CLES Feeder Schools
Centennial High School Band Program
The majority of our CLES Band students go to Centennial High School. Centennial High School has a nationally recognized, award winning band program. In 2018, they traveled to Chicago to perform in the Midwest Clinic, an international Band and Orchestra music education festival. They have been the only high school band in Maryland to be invited to play at this clinic in the last 40 years. Check out the recording of their performance below!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lVusGc_5_J0l0MLCfwyL_xSq_LpZg_1oc
CHS Bands consistently receive the highest ratings and feedback from adjudicators in Maryland and along the east coast. They offer three bands, a jazz band, and marching band.
Their director, Mr. David Matchim, was recognized as the music educator of the year through Music and Arts in 2018. This is a national award given each year to an outstanding music educator.
Students that continue in high school have the opportunity to go on exciting spring trips to destinations like Disney World and Universal Studios!
You can check out the CHS music website and articles about the band program below:
http://www.centennialmusic.org/
https://thevault.musicarts.com/interview-with-david-matchim-our-music-educator-of-the-year-2018/
Burleigh Manor Middle School Band Program
All students from CLES Band go to Burleigh Manor Middle School. Burleigh Manor also has a long tradition of excellence in band. Check out the Burleigh Manor Middle School music website below!
https://burleighmanormusic.weebly.com/
Students in middle school band programs have the opportunity to go on spring trips each year to Hershey Park and other theme parks in our area!
Marriotts Ridge High School Band Program
Some students at CLES also go to Marriotts Ridge High School. Check out the MRHS music website below!