THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT

The Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit is the defending back-to-back 2023 Western Band Association Marching Band Championships Class AAA Champions and Class A/AA/AAA Grand Champions and 2022 Western Band Association Marching Band Championships Class AAA Champions and Class A/AA/AAA Grand Champions. The Marching Unit is under the direction of Brad Pollock and Quincy Nguyen. Visual Caption includes Quincy Nguyen (Caption Head), Charlie Groh and Johnny Jagerman. Percussion Caption includes Donovan Alanes (Caption Head), Dylan Schwartz, Angel Abonza-Ruiz, Emily Cabug and Stella Cortez. Color Guard Caption includes Don Gallaher (Caption Head), Madysen Marsh (Co-Caption Head) and Jason Pascual (Choreographer). Music Caption includes Thom Morales (Woodwind Caption Head), Ryan Elecciri (Woodwind Instructor), Alexis Winchell (Brass Instructor), Lenzel Altobar (Brass Instructor), Luc Dubreuil (Brass Instructor), Josh Sanchez (Brass Instructor) and Brian Watson (Brass Instructor)

 

Here is a list historical repertoires of the Marching Unit since 1992. The major accomplishments of the Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit are listed in the Trabuco Hills High School Instrumental Music Program Resume: 1992-2024.

 

In the Fall of 2024, the Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit will compete in Class AAA of the Western Band Association (WBA) circuit, as well as Class 5A of the California State Band Championships (CSBC) circuit. The title of the Fall 2024 show is Nevermore. Musical selections include "The Crow" by John Mapes & Ian Grom.

 

Rehearsals are typically Tuesdays from 3:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursdays from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays at varying dates and times in September, October and November. As in the past years, this will be a very exciting year for both the students and the staff. Come out and support the students at all of their exhibition and competitive performances listed below ~ you will not be disappointed!!!

 
 

 
 

2024 THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT COMPETITION SCHEDULE

October 19, 2024

5th Annual University High School
Field Show Tournament (CSBC)

University High School
Irvine, California

November 02, 2024

6th Annual Conqistador Classic
(WBA)

Don Antonio Lugo High School
Chino, California

November 09, 2024

2024 Harmony in the Hills
(WBA)

Chino Hills High School
Chino Hills, California

 

November 16, 2024

2024 WBA Regional Championships &
32nd Annual Tournament in the Hills (WBA)

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

November 23, 2024

2024 WBA Championships,
Class Championships (WBA)

Deran Koligian Stadium
Fresno, California

November 24, 2024

2024 WBA Championships,
Class Championships (WBA)

Deran Koligian Stadium
Fresno, California

 

2024 THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

September 05, 2024

2024 Back-to-School
Night

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

CANCELLED

September 20, 2024

THHS vs.
El Toro HS

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

UNIFORM PLAN

September 27, 2024

LNYDP Official
Invitation Ceremony

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

ITINERARY

October 05, 2024

Marching Unit
Exhibition Performance

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

COME OUT TO WATCH

October 11, 2024

THHS vs.
Tustin HS

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

UNIFORM PLAN

October 18, 2024

THHS vs.
Capistrano Valley HS

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

UNIFORM PLAN

October 25, 2024

THHS vs.
Cypress HS

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

UNIFORM PLAN

November 06, 2024

5th Annual
SVUSD Band Fest

El Toro High School
Lake Forest, California

CANCELLED

2024 TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PEP BAND SCHEDULE

 

September 13, 2024

THHS vs Irvine HS
(varsity football)

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California

ITINERARY

 

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