Ensembles
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is the larger of the concert bands at Spain Park. Membership is open to all students and is based upon audition results. The Symphonic Band performs at two concerts in the fall semester, and at two concerts and MPA in the spring semester.
Chamber Winds
Chamber Winds is the premier instrumental ensemble at Spain Park High School. Membership is by audition during the spring semester; All band students are eligible for membership. The Chamber Winds performs advanced wind band literature, and its members are held to a high standard. The band has gained recognition for its quality in the school’s short history, including an invitational performance at the 2019 Alabama Music Educators' Association Conference.
The Pride of the Park
The marching band at Spain Park is known as the Pride of the Park. Made up of winds, percussion, majorettes, color guard, and the Sapphires dance team, the Pride of the Park is the largest of the ensembles at Spain Park. They can be seen and heard in the stands and at halftime at Finley Stadium on Friday nights, at marching contests, and parades. The PotP has performed in numerous national parades. Most recently the Pride of the Park traveled to Orlando, FL to perform at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park.
Shades of Blue
Shades of Blue is the jazz ensemble at Spain Park. Acceptance to Shades of Blue is by audition. The band routinely performs at local venues, entertaining audiences with America’s music both old and new. To book Shades of Blue for your event, contact Drew Ellis at ajellis@hoover.k12.al.us or at 205-439-1428.
Percussion Ensemble
The percussion ensembles at Spain Park are made up of students enrolled in either Chamber Winds or Symphonic Band. Students in percussion ensemble perform at band concerts and at an annual Percussion Ensemble concert in which students from Spain Park and Berry Middle School combine for a joint performance.