High School
Reach Your Full Potential
There are five unique bands offered at CHS allowing students to continue to refine and perfect their musical talents. Our students prepare for concerts, parades, community events, Friday Nights, contests, and many other forums in which they put the outcome of their work on public display. We strive to create a challenging but enjoyable culture in which each student works towards their greatest potential.
Cardinal Pride Marching Band
As the musical pride of Canfield, the CPMB performs at all home and away games of the CHS Fighting Cardinals as well as at annual band nights including Austintown-Fitch, Boardman, and Canfield. The CPMB also performs at civic events such as the Lighting of the Green and the City of Canfield’s annual Memorial Day and July 4th parades. The band’s style is a mixture of military, show band, and pseudo drum corps.
Symphonic Band
The CHS Symphonic Band is an advanced instrumental ensemble performing music typically from Grade 4 to Grade 5 1/2 level. Placement is by audition. THE CHSSB performs throughout the year including at the Holiday Concert, MIOSM Concert, OMEA District and State events, Spring Concert, and various other events including the OMEA Professional Conference, the Ohio Band Director’s Conference, and the Youngstown State University Band Invitational. The CHS Symphonic Band consistently earns Superior ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association’s District and State Band Contest including its seventh straight State Superior rating in May of 2015.
Concert Band
The CHS Concert Band is an intermediate level instrumental ensemble performing music typically from Grade 2 1/2 to Grade 3 1/2. THE CHSCB performs throughout the year including at the Holiday Concert, MIOSM Concert, OMEA District and State events, Spring Concert, and various other events. In May of 2015, the CHS Concert Band received its seventh straight Superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association’s State Band Contest.
Jazz Ensemble
Students who are members of the Symphonic Band may elect to take jazz band opposite sectionals and receive credit. The CHS Jazz Band performs at the Holiday Concert, MIOSM Concert, Spring Concert, the CHS Annual Art Show, and various other events.
Cardinal Pride Pep Band
The Cardinal Pride Pep Band is comprised of members of the CHS Jazz Band and performs at various winter sports games.
