WELCOME MVHS MUSICIANS & COLOR GUARD!
Welcome to Instrumental Music (IM) programs at Monte Vista High School. Our award-winning classes include Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, two Jazz Bands, Marching Band and Color Guard. IM programs are under the direction of Ed Cloyd. Monte Vista Keynoters is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 parent booster group that provides the funds and volunteers required to operate the program.
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EVENTS COMING UP...
Mar 1: *Cosumnes River Jazz Festival - NEW Call Sheet
Mar 12: Small Ensemble Recital - NEW!
Mar 30: Jazz Combo invited to SRVUSD district performance
Apr: 3: Area Band Festival (WE, Drumline)
Apr 7-11: Spring Break
Apr 14-25: Auditions for WE, Jazz
Apr 23: Area Strings Festival (OR)
May 10: *Music in the Parks - Santa Cruz (WE, OR)
May 28: Spring Concert (SB, WE, OR)
May 30: Spring Concert (Jazz A&B)
June 6: Graduation (WE, SB)
June 7-13: Camp Allegro
Jul 29 - Aug 6: Marching Band/Color Guard Camp
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*We’ll need parent chaperones for our students to participate in these events.
SRVUSD requires all parents to register in order for you to volunteer at MVHS. If you have not done so, please make sure to read Volunteer Requirements HERE and register to be a volunteer HERE.
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***Events will be added/updated as dates and details become known. All events are subject to change.***
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CutTime Communication
ALL Communication* from Keynoters are going to be distributed from our new communication platform "CutTime". Please make sure to check email/text so you will not miss important information.
Click HERE to read more about CutTime.
Any question, please let us know!
We also post info and pictures on
Facebook and Instagram!
*MBCG communication will be made via google.
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SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
Help get us to 100% funding for music classes!
Donations are Tax deductible when allowed.
MV Keynoters is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
Jazz Clinic by award-winning bassist and composer
John Patitucci (MVHS Alumni)
Thanks to your contributions to MV Keynoters, our musician had an amazing opportunity to participate in Jazz Clinic by John Patitucci in Spring 2024. Without your support, this was not possible.
2025-2026
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Class Audition
Audion open to ALL Monte Vista Students!
Please contact with Mr. Cloyd directly to sign up.
Audition dates: Apr 14-25
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Audition List available HERE
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Audition for Rising 9th grader
Stone Valley: March 24 & 25
Los Cerros: March 26
Diablo Vista: March 27 & 28
Private Schools/Transfers: March 31
* Please ask your middle school music teacher if you have any question or need a makeup date!
Please work on melodic minor scales and concert pitch
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Welcome NEW Students & Families
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Sign up for MVHS Instrumental Music Updates!
Resources for 2025 incoming students are here.
Seniors, are you working on
College Applications?
You worked so hard and your band earned award! Make sure to list all of your accomplishments in your college application!
European Music Tour Opportunity
for Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Students
Our Orchestra and Wind Ensemble are taking a once in a lifetime journey June 2025, performing in France! On our tour we will perform in Paris and Chartres, tour the most historic sights of Paris and Normandy, immerse ourselves in the beautiful culture of the region, meet new people from all over the world and become global ambassadors through music.
Please find more about the tour HERE
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Follow MV Keynoters for updates and photos!
WELCOME PARENTS!
Whether your student has been studying music for years or they are picking up an instrument for the first time, your child is welcome at Monte Vista's Instrumental Music Programs. And so are YOU, parents and guardians!
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It takes a village to run these programs. Volunteering is a great way to stay connected and demonstrate your interest in something that means a lot to your student. See volunteering opportunities at the INFORMATION tab and email president@MVkeynoters.org to get involved.
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San Ramon Valley Unified Schools District requires all parents to register in order to volunteer at MVHS.