In preparation for Park’s Chamber Orchestra's first performance at the Shalom Home on Dec. 15, they are working hard to perfect their songs. This orchestra group only practices together twice a week...

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...

Parks' orchestra went to Chaska High School Feb. 8, where they met a guest conductor who gave them tips on playing better. Afterwards, they visited the new Asia Mall in Eden Prairie for lunch and came...

Park orchestra’s most recent concert on Dec. 15 focused on a holiday theme to celebrate the end of the year and the last concert before winter break. Orchestra teacher Kou Lee said he wanted to play...

Before COVID-19, the orchestra would have an annual performance sometime during the winter season. Kou Lee, the orchestra teacher, said he has high hopes to bring back the performance.  “I’m planning...

Park’s orchestra played its first concert of the year Oct. 28. The main gym was filled with pumpkins, ghosts and a baby doll to set the mood for the Halloween themed concert. Orchestra students fittingly...

Due to her dedication towards practicing the violin, senior Fiona Petrie said her efforts paid off. For the second time in a row, she has been awarded a high achievement for playing the violin. After being...

Even after senior Sophie Yakes had finished her last orchestra concert, she said she struggled to recognize the finality of it. “There are so many good memories that I have in orchestra,” Yakes...

According to orchestra director Kou Lee, he invited composer and conductor Erika Svanoe to come speak and practice with the orchestra to inspire his students. “I invited her today because she is not...

Junior Alanna Franklin said she enjoyed the alumni coming back to play at the concert Dec. 19 so she could see some familiar faces again and learn from those she hadn’t met before. “I thought it...

According to orchestra teacher Kou Lee, orchestra’s Halloween concert Oct. 30 turned out to be one of the best concerts in a long time. “Other people said that was the best the orchestra has (sounded)...

According to senior and violin player Ella Hammerstrand, she is excited for the upcoming year of orchestra, primarily the music she gets to play. “Mr. Lee always picks really good music, so I'm excited...