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  Upcoming Events
​Monday, July 28
    Drum Majors/Captains
        9:00am-12:00pm
    All Leaders
        1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, July 29
    All Returning Members
        9:00am-12:00pm
    All New Members
        1:00pm-4:00pm
    New Parent Orientation
        7:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, July 30
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
Thursday, July 31
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
Friday, August 1
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
Monday, August 4
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
​    Uniform Check Out 
        4:30pm-8:00pm

Tuesday, August 5
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
​    
Uniform Check Out 
        4:30pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, August 6
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
    Booster Meeting
        7:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday, August 7
    Band Camp (all members)
        9:00am-8:00pm
​Monday, August 11
    9th Grade Orientation/B2S Night
        TBA
Tuesday, August 12
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, August 13
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Monday, August 18
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 19
    Percussion/Guard Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, August 20
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, August 22, 2025
    Welcome Back Assembly
        During School
    Home Football Game
        Call Time: 6:00pm
        Game Time: 7:00pm
        Done Around: 9:30pm
Monday, August 25
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 26
    Woodwind/Brass Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, August 27
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        4:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, August 29
   Away Football Game (Foothill)
        Call Time: 6:00pm
        Game Time: 7:00pm
        Done Around: 9:30pm
Tuesday, September 2
    Donation Campaign Starts
        During Class
    Percussion/Guard Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, September 3
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
    Booster Meeting
        7:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, September 5
    Playing Test #1 Due
​    Skill Assessment #1 Due
Monday, September 8
    Theory #1 Starts
        Due: Friday, September 12th 
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 9
    Woodwind/Brass Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, September 10
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Friday, September 12
    Theory #1 Due
Monday, September 15
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 16
    Percussion/Guard Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, September 17
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday, September 20
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        9:00am-1:00pm
    Dry Mix Day
        10:30am-12:00pm
Monday, September 22
    Theory #2 Starts
        Due: Friday, September 26th     Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 23
    Woodwind/Brass Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, September 24
    TPSF Performance
        Info TBA
​    
Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Friday, September 26
    Theory #2 Due
    Playing Test #2 Due
​    Skill Assessment #2 Due
Monday, September 29
    Marching Band Rehearsal 
        5:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 30
    Percussion/Guard Sectionals
        3:45pm-5:45pm
News
Marching Band 2025-2026 - Here is the Marching Band calendar for 2025-1026.  I am also attaching the letter that is being sent home to all of the students signed up for band and Colorguard.  Please reach out to Mr. Fisk if you have any questions.       
                  Calendar                                 Band Camp Letter #1

Band Camp - Band camp starts on July 28th with all of the leaders.  The first day for all members is on Tuesday, July 29th.  Returning members are to be there from 9:00am-12:00pm.  All new members need to be there from 1:00pm-4:00pm.  Band Camp is held at Tustin High School in room 603.  During Lunch and Dinner breaks, the students will be on their own.  Band Camp full days are July 30th, 31st, August 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th.  Those days are from 9:00am-8:00pm.  The break down for those days are the following:
9:00am-12:00pm - Morning Block
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-4:00pm - Afternoon Block
4:00pm-5:00pm - Dinner
5:00pm-8:00pm - Evening Block

New Parent Orientation (7/29) - This orientation is for all parents of incoming Marching Band and Colorguard students.  Marching band is a very involved activity for students and we want to make sure that the new parents have all of the information to better help them understand the process.  The meeting will be located in the band room (603), which is in the back of the campus on July 29th at 7:00pm.        Map 

Uniform Check Out (8/4 & 8/5) - We are in need of some parent volunteers to help fit students for the upcoming Marching Band season. If you are willing and available, please email Mr. Fisk with the date you are able to help.  We need 5-9 volunteers to make this work.  Thanks in advance for all your time and efforts!        Sign-ups

​Booster Meeting (8/6) - Our first booster/parent meeting of the year is on August 6th at 7:00pm.  Booster/parent meetings last about an hour.  Meetings are held in the band room and all parents who have students in the Marching Band and Colorguard are invited to attend.  Booster meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month.  See the schedule below at the bottom of the page.                            Agenda - (English - Spanish)

​9th Grade Orientation/Back to School Night (8/11) - The School has asked the Marching Band to perform at the 9th Grade Orientation and Back to School Night on August 11th.  More information about time and dress will come out during band camp.  

Welcome Back Assembly (8/22) - The Band students will be playing at this assembly.  This will take place during 4th period.  Students must wear their red member shirt for the assembly. 

Home Football Game (8/22) - ​This is our first home game of the year.  Student will be in full uniform.  Call time for students is 6:00pm in the Plaza.  We will be heading over to the stadium not too long after that as a group.  The game starts at 7:00pm and is over around 9:30pm.  

Away Football Game (8/29) - Even though this is an away game, we will be playing on our campus. We are playing Foothill High School so their will be a lot of people.  Call time for students is 6:00pm in the band room..  We will be heading over to the stadium not too long after that as a group.  The game starts at 7:00pm and is over around 9:30pm.  

​Donation Campaign (9/2) - The students will be participating in an online donation campaign.  Students will be asking family and friends to make donations.  More information will come out as we get closer.  

Booster Meeting (9/3) - Our next booster/parent meeting of the year is on September 3rd at 7:00pm.  Booster/parent meetings last about an hour.  Meetings are held in the band room and all parents who have students in the Marching Band and Colorguard are invited to attend.  Booster meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month.  See the schedule below at the bottom of the page.                                                    Agenda - (English - Spanish)
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Playing Tests - All musicians will be given a sheet that will have to be completed by the end of the semester.  Each student will have an individual private test with the director in his office.  The grading system consists of the numbers 1-5 in which the student will need to get at least a 4.  In order to advance onto the next playing packet you must pass all the playing tests on your paper. 

​Skill Assessments - All guard student will be given a sheet that will have to be completed by the end of the semester.  Each student will have a small group test with the director.  The grading system consists of the numbers 1-5 in which the student will need to get at least a 4.  In order to advance onto the next playing packet you must pass all the playing tests on your paper. 

Theory Assignment Information - These assignments will be given about every other week for musicians starting on September 12.  Each unit contains 5 lessons and at the end every student will be given a test on all of the lessons learned in their theory.  If the student passes their theory final they will progress to the next theory level.  Assignments are given on Monday and are due on Friday.  

Dry Mix Day (9/20) - Parents can participate to help make the mix for the funnel cakes which also takes place on September 20.  The mix will be used for the funnel cake fundraiser on Tiller Days.  We will need around 12 parents to participate on this day.

Tustin Public Schools Foundation Performance (9/24) - ​Tustin High School and Tustin Unified School District have asked the Marching Band to take part in a Tustin Public Schools Foundation event on Wednesday, September 24th.  More information about time and dress will come out in early September. 
Significant Events 2025-2026
Marching Band
Aug. 11 – 9th Grade Orientation/Back to School Night
Aug. 15 – Welcome Back Assembly (during school)
Aug. 22 – Home Football Game 7:00pm-9:30pm (call 6:00pm)
Aug. 29 – Away (Foothill) Football Game 7:00pm-9:30pm (call 6:00pm)
Sep. 3 - Parent Performance Showcase 7:00pm
Oct. 4 – Tiller Days Parade 8:00am-3:00pm
Oct. 10 – Homecoming Assembly (during school)
Oct. 10 – Home Football Game (Homecoming) 7:00pm-9:30pm (call 6:00pm)
Oct. 17 – Home Football Game (Junior HS) 7:00pm-9:30pm (call 6:00pm)
Oct. 18 – Band Competition @ Chaffey HS
Oct. 23 – Home Football Game (Senior Night) 7:00pm-9:30pm (call 6:00pm)
Nov. 1 – Band Competition @ Irvine HS
Nov. 6, 7, or 8 – Possible Playoff Game
Nov. 8 – Band Competition @ King HS
Nov. 13, 14, or 15 – Possible Playoff Game
Nov. 15 – Band Semi-Finals @ TBA HS
Nov. 20, 21, or 22 – Possible Playoff Game
Nov. 22 – Band Championships @ TBA HS
Nov. 28 or 29 – Possible Playoff Game
Dec. 6 – Possible State Playoff Game
Dec. 13 – Possible State Playoff Game 
Advanced Band
Dec. 4 – Winter Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Feb. 26 – Area Concert 7:30pm-8:30pm (call 7:00pm)
March 11 – Festival (During the School Day)
April 22 – Spring Concert @ Beckman HS 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
May 26 – Graduation 6:00pm-7:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Drumline
Feb. TBA – Drumline Competition @TBA
March TBA – Drumline Competition @TBA
April 9 – District Showcase @ Tustin High School
April 10 – International Assembly
April TBA – Drumline Semi-Finals @TBA
April TBA – Drumline Finals @TBA
Fundraisers
​Sep. 2 – Donation Campaign
Sep. 20 – Dry Mix Day 10:30am-12:00pm
Oct. 3, 4, and 5 – Tiller Days
Feb – DL/WG Fundraiser
June 7 – Chili Cook-off 
Winterguard
Feb. TBA – Winterguard Competition @TBA
Feb./March TBA – Winterguard Competition @ TBA
March TBA – Winterguard Competition @ TBA
April 9 – District Showcase @ Tustin High School
April 10 – International Assembly
April TBA – Winterguard Competition @TBA
April TBA – Winterguard Finals @TBA
April TBA – Winterguard Finals @ TBA
TUSD District Honor Ensembles
Jan. 20 – Jazz Rehearsal @ Tustin HS 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 21 – Orchestra Rehearsal @ Beckman HS 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 22 – Band Rehearsal @ Foothill HS 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 26 – Jazz Rehearsal @ Beckman HS PAC 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 27 – Band Rehearsal @ Beckman HS PAC 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 28 – Orchestra Rehearsal @ Beckman HS PAC 5:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 29 – Concert @ Beckman High School 7:00pm-8:30pm
Colorguard Auditions
May 4 – Colorguard Workshops 3:45pm-5:45pm
May 5 – Colorguard Workshops 3:45pm-5:45pm
May 6 – Colorguard Auditions 3:45pm-5:45pm
Concert Reviews
Dec. 5 – Review #1
Feb. 27 – Review #2
March 12 – Review #3
April 24 – Review #4
Theory Dates
​Sep. 8 – Lesson #1 (Due Sep. 12)
Sep. 22 – Lesson #2 (Due Sep. 26)
Oct. 6 – Lesson #3 (Due Oct. 10)
Oct. 20 – Lesson #4 (Due Oct. 24)
Nov. 3 – Lesson #5 (Due Nov. 7)
Dec. 11 – Final Exam
Dec. 12 – Paper Due (Unit 7)
Jan. 12 – Lesson #1 (Due Jan. 16)
Feb. 2 – Lesson #2 (Due Feb. 6)
March 2 – Lesson #3 (Due March 6)
March 23 – Lesson #4 (Due March 27)
April 13 – Lesson #5 (Due April 17)
May 7 – Final Exam
May 8 – Paper Due (Unit 7 and 8)
Jazz Band
Dec.5 – Winter Assembly (during school)
Dec. 11 – Jingle Jazz Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Jan. TBA – Basketball Game TBA (call TBA)
Jan. TBA – Basketball Game TBA (call TBA)
Jan. TBA – Basketball Game TBA (call TBA)
Jan. TBA – Basketball Game TBA (call TBA)
Jan. 15 – Open House/8th Grade Parent Night
Feb. and March TBA – Basketball Playoff Game Time: TBA
May 14 – Cabaret Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Orchestra
Dec. 4 – Winter Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Feb. 26 – Area Concert 6:00pm-7:00pm (call 5:30pm)
March 11 – Festival (During the School Day)
April 22 – Spring Concert @ Beckman HS 7:00pm-8:30pm (call 5:00pm)
Booster Meetings
July 29 – New Parent Orientation 7:00pm-8:00pm
Aug. 6 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Sep. 3 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Oct. 1 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Nov. 5 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Dec. 3 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Jan. 7 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
Feb. 4 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
March 4 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
April 8 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm
May 6 – Booster Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm 
Banquets
Dec. 12 – Marching Madness 6:00pm-9:00pm
May 1 – Instrumental Music Banquet 6:00pm-8:00pm
Playing Tests and Skill Assessments
​Sep. 5 – Section 1
Sep. 26 – Section 2
Oct. 24 – Section 3
Nov. 21 – Section 4
Dec. 12 – Section 5
Jan. 30 – Section 1
Feb. 27 – Section 2
March 27 – Section 3
April 24 – Section 4
May 8 – Section 5
Leadership Auditions
March 24 – Workshops (Drum Major) 3:45pm-5:45pm
April 7 – Workshops (Drum Major) 3:45pm-5:45pm
April 14 – Workshops (Drum Major, Captain, or Section Leader) 3:45pm-6:00pm
April 21 – Conducting Workshops (Drum Major and Captain) 3:45pm-5:45pm
April 29 – Marching Basics (DM, Captain, or Section Leader) 3:45pm-4:30pm
April 29 – Colorguard Captain (DM, Captain, or Section Leader) 4:30pm-5:30pm
April 29 – Parade (Drum Major only) 5:30pm-6:00pm
April 30 – Conducting (Everyone) During Class
April 30 – Interviews (DM, Captain, or Section Leader) 3:45pm-8:00pm
Calendars 2024-2025
Marching Band

​Advanced Concert Band

Jazz Band

​Drumline
Orchestra

Leadership Auditions

Theory Dates

​​Winterguard​
Calendars 2025-2026
Marching Band
(updated 5/20/25)

​Advanced Concert Band
​
Jazz Band

​Drumline
(updated 5/20/25)
Orchestra

Leadership Auditions

Theory Dates

​​Winterguard​
(updated 5/20/25)

Tustin High School Instrumental Music Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Tustin High School Instrumental Music Department is to build a community of students who have dedication, high standards, and commitment; and with the help of teachers, coaches, and peers, they will strengthen their abilities in music, self-confidence, and creativity to connect as musicians and performers who work together to achieve a common goal.
Non Discrimination Statement:
 The Tustin Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, 714-703-7301 ext. 51318 | Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, [email protected], 714-703-7301 ext. 51318 and Section 504 Coordinator: Michelle Everitt, Coordinator of Student Services, 1151 San Juan St. Tustin, CA 92780, 714-703-7301 ext. 51326.
 
Title IX Statement:
Tustin Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Tustin Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Tustin Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, [email protected], 714-703-7301 ext. 51318. Tustin Unified School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at www.tustin.k12.ca.us. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to our Complaint Information and Resources page located at our district website www.tustin.k12.ca.us.
 
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