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Upcoming Events

  • 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

  • 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.

    Dickens Village Location
Excelsior Singers Bring Cheer to SOMSD Board Meeting
Ken Kraemer Ken Kraemer

Excelsior Singers Bring Cheer to SOMSD Board Meeting

The Excelsior Singers, under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Diaz, opened the SOMSD November Board of Education meeting with a brief but beautiful performance. They set a joyful tone for the evening as the holiday concert season gets underway.

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