Lincoln High School
Music Booster
Portland, OR
LHS Music Boosters
The LHS Music Boosters were formally established in 2013 to support the vision and music of the Lincoln High School Music Program. We strive to offer unconditional love for all aspects of music education at Lincoln High School.
If you would like to get involved, we have a place for you. Help us support our students and the Lincoln HS Music Program achieve its highest potential. Boosters would love to send you updates about fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, so please sign up for our email list.
Booster meetings are open to all parents of music students. We meet the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Questions? Email Shauna Wager at lhscardinalmusic@gmail.com
Thank you to our dedicated 2024-2025 LHS Music Boosters volunteers who are helping to make Lincoln Music stronger.
LHS Music teachers
Frank Petrik
Director of Bands
Frank Petrik is an accomplished music educator, celebrated for his exceptional teaching and leadership in instrumental music. With over 27 years of experience, he has made a significant impact on music education, serving in various roles and earning a reputation as a dynamic and influential educator. Currently in his first year as Director of Bands at Lincoln High School, Frank teaches Freshman Leadership & Inquiry (FLI) Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, guitar, and audio engineering. He is thrilled to be part of the Cardinal Flock, embracing the opportunity to continue Lincoln's tradition of excellence and inspire students to reach their full potential.
Frank has led performing ensembles that foster an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment, and his strategic leadership has garnered state and national recognition for his students and ensembles. In addition to his work in the classroom, he is an advocate for music education, serving as President of the Oregon Band Directors Association, where he promotes inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access. Beyond his role at Lincoln, Frank is a mentor with Leaders Creating Leaders, supporting teachers across the country. He has also served as a staff member with the Oregon Ambassadors of Music on three European tours, each with over 400 students, contributing to life-changing musical experiences. Frank Petrik’s dedication to music education, mentorship, and community engagement continues to inspire and elevate the field of music education.
Lisa Riffel
Choir Director
Lisa Riffel is in her ninth year teaching choral music at Lincoln High School, and thirteenth year of teaching. She teaches the Freshmen Leadership & Inquiry (FLI) Choir, Treble, Choir, Cardinal Choir, and Chamber Choir. After teaching elementary music in Glendale, California, she decided to further her education and moved to Oregon to study with Dr. Ethan Sperry at Portland State University where she received a masters of music in choral conducting. While studying at PSU, she served as the Music Education Graduate Teaching Assistant under the guidance of Debra Glaze. While serving in this position she taught a variety of university music classes including Intro to Conducting, Choir, Fundamentals of Music, and K-12 Vocal Techniques.
Under Lisa's leadership, the Lincoln High School choir program has expanded and grown. Choirs have toured nationally and internationally, participated in district and state competitions, and become a close-knit community of students and friends who love to sing together.
Lisa is passionate about choral music both as a conductor, teacher, and singer. She sang in the award winning and internationally acclaimed Portland State Chamber Choir for four years, and currently sings with and assistant directs the Oregon Repertory Singers. Check out Lisa and her husband singing!
Hear From Music Cards in Their Own Words
Music builds confidence. Our students see themselves grow with each new song and new skill, and they have the opportunity to perform for large audiences and learn from clinicians. It also builds community. For some students, music class is the reason they come to school.