With the retirement of Mr. Knight, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Simon Glatt, a 2017 graduate of ECCSS, as the new High School Marching Band and Concert Band Director. Simon is a recent graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education. At ECC, Simon was a Marching Band and Concert Band member for six years. In Marching Band, he was Drum Major for two years. In Concert Band, he earned the honor of attending All-State Band for two years, placing near the top of his section both years. At Slippery Rock, Simon was a Marching Band member, and the Sergeant of the Euphonium Section in Concert Band. He also played in many Musical Ensembles.
Simon is planning on writing a marching drill for half-time shows during this year’s football season. While we will not be competing in the T.O.B. (Tournament of Bands) season this year, we plan on performing during the half-time of all the home football games, along with playing in the stands during the games. We look forward to getting back on the field.
Band Camp will begin the week of August 2nd-6th from 9AM until 3PM. The second week (August 9th-13th) will be from 9AM until 12 Noon. Mr. Taylor, from New Wilmington, will be our Guest Clinician. Band Camp welcomes anyone interested in participating in band along with current members. The Cost of Band Camp will be $90 per student. ($60 for additional family members.) Please make checks out to ECCSS Music Boosters.
We look forward to the new marching season with Mr. Simon Glatt. 🎼
