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Calendar of Events: A paper copy of the calendar was sent home with students last week. This calendar is subject to change but gives you a good idea of some of the upcoming events. It can also be found  here »

Student Handbook: What am I required to wear to concerts? What supplies do I need if I play the flute? How will I be graded? You can find answers to these questions and more in the Student Handbook. Please make sure you’ve read through it with your band student. Even if your student is not new to the band program, you will find helpful information. Please take a look here »

The Cleveland High School Wind Symphony will continue to have tuxedos and formal dresses as our concert attire. These outfits, once purchased, will belong to you.

We will measure for new members and anyone who needs a new piece of a tux in early September. Anyone who is absent will need to coordinate with Mr. Riler ASAP. All current members should try on their concert attire by the end of the first week of school to be sure everything still fits. One can still go to Mr. Formal on 1103 SE 7th Ave to get individual pieces or be fitted for a tux, if they miss the measuring date.

TUXEDOS (Wind Symphony & Jazz Ensemble)
Tuxedos will be coming from Mr. Formal.
They will include the following:

• Single Button Classic Jacket
• Adjustable Pants (hemmed to fit)
• Wing Tip Shirt (White) for Wind Symphony
• Straight Collar Shirt (Black) for Jazz Ensemble
• Black Bow Tie
• Black Shoes

This complete outfit will be: $155.00
You can use School Pay to pay online—please provide Mr. Riler a receipt so he can release the tux to your child. OR please make checks payable to: “Cleveland High School”

If you need financial assistance, please contact Mr. Riler via email. There will be partial assistance for those that need it.

DRESSES (Wind Symphony)
Full length black dresses will be ordered from Tuxedo Wholesaler Company. New members will be measured during class in early September, and dresses will be ordered using a chart provided by the company. Please plan on having to hem the dress, as they are delivered long. These dresses will be a poly knit blend and machine washable.

If you need a seamstress, I have found someone who is willing to hem the dresses for $10. She will come to the band room to measure and pin the dresses. This would be a separate payment, please do not include it with the dress fee.

This outfit will be: $63.00
You can use School Pay to pay online—please provide Mr. Riler a receipt so he can release the tux to your child. OR please make checks payable to: “Cleveland High School”

If you need financial assistance, please contact Mr. Riler via email. There will be partial assistance for those who need it.

Registration is now open for a limited time! We are excited to announce that the Cleveland High School Band will be returning to Los Angeles/Disneyland to participate in a 4 Day Performing Arts Tour, taking place March 19-22, 2020!

We have been working with Educational Discovery Tours to design a trip that will not only be a fun, milestone opportunity for our students, but also a solid educational program designed to support the goals of our band program.

Our students will be participating in college-level educational music programs during their tour and will have the opportunity to perform publicly during their tour. More specifically your son/daughter will participate in a backstage workshop with a Disney Music Professional, and perform publicly in Disneyland in front of an international audience, amongst other activities.

Our students will also experience the many highlights that the region has to offer: Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, California Adventure, and Medieval Times to name a few.

Click here to register and for more information »

ALL students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion, and Wind Symphony are in the CHS PEP BAND and MARCHING BAND.

Our first gig is Friday, September 13th, at the football game against Wilson HS.

• All students should arrive in the music wing (CALL TIME) at 5:45 pm.
• We will have a short sectional session and then head to the stadium.
• The game starts at 7pm and will end anywhere between 9:30–10:30 pm.
• Pep band shirts will be provided to band members as soon as they arrive.

Back to School Mini Band Camp is a great opportunity for the band to get acquainted and start working on pep band songs before school starts.

Here is the schedule:
Mon, Aug 19: Leadership meeting 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, Aug 19: Drumline rehearsal 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Tue, Aug 20: Mini Camp (freshmen only) 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, Aug 21: Mini Camp (all band members) 9:00 am–12:00 pm

We have 150 uniforms to be washed before the end of the school year. Can you help? We are looking for 15 parents to take 10 uniforms each for machine washing. (Washing instructions and tips will be provided.)

Mr. Riler will have them available for pick up June 3-5 and they need to be returned to the band room by June 14th @ 3:00 pm. If you can help, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jennifer Means at jennmeans@gmail.com

New, current, and alumni families are invited to attend this event on Thursday, August 22 at Sellwood Park.

See flyer for details

On Tuesday, June 4 all 2019–20 Wind Symphony members will be expected to perform at the Commencement at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Musicians meet in the band room at 5:30pm.

Schedule:

5:30pm Short Rehearsal
6:30pm Load bus on Franklin Ave
6:45pm Bus departs from Franklin Ave
8:00pm Commencement Begins
9:45pm Commencement Concludes
10:15pm Bus arrives at CHS

We will be performing the following music:

Sine Nomine – Staff Entrance
Pomp & Circumstance – Student Entrance
Star Spangled Banner
Fight Song
Walking On Sunshine – Conclusion

Please join us to celebrate a terrific year of music! We will hear selections from all our large ensembles, including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Marching Band, with special recognition for our graduating seniors throughout the evening. Refreshments provided after the concert.

Call time for musicians is 6:30pm. The concert takes place from 7:00-9:00pm. All bands are performing.