ABODA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st place STATE CHAMPION, Division 1, 91.63
Caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance, Auxiliary, and General Effect
AzMBA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1st place, Class 4A, 90.675
Caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance, General Effect, Percussion, and Auxiliary
PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE – 1st place, Band
ABODA STATE MARCHING SEMI-FINALS – 1st Place, 92.4
Caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance, and General Effect
Rock The Ridge – MOUNTAIN RIDGE INVITATIONAL – 1st Place, 88.95
Caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance, General Effect, Percussion, and Auxiliary
BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – 1st Place, 85.8
Caption awards for Music Performance, Visual Performance, General Effect, Percussion, and Auxiliary
MRHS also received the Dr. Michael Andersen Sweepstakes Award
BOA ARIZONA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 4A CLASS CHAMPIONS! This is the first BOA Regional Championship for MRHS, 79.05
- Class 4A – Outstanding Visual Performance
- Class 4A – Outstanding General Effect
- Finalist – 3RD place – Bands from AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, TX
- Division I Rating (Highest Rating)
2022- 2023 Concert Season
The WIND ENSEMBLE performed a side-by-side concert with DR. JASON CASLOR and the ASU WIND ENSEMBLE
MRHS WIND ENSEMBLE selected to perform as a Featured Band at the 2023 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana.
ABODA Area Concert Festival – Both Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble received a Superior with Distinction Rating
2021 -2022
MRHS Pride of the West is the 2021 ABODA Division 1 Bronze Medalist!
The band finished 3rd at the Arizona State Marching Band Championships.
Pride of the West finished 3rd at the ABODA State Marching Semi-Finals
Pride of the West won 2nd Place at the AzMBA Class 4A Championships.
BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – 1st Place, 85.8
Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding General Effect, Dr. Michael Andersen Sweepstakes Award, George Hattendorf Award
MOUNTAIN RIDGE INVITATIONAL – First Place, 77.925
Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
CORONA DEL INVITATIONAL – Third Place, 84.088
Outstanding General Effect
HIGHLAND INVITATIONAL – Second Place, 72.325
Outstanding Music
SAXOPHONE QUARTET SEMI-FINALS performance at The Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Austin Texas, March 26, 2022
SAXOPHONE QUARTET performance at The Midwest Clinic, Chicago Illinois, December 15, 2021
ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS (16)
Kali Kaiser, Allyson Ritter, Hyrum Davis, Cooper Taylor
Tyler Webber, Ethan Best, Tyler White, Malak Alkhafaji
Brandy Anderson, Brendan Hilditch, Kristian Bailes, Drake Zinn
Jackson Aoyama, Shota Magick, Annaliesa Shepherd, Esther Kim
AMEA SOLO/ENSEMBLE “TIER III” HONOR RECITAL
Jackson Aoyama – Keiko Abe – Dream of the Cherry Blossoms for Marimba
Mountain Ridge Saxophone Quartet – Braden Lyster, Braden Scott, Cayden Nicholls, Ethan Best – Chris Evans Hass – Polar Vortex Mvmt. 2
AMEA SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS”
Clarinet – Allyson Ritter – Delmas – Fantasie Italienne
Double Reed – Cooper Taylor – Vivaldi – Concerto in E Minor for Bassoon
High Brass – Kaylee Carson – H.A. Vandercook – Carnations for Trumpet
Low Brass – Drake Zinn – Phillip Sparke – Pantomime for Euphonium
Percussion – Jackson Aoyama – Keiko Abe – Dream of the Cherry Blossoms for Marimba
Saxophone – Mountain Ridge Sax Quartet (Braden Lyster, Braden Scott, Cayden Nicholls, Ethan Best) – Chris Evans Hass – Polar Vortex Mvmt 2
AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL
Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
Orchestra – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA (45)
Jaina Domkus, Hannah Jeon, Jade Marston, Naomi Pinzon, Sarah Cooney, Frankie Perry, Kali Kaiser, Sophia Marchner
Alejandra Larios, Tessa Taylor, Hyrum Davis, Sunaina Reddy, Brooke Bracy, Kaitlyn White, Tyler Webber
Braden Scott, Ethan Best, Danieh Alani (alt), Benjamin Krotonsky, Cayden Nicholls, Braden Lyster (alt)
Shreya Vijayvargiya, Taylor Jacot, Yousif Alkhafaji, Cooper Taylor, Elexis BoDude
Kaylee Carson, Averie Downey, Shelby Long, Baker Rosas, Isabella Cairns, Jonah Cain
Malak Alkhafaji, Arda Gulser, Kaysi Reimer, Tyler White, Brandy Anderson
Drake Zinn, Kristian Bailes, Brendan Hilditch, Noah Harris, Callum Murdoch
Shota Magick, Jackson Aoyama, Annaliesa Shepherd, Aiden Bowers, Esther Kim
Previous Years
2020-2021
MRHS BAND is the recipient of the 2021 Citation of Excellence Award from the National Band Association
ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS (14)
Lauren Aoyama Frankie Perry Cooper Taylor
Allyson Ritter Jackson Ourada Anthony Ruan
Darryl Leung Maxim Strong Ethan Best
Tyler White Drake Zinn Evrim Gulser
Jackson Aoyama Aiden Bowers
AMEA SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST OVERALL”
Darryl Leung, Sax Solo – Demersseman – State Winner in the Band Category
AMEA SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS”
Lauren Aoyama, Flute Solo – Fantasie Pastorale by Hongroise
Darryl Leung, Sax Solo – Demersseman
Anthony Ruan, Sax Solo – Dahl
Cooper Taylor, Bassoon Solo – Bassoon Concerto Mvt 1 by Mozart
Mountain Ridge Tuba / Euphonium Quartet – Power by John Stevens
ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA (41)
Sophia Marchner Frankie Perry Lauren Aoyama
Hannah Jeon Sarah Cooney Jade Marston
Shreya Vijayvargiya Taylor Jacot Cooper Taylor
Yousif Alkhafaji Allyson Ritter Hyrum Davis
Tessa Taylor Zachary Bollig Jackson Ourada
Tyler Webber Darryl Leung Braden Lyster
Anthony Ruan Braden Scott Sean Collins
Ethan Best Cayden Nicholls Justin Le
Tej Patel Brandy Anderson Malak Alkhafaji
Tyler White Arda Gulser Brendan Hilditch Kristian Bailes Kyle Roth Drake Zinn Evrim Gulser Noah Harris Shota Magick Annaliesa Shepherd Aiden Bowers Maxim Strong Jackson Aoyama Lauren McKelly-Valenzuela
ALLYSON RITTER – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM School Salute from Home performers for the week of 3/8/2021 and the recipient of Fulton Homes $250 award
ANDY TRAN – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM School Salute from Home performer for the week of 3/2/2021 and the recipient of Fulton Homes $250 award
HYRUM DAVIS & COOPER TAYLOR – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM School Salute from Home performers for the week of 2/19/2021 and the recipient of Fulton Homes $250 award
ANTHONY RUAN – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM School Salute from Home performer for the week of 2/1/2021 and the recipient of Fulton Homes $250 award
NAfME ALL-NATIONAL CONCERT BAND
Darryl Leung, was selected as a member of the 2020 National Assoc. for Music Education All-National Concert Band, Alto Saxophone 1 (Virtual)
SAXOPHONE QUARTET invited to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, December 2020 (No Performances in 2020)
2019-2020
AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL, Jazz I – SUPERIOR, Jazz II – EXCELLENT
AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL OUTSTANDING SOLOIST AWARD, Kristian Bailes, trombone
AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL, Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Orchestra – EXCELLENT
ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – (42) Alexis Jacaruso, Frankie Perry, Madison Young-Cruz, Shreya Vijayvargiya, Aryel Laughlin, Cooper Taylor, Jackson Ourada, Jenifer Littlepage, Jimmy Pinzon, Hyrum Davis , Allyson Ritter , Izabella Pellegrino, Kimi Matibag, Samantha Reimer, Jaiden Singh, Brianna Laube, Camryn Sabia, Darryl Leung, Anthony Ruan, Taylor Hilditch, Sean Collins, Ethan Best, Conor Brogan , Chris Scrivens, Justin Le, Tej Patel , Brandy Anderson, Tyler White, Brendan Hilditch, Meredith Nicholls , Drake Zinn , Noah Harris, Aaron Lambertus, Braedon Behnke, Kamden Lewis, Sarah Zhao, Aiden Bowers, Maxim Strong, Jackson Aoyama, Lauren Aoyama, Patrick Taylor , Lauren McKelly-Valenzuela, Alternates: Taylor Jacot
AMEA TIER THREE TOP HONORS – TOP OVERALL WOODWIND ENTRY: Darryl Leung, Sax Solo, Alto Sax Concerto by DuBois
AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS” – MRHS WW Octet , Chris Scrivens, Trumpet Solo , MRHS Percussion Ensemble
AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Darryl Leung, Alto Sax Solo, Samantha Reimer, Clarinet Solo, Anthony Ruan, Alto Sax Solo, Allyson Ritter, Clarinet Solo, WE Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble Brass Choir, Maxim Strong, Tenor Sax Solo, Chris Scrivens, Trumpet Solo, Braedon Behnke, Perc Solo, String Quartet: Quartet Elementals, Frankie Perry, Flute Solo, Conor Brogan, Tenor Sax Solo, Jaiden Singh, Bass Clarinet Solo, Mountain Ridge Flute Choir, Ethan Best, Alto Sax Solo, Madison Young-Cruz, Flute Solo, Jimmy Pinzon, Clarinet Solo, Woodwind Octet, Saxophone Quartet
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA NATIONAL HONOR BAND – Tony Ruan, alto saxophone, Harvard, Massachusetts. June 27, 2020
NATIONAL YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE OF AMERICA – Darryl Leung and Tony Ruan, Washington D.C. June 20, 2020
NAfME ALL-NATIONAL CONCERT BAND, Darryl Leung, Alto Saxophone 1 in Orlando, Florida
WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2020 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 31, 2020
ABODA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st place STATE CHAMPION, Division 1, 96.941, First ABODA Championship for MRHS, Highest score in the history of the ABODA State Marching Championships – Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary , Outstanding General Effect
AzMBA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1st place STATE CHAMPION, Class 4A, 86.75, – First AzMBA Championship for MRHS, Outstanding Auxiliary , Outstanding General Effect
ABODA STATE MARCHING SEMI-FINALS – Second Place, 91.025, Outstanding Auxiliary
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY – Second Place, 81.6
CORONA DEL SOL INVITATIONAL – Second Place, 84.5, Outstanding Auxiliary
MOUNTAIN RIDGE INVITATIONAL – First Place, 78.7, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary , Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – First Place, 79.36, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary , Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
BOA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FLAGSTAFF – 71.8, Class 4A – Outstanding Music Performance , Finalist – 5th place – Bands from AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OK
2018-2019
- MRHS WIND ENSEMBLE selected to perform as a Featured Band at the 2019 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana
- MRHS WIND ENSEMBLE selected to perform with the Carmel HS Orchestra and United Sound for the UNITED SOUND NATIONAL ENSEMBLE performance at the 2019 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS: Sarah Zhao, Vanessa Woo, Caitlin Brogan, Darryl Leung, Anthony Ruan, Sean Collins,Chris Scrivens
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Joel Domkus
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA (35) – Lauren Aoyama, Frankie Perry, Sai Ganti, Sam Van Dusen, Caitlin Brogan, Jenifer Littlepage, Roy Rocchio, Jimmy Pinzon, Samantha Reimer, Brianna Laube, Clara Borjeily, Darryl Leung, Anthony Ruan, Taylor Hilditch, Sean Collins, Laya Reddy, Chris Scrivens, Brandy Anderson, Lauren Kathrins, Mary Koenig, Nicholas Rozzell, Brendan Hilditch, Drake Zinn, Joel Domkus, Evrin Gulser, Jacob Quasebarth, Aaron Lambertus, Madison Young-Cruz, Vanessa Woo, Jaiden Singh, Braedon Behnke, Sarah Zhao, Aiden Bowers, Maxim Strong, Meredith Nicholls. Alternates: Cailet Popelier, Aryel Laughlin, Jackson Ourada, Conor Brogans, Noah Harris
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Anthony Ruan, Alto Sax solo. Lauren Aoyama, Flute solo. Sarah Zhao, Piano solo. Darryl Leung, Alto Sax solo. WE Woodwind Choir. MRHS Saxophone Quartet. MRHS Clarinet Quartet 1. Aiden Bowens, Violin Solo. MRHS Woodwind Octet. Aaron Lambertus, Marimba Solo. WE Brass Choir. Vanessa Woo, Oboe Solo.
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS” AWARDS – Sarah Zhao, Piano Solo. MRHS Clarinet Quartet. MRHS Woodwind Octet. Anthony Ruan, Alto Sax Solo.
- Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition – CLARINET CHOIR – 3rd PLACE: Clara Borjeily, Caitlin Brogan, Bianna Laube, Jenifer Littlepage, Bella Pellegrino, Jimmy Pinzon, Roy Rocchio, Camyrn Sabia, Jaiden Singh, Daniella Zamora
- MusicNova YOUNG ARTISTS RECITAL SERIES FINALE – Sarah Zhao, Piano
- VARSITY WINTER GUARD – 2019 WGI World Championships Scholastic Open – SEMI-FINALIST
- 2019 WGAZ Scholastic Open –STATE CHAMPION
- JV WINTER GUARD 2019 WGAZ Scholastic Regional A – Bronze Medalist
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Orchestra – SUPERIOR
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT, Jazz Combo – EXCELLENT
- ABODA STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Third place (85.5), Outstanding General Effect
- AzMBA CHAMPIONSHIPS – Sixth place (83.3)
- ABODA STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR (87.6)
- KELLIS MARCHING INVITATIONAL – First place (85.9), Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary
- CORONA DEL SOL MARCHING INVITATIONAL – Third place
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY – Third place
- ROCK THE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RIDGE INVITATIONAL – First place, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Percussion
2017-2018
- MRHS BAND the 2017-18 recipient of the ABODA “William E. Richardson PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION AWARD” recognizing superior achievement in all areas of the band program
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AZ PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY SPRING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR – WE Percussion Ensemble, Braedon Behnke, Marimba Solo
- VARSITY WINTER GUARD – 2018 WGAZ Scholastic Open –STATE CHAMPION, Finalist – WGI Power Regional West – Scholastic Open Class
- JV WINTER GUARD 2018 WGAZ Scholastic A – Silver Medalist
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – EXCELLENT, Jazz Band II – SUPERIOR
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Sarah Zhao, Vanessa Woo, Sai Ganti, Lauren Ardelt, Shelby Young, Caitlin Brogan, Brianna Laube, Darryl Leung, Anthony Ruan, Max Stauffer, Alternate: Bri Chiarello
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Anthony Ruan
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Orchestra – EXCELLENT
- Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition – WOODWIND OCTET – 1ST PLACE: Courtney Gilbert, Lauren Ardelt, Caitlin Brogan, Jori Hemphill, Anthony Ruan, Curtis Mathis, Bri Chiarello, Ben Suddarth.
- PERCUSSION QUINTET – 2ND PLACE: Max Stauffer, Anthony Principe, Jordan Littlepage, Jesse Latham, Braedon Behnke.
- SAXOPHONE OCTET – 3RD PLACE: Anthony Ruan, Sean Collins, Curtis Mathis, Darryl Leung, Bri Chiarello, Brianna Bruce, Ben Suddarth, Dhruv Patel.
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS” AWARDS – Sarah Zhao, Piano Solo. WE Percussion Ensemble. Lauren Ardelt, Clarinet Solo. Darryl Leung, Saxophone Solo.
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Lauren Aoyama, Cello Solo. Maxim Strong, Tenor Sax Solo. Lahari Samak, Flute Solo. Brianna Laube, Bass Clarinet Solo. Anthony Ruan, Alto Sax. Solo Sarah Zhao, Piano Solo. Brianna Bruce, Tenor Sax Solo. Max Stauffer, Marimba Solo. WE Percussion Ensemble. Caitlin Brogan, Clarinet Solo. Darryl Leung, Alto Sax Solo. MRHS Woodwind Octet. MRHS Flute Trio. Vanessa Woo, Oboe Solo. MRHS Flute Choir. Lauren Ardelt, Clarinet Solo. WE Woodwind Choir. MRHS Saxophone Orchestra. MRHS Saxophone Octet. Courtney Gilbert, Piccolo Solo. Racquel Skaare, Flute Solo.
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 37 – Sarah Zhao, Lauren Aoyama, Racquel Skaare, Ally Chiarello, Sam Van Dusen, Lauren Ardelt, Jori Hemphill, Max Stauffer, Courtney Gilbert, Trinity Morgan, Madison Young-Cruz, Vanessa Woo, Cailet Popelier, Hannah Suddarth, Sai Ganti, Shelby Young, Ziana Collins, Caitlin Brogan, Roy Rocchio, Nick Marcell, Jenifer Littlepage, Jaiden Singh, Brianna Laube, Clara Borjeily, Anthony Ruan, Darryl Leung, Bri Chiarello, Ben Suddarth, Ramina Menashi, Haley Briner, Laya Reddy, Mary Koenig, Anthony Konieczny, Nicholas Rozzell, Joel Domkus, Jacob Quasebarth, Camryn Sabia. Alternates: Daniella Zamora, Maxim Strong, Brianna Bruce.
- ABODA STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Sixth place (81.2)
- AzMBA CHAMPIONSHIPS – Third place (84.7)
- ABODA STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION (85.5)
- MOUNTAIN RIDGE INVITATIONAL – First place (81.1), Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY – SUPERIOR (80.3)
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT (79.0)
- GILBERT INVITATIONAL – Third place (75.1)
- Az PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY FALL FESTIVAL – EXCELLENT
- Jaydah Cox and Max Stauffer were selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome San Antonio, TX – January 7, 2018
2016-2017
- MRHS BAND recipient of the ABODA “William E. Richardson PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION AWARD” recognizing superior achievement in all areas of the band program
- VARSITY WINTER GUARD 2017 WGAZ Scholastic Open – STATE CHAMPION
- JV WINTER GUARD 2017 WGAZ Scholastic A – Silver Medalist
- STATE JAZZ BAND I – SUPERIOR
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Lauren Ardelt, Jori Hemphill, Sydney Van Dusen, Ryan Ardelt, Jamie Irby, Vanessa Woo, Allyssa Chiarello, Laya Reddy, Nyle Zafar, Courtney Gilbert, Racquel Skaare, Sarah Zhao, James Hansen, David Skidmore, Dallas Zinn
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Orchestra – EXCELLENT
- PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE– First Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Matthew Gonzales, Max Stauffer, Ryan Ardelt, Megan Pallad, Emily Lucas)
- CLARINET CHOIR– Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Sydney Van Dusen, Lauren Ardelt, Cailyn Brogan, Teresa Herrera, Ziana Collins, Sabina Sweet, Roy Rochio, Jori Hemphill, Brianna Laube, James Hansen)
- SAX OCTET– Third Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Dallas Zinn, Curtis Mathis, Thea Christofferson, Brianna Chiarello, Brianna Bruce, Ethan Price, Megan Pallad, Max Stauffer)
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Max Stauffer Marimba Solo, WE Brass Choir, WE Percussion Ensemble, WE Woodwind Choir, SW Brass Choir, Sax Quintet, SW Woodwind Choir, WE Clarinet Choir, Zafar Brass Quintet, Van Dusen Clarinet Quartet, Sax Octet, Pallad Marimba Trio, Chiarello/Gilbert Flute Duet, Sax Orchestra, Sarah Zhao Piano Solo, Ethan Price Sax Solo, Nyle Zafar Tuba Solo
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 33 – Lauren Ardelt, Jamie Irby, Racquel Skaare, Ryan Ardelt, Mary Koenig, David Skidmore, Caitlin Brogan, Brianna Laube, Max Stauffer, Allysa Chiarello, Nick Marcell, Sabina Sweet, Brianna Chiarello, Jack Mitchell, Sam Van Dusen, Ziana Collins, Trinity Morgan, Sydney Van Dusen, Joel Domkus, Nicolas Peterson, Vanessa Woo, Josh Duke, Ethan Price, Shelby Young, Courtney Gilbert, Laya Reddy, Nyle Zafar, James Hansen, Lahari Samak, Sarah Zhao, Jori Hemphill, Jaiden Singh, Dallas Zinn, Alternates: Clara Borjeilly, Madi Hill, Camryn Sabia, Ben Gonzalez, Nicholas Rozzel, Madie Young-Cruz
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2017 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – February 2, 2017
- “PRIDE of the WEST” Marching Band invited to perform at the Waikiki Holiday Parade/Pearl Harbor Performance commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Second Place 90.7
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION (87.8), Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary
- IRONWOOD RIDGE INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR W/DISTINCTION (84.5), Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION (82.6), Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- SUPERIOR
- ASU BAND DAY – THIRD PLACE 77.6
- WILLIAMS FIELD INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT
- Ryan Ardelt, Megan Pallad and Nyle Zafar were selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome San Antonio, TX – January 7, 2017
- “PRIDE of the WEST” Marching Band invited to perform at the Arizona Diamondbacks game – Chase Field – August 6, 2016
2015-2016
- VARSITY SCHOLASTIC OPEN – Silver Medalist
- J.V. SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL – 5th Place
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – EXCELLENT, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds/Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Lauren Ardelt, Brandyn Leverage, Vanessa Woo, Ryan Ardelt, Ethan Price, Nyle Zafar, James Hansen, Sydney Van Dusen
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds/Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- SAX OCTET– First Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Dallas Zinn, Hannah Briand, William Johnson, Ben Gonzalez, Zachary Mahoney, Brianna Chiarello, Brandyn Leverage, Mitchell Woellhaf)
- PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE– Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Lucas Martin, Matthew Gonzales, Max Stauffer, Ryan Ardelt, Megan Pallad, Emily Lucas)
- AMEA SHOWCASE RECITAL AT ALL-STATE (NAU) – Woodwind Trio – Sabina Sweet, Jamie Irby, Ben Gonzalez
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS” – Percussion Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Trio
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 29 – Lauren Ardelt, Ben Gonzalez, Ethan Price, Ryan Ardelt, James Hansen, Laya Reddy, Clara Borjelly, Jori Hemphill, David Skidmore, Hailey Briner, Teresa Herrera, Max Stauffer, Caitlin Brogan, Jamie Irby, Sabina Sweet, Allysa Chiarello, Brandyn Leverage, Sydney Van Dusen, Ziana Collins, Zachary Mahoney, Vanessa Woo, Jennifer Dam, Nick Marcell, Shelby Young, Courtney Gilbert, Jack Mitchell, Nyle Zafar, Nicholas Peterson, Dallas Zinn
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Jennifer Dam, Ryan Ardelt, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, Sax Octet, Sax Quartet, Mixed WW Trio, Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet
- MRHS BAND recipient of the ABODA “William E. Richardson PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION AWARD” recognizing superior achievement in all areas of the band program (only Arizona program to be recognized)
- JAZZ BAND I invited to perform at the 2016 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 29, 2016
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Seventh Place 81.28
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR
- VERRADO INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- SUPERIOR
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – FIRST PLACE/GRAND CHAMPION
- Jennifer Dam, Zachary Mahoney and Sophia Miller-Gutierrez were selected as members of the US Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 9, 2016
2014-2015
- SCHOLASTIC OPEN – Silver Medalist
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Tanyon Berry, Chris Guevara, Ethan Price, Sabina Sweet, Sydney Van Dusen
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds/Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- SAX SEXTET– First Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Melissa Fay, Megan Marin, Hunter Davis, Ben Gonzalez, Alexa Graves, and Zachary Mahoney)
- CLARINET QUARTET– Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Katie Leppa, Sydney Van Dusen, Lauren Ardelt, Sabina Sweet)
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Caleb Kim, Craig Stauffer, Percussion Ensemble
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 24 – Lauren Ardelt, Chris Guevara, Matt Roth, Ryan Ardelt, Jamie Irby, Alicia Sandoval, Tanyon Berry, Katie Leppa, David Skidmore, Jennifer Dam, Brandyn Leverage, Sabina Sweet, Maya Duarte, Haylie Lovelace, Sydney Van Dusen, Kelsea Evraets, Jack Mitchell, Shelby Young, Melissa Fay, Megan Pallad, Nyle Zafar, Richard Gonzales, Ethan Price, Dallas Zinn
- WOODWIND CHOIR and SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA invited to perform at the 2015 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – February 6, 2015
- “PRIDE of the WEST” Marching Band invited to perform at the 2015 NFL GAMEDAY FAN PLAZA SUPER BOWL and PRO BOWL and NFL EXPERIENCE 2015
- Mountain Ridge Band program featured in October 2014 issue of SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA (SBO) magazine
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Sixth Place 83.17
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – SECOND PLACE
- ASU BAND DAY- SUPERIOR – THIRD PLACE
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – FIRST PLACE/GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding General Effect
- Katie Leppa, Hannah Moran and Craig Stauffer selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 3, 2015
- WOODWIND CHOIR and SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA invited to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, December 2014
2013-2014
- SCHOLASTIC OPEN – Silver Medalist
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – GOLD (Superior) rating, FIRST PLACE, ADJUDICATOR AWARD, OUTSTANDING BAND GROUP, SWEEPSTAKES AWARD, Jazz Band I – GOLD (Superior) rating
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band I – EXCELLENT, Jazz Band II – EXCELLENT
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – Martin Duarte, Katie Leppa, Hailey Tang, Melissa Fay, Brandyn Leverage, Chris Vraney, Chris Guevara, Alexandra Pallad, Bethany Waldvogel
- SAX SEPTET– Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Melissa Fay, Megan Marin, Hannah Briand, Hailey Larson, Alexa Graves, Matt Koenig and Adrian Busto)
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds/Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- MRHS BAND recipient of the first ABODA “William E. Richardson PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION AWARD” recognizing superior achievement in all areas of the band program (only Arizona program to be recognized)
- AMEA SHOWCASE RECITAL at All-State – Will Tucker, Tuba Soloist
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE “BEST IN CLASS”, Martin Duarte, Clarinet Solo, Sax Septet (Melissa Fay, Megan Marin, Hannah Briand, Hailey Larson, Alexa Graves, Matt Koenig and Adrian Busto)
- AMEA TIER TWO SOLO/ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS – Hailey Tang, Hailey Lovelace, Martin Duarte, Alexandra Pallad, Caleb Kim, Will Tucker, Craig Stauffer, Clarinet Choir, Sax Septet
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 23 – Emma Barber, Katie Leppa, Allison Rowe, Tanyon Berry, Brandyn Leverage, Sabina Sweet, Martin Duarte, Hailey Lovelace, Hailey Tang, Maya Duarte, Zach Mahoney, Rachel Tomlinson, Melissa Fay, Sam Miller-Gutierrez, Will Tucker, Chris Guevara, Alexandra Pallad, Chris Vraney, Jamie Irby, Ethan Price, Bethany Waldvogel, Hailey Larson, Matt Roth
- SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA invited to perform at the 2014 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 31, 2014
- WIND ENSEMBLE – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM Noon Salute performers for the week of 12/9/13
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Second Place 85.125, Outstanding General Effect Performance
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Music Performance
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- SUPERIOR
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – FIRST PLACE, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – SECOND PLACE, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- CANYON DEL ORO INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- Emma Barber, Davis Smith and Melanie Tuell selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 4, 2014
2012-2013
- SCHOLASTIC OPEN – Sliver Medalist
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – GOLD (Superior) rating, FIRST PLACE, ADJUDICATOR AWARD, OUTSTANDING BAND GROUP. Symphonic Winds – GOLD (Superior) rating, SECOND PLACE. Jazz Band I – GOLD (Superior) rating, FIRST PLACE, ADJUDICATOR AWARD, SWEEPSTAKES AWARD. Jazz Band II – SILVER (Excellent) rating, THIRD PLACE
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – Danny Carrera, Emily Mahoney, Will Tucker, Martin Duarte, Aidan O’Brien, Chris Vraney, Maggie Lopez, Hailey Tang, Ellie Wiemeyer
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 24 – Emma Barber, Madison Jay, Alexandra Pallad, Tanyon Berry, Hailey Larson, Kylie Scartozzi, Justin Blankenbaker, Maggie Lopez, Davis Smith, Danny Carrera, Katie Leppa, Hailey Tang, Emily Close, Emily Mahoney, Rachel Tomlinson, Andrew Dopilka, Sam Miller-Gutierrez, Will Tucker, Martin Duarte, Hans Mueller-Schrader, Chris Vraney, Sujin Kim, Aidan O’Brien, Ellie Wiemeyer. WOODWIND QUINTET – Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition (Hailey Tang, Emily Mahoney, Tanyon Berry, Andrew Dopilka, Alexandra Pallad)
- WIND ENSEMBLE – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM Noon Salute “BEST OF 2012” and recipients of Fulton Homes $1000 award
- MRHS hosts The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sargeants. Hailey Tang, Alexandra Pallad, Emma Barber, Aidan O’Brien, Danny Carrera, Emily Mahoney, Martin Duarte, Will Tucker and Maggie Lopez perform with the band under the direction of Mr. Hattendorf
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2013 Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble Honors Concert – Tempe Center for the Arts – February 26, 2013
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2013 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – February 2, 2013
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – 5th place (81.72)
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Music Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- IRONWOOD RIDGE INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- WIND ENSEMBLE – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM Noon Salute performers for the week of 10/9/12 and recipients of Fulton Homes $1000 award
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- EXCELLENT, Auxiliary – Superior
- NUNAMAKER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Danny Carrera and Ellie Wiemeyer selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 5, 2013
2011-2012
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- SAX CHOIR – chosen as KOOL 94.5 FM Noon Salute performers for the week of 4/23/12 and recipients of Fulton Homes $1000 award
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Jameson Berry, Samantha Fay, Hailey Tang, Alexandra Brooks, Maggie Lopez, Will Tucker, Danny Carrera, Emily Mahoney, Martin Duarte, Aidan O’Brien
- WINTER GUARD 2012 WGAZ National A – Silver Medalist
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 22 – Emma Barber, Samantha Fay, Alexandra Pallad, Jameson Berry, Sujin Kim, Rachel Price, Justin Blankebaker, Madison Jay, Kylie Scartozzi, Alexandra Brooks, Maggie Lopez, Hailey Tang, Danny Carrera, Emily Mahoney, Tyler Travis, Andrew Dopilka, Hans Mueller-Schrader, Will Tucker, Martin Duarte, Aidan O’Brien, Chris Vraney, Ellie Wiemeyer
- CLARINET CHOIR – Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition
- Jameson Berry and Alexandra Brooks selected as members of the Army All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 7, 2012
- “PRIDE of the WEST” Marching Band invited to perform at the Waikiki Holiday Parade/Pearl Harbor Performance commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Third Place 83.87
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance
- AGUA FRIA INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- ASU BAND DAY- SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
2010-2011
- HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – GOLD (Superior) rating, FIRST PLACE, ADJUDICATOR AWARD, OUTSTANDING BAND GROUP. Jazz Band – GOLD (Superior) rating, FIRST PLACE, ADJUDICATOR AWARD, SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – EXCELLENT
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Gabe Berry, Martin Duarte, Matthew Loehr, Jameson Berry, Samantha Fay, Desmond Ng, Alexandra Brooks, Alex Guyton, Michael Skidmore, Brian Carter, Ha Neul Han
- WINTER GUARD 2011 WGAZ National A – STATE CHAMPION
- WINTER GUARD 2011 WGI Scholastic A – Western Championship, Finalist – 9th place
- WINTER GUARD 2011 WGI Scholastic A – Phoenix Regional – 2nd place
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 30 – Adrian Abeyta, Ha Neul Han, Shanie McChesney, Gabe Berry, Madison Jay, Mia Moran, Jameson Berry, Jun-Young Kim, Desmond Ng, Alexandra Brooks, Colin LaSharr, Alexandra Pallad, Danny Carrera, Jordan Lillie, Rachel Price, Brian Carter, Matthew Loehr, Kylie Scartozzi, Lindsey Conklin, Maggie Lopez, Michael Skidmore, Martin Duarte, Mary Kate Lusson, Nicholas Sutter, Samantha Fay, Emily Mahoney, Chris Vraney, Alex Guyton, Kacie McChesney, Shelby Weldon
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Desmond Ng
- SAX QUINTET – Second Place Winner Arizona Wind Symphony Solo/Ensemble Competition
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2011 Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble Honors Concert – Tempe Center for the Arts – March 1, 2011
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2011 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – February 5, 2011
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – Second Place 85.35
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- SUPERIOR, Auxiliary – Superior
- NUNAMAKER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- CANYON DEL ORO INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
2009-2010
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Gabe Berry, Nate Chaisson, Jared Engstrom, Simon Jay, Matt Loehr, Desmond Ng, Michael Skidmore, Anna Yaghmourian
- “Pride of the West” Marching Band finalist in the 2010 Governor’s Arts Award in the Arts in Education category
- WINTER GUARD 2010 WGAZ Scholastic Open – Bronze Medalist
- WINTER GUARD 2010 WGI Scholastic A – PHOENIX REGIONAL CHAMPION
- AREA JAZZ FESTIVAL – Jazz Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – EXCELLENT, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 25 – Gabe Berry, Samantha Glenn, Matt Loehr, Alex Brooks, Alex Guyton, Mia Moran, Matthew Burch, Ha Neul Han, Desmond Ng, Brian Carter, Simon Jay, Kylie Scartozzi, Nate Chaisson, Jun-Young Kim, Michael Skidmore, Lindsey Conklin, Colin LaSharr, Shelby Weldon, Jared Engstrom, Tayler LaSharr, Tyler Wulff, Samantha Fay, Jordan Lillie, Anna Yaghmourian, Jae Yang
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2010 Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble Honors Concert – Tempe Center for the Arts – March 9, 2010
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Desmond Ng
- STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP – 4th place 83.0
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- NORTH CANYON INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- EXCELLENT
- “Pride of the West” Marching Band recognized as K-12 Education BEST OF THE WEST recipient by WESTMARC – November 5, 2009
2008-2009
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – EXCELLENT
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – David Allen, Samantha Glenn, Marc Placencia, Gabe Berry, Simon Jay, Tyler Richardson, Lydia Cuen, Dana Nguyen, Max Sokol, Jared Engstrom, Desmond Ng
- WINTER GUARD 2009 WGAZ Scholastic-Open STATE CHAMPION
- PRIDE of the WEST Marching Band invited to perform at Cox Channel 7 “EVERYDAY HEROES” program, Orpheum Theater May 23, 2009
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 21 – David Allen, Samantha Glenn, Dana Nguyen, Gabe Berry, Alex Guyton, Marc Placencia, Matthew Burch, HaNeul Han, Tyler Richardson, Brian Carter, Simon Jay, Max Sokol, Lydia Cuen, Matthew Loehr, Zach Trembly, Jared Engstrom, Mia Moran, Brittany Vraney, Samantha Fay, Desmond Ng, Jae Yang
- PRIDE of the WEST Marching Band invited as Arizona representative to 2009 56th Inaugural Parade – Washington DC – January 20, 2009
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2009 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 9, 2009
- ALL-STATE BAND – David Allen Desmond Ng
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – GRAND CHAMPION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding General Effect
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- NORTH CANYON INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- RAYMOND S. KELLIS INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- TOLLESON INVITATIONAL – EXCELLENT, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
2007-2008
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – EXCELLENT, Symphonic Band – EXCELLENT
- WINTER GUARD 2008 WGAZ Scholastic Open – STATE CHAMPION
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – David Allen, Simon Jay, Brealynne Rosas, Chris Dopilka, Desmond Ng, Jessica Waithe, Samantha Glenn, Dana Nguyen, Lauren Guthridge, Tyler Richardson
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND/ORCHESTRA – 25 – David Allen, Samantha Glenn, Dana Nguyen, Jessica Berger, Kellie Goodlet, Tyler Richardson, Gabe Berry, Lauren Guthridge, Brealynne Rosas, Lucas Britt, Simon Jay, Michael Skidmore, Lydia Cuen, Nyles Kendall, Max Sokol, Chris Dopilka, Josh May, Brittany Vraney, Stephanie Dumbrell, Mia Moran, Jessica Waithe, Jared Engstrom, Desmond Ng, Shelby Weldon, Jae Yang
- Jessica Waithe selected to American String Teachers Association National Orchestra – Albuquerque, NM February 28, 2008
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – David Allen
- FIESTA BOWL NATIONAL BAND CHAMPIONSHIP – Sixth place – Finals, Audience Appeal Award
- FIESTA BOWL PARADE – Third Place – Class A
- Rob Cobo selected as member of the All-American Marching Band – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX – January 5, 2008
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BAND DAY- SUPERIOR, Auxiliary Performance – Superior
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- MUSIC ALONG THE ESTRELLAS-SUPERIOR/FIRST PLACE, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect, John C. Faris Award for Outstanding Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – Grand Champion, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Drum Major
2006-2007
- SCHOLASTIC A – Bronze Medalist
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL -Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – David Allen, Simon Jay, Brealynne Rosas, Hilary Delph, Patrick Kain, Jessica Waithe, Samantha Glenn, Lauren Peccolo, Lauren Guthridge, Tyler Richardson
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 21 – David Allen, Lisa Sharret, Brittany Vraney, Lauren Peccolo, Patrick Kain, Jessica Waithe, Kellie Goodlet, Brealynne Rosas, Tyler Richardson, Samantha Glenn, Hilary Delph, Jared Engstrom, Lauren Guthridge, Simon Jay, John Paul Bustamante, Hailey Olson, Chris Dopilka, Kelsie LaSharr, Jaclyn Moore, Lucas Britt, Lisa Sharrett
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – David Allen
- 118th TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE PARTICIPANT – Pasadena, California
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding General Effect
- PRESCOTT MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding General Effect
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – FIRST PLACE, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding General Effect, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR – Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary, Outstanding Percussion
- PRIDE of the WEST Marching Band invited as Arizona representative to 2007 FIESTA BOWL National Band Championship and Parade
2005-2006
- SCHOLASTIC A – State Champion
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – David Allen, Patrick Kain, Jessica Waithe, Shannon Curtis, Chris Stolper, Lauren Peccolo, Michelle Vraney, Hilary Delph, Austin Cynecki
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 27 – David Allen, Lisa Sharret, Tyler Richardson, Shannon Curtis, Hailey Olsen, Phillip Sutter, Michelle Vraney, Heather Mellan, Joe Flory, Lauren Peccolo, Jaclyn Moore, Kelsie LaSharr, Leigh Rysdam, Chris Davis, Brealynne Rosas, Patrick Kain, Scotty Phillips, Austin Cynecki, Chris Stolper, Stephen Skidmore, Lauren Guthridge, Julia Hubler, Jessica Waithe, Chris Krznarich, Caitlan Allen, Steven Haim, Hilary Delph
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Scotty Phillips, David Allen
- SAVANNA FIELD TOURNAMENT – Anaheim, California SCSBOA – 6A Champion – 82.15
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, First Place (first AZ competitive event since 1979)
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- PRIDE of the WEST Marching Band invited to perform at Cox Channel 7 “EVERYDAY HEROES” program, Orpheum Theater – May 20, 2006
- PRIDE of the WEST Marching Band invited to perform at 2007 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE in Pasadena, California
- SYMPHONIC WINDS invited to perform at the 2006 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 14, 2006
- WINTER GUARD 2006 WGAZ Scholastic-A STATE CHAMPION
2004-2005
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – Alisa Mastin, Patrick Kain, Chris Stolper, Lisa Sharrett, Alaine Cynecki
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 26 students – Michelle Vraney, Anil Prasad, Amanda Hetzel, Shannon Curtis, Kendall Hunt*, Heather Summerville, Chris Stolper, Annie McDonald, Austin Cynecki, Patrick Kain, Heather Mellan, Tim Darling*, Stephanie Kain, Lisa Sharrett, Phillip Sutter, Alaine Cynecki, Alisa Mastin, Sarah Vecera, Julia Hubler, Scotty Phillips*, Kelsie LaSharr, Caitian Allen, Michael Flory, Joe Flory, Hilary Delph, Jim Parks
- ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND – Scotty Phillips, Phillip Sutter
- SAVANNA FIELD TOURNAMENT – Anaheim, California SCSBOA – SWEEPSTAKES – 89.75, High Music, High General Effect
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – Excellent, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY BAND DAY – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- BARRY GOLDWATER INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
2003-2004
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR, Symphonic Band – Excellent
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Julie Anderson, Ryan Kain, Michael Flory, Alaine Cynecki, Alisa Mastin, Lindsay McDonald, Austin Cynecki, Annie McDonald, David Hubler, Kayley Smith, Patrick Kain, Marissa Tyro
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 35 students
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- OXNARD FIELD TOURNAMENT – Oxnard, California SCSBOA – SWEEPSTAKES – 88.75, High Music, High General Effect
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- PRESCOTT “MILE HIGH” INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Marching Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2004 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 31, 2004
2002-2003
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – Excellent, Symphonic Band – Excellent
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR
- FIESTA BOWL NATIONAL BAND CHAMPIONSHIP – Third place – Finals, General Effect – 2nd Place, Drum Major – 2nd Place
- FIESTA BOWL PARADE – First Place – Class A, Marching Performance – 2nd Place, Music Performance – 2nd Place
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR
- CHANDLER MARCHING INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
2001-2002
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – Excellent
- ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS – Bryan Yingst, Andrew Smith, Andrew Mastin, Ben Yingst, Lindsay McDonald, Mike Flory, Rissa Kuhns, Annie McDonald, Stephanie Plata
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 36 students
- Andrew Smith selected as 1st Trumpet in Grammy High School Jazz Band (only instrumentalist from Arizona selected)
- WIND ENSEMBLE invited to perform at the 2002 Arizona Music Educators State Conference – January 2002
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Music Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance
- MARCOS de NIZA INVITATIONAL – SUPERIOR, Outstanding Visual Performance, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Percussion Performance, (Selected for 2002 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship)
2000-2001
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR
- Winter Guard – WGAZ Championships Scholastic Regional A – 2nd place
- ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS – Rissa Kuhns, Merissa Orwig, Ben Yingst, Bryan Yingst
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR, Symphonic Band – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- ALL-REGION BAND and ORCHESTRA – 35 students
- U of A Honor Band – 15 members
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – Excellent
- NAU BAND DAY – SUPERIOR
1999-2000
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Wind Ensemble – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION, Symphonic Winds – SUPERIOR WITH DISTINCTION
- FIESTA BOWL PARADE – 2nd Place
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – SUPERIOR
- UNIVERSITY of ARIZONA BAND DAY – Excellent
1998-1999
1997-1998
- Division I
1996-1997
- STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL – Excellent
- AREA CONCERT FESTIVAL – Excellent
- STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL – Excellent, Outstanding Auxiliary Performance, Outstanding Drum Major Performance
- NAU BAND DAY – Excellent
- DEER VALLEY INVITATIONAL – Excellent (Division II)
1995-1996
- DEER VALLEY INVITATIONAL – Good (Division III)
Pride of the West
Award-winning ‘Pride of the West’ is a high school band & guard program at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, AZ. Mountain Ridge is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and is proudly an Arizona ‘School of Excellence.’
Mountain Ridge Bands
22800 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
info@mrhsbandaides.org