes, combine to form the Helix Highlander Band.

Our foundation, the Helix Instrumental Music Association (HIMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Tax Id# 23-7255896 formed to support the Instrumental Music program at Helix Charter High School.

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Helix Charter High School | 7323 University Ave. | La Mesa CA 91942 | (619) 644-1940

All donations are tax deductable. Helix Instrumental Music Association is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, federal tax ID# 23-7255896. These charitable gifts go directly to supporting our ongoing educational programs.