The Ridgeview Wolfpack Vanguard is the competitive marching band of Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, California. They perform new and exciting shows each year. Each show blends arching and visual designs and they perform in in the California State Band Championship (CSBC) and USBands circuit. The group is led by an abundant of directors with the main director of the group being Robert Martens. It is also led by student section leaders and a drum major, Jayden Gaeta. Over the years the vanguard has performed shows ranging from classical mashups to cultural themes. They serve as a key part of Ridgeview's Music program, representing the school in competitions community events.
Maria Jimenez
Harsharan Singh
Montez Martinez
Jocelyn Guevara
Oscar Lorenzo Cruz
Christopher Corral
Mykenzie Takashima
Montez Martinez
Sofia Alvarez
Angelina Verduzco
Audrey Contreras
Nora Igoa
Caleb Cruz
Preston Evans
Yuvraj Johal
Liliana Lovato
Christopher Corral
Sophia Vargas
William Picato
Hailey Razo
Ridgeview Wolfpack Vanguard is proud to present...
Drum Major...
Jayden Gaeta
The flutes are being lead by Sophia Alvarez. The flutes plays the higher octave of the music. It is rare to hear them play low notes. Flutes hold their instruments with modified arm and elbow alignments so the sideways profile of the flute stays uniform within the file lines.
The Clarinets are being led by Angelina Verduzco. The clarinets usually play the middle to higher range of the music. They often provide melodic lines and harmonies that help connect the higher and lower parts of the ensemble. Clarinet players keep their instruments in a consistent position so the instruments stay aligned within the file lines.
The alto saxophones are being led by Audrey Contreras. The alto saxophones often play the middle range of the music. They can provide both melody and harmony while helping fill out the sound of the woodwind section. Saxophone players maintain consistent posture and instrument angles to keep the visual appearance uniform across the formation.
The low reeds are being led by Nora Igoa. The low reeds provide the lower range of the woodwind section. They help support the ensemble by adding depth and connecting the higher woodwinds to the brass. Players keep their instruments positioned consistently while maintaining strong posture and alignment within the file lines.
The trumpets are being led by Caleb Cruz Constanza. The trumpets usually play the higher parts of the brass music. They are often responsible for powerful melodies, accents, and important musical moments. Trumpet players keep their instruments at a consistent height and angle so the horn line looks uniform across the formation.
The horns are being led by Preston Evans. The horns typically play the middle to upper range of the brass section. They often provide harmonies and help connect the sound between the trumpets and lower brass. Horn players maintain consistent arm and instrument positioning to keep the visual shape of the section clean.
The trombones are being led by Yuvraj Johal. The trombones usually play the middle to lower range of the music. They often provide strong harmonies, melodies, and accents that add power to the brass sound. Trombone players keep their instruments at a consistent height and angle while controlling their slides to maintain clean, uniform visuals within the file lines.
The baritones are being led by Liliana Lovato. The baritones usually play the middle to lower range of the music. They help fill out the brass sound by providing strong harmonies, melodies, and support for the lower voices. Baritone players keep their instruments at a consistent height and angle so the section stays visually uniform within the file lines.
The tubas are being led by Christopher Corral. The tubas play the lowest range of the music and provide the foundation for the entire brass section. They often play bass lines and rhythmic parts that give the music depth and power. Tuba players maintain consistent posture and instrument placement so the large instruments remain aligned within the file lines.
The front ensemble are being led by Sophia Vargas. The front ensemble provides a variety of musical layers from the front of the field. Instruments such as marimbas, xylophones, keyboards, and other percussion instruments help create melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and effects. Front ensemble members focus on precise playing and coordinated movement around their instruments to keep the performance clean and organized.
The battery are being led by Willaim Picato. The battery provides much of the rhythmic foundation for the marching ensemble. Snares, tenors, and bass drums work together to create complex rhythms and strong musical accents. Battery members maintain consistent posture, spacing, and instrument positioning while moving across the field to keep their visuals clean and uniform.
The guard are being led by Hailey Razo. The guard adds visual movement and emotion to the performance through equipment, choreography, and dance. They use flags, rifles, sabres, and body movement to represent and enhance the music. Guard members focus on timing, spacing, body position, and consistent equipment work so their movements look synchronized across the entire group.
Colorguard Coach
"Last Time, Best Time"
Alyssa was a performer at Ridgeview and has since come back to teach Colorguard. Her favorite Marching show is Día de los Muertos 2015 and her favorite Winterguard show is Outnumbered 2022.
Head Battery Tech & Snare Tech
Andrew "Andy" Garcia has been teaching since 1987, he began working for the Wolfpack back in 2011 and worked for the pack for 3 years before taking a break from Ridgeview. Andy came back to teach the pack in 2023 and helped lead the Ridgeview Drumline to multiple victories and helped them have a succesful winter indoor season in 2025 with the show title, "The Last Silence". Andy hopes to keep striving this year with the Ridgeview Battery and keep the winning spirit alive and strong for many years to come.
Bass Tech
Chloie Willingham was once a performer and part of the Ridgeview Wolfpack Vanguard and the Ridgeview Drumline since 2019 and has come back with a positive attitude and bright spirit to teach bass drums and be apart of the battery staff.
Tenor tech & Visual Tech
Jacob Barr has been teaching for about five years, with the start of his teaching career beginning at Lakeside Middle School. Jacob currently teaches at Ridgeview, McFarland jr high, and Stone creek Jr high. He marched Drum Corps with Gold drum and Bugle Corp in 2021, and marched with the BC drumline in 2022. He has since come back to help out visually and musically for the Ridgeview Drumline Battery staff and takes part in the Wolfpack Vanguard teaching staff.
Tenor tech
Johnathan "John" Arredondo was also once a performer for the Ridgeview Wolfpack Vanguard and was apart of the Ridgeview Drumline. John marched and lead the Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corp for the last two summers as a Drum major. He has come back to the Wolfpack to show what he has learned and teach tenors and inspire those who come to the Ridgeview Vanguard and Battery.
Pit Tech
Jazmin Jackson was once a performer at Ridgeview High School and took part in the Ridgeview Vanguard, Ridgeview Drumline, and the Ridgeview Orchestra. Jazmin has been teaching the front ensemble in both the Vanguard and the drumline, she has been teaching at the pack since 2021 and hopes this year to grow as an ensemble and shine again this year.
To keep up to date with Ridgeview's Wolf Pack Vanguard, consider using the links provided to learn how you can help/contact our Music Boosters, watch previous performances, view action shots, and keep up to date with future events.