About Us

The Paris High School band program has a long and rich history of excellence dating back to A. Austin Harding.  The PHS band department strives to provide every student with an opportunity to gain musical proficiency and a truly aesthetic satisfaction of music, so that they may better understand, enjoy, and participate in musical activities for the rest of their lives. With a focus on continual self-improvement, students cultivate the skills necessary for the development and success of themselves and the group. In addition, the PHS band department strives to serve our school and community as a role model of outstanding dedication and character.
 
Updates​​​
  • Congratulations to Jared Bowers, Abigail Mood, and Max Moody for be selected for the ILMEA District 5 Band and Madalynn Pearson for being selected to the ILMEA District 5 Orchestra.
  • Great competition result for the Beacon Brigade at Effingham High School Marching Band Competition.  We placed 2nd in Class 3A and won a caption award for Color Guard, and overall finished 2 out of 21 bands competing.
  • Congratulations to senior oboist and Drum Major Lainey Marie Ogle who received the PHS Musician of the Month Award for the month of September from Prospect Bank!

Contact Information

Paris High School Bands
​Paris High School
14040 E. 1200th Road
Paris, IL 61944
(217)466-1175