THE PLAY-A-THON IS BACK!
On March 16, 2024 the El Cerrito High School Bands will participate in a 10-hour music marathon aimed to raise $20,000. Presented by the El Cerrito Band Association, the Play-a-thon will provide funds for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, coaches, and travel opportunities. The Play-a-thon will include ongoing musical performances and activities featuring the ECHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Gaucho Band. Highlights include sessions for elementary and middle school band students, an outdoor concert, and an evening concert in the Performing Arts Theater. All activities are FREE!
Show your support by making a pledge at the following levels:
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- Fan Level: $25
- Donor Level: $50
- Friend Level: $100
- Patron: $250 and above
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MAKE A PLEDGE!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00am: Open Rehearsal w/ Jazz Lab
9:30am: Open Rehearsal w/ Jazz Ensemble
11:00am: Open Rehearsal w/ Symphonic Band
12:30pm: Gaucho Band Concert
2:00pm: Middle School Band Session w/ Wind Ensemble
3:30pm: Band Concert: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Band
5:00pm: Jazz Concert: Jazz Quintet + Isaac Coyle Quartet
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANT INFO
The elementary and middle school sessions are intended for ECHS feeder schools: Harding, Fairmont, Madera, Kensington, Washington, Korematsu, and Mira Vista schools. To register, please submit the form below. All elementary and middle school participants must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. Check-in for both sessions will take place in the ECHS Quad 30-minutes prior to the start of the session.