Our band program includes Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Percussion Tech, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Pep Band, and Marching Band. Musicians at every level, from beginners to advanced, will find our music program fun and challenging.
Parents and grandparents, alumni and friends, everyone is invited to all of our performances, so please check the calendar for our upcoming events and join us.
What’s New
A Successful Festival Week!
Tuesday, March 10
The Wind Ensemble performed at the OSU band festival and received qualifying scores for the State Band Contest.
Thursday, March 12
The Concert and Symphonic Bands performed at the PIL JV Band Festival. Both groups received superior ratings from both judges, receiving the top two scores of the day.
Friday, March 13
The Wind Ensemble performed at the MHCC Band Festival and received qualifying scores for the State Band Contest.
I am so proud of our students!
They did an outstanding job representing our program.
The Wind Ensemble will continue to refine their music in preparations for the PIL League Band Contest on April 8th.
– Gary Riler
Thank you Festival Week Volunteers!
A HUGE THANK YOU to the many volunteers who made last week’s busy band week possible.
Thank you to those that contributed delicious baked goodies and those that served them up at our Spring Festival Concert: Joren Lyons, McKay Mott, Gina Conrad, Laurel Walker, Sarah Warren, Amy Rupple, Allison Eshel, Lexine Pishue, Lutgarda Cowan, Laura Carim Todd, Jennifer Meyer, Debbie Conrad, Kirsten Drashner, Peter Harmon, Kris Carlson, Mary Tyler, Tayler Kim, Kirsten Isaacson, Yvette Tallentire, Chenoa Knight, Gina Conrad, Alida Shi Lyons, Jessica Kleiss, Gennie Keller.
Thank you to those that chaperoned THREE band festivals: Peter Harmon, Krista Harmon, Anthony Laudato, Michael Hilburg, Stephanie Ziegler, Bonnie Robb, Rachel Amaro, Dawn Payne and Kimberly LeVelle. And finally, thank you to Gary Riler who spearheaded it all.
You ALL help make the band program what is, thanks again!
Alumni Open House & Jazz Night Fundraiser
On April 24th, Cleveland High School will open its doors for a final community event before the building is torn down this summer. Since this happens to fall on the same night as our Jazz Night concert, the Friends of Cleveland Band will be taking advantage of the foot traffic to host a special fundraiser.
We will have tables set up right in front of the auditorium, offering refreshments to alumni and families as they visit the school. This is a unique fundraising opportunity that we don’t want to pass up, and we would love your help to make it a success.
How You Can Support the Band
While Sesame Doughnuts has been kind enough to donate treats, we are looking for additional food donations and volunteers from our band community to help staff the tables.
- Donate Food: We are looking for snacks and treats to offer for donations.
- Donate Time: We need volunteers to help man the tables while visitors explore the school.
Sign Up to Help
Your contributions of food and time directly support our students’ music programs. You can view the specific needs and sign up for a slot at the link below:
Thank you for helping us make the most of this event!
Wind Ensemble Auditions for 26-27 Due Friday!
A reminder for families that Wind Ensemble auditions are due this Friday. All students interested in auditioning should ensure their recordings are uploaded and submitted by the deadline.
The sheet music and audition requirements can be found in the audition materials folder, and the completed recordings should be submitted through the official Google Form linked below:
Jazz Lab auditions are right around the corner, on April 15th. Audition materials and forms can be found on our website. Good luck to everyone finishing up their practice sessions this week!
Festival Week!
We have a week full of festival performances coming up! Wind Ensemble will be performing at the OSU Band Contest on March 10th, and later that week at the MHCC Band Contest (Chaperones needed!)
Then, our Symphonic and Concert bands will be performing on the 12th at the PIL JV Band Festival at Lincoln (Chaperones needed!)
Good luck to the all of the bands, go get ’em!
Wind Ensemble – Second Evening Rehearsal March 9th
The second Wind Ensemble evening rehearsal is Monday March 9th at 6:30pm.
FOCB Board Meeting March 9th
The FOCB Board will be meeting at the same time – please note the changed venue to the Choir Room next door!
Spring Festival Concert & Bake Sale – Volunteer Opportunity!
Our Spring Festival Concert is on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00pm in the auditorium and the Bake Sale will be happening! Please sign-up to donate delicious goodies and help serve on the front line. The sale will take place before and after the concert. Thank you for donating your time and baked goods!
Festival Chaperones Needed
Three more volunteers are needed to accompany Symphonic and Concert Bands to the PIL JV Band Festival at Lincoln HS on March 12th. Details and the sign-up can be found here.
Uniform Fitting Volunteers Needed March 20th!
We are in need of one more uniform fitting for the remaining 9th graders. No sewing skills necessary! Please sign-up here.