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Sophomore Krychell Smith practices the violin during rehearsal. Orchestra members prepared to have their parts ready for the concert at 7pm Nov. 18.

Park orchestra turns the power back on

Skye Richardson November 23, 2024

Park Orchestra’s latest autumn-themed POPs concert on Nov. 18 was long-awaited after being postponed just before Halloween due to school power outages. After two weeks, the antsy musicians got to shine...

Sophomore Lyn Wingenbach plays the cello Nov. 27. Parks Chamber orchestra plays at Shalom Home on Dec. 15.

The Chamber has re-opened

Clara Bagne December 5, 2023

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...

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...

Park's orchestra preforms at Chaska High School Wednesday. The players set up and prepare to play some music Feb. 8.

Park orchestra treks up north

Jesse Belen February 14, 2023

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...

Orchestra teacher Kou Lee tunes instrument for orchestra students. Orchestra is a string instrument elective at Park.

Orchestra strengthens community

Ivan Zank and Jesse Belen December 2, 2022

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...

Orchestra teacher Mr. lee leads the orchestra for Halloween themed concert. The Concert was held in the main gym on Oct. 28.

A symphony of success

Anya Panday November 7, 2022

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...

Seniors Alanna Franklin and Abby Meyer play the cello at the spring orchestra concert June 3. The concert took place outside of the school.

Orchestra holds sole concert of the year

Jacob Khabie June 5, 2021

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...

Junior Iris Wallestad smiles while playing the violin during the orchestra concert Dec. 19. The orchestra played an array of different music to showcase their abilities.

Alumni join orchestra for winter concert

Kate Schneider December 20, 2019

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...

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