Band
Band Director
Paul Robinson
Band Information
Band Student Leaders:
Drum Major: Alejandro Infante
Field Commander: Kailey Cameron
Woodwind Captain: Jaden Cruz
Brass Captain: Tyler Pulaski
Percussion Captain: Luis Pirela
Guard Captain: Casence Braggs
Woodwind Lieutenant: Trevor Tanner
Woodwind Lieutenant: Dylan Cabrera
Brass Lieutenant: Tori Tanner
Brass Lieutenant: Yadiel Oquendo
Percussion Lieutenant: Douglas Jett
Percussion Lieutenant: Zachary Zoppel
Guard Lieutenant: Sakura Moya
Librarian: Zoey Gomez
Librarian: Liberty Johnson
Librarian: Alex Kolasa
Equipment Manager: Joseph Ellixson
Equipment Manager: Alexis Rivera
Equipment Manager: Peyton Phillips
Meeting Days: Daily in the class period based on your instrument
Meeting Locations: Band Room
Join Band: To become a Bandmember, please see Mr. Robinson in the band room.
Please note, if you are named a member of Band, one of your elective courses will be the specified Band period.
Instagram: pine_ridge_band
Awards
The Pine Ridge High School Band program consistently receives high ratings at FBA music assessments, our highest honor being our symphonic band’s straight superior rating at state in 2022, which is a school record. The band program consists of the following ensembles/classes: Symphonic Band, Marching Panthers, Jazz Ensemble, AP Music Theory, Golden Guard.
2024-2025 BAND BOOSTER BOARD
President – Heather Ellixson h.ellixson@gmail.com
Vice President – Kelly Bloom kabloom143@gmail.com
Treasurer – Kathy Reilly kmreilly@volusia.k12.fl.us
Secretary – Kim Dean kcdean@volusia.k12.fl.us
Fundraising Chair - Jenn Johnson jenaj1118@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator - Erin Gatz graphicgator@cfl.rr.com
PINE RIDGE HS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE S&E
Proudly Thanking Our Sponsors
1. Cox Plumbing of Orlando, Inc.
2. Florida Pool Enclosures, Inc.
3. Garcia/Escoto Family
4. IQ Painters
5. J. Tanner Plumbing
6. King of Fades
7. Manfredo Designs, LLC
8. Mary Kay Janel Mills Beauty Consultant
9. Mike and Beth Owens
10. New Horizons Youth Academy
11. Norelli Foundation
12. Pantera Technical Services
13. Sanford Mower Sales & Service
14. Sonny's BBQ
15. The Bakers
16. Waste Pro
GOLDEN GUARD
Arts meets athletics when you join the Golden Guard, Pine Ridge Marching Band's Color Guard! Here you'll learn exciting routines and choreography, perform alongside the marching band, and even master spinning flags and rifles for thrilling events and competitions. Come join and make new friends, build confidence, and create a visual performance that dazzles! The Pine Ridge Golden Guard is like no other, come join the pride!
Please see Mr. Robinson in room 9-002 for more information.
Grammy Signature Schools Community Award
The Pine Ridge Band is the proud recipients of the Grammy Signature Schools Community Award.