The MUHSD bands are off to a great start during the first few stops of the Northern California Association Band Reviews this fall. The Golden Valley High School Cardinal Regime shined at both the Pitman Band Review a few weeks ago in Turlock and the Franklin Band Invitational this past weekend in Elk Grove. Buhach Colony earned top honors at the Delta Band Review in Antioch on October 3.

Golden Valley earned Percussion sweepstakes, Marching sweepstakes, Showmanship sweepstakes, Music sweepstakes and Grand Parade sweepstakes in Elk Grove on Saturday. The color guard earned second overall and drum major Gwen Hamlin paced third overall.

In Antioch, the Buhach Colony Thunder Band was crowned Delta Band Review Champions with a score of 90.5 out of 100. Buhach Colony earned Parade sweepstakes, finishing first out of 20 high school bands competing. The Parade scores include music, showmanship and marching scores.

Livingston High won Color Guard sweepstakes at the Delta Band Review.

At the Pitman Band Review, Golden Valley won Showmanship sweepstakes, Music Sweepstakes and Grand Parade sweepstakes. The MUHSD schools were among 30 schools competing in Turlock.

Golden Valley drum major Gwen Hamlin finished first overall and the GV percussion also finished first. The Cougars color guard placed third. 

Merced High won the Color Guard sweepstakes at the Pitman Band Review.