Welcome to the Independence High School Marching Falcons Alumni page!

This page is for students who participated in the IHS Instrumental Music Programs.  On this page you'll find photos, videos, and contact info to reconnect!  Please use the form below to add your name to the alumni list too!

MARCHING FALCONS ALUMNI

2017-2018:

2018 Fireworks Fundraiser
The 2017-2018 Marching Band Season
2018 Senior Banquet & Band Awards

9th Annual ​IHS Spring Festival ​Friday, May 11, 2018
The 2018 Drumline Season
The 2018 JV/Varsity Winter Guard Season
Short documentary film by band parent (Joe Estrada) that features the 2017/2018 Marching Falcons, Indoor Drumline, and Winter Guard!  Enjoy highlights from their award-winning Marching season, highly competitive Indoor Drumline season where they became first-time SVWAA league champions, and the best Winter Guard season in school history. There is behind the scenes footage of some of the funniest moments caught on camera as well. Also, watch a variety of staff and student interviews who detail their experiences in the best year of the instrumental music program's history!
The 1st of two short documentary films by band parent (Joe Estrada) featuring the award-winning Independence High School Marching Falcons. Meet the Drum majors, sections leaders, and band director as they begin another awesome year at their 2017 Band Camp! Enjoy behind the scenes footage from the practice fields and band room at Independence High School with exclusive interviews with students and staff.
The Drumline performing their show "Obey" at the PPAACC Finals at Centennial High School on April 14, 2018
2017 Drumline Preview!
The Varsity Winter Guard performing their show "Let It be" at the PPAACC Finals at Stockdale High School on April 7, 2018
The Drumline performing their show "Obey" at the SVWAA Championships and becoming 1st time champions at West Hills College on April 7, 2018
The JV Winter Guard performing their show "A Night In Paris" at the PPAACC Finals at Stockdale High School on
​April 7, 2018
Mr. Green received two pies to the face as an incentive for the students selling 500 Tahoe Joe's tickets in their fundraiser on
​October 31, 2017
The Wind Symphony performance at the 2018 CMEA Festival at Stockdale High School on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
"Update From The Field"
The band holds Class Wars & Awards
on November 14, 2017
​"Friday Night Lights"
Lakeside Night at IHS
​on September 22, 2017
The Strings & Full Orchestra performance in the PAC at Independence High School on Thursday, October 12, 2017
​"Friday Night Lights"
The band performs at the IHS Homecoming Game on October 6, 2017
​"Update From The Field"
Drum Majors & Field Leaders give an update from Band Camp
Media Coverage from the Christmas Tree Pickup & Recycling Fundraiser where we raised over $1,500!
​"Update From The Field"
The band performs for PBUSD bands
​on November 7, 2017
​"Update From The Field"
Battery Update from Band Camp
"What Will Your Verse Be?"
​Christmas Light Show at the Estrada Home
2017 Veteran's Day Parade Video
 IHS Marching Falcons performing "What Will Your Verse Be?" and winning Sweepstakes at Stockdale High School's "Stockdale Band Spectacular" competition on November 11th, 2017.
IHS Marching Falcons performing "What Will Your Verse Be?" and winning Sweepstakes at Centennial High School's "Music in Motion" competition on November 4th, 2017.

2016-2017:

​The 2016-2017 Marching Band Season
The 2017 Drumline Season
The 2017 JV/Varsity Winter Guard Season
The Drumline performing their show "The Last Goodbye" at the PPAACC Finals at Independence High School on
​April 1, 2017
The Varsity Winter Guard performing their show "Four" at the PPAACC competition at Centennial High School on
​March 18, 2017
The JV Winter Guard performing their show "Mercy" at the PPAACC competition at Centennial High School on
​March 18, 2017
"One Small Step"
Christmas Light Show at the Estrada Home
2016 Veteran's Day Parade Video
IHS Marching Falcons performing "One Small Step" and winning Sweepstakes at Centennial High School's
​ "Music in Motion" competition on November 15th, 2016.

2015-2016:

IHS Marching Falcons at the Kern County Raceway Park
The 2016 Drumline Season
The 2015-2016 Marching Band Season
The 2016 JV/Varsity Winter Guard Season
The Drumline performing their show "Into The Deep" at the PPAACC Finals at Independence High School on
​April 23, 2016
"Artscapes"
Christmas Light Show ​at the Estrada Home
The Varsity Winter Guard performing their show "Reflections" at the PPAACC competition at Arvin High School on
​March 12, 2016
IHS Marching Falcons perform "Artscapes" at the WBA Championships at Fresno State University on November 21st, 2015.

2014-2015:

The 2014-2015 Marching Band Season
The IHS 2015 Drumline Season
The Drumline performing their show "The White Light" at the PPAACC Finals at Frontier High School on
​April 26, 2015
2014 Veteran's Day Parade
The Varsity Winter Guard performing their show "Breathe Of Life" at the PPAACC Finals on
​April 11, 2015
Indoor Rehearsal of "Shine" in the PAC at Independence High School
"Shine"
​Christmas Light Show at the Estrada Home
2014 Veteran's Day Parade Video
IHS Marching Falcons winning Sweepstakes at Centennial High School's Music in Motion competition on November 15th, 2014.

2013-2014:

The 2013-2014 Band & Color Guard Season
2013 Veteran's Day Parade
IHS Marching Falcons performing "Firebird" at the Sierra Cup Classic at Fresno State University on October 23rd, 2013.

2012-2013:

The 2012-2013 Band & Color Guard Season
2012 Car Wash Fundraiser

2011-2012:

The 2011-2012 Band & Color Guard Season
2011 Car Wash Fundraiser
IHS Marching Falcon's first Sweepstakes from The Howl Competition at Ridgeview High School on Ocotber 29th, 2011.

2010-2011:

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Marching Falcons Alumni:

NAME:
EMAIL:
PROGRAMS:
CLASS OF:
Nicole Grisso
ngrisso17@gmail.com
Color Guard
2012
Stephanie Miller
​stephaniemiller219@gmail.com
Color Guard
2012
Islet Virgen
​isletvirgen95@gmail.com
Band
2014
Alec Rodriguez
​alec_nathan@yahoo.com
Band/Drumline
2015
​Samuel Hook
​Samhook97@yahoo.com
Band/Drumline/Jazz
2015
Anthony Gonzalez
stone_gonzo16@yahoo.com
Band/Jazz
2015
Kyle Howeth
kshoweth@gmail.com
Band/Drumline/Jazz
2015
​Anthony Perez
​661musicguy@gmail.com
Band/Drumline
2015
Alejandra Ruiz
​alex31099ruiz@gmail.com
Band/Drumline
2017
CLASS OF 2018:

Emily Searson
Meigan Wu
Ethan Estrada
Melissa Oliver
John Perez
April Perez
Vincente Rodriguez
Daniel Sanchez
​Clarisse Day
Courtney Olsen
Justin Cadiz
Taryn Esquibel-Collins
Courtney Correa
Aida Olivo
Alicia Vazquez
Jenna Persinger
Tanner Kirven
Julianna Rodriguez
Christiana Martinez 
Dorian Carr
Taylor Smith
Kevin Tulud 
Adetoun Ogundare
Norman Casteneda
Veronica Corley
Carleah Coston
Bradley Griffin
Samantha Hornberger
Emma Lawrence
Alfonso Orozco
Eric Pineda
April Raines
Bryn Rydia
Steven Schmitt
Colin Suorez
Sarah Tjarrda

CLASS OF 2017:

Alejandra Ruiz
Abigail Abarquez
Angelo Benitez
Hannah Miller
Robert Pipkin
Jeanine Saguiped
Juan Torres
Caleb Roberts
Sarah Travis
Abigail Wilson
Noemi Esparza
Spencer Glazer
Karigan Owens
Tim Carrizales
John Bryant Cadiz
Aaron Bounthong
Ivan Gomez
Bryan Ayapantecatl
Angelia Cisneros
Andrew Monclova
Jacob Mueller
Ryan Howeth
Michael Alvarez
Juan Pena
Elisa Quezada
Amanda Ruder
Naomi Torres
Anthony Valdez
Martinez Augustine
Krystal Raines
Madeline Bisbee
Angel Lee

CLASS OF 2016:

Gerardo Arellano
Arron Arroyo
Elizabeth Arroyo
Eden Breazeal
Geen Brown
Anahi Esparza
Austin Ferguson
Madison Guerrero
Madison Jared
Taylor Johnson
Majo Kagawa
Princessa Majano
Stacy Orton
Andres Pena
Cailynn Smith
Kimberly Sullivan
Brad Telmo
Stephanie Valenzuela

CLASS OF 2015: