The Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit was the 2009 Western Band Association Marching Band Championships Class AAAA Champion. The Marching Unit is under the direction of Dr. Howard Stephens and Russell Moreau, with assitance from Quincy Nguyen (Visual Caption Head), Robert Bowen (Percussion Caption Head), Don Gallaher (Color Guard Caption Head), Charlie Groh, Rudy Arzaga, Edgar Santana, Jenny Manio, Jason Pasqual and Rudy Arevalos.

     Here is a list historical repertoires of the Marching Unit since 1992, the first year that Dr. Howard Stephens was director of the music program. Also available are the major accomplishments by the Marching Unit, which is located in the Trabuco Hills High School Instrumental Music Program Resume: 1992-2011.

     In the Fall of 2009, the Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit will once again compete in Class AAAA of the Western Band Association (WBA) circuit, Division IV of the Southern California Judging Association (SCJA) circuit and also in Class 4A in the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) circuit.

     The title of the Fall 2010 show is Military Flight Plan. This year's show is an original composition by Kevin Shah and Russell Moreau.

     Rehearsals are typically Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15pm until 5:30pm in the month of September. For October and November, rehearsals are typically Tuesday from 3:15pm until 5:30pm and Thursdays from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. 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!!!

2010 TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT SCHEDULE

Day

Date

Competition

Venue

Location

4th Annual Music in Motion (WBA)

Ruben S. Ayala
High School

Chino Hills, CA

3rd Annual Royal Regiment Field Tournament (WBA)

Rancho Bernardo
High School

San Diego, CA

27th Annual Big Orange Classic (WBA)

Wheelock Stadium, Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

17th Annual Surf City Open (SCJA)

Cap Sheue Field, Huntington Beach
High School

Huntington Beach, CA

Saturday

11/13/10

18th Annual Tournament in the Hills (WBA)

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

Tuesday

11/16/10

2010 South Hills High School
Showcase of Bands (SCSBOA)

Covina High School

Covina, CA

Saturday

11/20/10

2010 Western Band Association Marching Band Championships,
Class Championships (WBA)

Ratcliffe Stadium, Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Sunday

11/21/10

2010 Western Band Association Marching Band Championships,
Grand Championships (WBA)

Ratcliffe Stadium, Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

2010 TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Day

Date

Competition

Venue

Location

Friday

09/03/10

Varsity Football: Capistrano Valley High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

Friday

09/17/10

Varsity Football: El Toro High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

10/08/10

Varsity Football: Aliso Niguel High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

10/14/10

2010 Back to School Night
(Band Performs Stand Still Only)

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

Friday

10/22/10

Varsity Football: Tesoro High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School*

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

11/05/10

Varsity Football: Dana Hills High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School**

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA