SKYLINERS JANUARY 2015 REPORT

[lcarbonell]

The Skyliners are off to a very good start in 2015. Overall, we are very pleased with the corps' progress so far. The horn line has about 4 1/2 minutes learned and are working on a parade tune. Percussion has the opener learned.

Just as a reminder - Our show "Whatever Lola Wants" consists of "It Had Better Be Tonight", "Whatever Lola Wants", "Ain't No Sunshine" and the "Tonight Quintet". Our parade tunes are "Fantasy" by Earth, Wind and Fire, "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" by Frankie Valli and "Give My Regards to Broadway". The corps is also learning the traditional "Signature".

In our February rehearsals, brass will start on the next section of the show with continued work on our parade tunes. Percussion will finish the second number and begin the next section later in the month.

Along with the music, the visual staff is hard at work molding our appearance. Basics blocks take up a good portion of each rehearsal. We have lots of people from different programs. It is important that they learn one marching program - THE SKYLINERS marching program.

The corps will be marching in the Scranton St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14th.

As far as our current numbers:

Brass line is near 40 in number which is larger than last year. Our attendance has been consistent. We are looking to fill all sections. We will not make any decisions on numbers for drill until March.

Battery Percussion - Battery is currently at 4 snares, 3 tenors, 4 bass, 2 cymbals.

Pit Percussion is growing as we are still looking for players here.

Color Guard is currently at 16.

Our next rehearsals are at Wyoming Valley West HS, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth, PA:

January 31st, 10-6 - Full Corps.

February 1st, 9-3 - Full Corps.

Thanks! If anyone has any questions or would like to reach me, my email address is director@marchsky.org.

Larry Carbonell