6-21-2021 Practice 6-24-2021 Working on GRID, ESO with GTO, James Bond Theme, Skyfall and Live and Let Die this week. We will also be doing some marching.
6-5-2021 No practice this week, Thursday 6-10-2021, due to Graduation. The administration doesn't want anything else going on during graduation. Use this time to learn Live and Let Die and all of the other stuff we have been working on. Thursday June 17, we will get back outside to do some marching and continue to do music work. Let me know if you have questions.
5-31-2021 Working on GRID, ESO with GTO, James Bond Theme, Skyfall and Live and Let Die this week. We will also be doing some marching. Snares sticking correction to James Bond Them has been made in the music.
5-23-2021 We will be working on all the pieces that we have been working on and will be adding Live and Let Die. Have proper footware with you; we might go outside to work on some Marching. Remember the Lebanon County Marching Band Festival is Saturday October 16.
5-17-2021 Normal practice this week on 5-20-2021; starting under the direction of student leadership due to drum major tryouts. I will be over to the auditorium as soon as tryouts are completed. Have all of the pieces that we have been working on. See you Thursday.
5-12-2021 With the pivot to Virtual School for Thursday 5-13-2021, we will not be allowed to have practice. There will be a message coming through Schoology and the Marching Band Remind. Use the time we would be at practice to work on your show music, GRID and GTO. Watch this website for how practice will be for 5-20-2021. I don't know if the FFA Banquet will be the 20th. If so, we will probably be outside. 5-20 is also Drum Major tryouts at 6 pm; so we will have to figure that out. Keep watching this site for updates when I get them and keep practicing. Thanks!
5-10-2021 Remember, this Thursday's practice is outside; do not enter the building due to the FFA ceremony in the auditorium. We will work on marching. Front Ensemble will be in the band room with the doors closed. Have your music (see below), with you in case the ceremony is over before 8 pm.
5-3-2021 2021 show music is now in the correct order of the show. This week have GRID, GTO Skyfall, James abond Theme and Live an Let Die ready to go and with you at practice. See you Thursday.
4-25-2021 Die another Day added to music. The drum break starts at A39 and lasts for 16 measures. At first glance it look difficult. But, if you break down the music into small chunks and follow the sticking (following the sticking actually makes playing it easier), it is much easier. The rest of the show does not have much difficulty, so we are going to stretch your abilities with this break. I think it will be very successful after you start working on it.
4-17-2021 Revised parts for James Bond Theme for Bass Drums added. All other section music remains the same.
4-10-2021 Revised parts for Live and Let Die for Bass Drums added. All other section music remains the same.
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.
December 2020
ELCO Percussionists;
We will be starting our rehearsals on Thursday February 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We will practice every Thursday throughout the rest of Winter, Spring and Summer. Practice dates follow;
February 4 and 11
March 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22
August 5, 12, 19, 26 with full band
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
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 2021 is being determined. I will start writing parts as soon as I get the music. This will allow me to set the line and to start teaching music very early in the year. This will be necessary as we have not had a lot of practice is 2020. 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 2021 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 2021 SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE
Band Camp - July 26-30 Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm (No Step-off camp)
Thursday Night Rehearsals (Full Band) - August 5, 12, 19, 26 and possibly September 2 6:00pm -8:30 pm (Notice Time Change) We continue practice all other Thursdays.
All Football Games are Friday Nights.
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
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.
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
Saturday October 16 - Marching Band Festival at Cedar Crest
Friday October 22 Away Game ELCO at Columbia
Friday October 29 Away Game ELCO at Annville-Cleona
Friday November 5 Potential Playoff Game
November 20th Saturday - Lebanon Holiday Parade Possible Depending on Time
November 27th 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.
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.
6-5-2021 No practice this week, Thursday 6-10-2021, due to Graduation. The administration doesn't want anything else going on during graduation. Use this time to learn Live and Let Die and all of the other stuff we have been working on. Thursday June 17, we will get back outside to do some marching and continue to do music work. Let me know if you have questions.
5-31-2021 Working on GRID, ESO with GTO, James Bond Theme, Skyfall and Live and Let Die this week. We will also be doing some marching. Snares sticking correction to James Bond Them has been made in the music.
5-23-2021 We will be working on all the pieces that we have been working on and will be adding Live and Let Die. Have proper footware with you; we might go outside to work on some Marching. Remember the Lebanon County Marching Band Festival is Saturday October 16.
5-17-2021 Normal practice this week on 5-20-2021; starting under the direction of student leadership due to drum major tryouts. I will be over to the auditorium as soon as tryouts are completed. Have all of the pieces that we have been working on. See you Thursday.
5-12-2021 With the pivot to Virtual School for Thursday 5-13-2021, we will not be allowed to have practice. There will be a message coming through Schoology and the Marching Band Remind. Use the time we would be at practice to work on your show music, GRID and GTO. Watch this website for how practice will be for 5-20-2021. I don't know if the FFA Banquet will be the 20th. If so, we will probably be outside. 5-20 is also Drum Major tryouts at 6 pm; so we will have to figure that out. Keep watching this site for updates when I get them and keep practicing. Thanks!
5-10-2021 Remember, this Thursday's practice is outside; do not enter the building due to the FFA ceremony in the auditorium. We will work on marching. Front Ensemble will be in the band room with the doors closed. Have your music (see below), with you in case the ceremony is over before 8 pm.
5-3-2021 2021 show music is now in the correct order of the show. This week have GRID, GTO Skyfall, James abond Theme and Live an Let Die ready to go and with you at practice. See you Thursday.
4-25-2021 Die another Day added to music. The drum break starts at A39 and lasts for 16 measures. At first glance it look difficult. But, if you break down the music into small chunks and follow the sticking (following the sticking actually makes playing it easier), it is much easier. The rest of the show does not have much difficulty, so we are going to stretch your abilities with this break. I think it will be very successful after you start working on it.
4-17-2021 Revised parts for James Bond Theme for Bass Drums added. All other section music remains the same.
4-10-2021 Revised parts for Live and Let Die for Bass Drums added. All other section music remains the same.
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.
December 2020
ELCO Percussionists;
We will be starting our rehearsals on Thursday February 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We will practice every Thursday throughout the rest of Winter, Spring and Summer. Practice dates follow;
February 4 and 11
March 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22
August 5, 12, 19, 26 with full band
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
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 2021 is being determined. I will start writing parts as soon as I get the music. This will allow me to set the line and to start teaching music very early in the year. This will be necessary as we have not had a lot of practice is 2020. 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 2021 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 2021 SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE
Band Camp - July 26-30 Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm (No Step-off camp)
Thursday Night Rehearsals (Full Band) - August 5, 12, 19, 26 and possibly September 2 6:00pm -8:30 pm (Notice Time Change) We continue practice all other Thursdays.
All Football Games are Friday Nights.
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
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.
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
Saturday October 16 - Marching Band Festival at Cedar Crest
Friday October 22 Away Game ELCO at Columbia
Friday October 29 Away Game ELCO at Annville-Cleona
Friday November 5 Potential Playoff Game
November 20th Saturday - Lebanon Holiday Parade Possible Depending on Time
November 27th 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.
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.
