As forecasting will be starting soon for our high school students grades 9-11, here is a guide to help students figure out how to complete their forecasting for band.

The recitals in all of the classes were EXCELLENT!  I am very proud of all of the students who most definitely put great effort into preparing their pieces.

Every last ensemble with a month more of preparation would do an OUTSTANDING job at Solo & Ensemble on February 24th.  Students should strongly consider REGISTERING.  The cost to participate is $o.oo (free), and students will receive a short clinic from a well-respected music educator to help them continue to improve their ensemble skills.

Students performing solos for Solo & Ensemble should have confirmed a piano accompanist by now.  There are FIVE districts holding Solo & Ensemble the same exact day, which will be a strain on all of our accompanists in the Portland Metro Area.

If you need assistance finding an accompanist, here are my RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Friends of Cleveland Bands will be meeting this Monday at 6:30pm in the band room.  Hope to see you there!

Cleveland will be representing our community, school and PPS again.  This time we will be in the Grand Floral Parade.  There will be a need for 10-12 parent volunteers the day of that event.  We will also need volunteers to help with uniform fittings in the early Spring.  More details to come as the event approaches.

The Cleveland HS Wind Ensemble has been invited to share a concert with Portland State on June 6, 2024 (location is still TBD).  A survey was sent to our seniors, and they have committed to being available to participate in this concert.  More information will be forthcoming.

Congratulations to our All-City Honor Band students who will be rehearsing and performing this year under the baton of Dr. Dhan Pham from Washington State University.  He was just awarded the Washington Music Educators College/University Outstanding Music Educator Award for his contributions to music education in the state of Washington.

Alice Bokman Jesse Broderick Camille Burgoine Sebastian Elder Maya Faulhaber Tai Friel Luca Haverty

Cooper Headrick Barrett Oilar Lukas Oliver Vince Randol Ben Steckler Heim Stella Tinker Remi Vasquez

This event was rescheduled again due to inclement weather.  We will be performing at Roosevelt HS on Tuesday, February 6th at 9:30am.  The public is welcome to attend.

Our LA Trip numbers are looking healthy, but we are leaving the registration window open a bit longer for any that are still on the fence.

Register today at: www.educationaldiscoverytours.com

Enter Tour Code: CLEV25D4P

Join us in the auditorium at 7pm on Thursday, January 18th for our Winter Jazz Night.  Admission is free.  The Jazz Ensemble will be putting the final touches on the set they’ll perform at the upcoming PIL Jazz Contest.  We’ll also hear from the Jazz Lab and an assortment of combos.