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Band grades are kept in CANVAS. Mr. Riler is still catching up after the Play-a-thon, but things should be pretty accurate by the evening of Monday, October 17.
Some students are missing several assignments. Have them check “GRADES” on the CANVAS page.
I would like to recognize a few people who were absolutely KEY in making this event go:
Musically Yours,
Gary Riler
Congratulations to the 33 Cleveland Band members who were accepted into this year’s WIBC Honor Bands:
Alice Bokman (Junior) – Oboe
Camille Burgoine (Junior) – Flute
Thatcher Burkhart (Sophomore) – Tuba
Gemma Canfield (Senior) – Euphonium
Gavin Downs (Senior) – Tuba
Izzy Engelmann (Senior) – Oboe
Maya Faulhaber (Sophomore) – Oboe
Tai Friel (Sophomore) – Trombone
Ansel Harris Crowne (Junior) – Percussion
Maya Hausman (Senior) – Flute
Luca Haverty (Junior) – Clarinet
Cooper Headrick (Junior) – Bass Clarinet
Theo Hildebrand Faust (Junior) – Flute
Avery Hubatch (Junior) – Clarinet
Lorenzo Jamesbarry (Senior) – Trombone
Anwar Laraway (Junior) – Percussion
Paige Lowery (Senior) – Clarinet
Ben McHarris (Senior) – Clarinet
Lukas Oliver (Junior) – Percussion
Henry Parker (Senior) – Trombone
Ariah Piper (Junior) – Bassoon
Vince Randol (Sophomore) – Bassoon
Annecy Rice (Sophomore) – Flute
Anna Rogoway (Sophomore) – Flute
Jack Schauer (Sophomore) – Horn
Joe Selivonchick (Senior) – Tuba
Aliyah Silverman (Senior) – Tenor Sax
Hayden Spurgeon ( Senior) – Alto Sax
Iris Stasiuk (Senior) – Flute
Rowan Stout (Senior) – Euphonium
Stella Tinker (Junior) – Euphonium
Alex Vennebush (Sophomore) – Clarinet
Eden Warmflash (Sophomore) – Percussion
This is a new record for Cleveland Bands, to have 33 students accepted. Way to go!
We’re partnering with Willamette Valley Pie Company to offer your student a chance to earn credit against future band travel. 50% of every item you sell will be held in reserve to make their next band trip that much more affordable.
Orders are due on 10/30 with pre-payment.
Delivery will be 11/17 after school in the cafeteria.
VERY IMPORTANT
Someone MUST be available to pick up the pies on 11/17 after school, as they will be frozen and must be delivered to your customers that same day.
Greetings from the Friends of Cleveland Bands (FOCB). We’re a parent-led, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization providing support for the CHS Band program through service and financial assistance. We work closely with Band Director Gary Riler to coordinate events throughout the year.
Although Portland Public Schools now provides some modest financial support, the overwhelming majority of the Cleveland High School Band program’s annual budget comes from fundraising. FOCB provides funds for things like sheet music, instrument purchase and maintenance, supplemental musical coaching and clinician support, event entry fees, transportation costs, and need-based student scholarships. FOCB funds help ensure that all students can participate in band regardless of financial status, and support a meaningful musical experience.
As we ease back in to a mostly normal school year, there are many ways you can participate. Many of you were kind enough to help out at last Friday’s Play-a-thon. Thank you for helping to make for such a fantastic night! Other opportunities to participate in the coming months include attending an FOCB meeting, chaperoning at an upcoming contest, and contributing ideas to future projects.
Visit our page at https://www.clevelandbandspdx.com/friends-of-chs-band/ to learn more about our organization and how you can participate. Complete the volunteer interest survey and make any suggestions for our students to have a successful year! Music can be a source of connection and joy in our children’s lives, and supporting the arts in our schools is an important way to offer students a well-rounded academic experience. We look forward seeing you!
Karen Stark, President
FOCB Board
What an incredible night?! It was great to see so many come out to enjoy the students’ performances both in-person and from afar. The warm wishes shared via the GoFundMe were such an encouragement. Many thanks to Mr. Riler, the students, volunteers, sponsors and over 300 donors who all came together to make Play-a-thon 2022 a resounding success!!
We have some photos and pep band videos from the event. If anyone has more to add, please feel free to upload them. Here is the link »
WIBC results should be released on Thursday, Oct 13. Be on the lookout for an email from Mr. Riler.
There is an upcoming opportunity to raise funds for your student’s future band travel. Flyers with details will be sent home soon.
Please share our GoFundMe link far and wide! Let’s get the fundraising out of the way now so we can focus on the music. Money raised at the Play-a-thon supports all aspects of our program and covers a variety of costs such as purchasing sheet music, subsidies for performance attire, travel to festivals and parades, solo and ensemble registrations, specialist teacher support, and more.
Make sure to join us live in-person or online on
Friday, Oct. 7th from 4:00-9:45pm.
The live stream will be available via the GoFundMe page.
