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Spring Band Registration at CLES!
Spring Band Registration at CLES!
Band Registration Link - Click Here!
Don't Wait!
Some instruments fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up early.
Learn More:
Explore this website for all the details about our amazing band program, and if you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Henley (Band Director) at brandon_henley@hcpss.org.
We can't wait to welcome your student into the band family next year!
See Below for Instrument Demonstrations and Options
See Below for Instrument Demonstrations and Options
Click here for individual instrument demonstration links
Click here for demonstrations from the US Army Field Band (all in one video)
Click here for the Be Part of the Band Website
This is an awesome website with a lot of detailed information about each band instrument, why music is important, and why you should join band!
A Note About Instrument Choices:
A Note About Instrument Choices:
I always do my best to honor each student’s first choice of instrument. But here’s what really matters: being in band is about the experience, the friendships, and the joy of making music together—no matter what instrument you play.
Many students at CLES and beyond have started on their 2nd or even 3rd choice and ended up loving it! Success and enjoyment come from the effort you put in, not just the instrument you play.
Band opens the door to incredible opportunities—Jazz Band, Marching Band, performances at exciting events, and eventually joining one of the top high school programs in the country. These experiences are unique to the band program at CLES and our feeder system.
I also build the band with the whole ensemble in mind. A balanced band sounds better and gives everyone a better experience. Sometimes that means helping to fill needed spots so our future middle and high school bands stay strong too!
BREAKING NEWS!
BREAKING NEWS!
Centennial High School Wind Ensemble invited to perform at the Midwest Clinic for the second time! Great opportunities instore for our future CHS band students! Join band in elementary to be a part of the amazing feeder school programs!
Check out their Midwest Clinic Page here for more info!
Please help us give a HUGE congratulations to Centennial's Wind Ensemble as they were invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic!
The Midwest Clinic is the largest international music education conference in the world with over 17,000 attendees a year. An invitation to perform at The Midwest Clinic is the highest recognition a high school band program can receive. Only five high school concert bands are invited to perform each year from across the country. The CHS Wind Ensemble will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music at the conference in December 2025.
It is such a competitive process that in 2018, the CHS Wind Ensemble was the FIRST high school concert band in 45 years to be invited from the state of Maryland. No other high school in Maryland has received this honor since 2018.
Congratulations Mr. Matchim and the CHS Wind Ensemble!!
CLES Music Boosters Website
CLES Music Boosters Website
Check out the amazing Music Boosters website to see how you can get involved and support our musical ensembles at CLES! Your support is needed and greatly appreciated.
https://clesmusicboosters.weebly.com/
Welcome!
Welcome!
My name is Mr. Henley, and I am excited to continue as the CLES Band Director for the 2024-2025 school year. This website will be used for general information throughout the year such as suggested private instructors, summer practice suggestions, band demonstration videos for recruitment, band registration information, and important dates/events. Once students are enrolled in the band program, all additional and instructional information will be posted and shared via Canvas. Please reach out to Mr. Henley if you have any questions - brandon_henley@hcpss.org.
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