Symphonic Orchestra performs at the prestigious state music conference
Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor
January 31, 2020
Honored by the state of Missouri, 40 students and 40 instruments are packed into one bus for a three-hour drive to the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) workshop conference at Tan-Tar-A Estates Jan. 22-25. “The bus ride was long and a little boring—we got on the bus at 5 a.m. But we p...
Seniors reflect on the time spent with their instruments during high school
Ross Harter, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
The Orchestra program is putting on one last ‘hurrah’ for the seniors by allowing them to pick the music for the Senior Reflection ceremony. “I think that the songs we are playing at Senior Reflection shows just how unique and diverse we are, but also how special and significant we are too,...
Showcase concert sets music department off on a strong start
Maria Newton, Features Editor
October 8, 2018
As parents, friends and students poured into the gymnasium, they were met with the rhythmic pounding of the Marching Band. The strong metronome, meant to keep the marchers in synchronization, was captivating. This was the beginning of the First Annual Music Department Showcase Concert: a concert inclu...
Orchestra students embrace the culture of New Orleans
Nayeon Ryu, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
After a 13 hour bus ride, 40 orchestra students–led by orchestra teacher Ed Sandheinrich–jazzed their way into New Orleans. From April 12 to 15, students toured the birthplace of jazz. At Tulane University, students completed an hour-long clinic with Dr. Maxim Samerov where he critiqued the orch...
Three students attend prestigious All-State music conference
Tyler Kinzy, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
From the morning of Jan. 24 through the evening of Jan. 27, music permeated the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Lake of the Ozarks. At the 80th annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) conference, juniors Jason Wan and Gwyn Allendorph and senior Joon Bang ensured that Parkway West was well-represented.F...
Orchestra students prepare for All-State
Anjali Shah, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
“All-State is always an honor to participate in and it’s a great experience,” Wan said.
Orchestra co-hosts chili cookoff with Pattonville
Layne Bierk and Nell Jaskowiak
November 18, 2016
The Pattonville and Parkway West High School orchestra programs are co-hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 18 at Holman Middle School. “I was approached by the Pattonville Orchestra teacher to co-host this event together,” orchestra teacher Ed Sandheinrich said. “Our symphonic ...
Orchestra set to host concert on Oct. 26
Wonsong Lee, Convergent Media Writer
October 26, 2016
Playing a variety of song genres from classic rock to baroque overtures, the eighth grade orchestra will play alongside the Concert, Chamber and Symphonic Orchestras on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m in the theater.
Music department prepares for spring concerts
Justin Cupps, Staff Writer
May 21, 2016
The month of April is a busy month for the music department; all three spring concerts—band, orchestra and choir—fall within three weeks of each other.
