Trombones
Section Leaders
Matt Luna
Hey, y’all! My name is Matt Luna and I’m a Biochemistry major from La Verne, California! I’m currently a senior in school and a rising junior in the Trojan Marching Band.
I chose USC because the environment seemed so perfect, and the second I saw the TMB I was hooked! I’ve played trombone for over 13 years now and always loved marching band/DCI in high school. I decided to join the trombone section because it looked like a blast, and I was definitely right! My favorite memories with the TMB are beating UCLA at both home and away, and all of the fun gigs we’ve done, including the ESPY awards, the Severance showcases, and even a concert with AJR!
Outside the band, I enjoy playing bass and guitar, working on my research project (I love Mars!), scuba diving, and taking trips to the beach or the forest! I’m trying to travel to all the national parks in the US and am hitting a lot of them this year!
I really didn’t expect the TMB to become such a big part of my life, but I am so glad it has. I’ve found another family with the Bones, and I couldn’t be more excited to lead the section alongside my co-SL. Fight On!!!
Santiago Grases
Hello Everyone! My name is Santiago Grases and I am an Economics Major from Pasadena, California! Despite being a current 4th year at USC, I will be going into my 3rd year with the Marching Band!
USC was a no-brainer for me since it was close to home and exactly the environment I had hoped for! I decided to join the band my Junior year because I missed the music community I had back in high school band. Fortunately, I found that fun community with the Trombone Section! I was new to the instrument when I first joined the program, but have been so surprised with how my leap of faith to learn a new instrument has resulted in my most fond memories at USC. Some of these memories include playing for Kai Cenats Mafiathon, traveling around the country to support our football team, and playing for promotional events for Severance!
I can’t wait to meet any future Bones that may be coming our way and and pumped for another exciting year! Fight On!!