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The Blue and Black Brigade Band and Colorguard
The Blue and Black Brigade Band and Colorguard
The West Hills High School "Blue and Black Brigade" is an up-and-coming ensemble located in sunny Santee, California. What we currently lack in size, we more than make up for in dedication, skill, grit, and positivity! We know that through working together as a team, we can achieve our goals.
The Blue and Black Brigade is one of the smallest bands in the Grossmont Union High School District. With only 23 performers, we have competed against groups twice our size. Despite this, we consistently placed in the top ten for the entire season.
Please find more information regarding the 2026 Marching Band season on the Marching Band Page.
Instructional Staff
Instructional Staff
Catarina Fernandez
Catarina Fernandez
Director, Teacher
Catarina Fernandez is a dedicated band director with over 10 years of music teaching experience. With a degree in Music from San Diego State University and a Master's in Education, she emphasizes musical excellence and creativity in all of her classes and ensembles.
In her role as the Band and Choir Director at West Hills High School, Ms. Fernandez oversees the entire band, guard, and choir programs, including but not limited to concert band, marching band, and jazz band.
Outside of teaching and music, Ms. Fernandez enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, cozy gaming, and collecting records, CDs, and tapes.
Zachary Fishman
Zachary Fishman
Brass Performance Expert, Drill Writer, Composer/Arranger
Darby Gastelum
Darby Gastelum
Color Guard Coach
Megan Hardy
Megan Hardy
Color Guard Coach
Bobby Starboard
Bobby Starboard
Drumline & Pit Coach
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