Supported by Rocklin High Music Boosters


Annual Instrumental Music
Activities & Events

Marching Thunder

The Rocklin High School Marching Band (aka Marching Thunder) is a highlight at various school and community events. In the Fall, Marching Thunder combines with the Pep Band, Dance Team, and Cheerleaders to entertain and energize the crowd at home football games. During halftime, Marching Thunder displays a variety of musical styles and movements that are sometimes full of surprises. Marching Thunder also performs at many community events, including parades and festivals like Hot Chili & Cool Cars in Rocklin. Check out our Video Galleries page for videos of Marching Thunder’s halftime field shows:

Concerts & Festivals

Rocklin High School Instrumental Music Program students are showcased at seasonal concerts throughout the school year. These performances include the Creepy Concert, Fall / Winter Concert, and Spring Concerts, along with district-wide concerts with Granite Oaks and Spring View Middle Schools, along with Whitney High School in Rocklin. Some ensembles also perform at local or out-of-town festivals. For example, the two Jazz Bands routinely perform at the Sac State, Folsom, Santa Cruz, and Reno Jazz Festivals. Click below to explore all the Instrumental Music courses offered at Rocklin High School: 

Fundraiser Dinner

Every year, the Rocklin High Music Boosters organize a Fundraiser Dinner to help support the RHS Instrumental Music Department. Several music ensembles perform, and the money raised goes toward new equipment, festival and competition costs, and other activities within the music department. Along with live music and a delicious meal, those attending can also bid for raffle baskets, and participate in silent and live auctions. Tickets are available in advance and at the door, but they go fast! If you are interested in helping out, read more about our Boosters here:

Spring Tour

Each year, a special multi-day trip is planned to provide an opportunity for all performing groups to travel and attend music festivals outside the local area. These events bring music students together in a memorable way to encourage both teamwork and self-reliance. On occasion, these trips are coordinated with Rocklin Choir and/or with the Whitney High School Music Department. Recent travels have included performances in the Bay Area, Southern California, and Hawaii. Click below to see our photo galleries, including collections from previous Spring Trips:


Students Win Awards at Disney Spring Tour!

Musicians from Rocklin High School Combined Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra brought home multiple awards at the 2023 Anaheim Heritage Festival as part of the Disneyland Spring Tour. Students also got the rare opportunity to perform in the Disney Recording Studio, where they recorded portions of musical scores from a few famous Disney movies including Princess and the Frog and The Lion King. Congratulations to Mr. Douglass and all of the student musicians that took part in this amazing trip!
Disney Photo Gallery

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