
Marching Ensemble
2024-2025
Carrying on a long tradition of excellence, the California High School Marching Ensemble is one of the finest marching units in the Tri-Valley area. It is the largest performance ensemble at Cal High and has a strong history of competitive success. You will see them performing year-round at football games, school rallies, local parades and field competitions.
Our Marching Ensemble program is open to all Cal High students regardless of grade or ability level!
Go to our "MARCHING ENSEMBLE" page to learn more about the program!
Email Mr. Grigas: rgrigas@srvusd.net with any questions!

Register for an instrumental music elective course!
Instrumental Music Elective Course Information:
Courses offered:
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Marching Band & Color Guard (All grades)
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Concert Band (All Grades)
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Symphonic Band (All grades)
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Wind Ensemble (All grades, by audition)
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String Orchestra (All grades)
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Chamber Orchestra (All grades, by audition)
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Jazz Band (All grades)
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Jazz Ensemble (All grades, by audition)
Students wishing to take Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band or String Orchestra can register during student registration in March.
Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble will require auditions in addition to registering. Read below for audition information:
Chamber Orchestra Audition submissions due Tuesday, April 8th at 11:59pm, click here for information.
Concert Bands
Audition information is located on the google classroom. The code is 6einh5yh
All Wind auditions need to be submitted to the google folder by Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Jazz Bands
Audition information is located on the google classroom. The code is sxpkigt
Please submit all auditions to the google classroom by Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Playing with the combo will be held after school in the Cal High Band Room on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 from 2:30pm - 5:30pm.
Improvisation for drums will be held after school in the Cal High Band Room on Thursday ,May 1st, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
For more detailed information about each instrumental class see our "ENSEMBLES" page.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Orchestra Director: Ms. Willis: lwillis@srvusd.net
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Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble: Mr. Grigas: rgrigas@srvusd.net
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Marching Band & Color Guard: Mr. Grigas: rgrigas@srvusd.net