CONGRATULATIONS to 29 students who submitted an audition to the OMEA (Oregon Music Educators Association) board this year. We are proud of you for your hard work and dedication to your musical craft.

THE FOLLOWING 17 STUDENTS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A 2025 OMEA All-State HONOR BAND ARE

Annecy Rice (Senior) – Flute
Sebastian Bernard (Junior) – Oboe
Maya Faulhaber (Senior) – Oboe
Vincent Randol (Junior) – Bassoon
Tate Robert (Freshman) – Bassoon
Will Walker (Junior) – Alto Saxophone
Karti Rice (Freshman) – Trumpet
Avery Wiesler (Senior) – Trumpet
Barrett Oilar (Senior) – Horn
Jack Schauer (Senior) – Horn
Remi Vasquez (Senior) – Horn
Tai Friel (Senior) – Trombone
Reed Norlander (Senior) – Trombone
Thatcher Burkart (Senior) – Tuba
Nathan Julian (Senior) – Tuba
Jesse Broderick (Junior) – Jazz Drums
Drew Sykes (Junior) – Jazz Guitar

The next FOCB board meeting will be Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm. We are deviating from the regular 1st Monday of the month due to school closures.

If you’re interested in getting involved with us and help support our band program, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to get plugged in! The back entrance to the school near the band room will be open just before 6:30 pm.

We had 30 brave students audition for the WIBC Honor Band (Western International Band Clinic), with 2 being considered as alternates and 22 being placed in bands.

They will rehearse with students from November 22-25 with a concert on the 25th. They will also participate in leadership workshops and attend concerts throughout the weekend.

These students continue the proud tradition of excellence in the Cleveland HS band program. We are all very proud of the 30 students that worked so hard to prepare for their auditions!!

WIBC Placements:

Kaia Lefferts (Sophomore) – Flute
Lyra Payne (Sophomore) – Flute
Annecy Rice (Senior) – Flute
Anna Rogoway (Senior) – Flute
Alma Valls (Sophomore) – Flute
Sebastian Bernard (Sophomore) – Oboe
Jackson Kohler (Senior) – Bassoon
Owl Mathews (Junior) – Bassoon
Vince Randol (Senior) – Bassoon
Tate Robert (Freshman) – Bassoon
Ben Steckler Heim (Senior) – Alto Sax
Will Walker (Junior) – Alto Sax
Max Trimble (Junior) – Clarinet
Jack Schauer (Junior) – Horn
Karti Rice (Freshman) – Trumpet
Avery Wiesler (Senior) – Trumpet
Tai Friel (Senior) – Trombone
Reed Norlander (Senior) – Trombone
Thatcher Burkhart (Junior) – Tuba
Nathan Julian (Senior) – Tuba
Jesse Broderick (Junior) – Percussion
Eden Warmflash (Senior) – Percussion

Alternates:

Sofia Mauro LeVelle (Sophomore) – Oboe
Isaac Rudiger (Sophomore) – Bari Sax

The PEP Band will be playing at the following times:

• Friday October 25, 2024  5:45 pm – 10:00 pm – FB Pep Band vs Wells

Order forms for the pie fundraiser are due this Thursday and Friday, October 24th and 25th! Make sure students bring the forms in.

Pies will be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 13. Just in time for your thanksgiving holiday! Willamette Valley Pie Company has a couple of new offerings that you will want to have on your holiday table this year.

The Wind Ensemble will be rehearsing Thursday, October 17th from 6:30-8:30 in preparation for our special performance opportunity at Oregon State University the next day.

Each year students have the opportunity to sell pies to friends and family to offset their cost to participate in band trips such as the Disney trip next Spring.

Order forms for the Pie Fundraiser have gone home with students. Order forms are due Oct 24th and 25th. Pies will be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 13. Just in time for your thanksgiving holiday! Willamette Valley Pie Company has a couple of new offerings that you will want to have on your holiday table this year.