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AJHS Marching Band takes 1st place in 'Rock the Ridge' competition 

Posted 11/3/19

The Apache Junction High School Marching Band literally “beat” the competition and captured first place at the Arizona Marching Band Association's recent "Rock the Ridge" competition, …

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AJHS Marching Band takes 1st place in 'Rock the Ridge' competition 

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The Apache Junction High School Marching Band literally “beat” the competition and captured first place at the Arizona Marching Band Association's recent "Rock the Ridge" competition, Class 1A Division

The band also won sub-caption awards for the Visual Effect, Percussion, Color Guard and General Effect categories, all at Mountain Ridge School in Glendale on Oct. 12, according to a release. 

“I can’t hide my Prospector Pride,” Karl Hermann, AJHS’ band director, said in the release. “Not only did the students perform well, they showed great camaraderie and cohesiveness as a team. I am proud of every one of them and how they are working to positively promote our community. 

"High school band is an amazing co-curricular activity and a great place to build lifelong friendships.  Marching Band teaches musicianship, drill, performance skills and teamwork.  The Prospectors are always looking for high school musicians with talent, dependability and desire," the release states.

Band is one of several fine arts offerings on the Apache Junction High School campus, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive, the release states.

 For more information about AJUSD schools, call 480-982-1110 or go to  ajusd.org.