Welcome to the Official Home of the Cleveland High School Bands!

As you know, Cleveland High School will be torn down this summer. The Alumni Association is hosting a One Last Look Tour from 5:30–7:30 PM, giving the community one final chance to walk the halls and take in the memories — and we’ll be running a bake sale during the tour, right before the 7:30 PM concert.

This is a special addition to our usual two bake sales — a chance to celebrate the end of an era alongside the broader Cleveland community.

Please sign up here to donate sweet or savory baked goods and/or help serve.

Thank you, as always!

The Cleveland Band community is honored to continue upholding the legacy of Gabe Headrick — beloved husband, father, and community member — through the Gabe Headrick Memorial Scholarship. Gabe’s love for his wife, Sally, and his son, Cooper, was at the center of everything he did, and his passion for music and the Cleveland Band community left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Whether through his musicianship, his encouragement of young artists, or his deep appreciation for the program that helped shape his son’s journey, Gabe believed in the power of music to connect and inspire.

Established in his honor, this scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate both leadership and a genuine enthusiasm for music. It is a meaningful way to support students as they continue their musical pursuits beyond high school — just as Gabe supported the community that meant so much to his family. If the Cleveland Band Community has made an impact on you or a member of your family we hope that you consider making a donation to this fund to support our student leaders.

More information on the scholarship fund and and easy donation link, click here

Cleveland’s Jazz Lab and Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the Mt. Hood Community College Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 25. Please note that there is no school-provided transportation for this event — students should plan to arrive by private car.

Jazz Ensemble students should arrive no later than 12:30 PM, and Jazz Lab students no later than 1:30 PM. Storage will be available in the cafeteria area. Jazz Ensemble warms up at 2:30 PM and performs at 3:00 PM in the Visual Arts Theatre, while Jazz Lab warms up at 4:00 PM and performs at 4:30 PM in the Student Union. For a more detailed schedule, click here or search your email for “Mt Hood Jazz Festival Schedule” – Mr Riler sent more information back in March!

After performances, students will pack up and head to the College Theatre for the evening awards. Students are free to leave once the awards conclude at approximately 6:20 PM. Festival wristbands also provide access to all professional concerts that evening, including a featured performance by The Bad Plus at 7:30 PM—an excellent opportunity for students and families to enjoy some world-class jazz.

Friends of Cleveland Band is beginning the process of building our board for the 2026–2027 school year, and we are looking for volunteers to step into several key roles. Open positions include President, Vice President, Co-Hospitality, and Fundraising as well as members at large and a Pie Coordinator Shadow. These roles are essential to supporting our students, coordinating events, and sustaining the strong band community we all value.

Serving on the board is a meaningful way to stay involved, support music education, and help ensure the continued success of the Cleveland Band program. If you’re interested in learning more about any of these positions, please reach out—we’re happy to answer questions and help you find a role that fits your interests and availability.

A reminder that the Oregon Music Education Association State Solo and State Chamber Ensemble Contests are coming up soon! These events bring together top-performing students from across the state who have qualified through their district competitions. Participants should be sure to review event details, prepare required materials (including music copies), and plan to arrive early for their scheduled performance times.

For full event information, schedules, and updates, please visit the official pages for the OMEA State Solo Contest and OMEA State Chamber Ensemble Contest. We wish all participating Cleveland students the best of luck as they represent our program at the state level!

The window for the 2027 LA/Disney Band Trip registrations is open now!

Here is the working Itinerary for the 2027 Spring LA Trip.
Here is the Registration Information through our travel company (EDT)

The initial registration window will close on April 24, 2026.

There is a lot more information in your emails, from Mr. Riler including some details on how the price works, how to reduce the cost using fundraisers, and an upcoming Q&A session – tentatively scheduled for May 14th.

I don’t know about you but I think pizza is the perfect food – so we’ve partnered with Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom in Woodstock for our next Dine Out! Don’t bother with cooking on April 15th and treat yourself to a New Haven-style pie and 10% of your order will go to the FOCB fund!

We have a new Google Album for the year! Share your photos from our events, every day silliness, concerts and pep band appearances – we love to see them!

Click here and add yours today

Planning to volunteer with our band program? If you might have unsupervised contact with students (including as a field trip chaperone), PPS requires volunteers to complete a background check at https://www.pps.net/volunteer.

This quick process only needs to be completed once every three years and you may have already completed it if you have volunteered elsewhere in Portland Public Schools.