Our Programs

The Park Vista Performers have competed and performed in various competitions and events through South Florida and beyond. They consistently earn top ratings at these Marching Band events and received Straight Superior Ratings at the FBA Music Performance Assessment, earning the Otto J. Kraushaar Award for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence in 2023.

The Performers have had the honor of winning the FMBC State Championship in the 5A division, three years in a row — 2014, 2015 & 2016.

On a National level, the Performers debuted at the Bands of America Super Regional held in Atlanta GA in 2013 and advanced to 6th place. In October of 2016 they placed 4th overall, as a finalist, in the BOA Super Regional, Atlanta GA, followed up by a 5th place showing in 2017 and then 2ND PLACE OVERALL in 2018 at the BOA ORLANDO REGIONAL.

In 2015 and 2016, the Perfomers received the Otto J. Kraushaar Award for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence, and in 2016 were nominated for the 2016 John Philip Sousa Sudler Shield by the Sudler Shield Foundation committee.

Beginner Band

The Park Vista Beginner Band is the entry level performing ensemble at Park Vista High School. Students in this class will learn the basic fundamentals of playing an instrument, and have a performance at the end of the school year in the annual Spring Concert. Membership in this Band is open to all students at Park Vista, even students with no previous experience.

Concert Band

The Park Vista Concert Band is the entry level performing ensemble at Park Vista High School. Students in this class will work on proper musical fundamentals and for performances throughout the school year.  Membership in this Band is open to all students who have played a musical instrument in prior years and qualify for the band based on an audition. 

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is the intermediate level performing ensemble at Park Vista High School. Students in this ensemble will work on music for performances throughout the school year.  Students in this ensemble will be required to perform either a solo or an ensemble at the FBA District evaluation or some other qualified jury process.  Membership in this Band is based on the end-of-year audition. 

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is the premier performing ensemble at Park Vista High School.  Students in this ensemble perform very high level music throughout the school year.  Students in this ensemble are required to perform either a solo or an ensemble at the FBA District evaluation or some other qualified jury process.  Membership in this Band is based on the end-of-year audition.  

Jazz Bands 1 & 2 

The Park Vista Jazz Bands are a highly visible and respected element of the Park Vista Band program.  Park Vista is privileged to have two jazz bands, JB1 and JB2.  JB1 is the premier jazz ensemble while JB2 serves as training ground for students wishing to advance into JB1.  

All students, regardless of band, will study advanced styles of Jazz, Swing, Rock, Pop, and Latin and will participate in many performances and “gigs” throughout the year.  Members of the Jazz Bands MUST also be members of one of the concert bands, with the exception of guitarists and pianists. 

Membership in this Band is based on an audition and Director’s approval. Both jazz bands consistently earn Superior ratings on both the District and State levels.

The Park Vista Color Guard is comprised of some of the most dedicated and talented students in the Park Vista band program.  These students are members of the Park Vista Performers as dancers, flags, rifles, and sabres. 

During the second semester they are involved in one of the two Park Vista Winter Guards.  The Park Vista Colorguard competes within the South Florida Winter Guard Association, FFCC and the Winter Guard International circuits.  

The Park Vista Indoor Percussion ensemble is a competitive marching group featuring a drum line, front ensemble and visual performers. Similar to the fall marching band season, Indoor Percussion develops a thematic show and participates in a wide variety of competitions.

Leadership development is an important part of the Park Vista Band Program.

Dedication, integrity, and the ability to inspire others through their actions is the hallmark of a leader.  Our student leaders work to support all band members in their quest for excellence.