The Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit was the 19th Annual Western Band Association Marching Band Championships Class AAAA third place school in the fall of 2008. 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: 1992-2010.

     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 2009 show is Scenes of Trepidation and Tranquility. This year's musical selection include Vertigo by Key Poulan & Jay Bocook.

     Rehearsals are typically Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15pm until 5:30pm up to Back-to-School Night in October. After that date, 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!!!

2009 TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT SCHEDULE

Day

Date

Competition

Venue

Location

Saturday

10/10/09

5th Annual Tesoro Invitational Field Show (Independent)

Tesoro High School

Las Flores, CA

3rd Annual Music in Motion (WBA)

Ruben S. Ayala
High School

Chino Hills, CA

2nd Annual Royal Regiment Field Tournament (WBA)

Rancho Bernardo
High School

San Diego, CA

26th Annual Big Orange Classic (WBA)

Wheelock Stadium, Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

Saturday

11/14/09

17th Annual Tournament in the Hills (WBA)

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

Wednesday

11/18/09

33rd Annual Westminster Field Show (SCSBOA)

Boswell Field, Westminster High School

Westminster, CA

Saturday

11/21/09

20th Annual Western Band Association Marching Band Championships,
Class Championships (WBA)

Veterans Memorial Stadium, Buchanan High School

Clovis, CA

Sunday

11/22/09

20th Annual Western Band Association Marching Band Championships,
Grand Championships (WBA)

Veterans Memorial Stadium, Buchanan High School

Clovis, CA

2009 TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL THUNDERING MUSTANGS MARCHING UNIT EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Day

Date

Competition

Venue

Location

Friday

09/11/09

Varsity Football: Laguna Hills High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

10/02/09

Varsity Football: Gahr High School vs. Trabuco Hills High School

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

10/15/09

2009 Back to School Night
(Band Performs Stand Still Only)

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

Friday

11/06/09

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

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

11/12/09

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

Trabuco Hills
High School

Mission Viejo, CA

12/12/09

2009 CIF Southern Section Toyota Championship Southwest Division Finals

Angels Stadium of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA