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Harvey "SKIP" Spankuch died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at home. Born on March 8, 1943, in Jersey City, N.J. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was in the Honor Guard in Westshoreman and was on the administration staff. He then went to the Skyliners. He loved the activity and the people. Fueral services will be held at 1pm Friday, in the Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home and Crematory, 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. Burial, with full military honors, will be held in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held from noon to 1pm Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To sign the guest book visit: www.hoffmanroth.com Rest in Peace "SKIP"

I was taught to open my teeth. Yes your teeth does open to a point but make it larger. The goal is to put your pinky finger in your mouth and keep your teeth open to that diamater; about 1/2 inch diamater. (Easier said than done) I have found by practicing this and concenrating on opening my teeth when I play. I get a fuller, richer, tone quality. As stated before, listen to yourself practice and concentrate on what sound is coming out. Sound: 1 a : the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing b : a particular auditory impression : TONE c : mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (as air) and is the objective casue of hearing Try it and see what happens. Just remember that changing you tone quality does not happen over night. Work at it and it will happen. Eldon, just a horn player who has alot to learn. This has been a great topic to read and get more imformation on how to improve. Thanks

It's got to be the MELLOPHONES! Right now I am in that section and I am the only male player; 5 to 6 ladies are around me all the time. Eldon - Sky

Yes I remember now. My Section Leader told me to try to get on and she helped me. I am a little slow with all this internet stuff, but I like it. I just got to get use to it. Just to let you know the Westshoremen Alumni is doing Serenade Brass again, Saturday, April 9, 2005 (morning rehearsal at 10am to 1pm and evening show). We also have a couple of rehearsals: Febraury 27 and March 20 at Susquehanna Township High School (off Interstate 81, Exit 69 Progress Ave)(3500 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, Pa), at 1pm to 4pm. If you are interested. 2005 Repertoire: America Blues Tag Impossible Dream One More Time If you or anyone has questions or would like to be part of it contact Bill Tommey. 717 697 0002 (HOME) 717 350 3554 (CELL)

I was in Westshorman in 2001 and heard great stories of the underwear run-throughs. We did not do it that year. <**> I still had a lot of fun that year and today alot of drum corps friends are from that year. Eldon

HEY DAN! How is it going? I sure do miss you. Sounds like the corps is coming along. That is great! Hopefully I will see you during the season or at a parade. Stop by and say hi sometime. Say hi to your wife and kid from me. LOL Eldon PS Are you working on an I & E piece yet? ^OO^