ABOUT PARKSIDE JHS BANDS
The Parkside Bands have established a strong tradition of achievement and excellence. Parkside Junior High School offers 5 Concert Bands, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and various seasonal small ensembles. The Bands' performance resumes include performances at prestigious events and venues throughout the US.​
Bands at Parkside JHS
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5th Grade Band
Students in the 5th grade are members of the Fifth Grade Band. All events on the calendar will be listed as 5GB for this group.
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Cadet Band
Students in the 6th grade are members of the Cadet Band. All events on the calendar will be listed as CAB for this group.
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Concert Band
Students in the 7th grade are members of the Concert Band. All events on the calendar will be listed as CB for this group.
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Symphonic Band
Students in the 8th grade are members of the Symphonic Band. All events on the calendar will be listed as SB for this group.
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Jazz Band
This group is open to all students in grades 6 - 8. All events on the calendar will be listed as JB for this group.
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Unit 5 Middle School Honor Band
This group is a select group of students from all 4 junior high schools in grades 6 - 8. All events on the calendar will be listed as HB for this group.
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The Parkside Bands have been invited to perform at:
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Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival, U of I , Champaign, IL
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The Midwest Clinic. An International Band and Orchestra Conference, Chicago, IL
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Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Conference, Peoria, IL
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Disney Epcot Center, Orlando, FL
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FiestaVal, Williamsburg, VA
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IGSMA District Contests
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IGSMA State Contests
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IESA State Contests
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Illinois State University, Normal, IL
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Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
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Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
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Bradley University, Peoria, IL
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Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL
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Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky, OH
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Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, IL
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Metamora High School Festival, Metamora IL