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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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Band teacher Mr. Doug Hoover leads students while practicing for the Big Band Dance. The jazz band is unique in that they have less players than other school bands and include a percussion section of bass, guitar, and drums. Photo by Kate McNeal.

Jazz Band blends talent, camaraderie

Corral Staff
April 4, 2014

Differing not only in composition of music but composition of students, Jazz Band is a unique class. Students end up spending much time together not only trying to master the difficult style but to jam...

Saxaphonists

Jazz band, swing choir hold annual Big Band Dance

Corral Staff
March 14, 2013

For those who want to capture the spirit of 50’s teen life, there is no better opportunity than the Big Band Dance. Sponsored by the music department, the jazz band and swing choir provide an evening...

Senior Pajmon Porshahidy, practices the saxophone in jazz band class. The band was practicing for their concert on Dec. 11. Photo by Lillie Wasserman

Jazz band gets into rhythm as year progresses

Corral Staff
December 13, 2012

With the holidays coming up students can always prepare to see the jazz band putting on a show and performing during lunch time. The band, directed by Mr. Doug Hoover, is an elective class with twenty...

Dinman makes first chair in All-Suburban band

Dinman makes first chair in All-Suburban band

Corral Staff
November 19, 2012

If you hear some smooth trumpet melodies coming from the music wing, it is probable that these tunes come from the trumpet of junior Bryan Dinman. Dinman began playing trumpet in sixth grade, and chose...

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