Welcome to the Park HS Band website! The purpose of this page is to introduce you to the band at Park HS and answer questions that incoming 8th graders typically ask. We even made this snazzy video to show you what we do... or even a slideshow....
Having band as a part of your daily class schedule is a fantastic break from typical academics of the day. Don't misunderstand me - we work hard to develop skills and prepare pristine performance - but as the German Author Berthold Auerbach said, "Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
Check out these Top 10 Most Often Asked Questions:
1. How do I register for band?
2. How do I make room for band in my schedule?
You can do one of two things:
Delay Phy Ed and Health until sophomore year. Many band kids do this, so they end up in a Phy Ed class with friends anyway.
OR, delay taking a foreign language until a sophomore year. Several band kids choose this option as well and it works out fine
3. Can I take band and AVID?
4. Can I take IB and band?
5. What do you do in band?
6. Do I have to join the Marching Band?
7. Do I have to be in the Pep Band?
8. What does it cost?
9. How is band graded?
10. Actually, there never really is a 10th question. People usually join band by now...
Music has the power to improve your skills in math, reading, study habits and speaks to the soul. Check out some of the benefits here.