2023 " 2123" - Park vista competition

Welcome to the award-winning J.P. Taravella High School Band & Orchestra Family. We invite you to participate in our continued tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with the Taravella Band & Orchestra name, and continue to furnish us with many opportunities for learning and growth, both musical and non-musical. 

The fall season features the excellence of our one-of-a-kind Marching Band. The JPT Marching Band maintains a high degree of success, and has received many honors, including 39 consecutive Superior Ratings at the FBA District Marching Assessment, dating back to the day the school opened in 1981, and marching in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC.   In October 2018, the JPT Marching Band attended Bands of America in Orlando for the first time ever, competing against bands from all over the country, and placed in the Top 10.

The Band & Orchestra Program consists of two Concert ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Color Guard, and Winter Guard. In addition to these ensembles, members of the JPT Band & Orchestra Program distinguish themselves through individual participation in Region, All-County, All-State Honor Band, and several University sponsored honor bands, as well as all FBA & FOA Music Performance Assessments. The JPT Winter Guard program offers a showcase for the talents of the color guard members during the Winter and Spring months.  

These groups will travel to and compete in many local, regional, and possible national events. 

Hard-working students, dedicated directors, involved and active parents, and a supportive administration and community all combine to make it possible for the JPT Band & Colorguard Program to offer an unparalleled array of musical opportunities. Our students are expected to set and reach high goals for themselves and the program. Rewards of meeting those goals are immeasurable in the development of our students as well-rounded adults. Members of the JPT Band & Orchestra will grow musically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and physically during their time in this program.