Paradise High School Band

Students Represent PHS at All-Region Band

Two PHS students, Kayla Acklie and Jennifer Welch, were selected to play in the All-Region Band at Argyle on Saturday, January 21. The two band members had previously auditioned for the honor on January 7.

A Message from Mr. Altz

Dear Band Parents,

Most of you know that we are planning to take a band trip this year. We will be performing in San Antonio, staying overnight (one night) and visiting Fiesta Texas the next day. The dates are April 13th and 14th. The trip will cost roughly $240.00 per student and it is to be paid for in installments.

$60.00 Dec. 16th (most have paid this one, some have not)
$60.00 Jan. 16th
$60.00 Feb. 16th
$60.00 March 10th

Remember the finances for this trip were based on a letter I sent out on Sept. 27, at which time parents indicated whether or not your child would be going on this trip. We really need to stay current with our payments so that we do not have to cancel our trip. If there is a financial hardship please let me know and pay whatever portion you can on the indicated dates. Just call or email and I will let you know what you have paid or owe.

I want to work with you so we can provide our students with a very valuable performance experience and a lot of fun. The only meals students will need to buy are lunch on the way to San Antonio and dinner on the return trip Saturday April 13th, both of those meals will be fast food (inexpensive). Mr. and Mrs. Garces have graciously agreed to purchase our Friday night meal, and breakfast and lunch on Sat. are included in the price of the trip. If you changed your mind regarding your child's participation please contact me immediately. There are charges made for changes; the sooner I know of changes the less thay cost.

Thanks for your continued support of our band students.

Sincerely,

Bill Altz, Band Director

PS Booster Meeting Monday January 16th, 6:30 PM (H.S. Bandhall)

There is a fundraiser for band students they can use their profit - 30% of what they sell - to help pay for their trip.

PHS Students Audition for ATSSB

Paradise Band students Kayla Acklie and Jennifer Welch auditioned at the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Area event that was held Saturday, January 7. The event was held at Argyle High School.

Band Gives Stirring Concert

On December 8 the high school and seventh grade bands presented their annual Christmas concert. Photos and video of the event can be found on our photo gallery page.

Band Outstanding at Area Round

DENTON-The PHS marching band competed in the Area marching competition on October 29 in Denton and gave a great performance. Photos and video of the event can be found on our photo gallery page.

Band Advances to Area Round

DENTON-The PHS Marching band competed in the District marching competition on October 22 and was rated a Division I by the judges. Paradise moved on to the Area competition that was held October 29 at C.H. Collins Stadium in Denton. Photos of the event can be found here...

Flags Make a Good Show Great

CALLISBURG-A good flag corp makes a good band much better, and the Color Guard was really good at halftime in Callisburg. Pictures of all of the band activities can be found on our photo gallery page.

Band Competes in First Competition

DENTON-The PHS band competed in the Golden Triangle Marching Classic on Saturday. Photos of the event can be found on our photo gallery page.

Band Does Great Job at Homecoming

At Homecoming the Paradise Panther band did a good job of entertaining the large crowd. Photos of the action can be found on our gallery page.

Band Makes Good Impression at Home Opener

The PHS band performed at the Rio Vista game and played their two songs really well. Photos of them in action can be found on our photo gallery page.

Band Puts on Great Show at Henrietta

At the second ball game of the season the PHS band performed one of their tunes for the upcoming competition, Coldplay's "Clocks."