Established in 1975, Parker Elementary School is the oldest magnet school for the arts in the Houston ISD. It offers instructions in strings, piano, guitar, band and chorus. Its excellence was recognized by the National GRAMMY® Foundation which named it a Signature Elementary School of the Year in 2002.

Under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson, Parker Chorus has grown from 30 to 250 students (grade 1-5). It is the only single school elementary school chorus ever invited to perform at the National ACDA Convention, and not just once, but four times. Parker Chorus performed at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention five times, as well as at OAKE Convention. Parker Chorus won an American Prize National Competition award, performed Mahler 3 rd Symphony with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, and collaborated with the Grammy Award winning Houston Chamber Choir on many occasions. Parker Advanced Chorus was featured in 2024 documentary “Choral Singing in America”.