Parkway West Band Programs
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A basic philosophy of the Parkway West Band Program is to maintain a balance of quality in all three curricular areas of the program: marching, concert, and jazz. The performing ensembles at West include: Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Lab A, Jazz Lab B, Marching Band, and a sports Pep Band. Parkway West High School offers a variety of band experiences to suit each student's special talents. During the first quarter of school, members of the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Color Guard make up the Marching Band that performs at all home football games, as well as several parades and competitions. At the conclusion of marching season all wind and percussion students continue their music education in Concert Band. The ensembles perform music of the highest quality stressing tone production, musicianship, an interpretation of various styles. Members of these groups are eligible to audition and participate with the orchestra, the jazz bands, and with various small ensembles. The members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band may continue to rehearse and perform together as the Symphonic Winds. These students also perform at home basketball games as the Pep Band. Students in Concert Band concentrate on musicianship, fundamentals of music, and interpretation of performance styles. Concerts are given during the year. A Parkway West Band member is expected to attend all rehearsals and performances of the organization, including the following:
Come share in the excitement, fun, and hard work that make the Parkway West Bands such a success! |
Highlight
Percussion Competition
On August 28, 2010, Parkway West Marching Band's Drumline Won the First Place in Division A at the Mozingo Competition at Francis Howell North.
Band Summer Camp
Parway West Band Summer Camp Schedule is available!
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