Mountain Ridge High School Band, Glendale AZ

Behind every performance, competition, rehearsal, road trip, and unforgettable moment this season was an incredible community helping to make it all possible. ❤️

Our sponsors help sustain the Pride of the West Marching Band in ways both seen and behind the scenes through financial support, donated services, and partnerships that strengthened everything from student experiences to the day-to-day needs of the program.

Some contributions showed up as funding. Others showed up as resources, services, or opportunities that kept the season moving. Different forms of support, all equally essential.

As we close the door on this season, we do so with deep gratitude, and with excitement already building for what’s next.

To every business and community partner who stood behind our students this year: thank you. Your generosity helped create experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. 🎶

Please join us in supporting the businesses that support our band!

And if you’re interested in partnering with Pride of the West for the upcoming season, we’d love to connect.

👀 The secret is about to drop…�📣 SHOW REVEAL at Start-Up Day tomorrow!�Bring your energy, your instruments, and your yellow medical form! 🎷🥁🏁I

This week, Ridge Band members had the honor of helping welcome a new Chick-fil-A to our community! Our students performed the National Anthem as the flag was raised alongside another school’s JROTC program for the opening ceremony.

We’re proud to see our students representing Ridge with such professionalism, talent, and pride in our community. Thank you to Chick-fil-A for including us in such a special event!

They did it! Congratulations Graduates! 🎓

Senior Spotlights!

Today we celebrate the Class of 2026.

From first rehearsals to final performances, our seniors have left their mark on our band family in ways that will not be forgotten. Their leadership, dedication, talent, laughter, and countless memories have helped shape this program into what it is today.

As they walk across the stage today and begin their next chapter, we are so proud of all they have accomplished — and even more excited for everything still ahead of them. Whether they are heading to college, the workforce, the military, or pursuing new adventures, we know they will carry the same heart and determination that they brought to this program every single day.

Congratulations, seniors! Thank you for the music, the memories, and the legacy you leave behind. Once part of the Ridge family, always part of Ridge family. ❤️🎓🥁🎶

The countdown to the 2026 season starts NOW! 🎶

Start-Up Day is almost here and we can’t wait to welcome all new and returning members of the Mountain Ridge Pride of the West for a great day of registration, instrument checkout, info, and our SHOW REVEAL! 👀

📅 Saturday, May 16
🕖 Students: 7am–4:15pm
🕖 Parents/Guardians: 7am–11am

This is an important kickoff day for the season — including our mandatory parent meeting, and, new this year - our 'Roadie EXPO' where families can connect, ask questions, and learn how to get involved.

Be sure to pre-register students before Saturday and bring your completed yellow medical form!