Park’s band program has been rewarded with a $1000 music grant. This grant was from GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony). GTCYS aims to bring music to people around the city and inspire youth musicians....
Park is undergoing construction and renovations on the building this year, and there are a variety of changes that are being made to adjust to this construction. One of these changes is due to the music...
With both the start of a new school year and a brand new band director, the pep band is undergoing some changes. Along with the influx of new members and the annual update to the song catalog, the pep...
After 12 years of teaching at St. Louis Park High School, four years at Park Spanish Immersion (PSI) and one year at Susan Lindgren, former band director Steve Schmitz splits from Park. To celebrate his...
After a year filled with concerts from all of Park’s bands, the wind ensemble had its final performance of the year May 9.
During the performance, the band played four songs followed by the annual...
Band performed their first concert of the year Dec. 7. According to sophomore Tanner Halley, he said he made sure to prepare for the concert as much as he could.
“I got ready, I practiced every day,...
After playing in the band at the boys varsity hockey game Dec. 1. senior Sebastian Tangleson, said concerts at sporting games take a lot of preparation.
“There's a decent amount of prep, you get to...
Old school death metal is a revival movement of death metal, a music genre that emerged in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. A subgenre of heavy metal, death metal demonstrates exaggerated intensity, volume,...
How does it feel to be accepted into the Minnesota All State Jazz Band?Â
It feels great, this is my second time being accepted and it feels just as good as the first time. Last year I only made it...
For several students, balancing the responsibilities of being a full-time band student and achieving the IB diploma has become increasingly difficult.Â
Resulting from the blow the band program took...
In an overcrowded bus on its way to Los Angeles, a group of excited band kids spontaneously burst into song. On the journey to California, we found ways to make every moment fun, such as by singing on...
