Music Programs and Descriptions

Guam Territorial Band - Official Band of Guam, USA

Performance Seasons

(October - December) Christmas Season
(January-March) Tumon Bay Music Festival Season
(April to July) Patriotic Season

Rehearsal Schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30pm to 9:00pm
George Washington High School, Room G-106

Minimum skill level: 5 years playing experience preferred. Stipend compensation commensurate with experience.

VACANCIES: TRUMPET, F. HORN, TROMBONE, BARITONE, TUBA, PERCUSSION, GUITAR, OBOE AND BASSOON.

CANCELED PRACTICES. will be posted below.

Upcoming Trip: European Tour in Summer 2011

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El Nino Wind Orchestra

(The Guam Youth Honor Band)

Season: September to April

Rehearsal Schedule:
Every Saturday, 10:00am to 11:30am
George Washington High School, Room G-106

Upcoming Trip: Shanghai World Expo (Summer 2010)
Chino Marching Invitational (November 2010)

Minimum skill level:
Junior Division: starting at age 10 up to 3 years playing experience
Rehearsals 10:00am to 11:30am

Senior Division: starting at 3 years playing experience up to age 21
Rehearsals 2:00pm to 3:30pm

For more information contact Mr. Jake Mafnas at xenon24@gmail.com or Amanda Shively at mandyteen5000@gmail.com.

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Pride of the Pacific Marching Alliance

(The Marching Band)

Season: April to November

Rehearsal Schedule:
Every Saturday
7:00am to 9:00am - Place GW High School Band Room (G-106)

Upcoming Trip: Chino Marching Invitational, California (November 2010)

Minimum skill level: one year playing experience.

For more information contact Mr. Jake Mafnas at xenon24@gmail.com

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Note: All ensembles require an initial assessment (audition).
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Should you need further assistance please contact the following:

Chief Band Master/Music Director
Maximo Ronquillo, Jr. - 797-6299

Associate Band Master - Director of Youth and Mentorship Programs
Mr. Jacob Mafnas - 969-6290

You can also contact us via e-mail using the "Contact Us" tab above.

History of the Guam Territorial Band

Biography Compiled by M. Ronquillo, Jr.

In 1976, and probably even years prior, the Guam Youth Band, was organized as a marching band to perform for the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Since then, the Guam Youth Band has been an active part of musical life on Guam providing a service to the community. The Guam Territorial Band, as it is now known, is the Official Band of Guam.

The Band also serves as an educational outreach for those who desire more than what their school band programs provide. The Band has become a second home to many of the youth members through the years and has served as an anchor for those who experience the trials of teenage and college life.

The Band has sponsored various island wide groups and several tours to Hawaii for the Pacific Basin Music Festival. The Guam Territorial Band has toured Australia and New Zealand (1993, 2005), South Korea (1995), The Republic of Palau (1997), the United Kingdom (1998), and Japan (1999, 2003). It is a Gold Award (2005) and a Bronze Award (1993) recipient of the Australian International Music Festival. It is also the second place winner of the International Lions Parade (Marching Unit) Competition (1998).

The Band is continuing its service to the People of Guam. Graduations, Military Change of Commands, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Marine Corp Birthday, Opening Ceremonies, Presidential Visits, and Village Fiestas are among the many venues the band has served over the years. In 1997, the band performed in the Republic of Palau for President Kuniwo Nakamura during the 5th Constitutional Anniversary. In 1998, the Band performed for President William Jefferson Clinton’s historical visit to Guam. In 2002, the Band played for Philippine former President Fidel Ramos.

Former Directors of the Guam Territorial Band include Mr. Dave Poblete, the former Ms. Cheryl Bay, Mr. Charles Hardy, Mr. Brad McNeal, Dr. Milton Crotts, Mr. Delfin Damian and the late George Toal, the first director and a founding member of the Guam Territorial Band Society.

The membership of the Band spans a vast age range from early adolescence through senior citizens. Each fall, an audition is held to maintain the high quality of musicianship. New members are welcome at anytime through the year.

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Public Events

Sat, November 6th, 2010
Chino Marching Invitational
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