• "Pride of Patriot Parkway" Marching Band

  • Commitment, Communication, Camaraderie
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    The "Pride of Patriot Parkway" Marching Band is the premier athletic band at Hillcrest High School, performing at all home and away football games to support the Hillcrest Patriots. The marching band is comprised of woodwind, brass, percussion, and visual members in grades 9-12.​

    Membership in this organization is open to members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. This group rehearses exclusively after school, and all rehearsals and performances are required events.

    All expectations, requirements, and fees for this group are listed our Band Handbook. Please be sure to read the handbook in full if you plan to participate in this group.

    Students must receive director's approval to be involved in this ensemble.

  • Wind Ensemble

     

    The Wind Ensemble is the elite performing ensemble at Hillcrest High School. This ensemble is comprised of the top musicians in the school and plays advanced level repertoire. Members of this ensemble are highly encouraged to participate in collegiate honor bands, Alabama All-State Honor Band, and District Honor Band. Participation in this group is based on successful audition and approval by the director.

    All expectations, requirements, and fees for this group are listed our Band Handbook. Please be sure to read the handbook in full if you plan to participate in this group.

  • Percussion Ensemble

     

    The Percussion Ensemble is comprised of the percussion students of both the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band. This group performs high quality percussion literature that exposes students to new kinds of music and advances their basic playing abilities. Participation in this group is based on director approval.

    All expectations, requirements, and fees for this group are listed our Band Handbook. Please be sure to read the handbook in full if you plan to participate in this group.