SPECIALTY ENSEMBLES
Our Marching Percussion program is part of the award winning Mt. Lebanon Marching Blue Devil Band. See below for information about the sections available.
The Marching Band is under the Direction of Mr. Jason Checkawich
Marching Percussion Coordinator Mr. Jeremy DeLuca
BRAZILIAN
"Brazilian Ensemble"
Brazilian Ensemble is under the Direction of Mr. Subha Das
MALLET
"The Battery"
Mallet Ensemble is under the Direction of Mr. Subha Das
AFRICAN
"The Battery"
African Ensemble is under the Direction of Mr. Dan Meunier
DRUM SET
"The Pit"
Drum Set Ensemble is under the Direction of Mr. Jason Miller
BRAZILIAN
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Brazilian Ensemble is directed by Mr. Subha Das
The Blue Devils Drumline is a part of the award winning Mt. Lebanon High School Marching Band. This performance ensemble allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform before thousands of fans at football games, band festivals and parades. In addition, the Drumline performs as a solo unit at various community events. The Drumline has won numerous awards including first place and superior ratings at competitions around the country.
The instrumentation for the Drumline consists of 5-8 snares, 3-5 tenors, 5 bass drums and 5-8 cymbals. The Drumline is well known for its cadence set that is performed after the halftime show home football games. This performance features the drum cadences that are enhanced by the popular visual effects that have become a trademark of the Mt. Lebanon Drumline.
To achieve such a high level of precision, the Drumline maintains a fairly intensive rehearsal schedule. Twice-weekly practices (4 hours each) begin in June and continue through the first week of August. Students who are on vacation are excused from attending. The group then joins the full marching band for two weeks of band camp during mid -August (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.). Once school begins, the Drumline has one two-hour sectional per week in addition to the full marching band evening rehearsals.
Membership in the Drumline is open to any 9th - 12th grade percussionist through either the Marching Percussion Auditions (grades 10-12) or the 8th Marching Percussion Audition for the incoming freshmen class. Everyone is accepted as the auditions are not exclusionary. They are used to demonstrate student’s skill and aid the staff in instrument placement. The Mt. Lebanon Percussion staff provides instruction to all interested 8th graders during their regular band class February through May in order to prepare for the audition.
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AFRICAN
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The Pit directed by Mr. Jeremy DeLuca
Pit Tech: Mr. Will King
The Blue Devils Front Ensemble is a part of the award winning Mt. Lebanon High School Marching Band. This performance ensemble, also known as The Pit, is unique among local high schools and allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform before thousands of fans at football games and band festivals. The Front Ensemble has been one of the most popular and visual elements of the marching band for years.
The instrumentation for the front consists of multiple keyboards (marimbas, vibes, xylo & bells), as well as a wide variety of world and concert percussion instruments. They use these instruments to perform the multiple songs of the halftime show as well as the popular Marching Percussion Feature at home games, festivals, and the spring Evening of Percussion Concert Series as well as other community and local events.
To maintain their high level of excellence, the Front Ensemble maintains a fairly intensive rehearsal schedule. Twice-weekly practices (4 hours each) begin in June and continue through the first week of August. Students who are on vacation are excused from attending. The group then joins the full marching band for two weeks of band camp during mid -August (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.). Once school begins, the Pit has one two-hour sectional per week in addition to the full marching band evening rehearsals.
Membership in the Pit is open to any 9th - 12th grade percussionist through either the Marching Percussion Auditions (grades 10-12) or the 8th grade Marching Percussion Audition for the incoming freshmen class. Everyone is accepted as the auditions are not exclusionary. They are used to demonstrate student’s skill and aid the staff in instrument placement. The Mt. Lebanon Percussion staff provides instruction to all interested 8th graders during their regular band class February through May in order to prepare for the audition.
MALLET
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Mallet Ensemble is directed by
Mr. Subha Das
The Blue Devils Front Ensemble is a part of the award winning Mt. Lebanon High School Marching Band. This performance ensemble, also known as The Pit, is unique among local high schools and allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform before thousands of fans at football games and band festivals. The Front Ensemble has been one of the most popular and visual elements of the marching band for years.
The instrumentation for the front consists of multiple keyboards (marimbas, vibes, xylo & bells), as well as a wide variety of world and concert percussion instruments. They use these instruments to perform the multiple songs of the halftime show as well as the popular Marching Percussion Feature at home games, festivals, and the spring Evening of Percussion Concert Series as well as other community and local events.
To maintain their high level of excellence, the Front Ensemble maintains a fairly intensive rehearsal schedule. Twice-weekly practices (4 hours each) begin in June and continue through the first week of August. Students who are on vacation are excused from attending. The group then joins the full marching band for two weeks of band camp during mid -August (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.). Once school begins, the Pit has one two-hour sectional per week in addition to the full marching band evening rehearsals.
Membership in the Pit is open to any 9th - 12th grade percussionist through either the Marching Percussion Auditions (grades 10-12) or the 8th grade Marching Percussion Audition for the incoming freshmen class. Everyone is accepted as the auditions are not exclusionary. They are used to demonstrate student’s skill and aid the staff in instrument placement. The Mt. Lebanon Percussion staff provides instruction to all interested 8th graders during their regular band class February through May in order to prepare for the audition.
DRUM SET
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Mallet Ensemble is directed by
Mr. Jason Miller
The Blue Devils Front Ensemble is a part of the award winning Mt. Lebanon High School Marching Band. This performance ensemble, also known as The Pit, is unique among local high schools and allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform before thousands of fans at football games and band festivals. The Front Ensemble has been one of the most popular and visual elements of the marching band for years.
The instrumentation for the front consists of multiple keyboards (marimbas, vibes, xylo & bells), as well as a wide variety of world and concert percussion instruments. They use these instruments to perform the multiple songs of the halftime show as well as the popular Marching Percussion Feature at home games, festivals, and the spring Evening of Percussion Concert Series as well as other community and local events.
To maintain their high level of excellence, the Front Ensemble maintains a fairly intensive rehearsal schedule. Twice-weekly practices (4 hours each) begin in June and continue through the first week of August. Students who are on vacation are excused from attending. The group then joins the full marching band for two weeks of band camp during mid -August (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.). Once school begins, the Pit has one two-hour sectional per week in addition to the full marching band evening rehearsals.
Membership in the Pit is open to any 9th - 12th grade percussionist through either the Marching Percussion Auditions (grades 10-12) or the 8th grade Marching Percussion Audition for the incoming freshmen class. Everyone is accepted as the auditions are not exclusionary. They are used to demonstrate student’s skill and aid the staff in instrument placement. The Mt. Lebanon Percussion staff provides instruction to all interested 8th graders during their regular band class February through May in order to prepare for the audition.