Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble for placing 4th at the OMEA State Jazz Championship on Saturday!  This was the first time that Cleveland had ever placed at this event.

View a recording of their excellent performance here.

Join us at 7pm on Thursday, May 25th as we celebrate this tremendous year!  There’ll be performances from our Jazz Lab, Jazz Ensemble, Combined Concert & Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensemble.  We’ll also wish our seniors farewell, hand out a few awards and cap the evening off with free cake!

Support Cleveland Band students marching in the Starlight Parade on Saturday, June 3rd! Volunteers are needed both at CHS to help students get ready, and downtown to walk in the parade, provide water and other supports.

Downtown parade help – please try to wear “Kelly Green” shirts so we all match.

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Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble for placing 5th at the 2023 State Band Championships, for the second year in a row.  You can view the performance on our YouTube channel.

Cleveland’s Wind Ensemble was also recognized for having the best combined GPA of all of the 6A bands in Oregon. 👏👏👏

The Cleveland HS Wind Symphony will be performing at the OSAA OREGON STATE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS at the Stewart LaSells Auditorium on the Oregon State Campus on Saturday, May 13th. Our band is scheduled to perform at 3:45PM. OSAA does require a ticket, and those can be purchased at this OSAA Ticketing Page.

Here is rest of the SPECTATOR INFORMATION.

Marching Shoes
It is required that every student have a pair of shoes that are entirely black.

No other colors can be on the shoe at all, including the trim, laces, soles, etc.

I would recommend a comfortable pair of shoes.  I know we found nice Nike shoes that were completely black when we shopped for our kids.  I do feel that shopping locally is the best plan, because the shoes can be tried on for fit.

There is also a marching shoe that you can purchase through THIS WEBSITE. (You will want to choose STYLE 407 BLACK)

We do have some shoes in our inventory that are used, but still in decent shape to loan to students.  It would be best to have something in hand before Memorial Day weekend, if possible.

Required Marching Practices
These are the required after school marching practices:
5/22, 5/24, 5/31, 6/2 (ALL OF THESE FROM 3:45PM – 5:45PM)

State Solo Contest Results:
Top 5 get a medal…

• Alice Bokman – Oboe (3rd place)
• Cooper Headrick – Low Clarinet (3rd place)
• Ariah Piper – Bassoon (4th place)
• Gemma Canfield – Euphonium (4th place)
• Ansel Harris Crowne – Mallets (4th place)
• Hayden Spurgeon – High Saxophone (5th place)
• Henry Parker – Trombone (5th place)

We also had three students place 6th (one place out of the medals)

• Maya Hausman – Flute
• Enzo Jamesbarry – Trombone
• Gavin Downs – Tuba

State Chamber Music Results
Top 3 receive a trophy…

• Woodwind Quintet – Large Woodwind (State Champions)
  Alice Bokman, Maya Hausman, Ben McHarris, Ariah Piper, Miles Wheeler
• Trio per Uno – Small Percussion (2nd place)
  Jesse Broderick, Anwar Laraway, Noah Mortola
• Brass Quartet – Small Brass (4th place)
  Sebastian Elder, Jack Schauer, Stella Tinker, Avery Wiesler
• Alkaline Five – Large Percussion (4th place)
  Aidan Bagby, Hughston Bowman, Ansel Harris Crowne, Lukas Oliver, Eden Warmflash
• Heavy Metal Quartet – Small Brass (5th place)
  Gemma Canfield, Gavin Downs, Joe Selivonchick, Rowan Stout
• As One Does – Small Percussion (5th place)
  Enzo Birk, Ansel Harris Crowne

It was a privilege to witness the amazing performances that each of our soloists and ensembles performed. The talent and dedication on display was truly inspiring.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our sponsors and supporters!  Your generosity has allowed our kids to really focus on their craft by removing financial barriers and providing access to some incredible coaches.

Friday, April 28
State Chamber Music Contest @ MHCC
We will have 8 chamber groups performing for adjudication at this event.  Public is welcome to observe these performances.
Schedule available here

Saturday, April 29 
State Solo Contest @ Mountainside HS
We will have 20 soloists performing for adjudication at this event.  Public is welcome to observe these performances.
Schedule available here

Concert Band and Symphonic Band had outstanding performances at Lincoln HS this last week.

The Concert Band was rated on the same scale that the Symphonic Band was rated with.  (There is an easier scale, but I asked that they be rated on the harder one).  They received scores that were just below what is considered Superior on that harder scale!  Would have easily been superior on their scale.  I am very proud of the hard work and growth this ensemble has displayed!  They put one of their pieces together in 4 rehearsals.

The Symphonic Band received Superior scores from both adjudicators and were challenged in the clinic to be even more musical and more detailed.

The Wind Ensemble had the privilege to work with an amazing music educator this past weekend (4/15). They received outstanding instruction and tools to use for our pieces moving forward as we prepare to perform at the State Band Championships.