Who are we? – East Metro Community Music Association

The East Metro Community Music Association (EMCMA) is a new nonprofit dedicated to bringing music to our local community. It developed from a 2023 reunion of former Centennial High School band students.

Board of Directors

Silvie Andrews, President

Silvie works at the Gresham Historical Society by day and plays clarinet by night. She has lived in the Gresham area her whole life and is a graduate of Centennial High School.

Chris O’Rourke, Vice President

Chris O’Rourke is a Centennial alum, and currently a Sr. Infrastructure Engineer for Providence Health and percussion educator. He is passionate about educating students of all ages and levels and fostering a strong sense of community.

David Radford, Treasurer

David is a Centennial alum and currently a science teacher for the Reynolds School District. He has nine years of marching experience with high school band and the Oregon Crusaders.

Kimberly Morrison, Secretary

Kimmy is a Centennial alum and trombonist. She works at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy as a Clinic Administrative Development Specialist. Getting back into the band scene after a 22-year break was a huge breath of fresh air and felt like coming home.

Lisa Garza

Doug Wolfe

William Stellbrink

Adrienne Meyer

Amethyst Kahler

Amethyst is a Centennial High School Colorguard alum with a combined twelve years of marching and instructional experience. She is mom to current and former Centennial School District students and runs a local non-profit photography business for families.

Educational Directors

Michael Lasfetto, director