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Music at Parkland

This year the Music Department is going to Hershey Park, May 30. Will you be there?

The music program at Parkland offers something for everyone. See what fits your interest the best.

Band

Band is offered at all levels from beginning to intermediate to advanced. All students can sign up regardless of experience. Band instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute, all reeds and brass instruments as well as percussion. The Advanced Band competes each spring in a music festival. These festivals are held at either Hershey Park or Kings Dominion. Each year we come back with a trophy.

Orchestra

This includes all the strings, violin, viola, cello, and bass. Orchestra is open to students of all levels. The Orchestra also competes in the Music in the parks festival.

Jazz Band

This is the premier performing group at Parkland. The Jazz Band also competes in the festival each year. It is not for beginners but any experienced musician is welcome to come. This is not a regular class. Jazz band meets Tuesday after school. Jazz band also gives many other performances throughout the year.
County Honors Band or Orchestra

This is done through the county. Ask Mr. Ragsdale for audition information. Also follow this link for audition requirements (this is the state website, requirements for county and state are the same), then Choose Band or Orchestra, then general information or Junior Orchestra or Band.

Auditions are Nov. 13 at Robert Frost.

If you have any questions get in touch with Mr. Ragsdale in room 1232!
Upcoming Events at Parkland
Monday, November 23
Wednesday, November 25
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Monday, November 30
Wednesday, December 2

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