trey Vanderpool  died at the age of 16 as an accomplished musician and composer from Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was going through his junior year of high school, marching with the Award Winning Chancellor Highschool Lightning Regiment Marching Band for 3 continuous years as well as participating in the James Madison University Summer Band Camp program twice.

His journey with music began as a little boy when his father would take him to see the local high school football games, the marching band was always the premier of the game for him. His first ever personal experience with the marching arts occurred in 7th grade when he signed up to participate in his middle schools football band program. Although it hasn't always been a musical ride along for him. 

Trey competed in competitive travel soccer and was member of his high schools boys soccer team. Alongside sports he had mastered the art of playing the French Horn, Mellophone, and a little bit of Trumpet along the way. He hoped to one day become a performing member of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps as well as the Ohio State Marching Buckeyes.

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of the Santa Fe High School "Demon Pride" Marching Band, who earned 2nd place this past weekend! As arrangers, we know firsthand how much time, discipline, and passion goes into preparing a marching band show. Their performance of Event: Horizon showcased creativity, musical excellence, and visual precision that captured the attention of judges and audiences alike. We couldn’t be prouder to have partnered with them on this journey. 

To the directors, staff, parents, and the students: congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work has not only led to a fantastic placement but also created memories that will last a lifetime.

We are honored to be a small part of your success and can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future. Congratulations to pushing boundaries, chasing excellence, and continuing to raise the standard of performance. 

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The CGM team has decided to offer Full Package Marching Band Shows for free until the year of 2026. Most of us are still going through school so we are able to provide arrangements for free, but this is the year where most of us will graduate, which will affect us dramatically. Giving out arrangements for free would allow us to slowly advertise ourselves around the Marching Band community, and help Marching Bands that are in dire need of Music Arrangers, and Show Designers. 

Contact Corbin Guckenburg Music to see if you meet the requirements to recieve free Marching Band Shows!