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Band Director Dan Anderson introduces the full band to the audience March 10. He explains the theme of the concert, video game soundtracks, which was chosen by the students.

Performing under pressure

Elvis Mayotte March 23, 2026
Band director Dan Anderson shares his thoughts on the band concert March 10. The band performed songs from various video games that the students in the band chose.
Park french horn player Luke Rowan practices "Sleigh Ride" Dec. 18. The wind ensemble had a successful concert Dec. 12.

Collaborative showcase

Mohamed Ahmed December 27, 2024

As winter break approached for Park, the wind ensemble band had a major concert on Dec. 12. The concert featured a variety of music, including a piece by underrepresented composers. On the week preceding...

Juniors Ellanor Foreman and Lucas Collinet play the trumpet during the jazz band concert on Dec. 10. The concert was held at Park high school's auditorium.

No treble

Ryan Steinberg December 16, 2024

As Park nears its winter break, the band had its first concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10 with ninth graders getting their first action. While they may sound the same, the band is back to their playing grounds...

Sophomore Alex Liska practices the trumpet March 8. The band received a grant from GTCYS.

Band brings in big bucks

Leo Justesen, Staffer March 10, 2024

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....

Second hour choir sings Sept. 27. The choir class had to move to a classroom due to the construction on the school.

Moving Music

Jeremy Eichten October 1, 2023

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...

Band practices a music piece during class Sept. 19. Pep Band hopes to expand its reach by playing at new events this year.

Pep band undergoes changes

Pascale Hegerle and Leo Justesen September 22, 2023

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...

Former band teacher Steve Schmitz hugs student July 31. A going-away party was thrown for a beloved teacher.

Band teacher goodbyes

Alicia Mainjeni August 1, 2023

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...

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