TRMS Music Program

Welcome to the Road Runner Band Hub

Your central source for calendars, policies, and all things related to the Tomas Rivera Middle School Music Program.

A Message from the Director

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! My name is Colton Rafanan and I'm proud to serve as the Band Director of this program. Our goal is to guide students to success through musicianship, building self-esteem, social skills, and creativity in a safe learning environment. I look forward to a year of hard-work, learning, and fun!

Upcoming Performances

Beginning Band

Intermediate Band

Advanced Band

Marching Band

Event Calendar

The most up-to-date information can be found on our live Google Calendar.

Live Band Calendar

View Full Calendar in New Tab

Parent & Guardian Information

Communication
Uniforms
Band Boosters & Volunteer
Syllabus & Policies

The Remind app is the primary tool for all band announcements and reminders. Please join to stay up-to-date.

Text @trmsbd to 81010

Beginning Band

  • Any White Shirt/Blouse
  • Black Jeans or Slacks
  • Black Dress Shoes or Sneakers
  • Solid Black Socks

Intermediate & Adv.

  • Black Band Polo
  • Black Jeans or Slacks
  • Black Dress Shoes or Sneakers
  • Solid Black Socks

Marching Band

  • Plain Black Shirt or PE Shirt
  • Athletic Shorts
  • Long, Solid Black Socks
  • Speedster Shoes (Required)
Uniform Order Form

Parent involvement is crucial to the success of our program! Please consider volunteering by filling out the interest form below.

Volunteer Interest Form
Download Full Syllabus (PDF)

Grading Categories

Grading Scale

  • A (85-100%): Exceeds Proficiency
  • B (70-84%): Meets Proficiency
  • C (55-69%): Approaching Proficiency
  • D (40-54%): Partially Proficient
  • F (0-39%): Below Proficiency

Required Materials

Please bring these items to every class & rehearsal.

  • Instrument & all accessories (reeds, oil, etc.)
  • Music Folder with all music
  • Pencil (not a pen!)
  • Journal (Class time only)
  • Towel/Rag (for brass players)

Online Platforms & Forms

Make Music

For practice assignments.

Go to Make Music

Absence Request Form

Submit this form if you will be absent.

Open Form

Uniform Order Form

Please complete this form to order your uniform.

Open Form

Meet the Staff

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Colton Rafanan

Band Director

crafanan@valverde.edu

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Ruben Blanco

Color Guard Caption Head

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Ethan Eldred

Percussion Caption Head

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Marissa Vickrey

Visual & Woodwind Tech

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Allison Rafanan

Drum Major Instructor & Visual Tech

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Ryan Vickrey

Drum Major Instructor

Fundraising Information

Details about our upcoming fundraising events and opportunities will be posted here soon. Your support is crucial for the success of our music program, helping us purchase new equipment, music, and provide enriching experiences for our students.

Thank you for your support in helping our music program thrive!