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Oriental Band
FORMED
Lu Lu Shriner
Oriental Band was organized in 1958, at a meeting of the
Montgomery County Shrine Club, held in the Valley Forge
Hotel in Norristown PA.
MEETING
PLACE
Oriental Band
Room – Lu Lu Shriner Building – 5140 Butler Pike,
Plumouth Meeting PA 19462
HISTORY
The Band has a
long history, going back to its inception. They have
received many trophies and awards while performing in
parades and compititions. The band raises money in the
support of our Shriners Hospitals, of which they are
very proud.
MEMBERSHIP
To join the band
you must be a member in good standing in the following:
Masonic Lodge
Shrine of North
America
REQUIREMENTS
The new candidate
must have an interest in music, fun, and fellowship.
He must enjoy
helping children, this is our main goal.
Knowledge of
music is a plus, but is not necessary, as we will teach
you to play one of our many instruments.
MEETING
DATES
The Band conducts
two meetings a month
2nd Thursday
practice at 7:30 PM
4th Thursday
practice and business meeting staring at 8:00 PM
Refreshments
are provided before or after each of these meetings.
During the course
of the year, the band will hold social functions and our
ladies group known as the “Pearls of the Oda” will
attend. They also have an active part and meet on the
same night as the band business meeting.
OBJECTIVES
Raise money for
the operation of our orthopedic and burn unit, Shriners
Hospitals for Children
Having fun,
fellowship and a good time, while generating these funds
Making the public
aware of charity work performed by the Masons and
Shriners
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The Band provides
a different sound with the following:
- Chinese Musette, sometimes called a Snake Charmers Horn.
- Tambourines
- Gongs
- Cymbals
- Congo drums
- Single Tom Tom Drum
- Double Tom Tom Drums
- Triple Tom Tom Drums
- Base Drums
- Potatoemasher
- Wooden Sticks
Uniforms take on middle east or men of the dessert look,
- Usually very colorful.
- Turned up shoes or boots
- Head dress, capes or robes.
- Pantaloons or skirts.
- Beards and mustaches
- Skin darkened with pancake and eye shadow, to take on a weather beaten look
The band competes in parades and stage competition with other oriental bands. They are judged for uniforms, make up, musical presentation and overall performance
SUMMARY
It takes many men
to help in this great philanthropy
Note: We have a
variety of backgrounds in our band, bus drivers, bank
officers, police officers, plumbers, retired members and
etc.
These men have
great pride and spirit in what they do as members of
this organization, known as Lu Lu Shrine Oriental Band.
We would like to
include you in this group.
When you see us
coming down the street, give us a wave and a smile.
The Shriners
Hospitals provide treatment for no charge to the child.
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