As you know, Cleveland High School will be torn down this summer. The Alumni Association is hosting a One Last Look Tour from 5:30–7:30 PM, giving the community one final chance to walk the halls and take in the memories — and we’ll be running a bake sale during the tour, right before the 7:30 PM concert.

This is a special addition to our usual two bake sales — a chance to celebrate the end of an era alongside the broader Cleveland community.

Please sign up here to donate sweet or savory baked goods and/or help serve.

Thank you, as always!

The Cleveland Band community is honored to continue upholding the legacy of Gabe Headrick — beloved husband, father, and community member — through the Gabe Headrick Memorial Scholarship. Gabe’s love for his wife, Sally, and his son, Cooper, was at the center of everything he did, and his passion for music and the Cleveland Band community left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Whether through his musicianship, his encouragement of young artists, or his deep appreciation for the program that helped shape his son’s journey, Gabe believed in the power of music to connect and inspire.

Established in his honor, this scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate both leadership and a genuine enthusiasm for music. It is a meaningful way to support students as they continue their musical pursuits beyond high school — just as Gabe supported the community that meant so much to his family. If the Cleveland Band Community has made an impact on you or a member of your family we hope that you consider making a donation to this fund to support our student leaders.

More information on the scholarship fund and and easy donation link, click here

Cleveland’s Jazz Lab and Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the Mt. Hood Community College Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 25. Please note that there is no school-provided transportation for this event — students should plan to arrive by private car.

Jazz Ensemble students should arrive no later than 12:30 PM, and Jazz Lab students no later than 1:30 PM. Storage will be available in the cafeteria area. Jazz Ensemble warms up at 2:30 PM and performs at 3:00 PM in the Visual Arts Theatre, while Jazz Lab warms up at 4:00 PM and performs at 4:30 PM in the Student Union. For a more detailed schedule, click here or search your email for “Mt Hood Jazz Festival Schedule” – Mr Riler sent more information back in March!

After performances, students will pack up and head to the College Theatre for the evening awards. Students are free to leave once the awards conclude at approximately 6:20 PM. Festival wristbands also provide access to all professional concerts that evening, including a featured performance by The Bad Plus at 7:30 PM—an excellent opportunity for students and families to enjoy some world-class jazz.

Friends of Cleveland Band is beginning the process of building our board for the 2026–2027 school year, and we are looking for volunteers to step into several key roles. Open positions include President, Vice President, Co-Hospitality, and Fundraising as well as members at large and a Pie Coordinator Shadow. These roles are essential to supporting our students, coordinating events, and sustaining the strong band community we all value.

Serving on the board is a meaningful way to stay involved, support music education, and help ensure the continued success of the Cleveland Band program. If you’re interested in learning more about any of these positions, please reach out—we’re happy to answer questions and help you find a role that fits your interests and availability.

Congratulations to the Cleveland HS Wind Ensemble!
They received the top scores at the PIL League Band Contest (PIL CHAMPIONS)

This means that they will auto-qualify for the 2026 STATE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS as league champions.

This group has put some hard work in, and it showed today on the stage and in the sight-reading room.  Cleveland Wind Ensemble – I am proud of you all!!

Mr R

Thank you to Krista Harmon and Anja Stadler for chaperoning Wind Ensemble at the PIL Band Festival last week!! Thanks for giving your time

On April 24th, Cleveland High School will open its doors for a final community event before the building is torn down this summer. Since this happens to fall on the same night as our Jazz Night concert, the Friends of Cleveland Band will be taking advantage of the foot traffic to host a special fundraiser.

We will have tables set up right in front of the auditorium, offering refreshments to alumni and families as they visit the school. This is a unique fundraising opportunity that we don’t want to pass up, and we would love your help to make it a success.

How You Can Support the Band

While Sesame Doughnuts has been kind enough to donate treats, we are looking for additional food donations and volunteers from our band community to help staff the tables.

• Donate Food: We are looking for snacks and treats to offer for donations.
• Donate Time: We need volunteers to help man the tables while visitors explore the school.

Sign Up to Help

Your contributions of food and time directly support our students’ music programs. You can view the specific needs and sign up for a slot at the link below:

Volunteer & Food Sign-Up

Thank you for helping us make the most of this event!

Wind Ensemble will be meeting at Cleveland April 6th, from 9am to 2:30pm. Enter through the back gate, and enjoy another day full of clinics and sectionals, and bonding. Hope you remembered to set your alarm!

We are still in need of two parent volunteers to chaperone our Wind Ensemble for the PIL Band Festival on Wednesday, April 8th at McDaniel High School.

This is a great opportunity to support our students and be part of an exciting performance day! Chaperones will meet in the Cleveland Band Room at 8:00am and return at approximately 3:50pm.

If you’re available to help, we would truly appreciate your support in making this event possible.

Please sign up here!

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2026
McDaniel High School

8:15 AM    ARRIVE IN BAND ROOM IN CONCERT ATTIRE
8:25 AM    PACK UP AND LOAD BUS
8:40 AM    DEPART FOR McDANIEL HS
9:00 AM    UNLOAD
9:30 AM    LISTEN TO GRANT, WELLS, FRANKLIN, ROOSEVELT
12:00 PM    LUNCH
12:50 PM    LISTEN TO 1ST TWO SONGS OF MCDANIEL
1:05 PM    UNCASE INSTRUMENTS AND GATHER FOR WARM-UP
1:25 PM    WARM-UP
2:00 PM    PERFORM
2:35 PM    SIGHT READING
3:15 PM    LOAD BUS
3:30 PM    DEPART FOR CHS
3:50 PM    ARRIVE AT CHS