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The Pride Of La mesa Since 1952

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First Football Game 9/11!!!!

September 8, 2026

Students and Parents of Pipe band, Marching Band and color guard Call time for all groups involved will be 5:00pm Please Make sure you have ordered your shoes and that they fit properly Returning students please make sure your shoes still fit Please make sure you own solid black socks, a solid…

Get Your Tickets To Our Annual Spaghetti Dinner September 12th

August 30, 2026

2026–2027 MARCHING BAND SEASON KICKOFF Come celebrate the start of another great season! Join the Helix Instrumental Music Family as we kick off the 2026–2027 marching band season! Bring your family and friends, reconnect with alumni, and come support our incredible student musicians. The…

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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.