Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions

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Band Camp Information

The Mountain Ridge Mountain lion ‘Pride of the West’ are an award winning band from Glendale Arizona. They have a superb marching show as well as 3 superior concert bands. Under the direction of ‘07/08 Teacher of the Year’, George Hattendorf, the ‘Pride of the West’ has represented the entire southwestern United States as representative in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Represented Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl Parade and Band Pageant, and consistently take top honors in all marching and concert events they participate in. During the Football Season, they can be heard in the stands as well as performing their unique halftime or pre game show. They also travel to many competitions thru out the year such as the B.O.A. festival in Flagstaff, NAU and U of A band days, The Prescott invitational as well as many ‘in town’ events. During the 2007/08 season, they received superior with distinction at the ABODA State festival and received individual captions in all categories. During the winter and spring months, they offer three separate concert bands. This year all three received superior ratings at the State concert festival. Not only does the band receive top awards, but the individuals also excel. Recently there were 32 students who received all state honors with several of them being the principle musicians on their respective instruments.

The Mountain Ridge Bands have an enviable record of accomplishments, including appearances at the tournament of Roses and Fiesta Bowl. As we continue to strive for excellence in all areas of our program, we encourage you to visit often.

George Hattendorf
Director of Bands