Marching Band and Color Guard

Fall Start Up

• The Band year is comprised of Marching Band in Fall semester and Jazz Band or  Winter Drumline  in the Spring semester. Some students may opt to particiapte in Symphonic or Wind Ensembles in Fall in lieu of Marching Band. 

• The Color Guard year is comprised of performing with Marching Band in the Fall semester and Winter Guard in the Spring semester.

• Note: As of 2024, all incoming freshman and sophomores will be required to take online PE in addition to Marching Band/CG. (This includes all sports.)  Please email your counselor as soon as possible to be enrolled if you are not already.  Counselor information can be found HERE.

• Physical Exams/Athletic Clearance forms are required for Marching Band as we are a Varsity Sport. (No-Cost if scheduled through Beckman affiliated clinic). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

• A Transportation Fee payment is required,  typically $200. This fee pays for busses to and from football games and competitions. CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR TRANSPORTATION FEE (Beginning August 2026)

• Students will practice Monday through Friday during 6th period and may practice afterschool 

Start Up Checklist and Investment

New and returning member checklist:

1) The Band Family annual contribution is $450 and can be paid anytime.  Payment plan is available. The sooner you start your plan, the lower your monthly payment. CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

2) Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: Cost $225 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BAND CAMP

3) Get fitted for your band or color guard uniform.

4) Buy your band shoes and spats or color guard shoes. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

5) Purchase Reds and Grays in the band room at fittings OR CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE  This shop will stay open until June 26th. The orders will be completed in one batch be available for pickup at band camp. 

6) Complete your athletic clearance.  Physical Exams/Athletic Clearance forms are required for Marching Band as we are a Varsity Sport. (No-Cost if scheduled through Beckman affiliated clinic). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

7) Pay your Transportation Fee. This fee pays for busses to and from football games and competitions. CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR TRANSPORTATION FEE (Beginning August 2026)

Required Items for Fall Marching Band: 

• • Game Day T-Shirt (“Reds”) $19 per shirt (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings)

  • Band Shorts (“Grays”) – $18 per pair (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings)

  • Marching Shoes - $65  (This will be available for purchase during registration at Band fittings)

  • Spats $15 - (Available for purchase during registration)

  • Duffle Bag with name personalization $43 

  • Red Windbreaker $47 

Required Items for Fall Color Guard:

• • The Band Family annual contribution is $450 and is can be paid anytime.  Payment plan is available. The sooner you start your plan, the lower your monthly payment. 

  • Marching Band and Color Guard Camp: $225

  • Color Guard Shoes $50

  • Color Guard Gloves $20

  • Game Day T-Shirt (“Reds”) $19 per shirt (This is not the Beckman P.E. shirt.) 

  • Duffle Bag with name personalization $43 (New for 2025) 

  • Red Windbreaker $47 (New for 2025) 

  • Note: The Winter Guard Competition Season will have a separate participation donation in January 

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD CAMP

BAND CAMP REGISTRATION SIGN-UP: CLICK HERE

2026 Band Camp Dates:

Tues, 07/28/2026 -  Leadership only 8:00 a.m. to Noon 

Friday, 7/31/2026 - Leadership and ALL NEW MEMBERS 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Monday, 8/3/2026 - Band Camp: ALL Marching Band 8:00am to 8:00pm 

Tuesday, 8/4/2026 - Band Camp: Instrumentalists 8:00am to 4:00pm. Colorguard X:XX to X:XX 

Wednesday, 8/5/2026 - Band Camp: Instrumentalists 8:00am to 4:00pm. Colorguard X:XX to X:XX 

Thursday, 8/6/2026 - Band Camp: ALL Marching Band 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, 8/7/2026 - Band Camp: Last Day and BBQ. 2:00pm - end 

***Additional Color Guard Dates TBA***

• Band and CG Camp is one week in duration. All incoming band and CG members are required to attend. The fee  for Camp is $225 per student. Scholarships are available. Please email Mr. Ruvalcaba directly to inquire jruvalcaba@tustin.k12.ca.us

• Students should bring their instrument, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle & a lunch that doesn't need to be refrigerated.

• The Band Boosters will also provide additional water bottles. Students should hydrate the week prior to prepare. 

• Returning students should wear their "reds and grays". Reds and grays will be available for new students to purchase at registration. New students should wear comfortable shorts and a T-shirt until you get your "reds and grays". All students should wear sneakers for marching.  

2026/2027 MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

May 14, 2026 Band and Color Guard Parent Meeting & Uniform Fitting For all NEW Members

July 28, 2026 Band Camp: Leadership Only 8:00 a.m. to Noon 

July 29, 2026 Freshman Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 30, 2026 Sophomore Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 31, 2026 Junior and Senior Registration and Uniform Fittings

July 31, 2026 Band Camp: All Leadership 8:00am to Noon

July 31, 2026 Band Camp: ALL New Marching Band members 8:00am to Noon

Aug 3, 2026 Band Camp: ALL Marching Band 8:00am to 8:00pm 

Aug 4, 2026 Band Camp: Instrumentalists 8:00am to 4:00pm. Colorguard X:XX to X:XX 

Aug 5, 2026 Band Camp: Instrumentalists 8:00am to 4:00pm. Colorguard X:XX to X:XX 

Aug 6, 2026 Band Camp: ALL Marching Band 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Aug 7, 2026 Instrument Check-out WE and SB 9:00am - 1:00pm

Aug 7, 2026 Band Camp: Last Day and BBQ. 2:00pm - end

Aug 7, 2026 Parent Meeting @ 5:00pm 

Aug 20, 2026 Thursday Home Football Game vs. Pacifica 

Sept 2, 2026 HOCO Assembly MB p.1-3

Sept 4, 2026 Friday Away Football Game vs. Santa Ana

Sept 11, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. Portola HOMECOMING

Sept 14, 2026 Marching Band Photos MB

Oct 1, 2026 Thursday Home Football Game vs. El Toro 

Oct 3, 2026 Tustin Tiller Days Parade

Oct 10, 2026 Norwalk Parade

Oct 16, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. Orange MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT

Oct 23, 2026 Friday Home Football Game vs. El Dorado SENIOR NIGHT

Oct 24, 2026 Loara Band Review 

Nov 3, 2026 TUSD Showcase

Nov 6, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open)

Nov 10, 2026 Veterans Day Concert (Marching Band Only) 

Nov 13, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open)

Nov 18, 2026 WinterGuard and WinterLine Parent Meeting 7:00pm

Nov 20, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open)

Nov 21, 2026 Arcadia Band Review 

Nov 27, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open)

Nov 28, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open) (Saturday)

Dec 4-9, 2026 Pearl Harbor Day Parade, Hawaii 

Dec 11, 2026 Possible CIF game (keep open)