Cape Elizabeth Music Boosters

Thanks for visiting the Cape Elizabeth Music Boosters site. We are extremely fortunate to have a thriving program here in Cape Elizabeth. Roughly twenty-five percent of high school students and sixty percent of middle school students participate in band, chorus, and/or jazz. The Cape Elizabeth Music Boosters is a parent group that supports the music program by providing assistance, encouragement, and financial support. Our membership is open to anyone who wants to help. If you're interested in supporting the Cape Elizabeth music program, please contact us to learn more, or consider making a donation. We appreciate your interest and support on any level!

CEHS Musicians participate in district 1 honors Jazz festival

Six Cape Elizabeth High School Students were selected to participate in the MMEA District 1 Honors Jazz Festival. The festival took place over two days culminating in a performance on Friday, April 8 at York High School. All six students performed with the District 1 Honors Jazz Ensemble which was the top ensemble at the festival. This was an extra special event because the conductor of the Honors Jazz Ensemble was former CEHS Band Director, Tom Lizotte. Students from left to right: Heath Kennedy (bass), Otto Cook-Sharp (drums), Sebastian Hesser (trombone), Kathryne Clay (tenor saxophone), Clara Parker (alto saxophone), Hadley Johnson (trumpet).

CEHS Concert Band Wins at UNH Jazz Festival

The CEHS Concert Jazz Band won The Outstanding Ensemble Award in the Class "C" Big Bands division at the Clark Terry UNH Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, March 12. Tenor saxophonist, Kathryne Clay, won The MVP for the class "C" Big Bands division. Clara Parker, Otto Cook-Sharp, Sebastian Hesser, and Kathryne Clay all won Outstanding Musician for the CEHS big band and Analise Gordon won outstanding musician for the CEHS combo. The Clark Terry Jazz Festival is an annual event that draws jazz groups from 60 high schools and middle schools throughout the Northeast.

CEHS Concert Jazz Band: Clara Parker (alto saxophone), Eliza Green (alto saxophone), Jack McCormick (alto saxophone), Kathryne Clay (tenor saxophone), Aurora Milton (bari saxophone), Kat Callahan (bari saxophone), Sebastian Hesser (trombone), Tess Straw (trombone), Amelia Tennyson (clarinet), Josh Mullen (clarinet), Analise Gordon (flute), Matt Leighton (trumpet), Hadley Johnson (trumpet), J. Nathan Brame (trumpet), Heiki Kuhrt (trumpet), Brendan Connolly (guitar), Jackson Barresi (guitar/banjo), Heath Kennedy (bass/tuba), Owen Lee (bass), Otto Cook-Sharp (drums)

Photo Credit: Joanne Lee

Cape named one of "2022 Best Communities for Music Education"

NAMM Foundation recognizes the Cape Elizabeth Music Program for the seventh year in a row! The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Congrats and many thanks to Rob Wheeler, Caitlin Ramsey, Joanne Lee, Emily LeBorgne, and Becky Bean!

CEHS Musicians participate in all-state Jazz and district 1 honors festivals

In January 2022, musicians from CEHS participated in various honors festivals! From left to right:

All-State Jazz Band: Kathryne Clay
District 1 Honors Band: Sage Evans, Sophia Toon, Clara Parker
District 1 Honors Chorus: Abigail Scifres, Bella Carver