11-27-20 As you probably know, we won't have practice this Thursday December 3. We will get back at it the following week.
Keep working on your hand and stick positioning and finger support. Please practice Eight to a Hand, Mortal Combat and Roll Exercise. Once again, finger support is key. Bass drums, remember to work on wrist break technique. It is like knocking on a door, not turning a doorknob.
Band camp for 2021 is the week of July 26, Monday July 26 to Friday July 30.
Schedule as we know it for 2021, some things will be added later when we have dates.
Band camp see above.
Friday August 27 - Home Game Susquenita at ELCO
Friday September 3 Away Game ELCO at Schuykill Valley
Friday September 10 Away Game ELCO at Conrad Weiser
Friday September 17 Home Game Ephrata at ELCO
Friday September 24 Home Game Donegal at ELCO
Friday October 1 Away Game ELCO at Pequea Valley
Friday October 8 Home Game Octorara at ELCO
Friday October 15 Home Game Northern Lebanon at ELCO
Friday October 22 Away Game ELCO at Columbia
Friday October 29 Away Game ELCO at Annville-Cleona
Friday November 5 Potential Playoff Game
Season 2022-23 will complete the integration of the Berks County Schools into the LL League for football. We will have a very different schedule then, because we will have a new section.
December 2019
ELCO Percussionists;
We will be starting our rehearsals on Thursday January 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We will practice every Thursday throughout the rest of Winter, Spring and Summer. There will be times when we will take a Thursday off based on what is happening with the school schedule, those days will be determined in the future.
Our practices will be in the band room or auditorium, based on availability. All school rules apply. Please look at our website, Eastern Lebanon County HS drumline, for music and information. Let me know ahead of time if you will be absent from a rehearsal, so I can adjust our practice regimen, if necessary. It is important that you attend all rehearsals, as playing marching drums and front ensemble is different from concert band, and will be new to many of you. Members with no percussion experience are certainly welcome.
The show for 2020 is Disney music, I am already writing the parts. This will allow me to set the line and to start teaching music very early in the year. This will be necessary as we will have many new members. I think this will be a great advantage that will pay off in the summer. Being ahead of the game will allow us to work on stands tunes and other fun music closer to school. Besides, knowing your music makes learning your marching drill easier.
Everybody can start out by practicing our long form warm-up, “ELCO Grid” available on the website. It is my hope that you will have this learned and ready to play at the first rehearsal for whatever instrument position you are interested in auditioning for. (No worries, it shouldn’t be high pressure, everyone will have a spot in the section) I would like to get playing the first night of practice. Marching sticks will be available for purchase at a reduced rate.
I am looking forward to a very productive 2019 and a continuation of the growth that we started last year. Our schedule is included below. You are getting the schedule now, so you can see the band performance schedule. The band will not be successful if members are constantly missing practice and performances. Add these dates to your calendar. That way, you know the dates to set your vacation and work schedules.
Sincerely;
Mr. Mark Doll
ELCO RAIDER BAND 2020 SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE
Band Camp - July 20-24 Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm (No Step-off camp)
Thursday Night Rehearsals (Full Band) - July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and possibly September 3 6:00pm -8:30 pm (Notice Time Change) We continue practice all other Thursdays.
All Football Games are Friday Nights.
August 28rd - Football Game at Susquenita - Away
September 4th - Football Game vs. Schuylkill Valley - Home
September 11th - Football Game vs. Conrad Weiser - Home
September 18th - Football Game at Ephrata - Away
September 25th – Football Game at Donegal - Away
October 2nd - Football Game vs. Pequea Valley – Homecoming
A Saturday in October – Lebanon County Marching Band Festival at Cedar Crest Time TBD. This is important to be at, a lot of people come to see all the county bands and it is a great atmosphere.
October 9th - Football Game Octarara - Away
October 16th - Football Game at Northern Lebanon - Away
October 23rd - Football Game vs. Columbia – Home
October 30th – Football Game vs Annville-Cleona – Home
November 6th – Possible Football playoff Game
November 21st Saturday - Lebanon Holiday Parade Possible Depending on Time
November 28th Saturday- Myerstown Holiday Parade
You will get more information when you get the Band Schedule from Mr. Fair. Mr. Fair is also looking at maybe adding another parade. TBD.
Great Job this year! Your efforts were much appreciated. Keep practicing! See you at the Holiday parade and the Christmas Concert. Practice starts again January 16. Onward and upward with a bunch of new members and some new traditions to start. See you soon.
Mr. Doll
Keep working on your hand and stick positioning and finger support. Please practice Eight to a Hand, Mortal Combat and Roll Exercise. Once again, finger support is key. Bass drums, remember to work on wrist break technique. It is like knocking on a door, not turning a doorknob.
Band camp for 2021 is the week of July 26, Monday July 26 to Friday July 30.
Schedule as we know it for 2021, some things will be added later when we have dates.
Band camp see above.
Friday August 27 - Home Game Susquenita at ELCO
Friday September 3 Away Game ELCO at Schuykill Valley
Friday September 10 Away Game ELCO at Conrad Weiser
Friday September 17 Home Game Ephrata at ELCO
Friday September 24 Home Game Donegal at ELCO
Friday October 1 Away Game ELCO at Pequea Valley
Friday October 8 Home Game Octorara at ELCO
Friday October 15 Home Game Northern Lebanon at ELCO
Friday October 22 Away Game ELCO at Columbia
Friday October 29 Away Game ELCO at Annville-Cleona
Friday November 5 Potential Playoff Game
Season 2022-23 will complete the integration of the Berks County Schools into the LL League for football. We will have a very different schedule then, because we will have a new section.
December 2019
ELCO Percussionists;
We will be starting our rehearsals on Thursday January 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We will practice every Thursday throughout the rest of Winter, Spring and Summer. There will be times when we will take a Thursday off based on what is happening with the school schedule, those days will be determined in the future.
Our practices will be in the band room or auditorium, based on availability. All school rules apply. Please look at our website, Eastern Lebanon County HS drumline, for music and information. Let me know ahead of time if you will be absent from a rehearsal, so I can adjust our practice regimen, if necessary. It is important that you attend all rehearsals, as playing marching drums and front ensemble is different from concert band, and will be new to many of you. Members with no percussion experience are certainly welcome.
The show for 2020 is Disney music, I am already writing the parts. This will allow me to set the line and to start teaching music very early in the year. This will be necessary as we will have many new members. I think this will be a great advantage that will pay off in the summer. Being ahead of the game will allow us to work on stands tunes and other fun music closer to school. Besides, knowing your music makes learning your marching drill easier.
Everybody can start out by practicing our long form warm-up, “ELCO Grid” available on the website. It is my hope that you will have this learned and ready to play at the first rehearsal for whatever instrument position you are interested in auditioning for. (No worries, it shouldn’t be high pressure, everyone will have a spot in the section) I would like to get playing the first night of practice. Marching sticks will be available for purchase at a reduced rate.
I am looking forward to a very productive 2019 and a continuation of the growth that we started last year. Our schedule is included below. You are getting the schedule now, so you can see the band performance schedule. The band will not be successful if members are constantly missing practice and performances. Add these dates to your calendar. That way, you know the dates to set your vacation and work schedules.
Sincerely;
Mr. Mark Doll
ELCO RAIDER BAND 2020 SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE
Band Camp - July 20-24 Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm (No Step-off camp)
Thursday Night Rehearsals (Full Band) - July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and possibly September 3 6:00pm -8:30 pm (Notice Time Change) We continue practice all other Thursdays.
All Football Games are Friday Nights.
August 28rd - Football Game at Susquenita - Away
September 4th - Football Game vs. Schuylkill Valley - Home
September 11th - Football Game vs. Conrad Weiser - Home
September 18th - Football Game at Ephrata - Away
September 25th – Football Game at Donegal - Away
October 2nd - Football Game vs. Pequea Valley – Homecoming
A Saturday in October – Lebanon County Marching Band Festival at Cedar Crest Time TBD. This is important to be at, a lot of people come to see all the county bands and it is a great atmosphere.
October 9th - Football Game Octarara - Away
October 16th - Football Game at Northern Lebanon - Away
October 23rd - Football Game vs. Columbia – Home
October 30th – Football Game vs Annville-Cleona – Home
November 6th – Possible Football playoff Game
November 21st Saturday - Lebanon Holiday Parade Possible Depending on Time
November 28th Saturday- Myerstown Holiday Parade
You will get more information when you get the Band Schedule from Mr. Fair. Mr. Fair is also looking at maybe adding another parade. TBD.
Great Job this year! Your efforts were much appreciated. Keep practicing! See you at the Holiday parade and the Christmas Concert. Practice starts again January 16. Onward and upward with a bunch of new members and some new traditions to start. See you soon.
Mr. Doll
