Welcome to the
J.P. Taravella High School
Band & Orchestra
A Grammy Signature School of Music
 

 
     

"This band is a credit to its school and community. It has achieved
a level of excellence that serves as a  model for all bands in the state."
-Dr. Bentley Shellahamer, Florida State University

     

2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade

Congratulations JPT Marching Band

on being selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee as THE high school band to represent Florida in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. 

We were proud and honored to be your representative in this historical event.

Follow our incredible journey along with Miami Herald reporter, Emily Michot.
     

 

JPT Winter Guard
2007 WGI Scholastic A World Championship
Gold Medalist
“A Soldier’s Silent Night”
Director: Calvin Smart

Congratulations

JPT Wind Orchestra

on your performance at the “College Band Directors National Association” and “National Band Association” joint Southern Division Conference in Columbus, Georgia February 28, 2008

Congratulations

JPT Wind Orchestra

for being selected to perform at the Bands of America "Music for All" National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 4-6, 2010.
     

Congratulations JP Taravella Wind Orchestra

on being awarded the "Mark of Excellence" for the "National Wind Band Honors".  The Wind Orchestra was one of two ensembles in the State of Florida to receive state level commendations!
     
Upcoming Events

Click link event for times and locations

Our calendar has a new look! Complete Calendar of Events

1/25/2012: Patron meeting canceled.

Remember:
 To Be Early is On Time
To Be On Time is Late
To Be Late is Unthinkable
 
Fundraising

Comedy Night

Don’t forget to turn in your order forms for the JPT Comedy Night Out! The deadline was extended due to the date and venue change. All orders are due no later than Friday, January 20th!  Information packets have been updated to reflect the change.  The new date will feature the popular Comedian Jake Johanssen. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Horn immediately at mailto:jptcolorguard@att.net. Go to our Facebook Event and let us know if you are planning to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/314365231914898/.

We look forward to a fun night out!

JPT Band Pride Button Sale

Order a JPT Band Pride Button with your student's photo to wear to football games, parades, marching competitions, and FBA evaluation. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc. can show their pride and spirit in the stands!  Only $5 a button. This year 4x6 photos are also available for $5. Photos come ready to display in a black picture folder. Complete you order form and send in today!

 

JPT Silver and Blue Wristbands Sale Flyer Word Format.

Donate to the JPT Band & Orchestra by clicking on the logo!

   
News and Information

Prism Concert Postponed until Spring

Anyone who purchased seats on seatyourself.biz will receive a refund.

 

In the News

Check out the article written about the Marching Band in the Coral Springs Connection!

 

Bank Atlantic Center

The 2011-2012 Hockey sign up is now available, click here.   Anyone who has completed the alcohol training or is signed up to complete it in the next two sessions is eligible to sign up to work.

Please sign up for as many as you wish. Once you have picked the events you want, please fax back to Leslie at 954-324-9663 or e-mail. The sign ups are on a first come, first served basis. Remember, each time you sign up you are guaranteed a minimum of $25 and the minimum is increased to $30 per event for those working the 11th or more events between July 2, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Important reminder: If you can't be there for the date you signed up for, it is your responsibility to find a replacement (who has completed the alcohol training). If a replacement is not found, $40 will be deducted from your child's account as that is what Bank Atlantic Center charges us if we do not have enough workers

 

Attention JPT Band Alumni

If you are currently involved in music as a performer, student, teacher, military band, etc., please contact us with your updated information so we can place it on the web site.  Also include any honors you may have received during your post high school studies or post graduate.

 

Recycle Cell Phones and Printer Cartridges

Please turn in old cell phones and used printer cartridges. We are currently in 2nd place. If we can move to first place by December (Winter Break), we will win $1000.00. Ask friends, neighbors and co-workers to help collect and bring into the music office.  Cell phones bring in more money than printer cartridges.
 

E-Mail Notices

Stay informed!  Parents and students add jptmusicpatrons@aol.com to your address book to make sure you are receiving our email communications.

 
 
   
Band and Student Honors

A number of our students have gone out on two major Florida university visitations through honor band events. The schools visited were The University of South Florida and Florida State University. They all performed extremely well and we are proud of their efforts.  

Four of our best students represented JPT at this year's FMEA All-State Convention in Tampa! Two of those four students are consider the BEST IN THE STATE on their instruments. Please join me in congratulating them, as this does give them state-wide recognition.  

 

Hanan Rahman

Daniel Goldfarb

Gonzalo Flores (#1 Viola in the State)

Jake Oliver (#1 Percussionist in the State)

We had 15 students participate in the auditioned All-County Band (the highest number of any school), 16 students in All-County Orchestra (the highest number of any school), and will have 2 participating in the All-County Jazz Band.  These students have made us really proud and continue to prove why we are the BEST BAND AND ORCHESTRA program in the COUNTY!

 

All-County Band

Jonathan Higuita

William M. Feemster (1st Chair)

Nicolas Steele (1st Chair)

Madison Kronheim

Noelle Rueschman (1st Chair)

Sara Shayanian

Brian Blette

Hanan Rahman

Casie McCrea

Timothy Jones

Daniel Goldfarb

Natalie Nieves

Laura Papit

Jonathan Sydel (1st Chair)

Alexis Ghersi

 

All-County Orchestra

Evelina Aniag

Andrew Aniano

Suzanne Carlucci

William Feemster (1st Chair)

Gonzalo Flores (1st Chair)

Daniel Goldfarb

Jonathan Higuita

Kevin Karvonen

Madison Kronheim (1st Chair)

Anthony Picconi

Hanan Raman

Daniel Ramos

Juan Rojas

Jonathan Sydel (1st Chair)

Christina Vereen

Herman Zhu

 

All-County Jazz

Noelle Rueschman

Victor Iannelli (1st Chair)

 

More Honors
   
Support JPT Music
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Information for Freshmen Band students Word Format.

To find out how we can influence the Legislature. Click this link to suggest your ideas for Fine Arts Education.

Important Legislative Alerts that affects your child's education

  • IMPORTANT: Legislative Alerts click here.

  • Important Art Policy Questions to Ask Florida State Candidates PDF Format.
  • Please check here often for important Legislative Alerts that affect your child's education and may need YOUR attention and reaction.

Contact Tallahassee TODAY!

As we face more educational budget cuts, it is crucial all music patrons contact our State Representatives, Senators and the Governor to voice our concern and support of the arts.   Attached is a Word document to start your correspondence.  Modify as you see fit, but HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Become a Band Volunteer!  All volunteers must register at www.GetInvolvedInEducation.com.  Volunteer hours are tracked in the District's STAR system. 

   
Photos and Videos
JP Taravella Band Flash Slideshow

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2008 Concert Band District FBA Wind Orchestra

 

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