News From the Band Room

Hi Folks - The ELCO Raider Band had another good performance at our football game this past Friday at Columbia. We will continue working on our marching, maneuvering, and music to make it the best show possible. This week we will be heading to Conrad Weiser. Please take note the game is SATURDAY at 6:00pm. There is no Friday night obligation. I want to bring to your attention the Lebanon County Band Exhibition on October 15th, 2022 at A-C. This is a mandatory performance. Everyone is expected to be there as we will be performing for all the bands in Lebanon County. Please make sure this is on your radar.

Reminders for this week:

Uniform: Full Uniform

Report time: 4:15pm

Inspection: 4:30pm,

Departure: 4:45pm.

There will be no meal served before we depart.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me: dfair@elcosd.org.

Have a great week!

Mr. Fair

We will take an official photo of the band prior to the next home game on September 23rd in the stadium. Students will need to be in full uniform. We will also take individual pictures of all of the senior members of the band.

Order forms are now available for band pins. These pins are similar to the ribbons worn by the military on their dress uniforms. Each pin costs $3.00. Students should use the attached order form to choose which pins they would like. Order forms and checks for the total amount should be placed in an envelope with the students name and deposited in the wooden lock box at the front of the band room. Deadline to order is Friday, September 16, 2022.

This is a reminder that we will have a band booster meeting at 6:30pm tomorrow night (Tuesday). Please plan to attend, there is a lot of important information which will be discussed. You can access the meeting via zoom by clicking the following link.

https://elcosd.zoom.us/j/99227940894

Homecoming is October 7th. We are looking for a 4-6 person committee to handle coordinating the tailgate.

Baked Goods/Snacks for after half-time

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EABAA23A0FE3-baked4

Below are the sign-ups remaining for the meals we serve all students before away games.

Baked Ziti - 9/30/22: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EABAA23A0FE3-baked

Meatballs and mac n cheese- 10/21/22: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EABAA23A0FE3-macncheesemeatbal

Below is the link for concession stand sign-ups: Every person who works is paid $10 an hour. Students may work, but must be accompanied by a parent.

Concession volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EABAA23A0FE3-concession

If your child will be absent from a performance or rehearsal this season, please fill out the following form. This helps to keep all of this information in one place, rather than in separate emails. Thanks!

Absence Form

Some students still owe me a medical form. Please check your child's powerschool grades to see if they have submitted it. There are a few that were handed in with Dinkle orders that may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I will try to track them down. If you think you did not fill one out, please see the attached document below. Please print it out and have your child submit ASAP.

Thanks

Thursday Night Rehearsals (Full Band) -

Drumline Practices: Every Thursday Night

6:30pm -8:30 pm (Notice Time Change)

September 17 - Football @ Conrad Weiser (note this is a SATURDAY NIGHT)

September 23 - Football vs. Wyomissing

September 30 - Football @ Cocalico

October 7 - Football vs. Octorara (HOMECOMING)

October 14 - Football vs. Lampeter-Strasburg

October 15 - Lebanon County Band Exhibition @ A-C

October 21 - Football @ Donegal

October 28 - Football vs. Berks Catholic

November 26 - Myerstown Holiday Parade

If you do not receive text updates for the ELCO Raider Band, please text @elcoband to the number 81010 to sign up for the Remind text alerts. These text alerts are vital to sharing important information and updates for the band.

Email: dfair@elcosd.org
Website: www.elcohsband.org
Location: 180 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA, USA
Phone: 717.866.7447