Newbury Park High School · Conejo Valley, CA

The Panther Band Wants You.

An active, enthusiastic crew of student musicians who love to perform — from Friday nights in Panther Stadium to jazz festival stages across Southern California. Play an instrument, or want to learn one? There's a seat for you.
Register for 2026-2027 ↗︎
New Member Info

Four Ensembles, One Program

Find Your Seat

Every player in the program starts in a Wind Ensemble class — then adds jazz, pep, and honors tracks from there.
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Period 3 · Odd days · 10:25–12:05
Wind Ensemble
The core of the Panther Band. Pep Band season in the fall — every home football game and the Homecoming Rally — then concert repertoire through the Winter Concert and beyond.
Core Ensemble
Honors by Audition
Period 2 · Even days · 8:30–10:10
Beginning Instruments
Never read music? Start here. Many of the program's strongest players began in this class and joined the full band within a semester.
No Audition

All Levels

0 Period · Daily · 7:15–8:20
Jazz I · Studio
The flagship jazz ensemble. Public performances all year — local shows, concerts, and competitive festivals across Southern California.
Audition
Honors Credit
Period 7 · Spring semester

Jazz II

Entry-level jazz — no audition required. Learn the tradition, build theory chops, and perform at local festivals alongside Jazz I each spring.

No Audition

Path to Jazz I

New Members

Four Steps to the Field

New-Member Guide →
1

Register Online

Due June 1

Complete the Panther Band registration survey so we can get you on the roster and in the loop.

2

Orientation

May 20 · 7 PM · Room M-2
Parents and students learn how the program works — classes, performances, and the year ahead.

3

Placement Audition

Jun 2 · Sign-Ups Online
A low-pressure audition with the Director of Bands to place you in the right class.

4

Band Camp

Aug. 10–14 · 1–5 PM
The whole band, together, before school starts. Mandatory — and the best week of the summer.
Start with the Registration Survey ↗︎

Hosted at NPHS

Saturday · March 20 · 2027
The Frost Jazz Orchestra
From the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, under the direction of Grammy-winning trumpeter and educator John Daversa — headlining an evening concert that caps the festival day.

25+

School Bands

700

Spectators

1

Great Day

Ensemble registration opens Fall 2026.
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Frost Jazz Orchestra
Panther Band Parents

Powered by Boosters

$100K

Raised every year for instruments, travel & events

Behind every performance is the Panther Band Parents booster club — balancing the budget, running major fundraisers, and staffing everything from the Jazz Festival to the Golf Tournament.

Businesses and families can pitch in through sponsorships, direct donations, or volunteering on event days.

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Volunteer

Director Level

$500

Section Leader

$150

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