Registration for solo and ensemble musicians will be opening soon. Please be on the lookout for paperwork coming home with your student this week. Deadline for info to be turned in to Mr. Riler is February 5th. The event is Feb 29 @ Wilson HS.

In preparation for upcoming competitions, Mr. Riler has added an evening Wind Symphony rehearsal to the calendar on Monday, Jan 13, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm.

Please keep an eye on the calendar for future rehearsal dates. They are subject to change.

Basketball season is upon us and that can mean only one thing: Pep Band! If you haven’t already done so, please work with your student(s) to determine which band (Green, Gold, or Gray) will best fit your family’s schedule. Jazz lab and Jazz ensemble students in the rhythm section are encouraged to consider playing at these games. (Fun rock tunes!) Percussion students can sign up for drum kit, quads, and auxiliary hardware (cowbell/tambourine). Drum kit is limited, so try-outs may be necessary if interest is great.

For a complete schedule, please go here »

If you are able to accommodate either schedule please be as flexible as possible to ensure balanced instrumentation in both groups. Sign up sheets can be found on the windows of the band office.

We are excited about this week’s Jazz Night that is happening this Friday, January 10 at 7:00 pm in the CHS auditorium featuring all our fantastic jazz musicians in the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab. We will also hear from Bass Pancake—a combo that has grown out of our Jazz Lab class last year.

To everyone in the CHS Band community: we hope you had a joyous holiday season and wish you a happy, healthy, and very musical 2020!

Please see the band calendar for a look at some of the fantastic opportunities that lie ahead for our bands.

Once again the CHS Band community delivered! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our annual holiday bake sale. (See below for a complete list.) Not only were the desserts abundant and irresistible, this season’s event raised a staggering $1679.82, with every penny going to the program.

We can’t wait to hear more music (and enjoy more treats) on January 10, when our Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab groups will perform at our annual Evening of Jazz. See calendar for details!

The Percussion Ensembles, Concert, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony were recorded for KBPS last week. The radio station which broadcasts from Benson High School will be presenting a Holiday Greetings show featuring many student groups from all over PPS. The broadcast will occur all day Christmas eve and Christmas day.

Tune in to AM 1450 KBPS or find the live stream here » (just click on the live stream button on top right of the page). During that 48 hour time span and listen for Cleveland High Sschool & Sellwood Middle School ensembles too!

If you’re looking for a last-minute end of the year tax deduction, remember your donations to the Cleveland High School Band Program are tax deductible. One-time or monthly donations for those looking to support the band program into the future can be made online here ». 

Please join us for a festive evening full of wonderful music and holiday cheer. Invite friends and family, too—the performance is free of charge and all are welcome!

In addition to performances from our many wonderful bands, we have an important Disney trip meeting, Holiday Food Drive collection barrels, and, of course, the eagerly awaited bake sale. Come for the music and the info, stay for the treats!

Please see below for more info and calendar at right for the schedule.

We still have important slots to fill for tomorrow’s eagerly anticipated bake sale! We are looking for volunteers to help with clean-up, and a few more delicious treats! (You really can’t have too many, can you?)

Please check out our special sign-up page on SignUp.com or contact Heidi Guite directly at nguite@aol.com to see how you can help.