THE PLAY-A-THON IS BACK!

On January 11, 2025 the El Cerrito High School Bands will participate in a 9-hour music marathon aimed to raise $15,000. 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 musical activities featuring the ECHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Gaucho Band. Highlights include sessions for middle school band students, a beginning band session for adults led by our students, an outdoor concert, and an evening concert in the Performing Arts Theater. All activities are FREE! Donations to support this event will be open through February 7, 2025 so please support this wonderful community event!


Show your support by making a pledge at the following levels:
        • Fan Level: $25
        • Donor Level: $50
        • Friend Level: $100
        • Patron: $250 and above

MAKE A PLEDGE!


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00am: Open Rehearsal w/ Jazz Workshop
9:30am: Middle School Jazz Session w/ Jazz Ensemble
11:30am: Gaucho Band Concert & Senior Recognition
1:00pm: Sight Reading Session w/ Wind Ensemble
2:30pm: Band Concert: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Band
4:00pm: Jazz Concert: Jazz Ensemble, Workshop, Lab, Quintet