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Marching Pride

The Palmetto Ridge High School Marching Pride consists of over 215 members. Membership in the Palmetto Ridge Marching Pride is required of all students enrolled in Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Percussion and the PRHS Auxiliary Team. The Palmetto Ridge Marching Pride has earned straight superior ratings at the FBA District Marching Performance Assessments for the last 8 years. The band competes at least once a year and performs at football games, pep rallies, and high school and community events. The Palmetto Ridge Marching Pride has performed at several parades throughout the country including: The 58th Presidential Inaugural Parade, Chicago Magnificent Mile Parade, NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade, Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade, and the New Orleans St. Patrick's Day Parade
PAST SHOWS
2022 - It's a Mad World (featuring Mad World, Creep, Danse Macabre, and Rise of the Black Curtain)
2021 -  
Pure Imagination (featuring Pure Imagination,  Sweet Dreams, and music by Bach, Beethoven, and Dvorak)   
2020 - Pompeii and Don't Stop Believin'
2019 - The Next Level (featuring We Will Rock You, Black Hole Sun, and music by Sergei Rachmaninoff
2018 - Reign ​(featuring Verdi's Requiem, My Immortal, Chandelier, and Kashmir)
2017 - Something Blue (featuring Ravel's Bolero, Clair de Lune, Fix You, and original music by Craig Fitzpatrick)
2016 - Powerful Beyond Measure (featuring original music by Craig Fitzpatrick)
2015 - One Small Step (featuring music from The Planets by Holst, Dvorak's New World Symphony, and Coming Home)
2014 - Fantasmic! (featuring music from Disney's Fantasmic!)
2013 - Spy Games (featuring Skyfall by Adele and Live and Let Die by the Beatles)
2012 - Up in the Air
2011 - Transformations

Symphonic Band

The PRHS Symphonic Band represents intermediate level band instruction for high school wind and brass players in grades 9-12. Entrance into the Symphonic Band does not require audition. The Symphonic Band focuses on the performance of wind literature by building proper performance fundamentals in tone production (individual and ensemble), rhythm, dynamics and expression. The Symphonic Band features a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Symphonic Band are members of the Marching Pride

Wind Symphony

The PRHS Wind Symphony represents advanced instruction for high school wind and brass players in grades 9-12. Entrance into the Wind Symphony requires an audition or the Director’s approval. Students will be exposed to the performance of high-level wind literature with continued focus on proper performance fundamentals in tone production (individual and ensemble), rhythm, dynamics and expression, as well as the introduction to music theory concepts throughout the year. The Wind Symphony features a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Wind Symphony are members of the Marching Pride.

Symphonic Winds

The PRHS Symphonic Winds represent advanced instruction for high school wind and brass players in grades 9-12. Entrance into the Symphonic Winds requires an audition or the Director’s approval. Students will be exposed to the performance of high-level wind literature with continued focus on proper performance fundamentals in tone production (individual and ensemble), rhythm, dynamics and expression, as well as the introduction to music theory concepts throughout the year. The Symphonic Winds feature a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Symphonic Winds are members of the Marching Pride.

Wind Ensemble

The PRHS Wind Ensemble represents the most advanced instruction for high school wind and brass players in grades 9-12. Entrance into the Wind Ensemble requires an audition or the Director’s approval. Students will be exposed to the performance of high-level wind literature with a continued focus on proper performance fundamentals in tone production (individual and ensemble), rhythm, dynamics and expression, as well as music theory concepts throughout the year. The Wind Ensemble features a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Wind Ensemble are members of the Marching Pride.

Percussion

This ensemble represents intermediate to advanced percussion instruction on snare drum, mallet keyboard percussion, timpani, multi-percussion, drum set, marching percussion, and percussion ensemble. Students in this band will also function as the percussion sections for Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, and the Marching Pride. Entrance into the percussion class does not require an audition as long as students have percussion experience from middle school band. Auditions will occur to determine instrument assignments for the Marching Pride. Students will be exposed to demanding percussion musical literature in conjunction with the Marching Pride as well as featured performances outside of the marching season. The Percussion features a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Percussion are members of the Marching Pride. 

Jazz Band

The PRHS Jazz Band is a performance group designed for students who are interested in a more detailed study of jazz music. Entrance into the Jazz Band requires an audition or the Director’s approval. Students will be exposed to performance of high-level jazz literature with focus on proper performance fundamentals as well as the introduction to jazz music theory and improvisation. The Jazz Band features a specific concert attire during the “Concert Season” which is purchased at the student’s own cost. For more details on the concert band attire, please refer the “Uniform” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Jazz Band are required to enroll in the Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble or Percussion class as a first priority. Exceptions will be made for orchestra students or students who play guitar.

PRHS Auxiliary Team

This ensemble represents intermediate to advanced instruction on dance, flag, rifle and sabre. Students in this ensemble will serve as the Auxiliary Team of the Marching Pride. Entrance into the Auxiliary ensemble requires an audition or approval of the Director and Auxiliary Instructors. The Auxiliary ensemble will focus on the performance of dance technique with the use of flag, rifle, sabre and other equipment with accompanying music and body movement. The Auxiliary will split into “Dance” and “Guard” during the “Indoor Season” which has an additional fee at the student’s own cost. For detailed accounts of Auxiliary Membership/Guidelines and Procedures, please see the “Auxiliary” section of the band handbook. This course is a performance based class and will require students to attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. These rehearsals and performances are mandatory and graded. All students in the Auxiliary are members of the Marching Pride.

Eyes with Pride!

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Contact

Palmetto Ridge High School
​1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: robina2@collierschools.com
Band Office: (239) 377-4745
Fax Number: (239) 377-2401

Related Links

Collier County Public Schools
​Palmetto Ridge High School
​Palmetto Ridge High School  Orchestra & Choir
​Florida Music Educators Association
Florida Bandmasters Association
Florida Marching Band Coalition
​National Association for Music Education


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