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 2026-2027 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
The Remind app is the primary tool for all band announcements and reminders. Please join to stay up-to-date.
Text @trmsbd to 81010
Notice: Marching Band Uniform Fittings
Uniform fittings for all Marching Band students will take place from September 14th - September 25th. Please ensure your student attends and bring athletic/basketball shorts to wear during the fitting.
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
Lupe Nungaray
Color Guard Coach
Charles Grey
Parade Instructor
Click the button below to view the staff rehearsal plan and contact information.
View Rehearsal PlanBand Fundraising
Where Fundraising Dollars Go
Funds raised throughout the 2026–2027 school year directly benefit our music students by covering travel and trip fees, new equipment and instruments, transportation costs, and marching band supplies.
Active: MoneyDolly Campaign
Active CampaignMoneyDolly is a app-based fundraising platform that allows family and friends to directly support our band program digitally—no order forms or cash collection required.
How It Works for Students & Families:
- Download the MoneyDolly app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Share your student's donation link via text, email, and social media.
- Or, you can directly support our group using the link below!
Additional Fundraisers (TBD)
We are actively exploring additional fundraising opportunities (such as restaurant profit nights and event concessions) for later in the school year. Specific events, dates, and instructions are To Be Determined (TBD) and will be posted here as finalized.
Questions about fundraising or interested in corporate sponsorship? Please reach out to Mr. Rafanan at crafanan@valverde.edu.