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. The band program at El Cerrito High School continues to be recognized among the top programs in California and has been nationally recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation. 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 five curricular ensembles, the program also offers several extra-curricular opportunities that include the Gaucho Band, Jazz Lab, and Jazz Combos. For more information about the program, including upcoming concerts and events, please browse our website!