El Cerrito High School Bands

Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito High School holds a proud history of musical excellence and award-winning ensembles that dates to the school’s opening in 1941. Comprised of three concert bands and three jazz ensembles with an enrollment of over 200 students, the band program continues to be recognized among the best in Bay Area. It offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and passion for music through a variety of experiences that include performances, clinics, festivals, and travel opportunities. In addition to curricular ensembles, the program also offers several extra-curricular opportunities that include the Gaucho Band and Jazz Combos. For more information about the program, including upcoming concerts and events, please browse our website!