As mentioned, the Friends of Cleveland Bands group is looking to fill several positions for the next school year as some of our members are graduating. Please join us virtually to learn more about us and what we do in supporting the band program on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 6:30 pm meet.google.com/eii-regn-ogc.

Future Warrior Concert is next Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Performances by: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, as well as Sellwood and Hosford advanced bands.

I am so thankful to be the band director at Cleveland HS. It really has been a privilege to work with all of the band students at CHS. I am looking forward to some time off, but will be excited to get back it come January!

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Musically Yours,
Gary Riler

For those who participated in the Pie Fundraiser, here are the pertinent details for pick-up:

When:   Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Where:  Choi/Warmflash Residence,  (see map below)

The pies will be frozen, so prompt pick-up is very important. If possible, please designate one family to pick up on behalf of multiple families.

If you have any questions, please feel free to respond to this email, or call or text Carolyn or Linh at these numbers:

• Carolyn Choi (503) 810-8589
• Linh Vu (503) 412-8211

IMPORTANT! We will use the alley (one-way) behind the house and load your car from the garage.

Chamber Music Starts up this week. This is one of the most important activities we do all year to help students improve and become more independent musicians.

Winter Concert photos are viewable from the bands’ photo gallery »

The Winter Concert recording is available on our Media page of the Cleveland Bands Website.

As mentioned, the Friends of Cleveland Bands group is looking to fill several positions for the next school year as some of our members are graduating. Please join us virtually to learn more about us and what we do in supporting the band program on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 6:30 pm meet.google.com/eii-regn-ogc.

The Winter Concert recording is now available over on our Media page.

This is a reminder that our Winter Concert is this Tuesday, December 7th @ 7:00 pm.

Students from the following groups will need to arrive at Cleveland HS by 6:30pm in concert attire.  An email was sent regarding concert attire last week:

• Jazz Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• Wind Symphony

This will be a live performance and audience members will need to show proof of vaccination (or negative COVID test) at the doors to gain entrance. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Congratulations to our Jazz Ensemble for placing 2nd! Their performance qualifies Cleveland HS to submit a recording for the State Jazz Band Championships, as they received qualifying scores from all three judges.

Check out some photos and videos in the Band’s Photo album »