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Upcoming Events
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Columbia Ensembles Present Winter Concerts
December 11, 16, 18
Columbia’s performing ensembles will be presenting their winter concerts throughout December, showcasing months of hard work and practice. Come out to CHS’s newly refurbished auditorium to enjoy this tour de force of musical talent and skill and support our performers.
Choral Ensembles – Thursday, December 11, 7 PM
String Ensembles – Tuesday, December 16, 7 PM
Band Ensembles – Thursday, December 18, 7PM
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SOMA Rocks 2026 Tickets On Sale Now
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Local Heroes Band presents the annual SOMA Rocks singer showcase benefit concert to support Columbia High School music programs.
SOMA Rocks is more than just a fundraiser for CHSMPA; it's a celebration of our community's talent and a night filled with incredible music and camaraderie. Each January, the Local Heroes Band invites its talented neighbors from the South Orange and Maplewood community to perform with the band as guest vocalists. More Information.
Get your tickets now, before the show sells out.
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Jolly Holiday Band to Serenade Dickens Village
Saturday, December 6 at 3:30 PM
The student-run CHS Jolly Holiday Band will perform at the Maplewood’s Dickens Village on Saturday, December 6 at 3:30 PM.
Come down to Maplewood and shop local while humming along to seasonal favorites by this crowd-favorite ensemble.
The Prom is a Smashing Success!
Congratulations to the cast, crew and of course, the musicians in the pit!
Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble Performance
The Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Peter F. Bauer performed its annual concert on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. The performance included a fantastic selection of jazz standards including “Land of Make Believe", "Round Midnight” and “My Funny Valentine”. A highlight of the night was a set by “The Children of Sanchez”, a student-led combo helmed by Jackson Pellegrino, who also created the arrangements.
Photos courtesy of Julia Maloof Verderosa Photography.
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