PAST MARCHING

BAND SHOWS

Into the Cosmos

2024

Head Director: Brian Hernandez

Guard: Colin Aranda

Percussion: Tre’ Balfour & Dr. Darrell Thompson

Visual: Kory Ha & Paul Stewart

Conceptually, the show is a journey through space that reminds the audience of the wonders beyond planet Earth and how small we really are in this universe. The show seeks to reignite our fascination with the unknown and explore the sounds that we have come to recognize as the soundtrack to the cosmos.

Highest Scores

Band - 67.00

Percussion - 61.00

Auxiliary - 73.50

Logo for 'Into the Cosmos 2024' featuring a blue globe with stars, a yellow orbit line, and a red swoosh.
A marching band performing on a football field with blue prop barriers, with empty bleachers and trees in the background.

The Masterpiece

2023

Head Director: Dr. Kathryn Kuby

Guard: Colin Aranda

Percussion: Tre’ Balfour

Step into a world where music and art become one! Quartz Hill brings the elegance and creativity of the French Impressionist painters to life on the field. Inspired by artists like Monet, Renoir, and Degas, this production transforms the marching field into a grand outdoor studio, where each performer is both musician and painter.

Highest Scores

Band - 64.70

Percussion - 66.00

Auxiliary - 72.00

An artist's easel holding a canvas with five blobs of paint in yellow, green, white, blue, black, and red, set against a dark background.
Football field at night with cheerleaders in red skirts and boys in blue jerseys performing, audience seated and standing in stands and around the field, bright stadium lights illuminating the scene.

Only In Dreams

2022

Head Director: James Flores

Guard: Colin Aranda

Percussion: Tre’ Balfour

Visual: William Wong & Kory Ha

Drift into a world where reality blurs with imagination, where the impossible becomes possible, and where dreams come to life on the field. Quartz Hill takes audiences on a surreal journey through the subconscious, exploring the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the dream world.

Highest Scores

Band - 72.50

Percussion - 69.00

Auxiliary - 71.25

Night sky with clouds, stars, and crescent moon, with the text "Only in Dreams 2022" in yellow and white.
A marching band performing on a football field at sunset, with spectators in the bleachers and a sky with pink and orange hues.

BeatleMania

2021

Head Director: James Flores

Guard: Ana Williams

Percussion: Donnie Morris

Get ready to twist, shout, and march to the music of one of the greatest bands of all time! Quartz Hill brings the legendary sounds of The Beatles to life on the field, blending their timeless hits with high-energy visuals and classic '60s vibes. Audiences will be transported back to the height of Beatlemania, experiencing the excitement, nostalgia, and innovation that defined a generation.

Highest Scores

Band - 67.38

Percussion - 65.25

Auxiliary - 55.00

Silhouette of four people with umbrellas, and a person playing a trumpet, with the word 'BEATLEMANIA' in bold letters across the center.
A marching band performing on a football field at night with spectators in the stands.

Eclipse

2019

Head Director: James Flores

Guard: Patrick McCorkle

Percussion: Eric Alverado

Experience the celestial wonder of an Eclipse, a breathtaking journey through the phases of the moon, the mysteries of space, and the dramatic moment when light and darkness collide. Quartz Hill captures the awe-inspiring power of a lunar eclipse, blending hauntingly beautiful music with stunning visual effects to transport audiences to the vast expanse of the cosmos.

Highest Scores

Band - 71.15

Percussion - 67

Auxiliary - 55.5

A black background with multiple yellowish moons arranged around the word 'ECLIPSE' and the year '2019' in white text, indicating a lunar eclipse event.
A marching band practicing on a football field at night, with large drums and band members in uniforms, and empty bleachers in the background.

Labyrinth

2018

Head Director: Mark de la Vega

Guard: Cameron Huston

Percussion: Eric Alverado

Step into a world of mystery, illusion, and endless twists and turns, Quartz Hill takes the audience on a journey through a maze of sound and movement, where every turn leads to the unknown. Labyrinth is inspired by ancient myths, intricate puzzles, and surreal dreamscapes, this show blurs the line between reality and imagination.

Highest Scores

Band - 72.50

Percussion - 72.75

Auxiliary - 69.00

Green maze with a black square in the center.
Musicians performing on a football field at night, with a crowd in the bleachers and maze-like art displays in the background.

Goddess of Fire

2017

Head Director: Mark de la Vega

Guard: Leo Madrano

Percussion: Eric Alverado

Quartz Hill unleashed the raw power and untamed beauty of fire in Goddess of Fire, a fiery and dramatic journey inspired by mythology, volcanic energy, and the unstoppable force of creation and destruction. This show tells the tale of an ancient goddess who wields the flames of the earth, bringing both devastation and renewal.

Highest Scores

Band - 66.30

Percussion - 67.00

Auxiliary - 71.50

A stylized illustration of a fiery volcano with erupting lava, overlaid with the text 'Goddess of Fire' in a distressed font.
A marching band performing on a football field at night, with band members in uniforms and flags, lights, and empty bleachers in the background.

West Side Story

2017

Head Director: John McQuilkin

Guard: Laura Henry

Percussion: Blaine Corlew

Experience the electrifying energy, passion, and drama of one of Broadway’s greatest musicals, West Side Story comes to life on the field in a high-energy, emotionally charged production! This show captures the timeless love story, intense rivalries, and unforgettable music that have made Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece a cultural icon. This is John McQuilkin’s final show after 37-years of being our Quartz Hill band director!

Highest Scores

Band - 74.50

Percussion - 70.50

Auxiliary - 69.00

Blue text that reads 'West Side Story' in a textured, bold font.
A marching band performing on a football field at night, with musicians in uniform playing instruments and a few individuals holding flags.