Trombones
Section Leaders
Araceli Greany
Hi Trojans! My name is Araceli, and I am a rising junior hailing from Corona, California. I am a double-major student pursuing a BA in Public Relations and another in Sociology!
After spending years Instagram-stalking the TMB and seeing all the fun and excitement they bring to USC culture, I was so excited to see the band in person. After I got accepted into the Greatest University in the History of the Universe (ever!) I signed up for the first orientation I could. Hearing the band empower us with Tribute to Troy, I felt the spirit, energy, and passion the marching band brought to every school event. I had always played clarinet in high school, but was searching to try something different in college. After my first hour with the trombone section during band camp, I was sold. Not only did I NOT have to audition or know how to play bone, these 40 people were more than willing to teach me everything I needed and immediately became my found family here at USC.
Outside of the TMB, I am involved in several spaces on and off campus. On campus, I currently serve as a Risk Chair for USC’s Delta Delta Delta and participate in USC’s Thematic Option Honors Writing Program alongside other clubs at SC. Off campus, I am a volunteer for the Student Academy of Musical Leaders where I help high school students become great leaders within their band programs. In my free time I love love love roadtripping, paint by numbers, and coffee runs!
My 2 years with the bones have produced some of my favorite and lasting college memories, but one that stands out to me is our annual bone ski trip where I hit the slopes for the first time! A funny memory is when all of the newbies (me) didn’t know how to slow down and crashed at the bottom of the hill. Our friend from Utah had to take our skis off for us because we didn’t know which way was up. As a freshman, I got to connect with my seniors on a deeper level outside of the hustle and bustle of practices and it is a memory I will always cherish.
These 40 Bones are my family and life-long friends and I hope that you will come experience the joy, love, and unwavering support I have felt!
Kobe Almeida
Kobe Almeida is a rising senior returning as a third-year member in the band. He is currently pursuing a BA in Behavioral Economics and Psychology.
Other than the quality of the programs he was applying to, there was one thing that was charming about USC to Kobe: the music. Choirs, jazz bands, orchestras, and (most importantly) the marching band, he saw his acceptance into USC as an opportunity to get more involved with music. So, his first step onto campus came with him joining choir. He only realized how much he missed playing an instrument when he saw the marching band perform for the first time live during welcome week. The next year, his name was on the sign-up list.
Of his time in the marching band, he particularly enjoyed his first time in Chicago for a football game against Notre Dame. Exploring the city, eating good food, and playing his heart out with his newfound family, he holds onto those memories dearly. His love for the TMB continues to grow and he is excited to spread that love to everyone he meets!