Marching Band
The Porter Ridge Band of Pirates Marching Band is a competitive marching band. Each fall we create a new show that we perform at home football games and compete most Saturdays from late September through the beginning of November, including at our home band competition Pirate Cove Classic! The 2026 marching show is:
Born of Fire!
Featuring the music: Dragon Sky by Julie Giroux, Infernal Dance by Igor Stravinsky, I See Fire by Ed Sheeran, and Flight of the Silverbird by Thomas Bergersen.
Band Camp:
July 28-30: Guard & Percussion Pre-Camp July 31: Band Camp Movement Camp Aug 3-7: Band Camp Week 1! M/W/F 8am-5pm T/Th 8am-8pm Aug 10-13: Band Camp Week 2! M/W 8am-5pm T 8am-8pm Th 8am-8pm + Parent Booster Meeting at 6:30pm +Friends and Family Show Preview at 7:30pm Aug 14: Freshman Orientation Performance Now is the time to start preparing! Get outside each day for movement and temperature acclimation. For our long camp days we have dinner options available for campers. Dinners are tentatively scheduled for 5pm. Aug 4th: we’re throwing a Taco Tuesday Taco Bar! Parents, please see the Sign-Up Genius to help contribute to the meal! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA72CA2FAC43-64749671-2026#/ Aug 6: Chick-fil-A night. Order a meal in the Band Store and it will be ready and waiting at dinner time! https://www.porterridgeband.org/product-page/band-camp-dinner-8-5-2025 Aug 11: Family Dinner Night! Rock Store BBQ is the meal and you can place your order in the Band Store (coming soon!) and it will be ready and waiting for you at dinner time! Parents! Band Camp is a great time to volunteer! We have plenty of options from helping at the practice field to uniforms to helping with dinners. Please see the Sign-up Genius to reserve your time! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA72CA2FAC43-64749671-2026#/
How to Prepare for Band Camp:
Band is fun, but there are few things that you will need in order to do well and be successful over the 2 week period! Athletic shoes! There are no flip flops or sandals worn by students at band camp and students must wear shoes at all times. This is for your student's safety. One foot or ankle injury can end their season before it starts! ​ Athletic clothing. Shorts and Cool tops like T-shirts or a Tank (no spaghetti straps) A bottle that can hold A LOT of water. We suggest one that can hold at least a gallon at a time. Refilling a bottle at the band field is hard so being prepared with your own is very important! ​ Lunch/Dinner to eat. Camp runs from 8am-8pm some days. Student are not allowed to leave campus in that time period. We do ask them to bring a packed lunch and dinner for their afternoon and evening breaks. Shades! it bright and our field faces directly east and west. Sun screen. The sun can be harmful if you don't were it and burns are not fun! Your working instrument. You can't be a band with no instrument. School owned instruments like tubas and low brass equipment will be checked out on the first day of camp. A good attitude. Band camp is fun, but it isn't always easy. A good attitude will get you a long way and help you be successful.
Indoor Winds
Our Indoor Wind Ensemble is a unique performance group that runs from February to April, offering students the opportunity to continue developing their musical and performance skills during the off-season. Combining elements of traditional concert band with the visual aspects of marching, this ensemble brings music to life in an exciting, indoor setting. It’s a great way for students to stay active, challenge themselves, and grow as performers.
Guard
Marching Guard: Our Marching Guard is a vital part of our fall marching band season, adding visual excitement and storytelling through dance, flags, and equipment work. From summer band camp through football games and competitions, our guard members train hard to bring the music to life with energy and precision. They are a key part of the magic on the field and help set the tone for every performance.
Winter Guard: Winter Guard runs from February to April and gives our performers a chance to shine in a competitive indoor setting. With a blend of dance, flag, rifle, and sabre routines set to recorded music, Winter Guard is a creative and challenging activity that pushes students to grow as individuals and as a team. It’s an inspiring way to stay active and perform during the second half of the school year.