News
Academy Championship Contest - Barsnley 17 July 2010
22nd July 2010
A fantastic result!!! Gaining First Place in our Class and winning 7 individual captions was a great achievement. Our thanks go to all our members and staff who are working so hard this season to keep ECE the success that it has always been.
Everyone Together 2012
13th July 2010
On 24 July 2010 at 11 am, 2012 members of Youth Bands throughout the UK will perform in the build up to the 2012 Olympics. East Coast Elite are proud to be associated with this exciting event.
July 2010 Training
13th July 2010
Although a very hot weekend, progress was good in all sections with particular emphasis on the visual side. Thank you for a good turnout and attitude all weekend. This made is very enjoyable for all staff. THe BBQ and bouncy castle was a great success with more members than ever before coming along. I am sure all had a great time and no damage was done to anyone! Pictures will be on here shortly. Barnsley Pictures have been added to the website. All training dates have been updated.
Barnsley Contest 20/6/10
22nd June 2010
Thank you to all the parents and friends who helped out and supported us last Sunday at the Barnsley BYBA Show. All the staff were pleased with all members who made the first show of the year the success that it was. ECE took the overall Division 2 first place and won captions in Turnout, Percussion, Field Visual and Ensemble Visual. Every member played their part in rehearsing for this show after a long winter. We can now look forward to the rest of the season.
Web Site News
8th June 2010
We apologise to anyone who has been trying to contact us at this site as we have just found out that our server has been down without us knowing. Once again we apologise and look forward to hearing from you now that the problem is fixed.
May Training Weekend
19th May 2010
Last weekend went well with good weather on both days for a change! On Sunday the actors were all present and getting involved with this years show. Once again, the new and younger members worked hard all weekend and we thank them for their enthusiasm. We are still looking for new members particularly in the percussion sections. The learners class (aged 10 - 13 years) is going well with regular attendance on Thursday evenings. This group will continue through until August. The next weekend will include a full dress rehearsal on the Sunday.
April Training Weekend
4th May 2010
A big thank you to all for the effort put in over the April weekend. The staff felt it went very well and progress was gained on the overall production. We are very grateful to North East Lincs Council for their grant towards the music and props for Dreams. Band over the next few weeks will be outdoors concentrating on the drill and it is hoped that the weather improves. We still need 1 additional percussionist for the pit ensemble for the 2010 season.
March Update
9th March 2010
Following our March weekend, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant towards for the music, props, uniforms for the 2010 show 'Dreams'. Thank you to all concerned over the 6th and 7th March training weekend. Despite struggling for new members, all current members gave 100%. We thank you for your continued support. We also enjoyed celebrating Lee's 40th Birthday and I am sure he appreciated the trumpets playing 'Congratulations' to him. Photos will be posted soon on the website. We look forward to continuing with our 2010 programme.
February Training
2nd February 2010
Saturday 1 - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday is a special open day where over 200 tickets have been sent out to all schools in Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. All music teachers and departments have been notified. Advertisements have gone in all local papers, radio stations and posters are all around the area. We welcome anybody with or without a ticket any time between 10 am and 4 pm on Sunday at Humberston School. A special Instructor, from Manchester, will be concentrating on the Nutcracker music, for this years dreams programme.
January News
13th January 2010
The first open day went extremely well considering the weather. All existing members started on the 2010 music 'Dreams'. The learner section (10 -12 years) were joined by a few new members. The major recruiting programme is well underway and the door is open to any young person interested. All schools and music teachers have been contacted through the MAPAS Centre and we hope to build a long term relationship with these contacts.