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T<\/span>he Class of 2020 is no stranger to twins. Along with the year\u2019s matching numbers “2020,” there’s also the two Pollack brothers, Harrison and Oliver. Plus, they have a band with a name that evokes even more doubling…Dilly Dilly<\/em>.<\/p>\n We sent them 11 questions, naturally, via email. Here are their thoughtful responses.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m currently at The Buckley School. My favorite subjects are probably math and film.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m a senior at Buckley as well. My favorite class this year is filmmaking; we get to create several films leading up to a large-scale final project. I really enjoy having that creative flexibility in my academics.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0I immediately think of the gorgeous oak tree. It feels nostalgic to see it still there\u2014it\u2019s seen so many generations of students. I remember playing tag around it, kicking the wood chips, or playing “imaginary doctor” with my friends.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0I pass LES often because it\u2019s next to my house. Beyond the campus, I think of the community. Our class only had 24 kids, so we were incredibly close to each other and our teachers. I actually remember my elementary teachers much better than my high school ones!<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0It was very positive and made us closer. We figured things out and did homework together. It\u2019ll be weird to be separated for college, but I know we\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0It was definitely positive. We were usually split up in class, which helped our independence grow. While our relationship hasn’t changed, our interests and passions have taken different courses since elementary school as we’ve gotten older.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0In 6th grade, Taj (our singer) joined our grade, and we all became friends. We realized we all played the exact instruments needed to start a band: me on guitar, Ollie on bass, Sam on drums, and Taj. It felt like fate.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0We started with a program called\u00a0Join The Band<\/em>, which helped us learn covers. By freshman and sophomore year of high school, we outgrew the program and moved into the garage of our newest member, Oliver Copeland (guitar). That\u2019s where we really started writing.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ve been writing our own music for almost two years now and have about seven or eight original songs. We still play covers occasionally, but we make sure to put our own “musical footprint” on them.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0Playing only covers got boring after a while. Now we prioritize our own music, though we use covers to accompany the originals.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0I wrote a song called “Crossroads,” and it\u2019s my favorite. The chords are fast and the beat makes you want to jump; there\u2019s no weak part.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0I agree on “Crossroads,” and I also love “Heart Attack<\/a>.” They have more energy than our other songs and really get the crowds hyped.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ text_font=”Georgia||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (below) Watch Oliver and Harry’s graduation speeches from sixth grade — June 26, 2020 — pre-recorded for a pandemic-friendly online graduation ceremony. Harry even mentions Dilly Dilly at the 1:38 mark.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video_slider _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1154505764″ src_webm=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1154505772″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1154505772″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][\/et_pb_video_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0Originally, we wanted to name the band\u00a0Harry Harry<\/em>. Unsurprisingly, no one else wanted that! We liked the double-word idea, and I remembered the old Budweiser “Dilly Dilly” ad.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. We\u2019ve thought about changing it because of trademark stuff, but we haven\u2019t found anything better yet.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019re planning to organize a house show with other local LA bands in the coming months.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0We are also focused on recording our first EP. We\u2019re heading into the studio in February and are super excited to finally get our music on Spotify and other platforms. We\u2019re even trying to plan a show where we play on a roof!<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0I don\u2019t think so. We want to release our music before we head to college, but I want to pursue things like environmental science or filmmaking. Music will always be in my life, though.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0If it goes somewhere, great\u2014but the most important thing is having fun in the garage with our friends. I\u2019m interested in film and entrepreneurship. Our drummer, Sam, is the one most likely to go pro; he has perfect pitch and is applying to college for drumming.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0Keep doing what you love and don\u2019t listen to anyone telling you otherwise. If you follow your passions, you will succeed.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0Lean into experiences and take opportunities. LES gives you a head start for life. Most importantly: have fun. Time really does fly.<\/p>\n Harry:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m waiting to hear back from college applications. The future feels unknown, but I\u2019ll make the most of it\u2014and maybe even start another band.<\/p>\n Oliver:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m finding out where I\u2019ll spend my next four years. I hope the band stays active during college, and that we can come back together to become an even better band in the future.<\/p>\n You can follow Dilly Dilly on Instagram @dillydillyband<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pollack-harry-current.jpg” alt=”Harry Pollack today” title_text=”Harry Pollack today” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Georgia||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (above)<\/em> Harry today and in kindergarten (below)<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pollack-harrison-kindergarten.jpg” alt=”Harrison in 3rd” title_text=”Harry in kindergarten” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pollack-oliver-current.jpg” alt=”Oliver Pollack today” title_text=”Oliver Pollack today” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Georgia||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (above)<\/em> Oliver today and in kindergarten (below)<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pollack-oliver-kindergarten.jpg” alt=”Oliver in 3rd” title_text=”Oliver in kindergarten” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dilly-dilly-onstage.jpg” alt=”Dilly Dilly at the Woodshed, December 2025.” title_text=”Woodshed performance” show_in_lightbox=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ text_font=”Georgia||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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