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Assignments Update

No new assignments will apply to this semester. Many students have missing assignments and will be able to use the remainder of the semester to get caught up.

The majority of synchronous class time will be spent rehearsing for the next concert.

Forecasting Help Document for Band Students

Below is the link to Forecasting Help document for band students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PRLKnG7b-I5b3rAhOfRQnGf9X-RzexjYIZT0CD2gVQg/edit?usp=sharing

Simply look for the scenario that fits and fill in the elective section of the online forecasting form as suggested. There are a number of options, so take the time to look for a specific one.  If you cannot find one, Mr. Riler can assist you.

Message from the Director

I hope you all are doing well as we enter 2021. With vaccines already being distributed, we can hopefully see a return to normalcy at some point during this year. By fall of 2021 I am hoping we are in the building once again. (fingers crossed).

Disney Update: I received an email from the travel company during the break. The schedule for group 2 & 3 refunds has been delayed until March. The delay is frustrating, but I am still confident that the refunds will arrive.

I am so sorry that this has been such a process. I appreciate your patience and understanding as this pandemic continues to affect every part of our lives.

-Gary

Conference Scheduling Information

Families can schedule conferences with teachers at https://www.myctime.com/clevelandhighschool/, and are encouraged to do so by 8:00 pm on Sunday. Click here for instructions.

After Sunday, you will need to reach out to the following staff members to schedule:

If your student is a 9th or 10th grader, you’ll email John Golden (jgolden@pps.net)

If your student is an 11th or 12th grader, you’ll email Sean Murray (smurray1@pps.net)

If your student or family needs interpretation services, you’ll email Margie Berrios-Brown (mberriosbrown@pps.net)

For any questions or inquiries during conferences you can email Clevelandinfo@pps.net.

2021 OMEA All-State Results

Congratulations to the following Cleveland Band students who have been selected into 2021 All State ensembles:

OMEA High School All-State Jazz Band
Auden Koeneke – Alto Sax

OMEA High School All-State Symphony Orchestra
Henry Parker – Trombone

OMEA High School All-State Wind Ensemble
Eddie Storr Desmond – Clarinet
Liem Friel – Trombone
Lorenzo Jamesbarry – Trombone
Jack Lattimore – Percussion

We had 12 students submit excellent auditions, and are proud of all of you for putting forth that effort during these crazy times!!

Conferences Information from the Band Director

There will be a sign up system with 10 minute slots. Due to limited slots, I would ask that parents sign up for a time only if there are concerns with student engagement and/or how to get caught up.

The only exception to this would be parents of freshman and students new to Cleveland HS. I have not been able to meet many of you, and this is an opportunity to do that.

I usually look forward to meeting all of the parents I can during conference week, but this is not a typical year. I hope parents of returning band students can understand that and will forego a meeting, if at all possible.

Private teacher links and other parent resources are in the resources page of the band website www.ClevelandBandsPDX.com

Thank you for your continued support of your student musician! I know this is not easy for anyone.

-Gary Riler

All-State/NW Auditions Due on Wednesday

Students will upload tracks to Mr. Riler using a Google form on Canvas in the “Announcements” section, due on Wednesday, Oct. 21 by 11:59pm.

Despite the fact there is not going to be an All-State performance, students are encouraged to submit auditions for recognition of hard work and skill. The process of preparing for an audition is valuable no matter what the result is. It will still be a valuable achievement for a college application.