History

Merced Marching 100

The Merced Marching 100 received its name in 1948 while under the direction of Fred Stein. At the time, the band had 78 members but would soon grow. Throughout the years, the Merced Marching 100 has performed at many high-profile locations including the Rose Parade, Hawaii, and Vienna, Austria. 

Fight Song

Hail to the Varsity by Paul Yoder

Alma Mater

Carmen Ohio by Fred Cornel

Past Directors of Merced High School


Ashley M. Shine

2024-Present

Jonathan L  Schmid
2013-2024

Michael Costa
2011-2013

Robert Hillhouse
2007-2011

Bradly Feyma
2005-2007

Jonathan L  Schmid
1996-2005

Michael DuFour
1994-1996

Greg Christiansen
1987-1994

Mike Selleck

Philip Stubblefield
1945

Arthur Smith
1942

Fredrik W. Stein (Marching Band)
1939

James Kinnee (Marching Band)
1932-1939

Pearl D Irvine (Assistant)
1930

F.V.  Craig (Orchestra)
1930

Jim Lewis (Marching Band)
1930