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Show Tickets: Contact Holly Marino at 845-896-0226 or email: exiggy1@yahoo.com Show Advertising Opportunities: Contact Matt Steppe at 570-269-7059 or email: mstep74@aol.com Show Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Dan Hines at 518-225-6481or skymello2@aol.com

With a weekend off for Passover/Easter, the Skyliners start outdoor rehearsals THIS WEEKEND - April 22 - 23, 2006. We will also have a camp the weekend of April 29 - 30, 2006. Saturday, April 22nd - 11:00 am - 7:00 PM 11:00 - 2:00 - Sectionals in the Dover American Legion Post #27 - 2 Legion Place; Dover, New Jersey. 3:30 - 7:00 P.M. - Drill at Dover High School Sunday, April 23rd Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 PM Place: CHANGE: MEET AT AT 10:00 a.m. at Dover American Legion Post . Weather permitting, we may then move to Dover High School for drill. Saturday, April 29th Time: 9:45 am - 7:00 PM Place: Dover High School Sunday, April 30th Time: 9:45 am to 4:00 PM Place: Dover, NJ - TBD Go to our website for updated information, directions, and information: http://www.newyorkskyliners.org, or contact Holly Marino, Assistant Director at exiggy1@yahoo.com.

SKY'S COLOR GUARD WILL REHEARSE WITH JOHN VENINGER SUNDAY, APRIL 9th 12:00 - 5:30 P.M. WHERE: Dover American Legion Post #27 For additional information, contact Holly Marino at exiggy1@yahoo.com. Doreen Sandor Publicity & PR, New York Skyliners

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In addition to preparing for the 2006 DCA competition season, the New York Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps has also participated in two Greek Independence Day Parades - one last weekend, on March 26th in Baltimore, Maryland and one today - the Big Apple, New York City ! It is always exciting for the corps to march in New York City and we look forward to these parades. Of course, many of our members and staff hail from the five boroughs - Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island - as well as from Long Island, New Jersey, upstate and mid-state New York, Pennsylvania, Massacuhsetts, Virginia, and Connecticut. Our next rehearsals take place: April 8 - 11:00 - 7:00 April 9 - 11:30 - 5:30 (Color Guard meets at 12:00). at Dover American Legion Post #27; Dover, New Jersey. The soprano and mellophone lines are full. We are currently looking for a couple of baritones, one contra player, one tenor, front ensemble/pit performers and color guard. The color guard schedule starts back up after Winter Guard has finished. We will keep you posted about Color Guard rehearsals. Doreen Sandor Publicity & PR, N. Y. Skyliners

The Skyliners' next camp takes place: WHEN: Saturday, April 8 11:00 am to 7:00 PM Sunday, April 9 11:30 am to 5:30 PM (A change) PLUS: Color Guard will meet at 12:00 Noon. WHERE: Dover American Legion Post #27 2 Legion Place; Dover, New Jersey THE SKYLINERS ARE FIRED UP! COME DOWN AND BE A PART OF IT! To fill in our sections, we are looking for: one Contra player 2 or 3 baritone players one tenor pit performers Color Guard members. . . Brass players, percussionists, color guard, and band members - come on down! For more information, visit our website: http://www.NewYorkSkyliners.org or contact Holly Marino at exiggy1@yahoo.com. Doreen Sandor Publicity, PR New York Skyliners

Tickets for “An Evening with the Corps” on July 1st are now available by contacting Holly Marino: 845-896-0226 or exiggy1@yahoo.com. "AN EVENING WITH THE CORPS" SHOW & TICKET INFORMATION "An Evening with the Corps” show is being hosted by the Skyliners on July 1, 2006 at the Dover Middle School (Hamilton Field) in Dover, New Jersey. Pre-Show starts at: 6:30PM Sharp, and the DCA-Sanctioned Show starts at: 7:30 P.M. The Skyliner Alumni Chorus will sing the National Anthem, flanked by the Skyliner Honor Guards. Competitive Corps are: Bushwackers, Harrison, NJ; Carolina Gold, Raleigh, NC; Connecticut Hurricanes, Ansonia, CT; CorpsVets, Atlanta, GA; Hawthorne Caballeros, Hawthorne, NJ; Sunrisers, Nyack, NY; and your host, the Skyliners, New York, NY. Exhibitions from three DCI Corps: Targets, Springfield, MA; Spirit of Newark/NJ, Linden, NJ; and Jersey Surf, Mount Holly, NJ – and the N. Y. Skyliner Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, round out the show. Check out the link above for ticket prices, and a special VIP TICKET package that include pre- and post- show festivities! For Show Advertising Opportunities contact Matt Steppe at mstep74@aol.com. To find out about the numerous Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Dan Hines at skymello2@aol.com. Show/Staff/Membership Information: http://www.newyorkskyliners.org.

. . . the N. Y. Skyliners' website . . . you can already see some changes, but the best is yet to come . . . Doreen Sandor

After an exciting Camp weekend last weekend, which saw new members join the brass line and pit, the Skyliners will be rehearsing: Saturday, March 18 Dover American Legion Post #27 12:00 - 7:00 P.M. The Skyliners have gone GOURMET! One of our supporters is a caterer, and for a nominal fee, he has been provided hot, cooked meals for our lunches! This saves the members and staff from having to venture out for lunch, and we are eating healthy, home cooked, and DELICIOUS meals to boot. Thanks, Maurice ! On Sunday, March 19th the Skyliners will be marching at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day parade. Doreen Sandor Publicity, Skyliners

What a wonderful weekend to come down and see the Skyliners! Saturday, March 11Dover High School 11:30 - 6:30 Sunday, March 12Dover American Legion Post #27 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. Both the Dover High School and Dover American Legion Post are excellent facilities, andnot far from each other. We have members travelling from four boroughs of NYC, many towns in NJ, PA, NY, and even a few from CT, MA, and LI . . . so don't let distance be an issue. Better yet, come down and meet us! We have an outstanding, talented, and experienced staff; the show is HOT, our chops are happening. We just need a few more lower brass players, one snare drummer, one tenor player, pit performers, and color guard. Doreen Sandor Publicity, Skyliners

The New York Skyliners are marching on Staten Island on Sunday, March 5th. Stop by and say hello as we make our first public appearance of the 2006 season! The corps leaves Dover, NJ at 10 am, and should return by 6 PM. Interested in seeing what the buzz is about at Skyliners, but have not made it to Dover yet? This is an excellent chance to see and hear the 2006 Skyliners, and meet the corps. Director Ralph Marino and Assistant Director Holly Marino will be in attendance, and can fill you in on the corps goals for 2006. We have members and/or staff traveling from Long Island, New York City (Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island), Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, Tioga County, Albany, many cities/counties in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania (Stroudsburg, Allentown, Carlisle and other western cities); and Connecticut. With enough people travelling from one area, we could help you work out travel arrangements. If you cannot make it to Staten Island to see the Skyliners, our next Camp weekend will be: March 11 (11:30 - 6:30) at Dover High School, and March 12th (11 - 4) at the American Legion Post #27 in Dover, N.J.. MORE INFO: SKYLINERS WEBPAGE or Holly Marino @ exiggy1@yahoo.com

Monday, February 27, 2006. The Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps would like to thank Eric Sabach and Steve Wands for an exciting weekend clinic! Eric ran two Visual Clinics each day, and took everyone to the next level in preparation for what will no doubt be a challenging, high-energy and entertaining Visual package. Steve Wand’s breathing and brass techniques have taken the Skyliner horn line by fire storm since the Open House, and this weekend he took all Clinic participants through the program. The positives and excitement about this program could be heard throughout the weekend. The Skyliners are looking for a few good baritone players, all they we ask is that you do play the horn already. The emphasis is on building the low end of the brass line. Color Guard Designer and Caption Head John Veninger worked with the guard on Sunday, many of whom took time out from Winter Guard season to spin and toss with the Skyliners. High school students who are looking to get their feet wet in drum corps, spinning with Sky would be an excellent opportunity because we are willing to train our guard members. Look for John with Matawan's guard at shows this winter; stop by and say hi. The Percussion line under the tutelage of Bobby Craig continues to grow and be a real strength. As we head into Spring, the Skyliners are looking for one more snare drummer, a tenor player, and three (3) more front ensemble/pit players. The corps is using a range of Latin Percussion instruments, so if playing songs like "En Fuego" (On Fire) by Emmy® and Grammy® winning jazz artist Michel Camillo is your style of music, the Skyliners is the place you want to be this year! The Skyliners’ next camp weekend is March 11 – 12, 2006, at Dover American Legion Post #27. Go to our website at http://www.newyorkskyliners.org for more information, contact Holly Marino at exiggy1@yahoo.com, or fill out a Skyliner interest form at http://www.newyorkskyliners.org/join.html.

Don't Miss This Fantastic Opportunity to Spend A Day with The SKYLINERS. The Visual and Brass clinics on BOTH DAYS will be exciting and dynamic, and led by leaders in the drum corps arena - both DCI and DCA! COLOR GUARD is practicing on Sunday, February 26th from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Dover High School, too. Come on down and meet John Veninger, Color Guard Designer and . . . While the Skyliner battery is full, we are looking for three (3) more Front Ensemble/Pit Players.

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The N. Y. Skyliners Percussion line, hot off their January 30th performance in New York City at “THE PUBLIC SINGS: A 50th Anniversary Celebration,” are rehearsing: When: Sunday, February 19th Time: 12:00 - 6:00 P.M. Where: Dover American Legion Post #27 2 Legion Place; Dover, New Jersey Directions to Dover American Legion Post #27 This is a PERCUSSION ONLY REHEARSAL. Interested in playing in a percussion ensemble that offers its member opportunities like this one? For more information about joining the New York Skyliners drum line or front ensemble, go to: http://www.newyorkskyliners.org, or contact Holly Marino at exiggy1@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Doreen Sandor Publicity, New York Skyliners

Due to the major Snow Storm expected to hit the Dover, NJ area, THE N.Y. SKYLINERS' FEBRUARY 12TH (SUNDAY) REHEARSAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PERCUSSION/PIT: We will let you know if an additional rehearsal will take place next Sunday, or not. Otherwise, we will see you at CAMP WEEKEND - FEBRUARY 25 - 26. BRASS: See you at CAMP WEEKEND - FEBRUARY 25 - 26. COLOR GUARD: See you at the next COLOR GUARD REHEARSAL/AUDITION - Sunday., February 26, from 10:00 am to 1:00 P.M. We invite Brass Players, Percussionists, Front Ensemble players, and/or Color Guard to our next Camp Weekend - February 25 & 26. Come down and see for yourself the wonderful and exciting things that are going on at the SKYLINERS! For more information, go to: N. Y. Skyliner Website or contact Holly Marino, Assistant Director at exiggy1@yahoo.com. Thanks, Doreen Sandor Publicity, N. Y. Skyliners

WOW! Below are some of the first official pictures that we have gotten from the Production Company for the "Bring the Boys Back" number that members of the N. Y. Skyliners percussion line (and a couple of brass members) performed on January 30th at THE PUBLIC SINGS: A 50th Anniversary Celebration" extravaganza in New York City. Photo Credit for these beautiful, professional photographs: Michal Daniel (this is the way they spelled it.) (I did reduce these slightly so they open more easily on DCP.) The featured star/singer in this song is Tony Winner Chuck Cooper. Our members really enjoyed performing with him. He was so nice to our members, and is very humble but extremely talented. Mr. Cooper was seemingly very impressed with the corp (well, drum line). Working with such professional people helped make this experience that much more exciting and fun. There are more pictures to come, but we wanted to share these ASAP. Sincerely, Doreen Sandor Publicity, New York Skyliners

The next N. Y. Skyliner rehearsal is scheduled: Sunday, February 12th 11:00 am - 5:00 P.M. Dover American Legion Post #27 2 Legion Way; Dover, NJ Directions at: http://www.newyorkskyliners.org/directions.html#dover We are checking out the weather coming in, but for right now, rehearsal is ON! With SKY ON FIRE, snow should not be a problem . . . . But we will keep you posted. Doreen Sandor

January 31, 2006. The New York Skyliners are pleased to announce that Willy Carmona, the Dover High School Band Director, has recently joined the Skyliner brass staff, and is assisting Dave Negri, the Skyliners’ Brass Coordinator. Willy Carmona is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania. He has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Trumpet Performance and Jazz Performance. He was a principal cornet in the concert band and lead trumpet/soloist in the jazz band, both for three years. Willy began his professional career at the age of 15 performing with various Latin groups in the North Jersey area. He continues to freelance with Latin and jazz groups in the Tri-state area. Willy also does some studio work. Most of Willy's performance time is dedicated to playing trumpet, congas, and bongos with Concepto Diferente and the rock fusion band, Java. Most of Willy's time is dedicated to the Dover High School marching Tiger Band. He is in his fifth year teaching at Dover High. Willy has taught nine years total in the Dover School District, beginning his career in Middle School. The Marching Band has grown from 50 members to 110 members since he has taken over the program. Willy also directs the Concert band, pit orchestra and 2 jazz bands. Considering the choice of 2006 repertoire for the New York Skyliners (view Show description at: 2006 N. Y. Skyliners Show Information), Willy’s expertise in Jazz and Latin Jazz performance is a perfect match for this diverse and talented brass staff. Go to our website for updated information and directions: http://www.newyorkskyliners.org, or contact Holly Marino, Assistant Director at exiggy1@yahoo.com.

We are speaking to the people we need to about getting video, pix, etc. We do have the program, and some back stage photos (!) of the Skyliners with some of the stars and performers who participated. While I am gathering information, stories, feedback, I can say that this has overwhelmingly been an amazing experience for our members. More to come! Doreen Sandor

Thanks, Sean, for clarifying the 1981 date for the E. F. Hutton commercial. Plus, you carried a TIMPANI in the American Hostage PARADE? How times change, huh? Nowadays no one would consider MARCHING a timpani. That was an unbelievable experience. We were close enough getting together at the parade to see some of the hostages in convertibles a few feet from us. Marching in Manhattan, down Broadway in a ticker tape parade playing "New York, New York" for unknown number of people. I still have the yellow ribbon that they gave us at some point tied to my old mellophone case. Doreen

JUST A REMINDER! Even though members of the N.Y. Skyliner percussion line (and a few horn players!) have been - and will continue to be - rehearsing for their appearance on Monday evening, January 30th in the one-night only musical extravaganza at the New York City Center entitled, “THE PUBLIC SINGS: A 50th Anniversary Celebration," rehearsal WILL be going on as scheduled! N. Y. Skyliner Camp Weekend Saturday, January 28th 12 to 6 PM AND Sunday, January 29th 10 am to 4 P.M. takes place at: AT DOVER AMERICAN LEGION POST #27 in Dover, N.J. We will NOT be at Dover High School on the 28th, but at the Dover American Legion Post #27 instead. Directions can be found at: Directions to Dover American Legion Post. So much exciting news has been happening over the last few weeks, we want to make sure that anyone interested in checking out the N. Y. Skyliners would be updated. Don't wait to come down and see what the 2006 N. Y. Skyliners have to offer you . . . you never know what is coming next, and what you might be missing! Sincerely, Doreen Sandor Publicity, New York Skyliners http://www.NewYorkSkyliners.org

Jean, That's exciting. Keep us posted with what is going on. At least you don't have to be suspended from a wire! Doreen