Parkway West Marching Band Philosophy

Unity - Pride - Respect

Commit...

to a positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Start every rehearsal with a smile.
- Know that you are an indeispensable member of this organization, that your efforts here are worthwhile and significant, and that your presence, actions, and attitude each day do matter.
to productive rehearsals
- Stay quiet and focused.
- Strive for 100% effort. Don't settle for less than your best.
- At the end of each rehearsal, ask yourself whether the rehearsal was productive. If your answer is no, what could you personally have done to achieve more?
- Find something you accomplished or improved of which you can be proud after each rehearsal.
to better musicianship
- Practice at home daily.
- Learn and memorize your music early.
- Face technical challenges in your music with confidence. Strive to be able to play your music perfectly.
- Consider taking private lessons on your instrument.
to setting goals for yourself and the group, stretching to achieve them
- Think big. Aim high.
to teamwork and camaraderie
- The "family" you create here might prove to be the source of your best high school memories.
to the principles of our motto...