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 TabParent & Guardian Information
Notice: Upcoming Parent Meetings
Hello TRMS Band Students and Families,
We have two important upcoming Parent Meetings on March 20th and April 10th. Both meetings will be held from 5:00 - 5:30 PM after Marching Band Practice.
Please make every effort to attend, as we have important updates regarding our spring performances and our big end-of-year trip!
Agenda for March 20th:
- Swallows Day Parade logistics (March 21st)
- Knott's Berry Farm Field Trip Update (Date moved to May 22nd)
- Confirming Chaperones for upcoming events
- Knott's Rehearsal Schedule (Fridays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, April 10th through May 15th)
Agenda for April 10th:
- Additional details and final planning for the Knott's Berry Farm Field Trip
The Remind app is the primary tool for all band announcements and reminders. Please join to stay up-to-date.
Text @trmsbd to 81010
Letters Home
Notice: Marching Band Uniform Fittings
Uniform fittings for all Marching Band students will take place from October 20th - October 27th. Please ensure your student attends.
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)
Parent involvement is crucial to the success of our program! Please consider volunteering by filling out the interest form below.
Volunteer Interest FormGrading 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
Staff Information
Colton Rafanan
Band Director
crafanan@valverde.edu
Ethan Eldred
Percussion Caption Head
Marissa Vickrey
Visual & Woodwind Tech
Lupe Nungaray
Color Guard Coach
Ryan Vickrey
Drum Major Instructor
Click the button below to view the staff rehearsal plan and contact information.
View Rehearsal PlanCurrent Fundraiser: Raising Cane's!
Support the TRMS Band Program by dining at Raising Cane's!
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
239 Old Nuevo Rd., Perris, CA
Mention the fundraiser at the restaurant, or apply the code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout and Cane's will donate 15% of sales to our program.
Upcoming Fundraiser: Holiday Pastries
This is our last big opportunity for 2025! Each pastry sells for $20, and our program will earn $7-8 per pastry depending on total group sales.