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Eastern Loudoun Indoor PercussionInterest Meeting - 10/17/2019
Schools - Directors
● Broad Run HS - Mr. Dempsey ([email protected])
● Dominion HS - Mr. Schiffler ([email protected])
● Park View HS - Mr. Morton ([email protected])
● Potomac Falls HS - Mr. Niebergall ([email protected])
What is Indoor Percussion?
● An indoor percussion ensemble based in the marching arts○ 4 - 6 minutes production
● November 2019 - March 29, 2020● Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA)
competitive circuit○ Competitive season takes place in
February and March○ Championships: March 28-29,
Hampton Roads, VA (overnight)
Our Mission
● Provide high quality music and visual instruction to our members● Continue developing marching percussion skills through the winter months● Teach fundamental skills to new percussionists while challenging more
advanced players○ There’s a place for every ability level here!
Rehearsal Schedule
● Rehearsals will take place at Broad Run HS.○ Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 8:30 PM*○ Saturdays 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM*
■ December 7 (SAT) & January 25 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
● Auditions (Clinic Style)○ November 12 & November 14, 2019○ First full rehearsal: November 16, 2019
● Drumathon Fundraiser○ January 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
http://www.brhsbba.org/calendar/
Tentative Performance Schedule
February 8, 2020 - Patriot High School
February 22, 2020 - Woodgrove High School
March 21, 2020 - South County High School(Park View Fine Arts Spring Trip)
March 28-29, 2020 - AIA Championships at the Hampton Roads Coliseum(Broad Run Fine Arts Spring Trip)
Competitions are a full-day commitment for every ensemble member.
Pandora’s BoxCinematic Soundscapes
Instrumentation
○ Snares, basses, tenors, cymbals
○ Marimba, vibraphone, synthesizer (piano), auxiliary percussion, glockenspiel, bass guitar, drumset
○ One visual performer
Membership Dues
Final due amounts will be determined after the interest meeting.
Each school’s director will set the student dues at their school based on the amount their boosters can offset.
Volunteering
We need parent volunteers to make this program happen! Opportunities include…
● Competition transportation● Chaperoning● Pit Crew
○ Hauling equipment○ Building props
● Serving meals on long rehearsal days● Other duties as assigned :)
Remind and Interest Survey
● Remind○ For parents and students○ Download the Remind app OR text code to 81010○ Class code: @easternlou
● Interest Survey○ Please complete!○ Located on Dylan Mercer’s Potomac Falls HS webpage○ https://www.lcps.org/Page/203094
What’s Next?
● The following information will be sent out via Remind/email:○ Our Indoor handbook○ Online registration and Dues payment info○ Warm ups and Audition Material
Indoor Drumline Staff and Contact
Dylan Mercer, Battery [email protected]
Megan Constantinides, Front Ensemble [email protected]
Andrew Schlaf, Winter Program Coordinator [email protected]
Erik Jacobs, Battery
Alex Radabaugh, Front Ensemble