The Marching Band is a competitive performing group that operates during the fall season each year. It is open to all students on campus who play a band instrument and who can accommodate the rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule the group demands. The group meets during the regular school day and has a minimum of six hours of evening rehearsal each week. Extra rehearsals are not uncommon, especially as the group approaches its’ competition season. The Marching Band performs at ALL home football games, pep assemblies, local parades, and other activities selected by the director. In addition, the group performs throughout southern California at marching band competitions and regularly attends the California State Band Championships. The group has attended competitions and performances at these locations:
- Apple Valley High School
- Barstow High School
- Capistrano Valley High School
- Cathedral City High School
- Centennial High School
- Claremont High School
- Heritage High School (Romoland, CA)
- Newport Harbor High School
- Norco High School
- Oak Hills High School
- Palm Springs High School
- Ramona High School (Riverside, CA)
- Redlands High School
- Riverside City College
- Rubidoux High School (Riverside, CA)
- San Gorgonio High School
- Shadow Hills High School
- Silverado high School (Las Vegas, NV)
- Trabuco Hills High School
- West Valley High School
The Colorguard is a competitive performing group attached to the Marching Band. Members are selected after an intense, week-long audition held in the spring. The auditions are open to all students at Yucca Valley High School (including incoming 9th graders). The Colorguard goes everywhere the Marching Band goes and performs with them at all functions. They rehearse with the band and also have a separate rehearsal schedule. The Colorguard meets for a minimum of two hours each week for separate rehearsal. They have uniforms and flags that complement and coordinate with our competition show each year. The ultimate goal of the Colorguard is to add pageantry, color, and movement which enhances the overall performance of the Marching Band.
