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I'm shocked to hear this news. Rick and I always had a conversation or just a smile and a wave everytime we saw each other.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Godspeed.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
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The Long Island Sunrisers
Next Rehearsal Sunday, December 28th 1PM-6PM
Whether you missed our Open House and first rehearsal or not, clear your schedule for our next rehearsal.
Sunday December 28th is when you’ll get all the information you need to decide if you want to be part of the Sunrisers Drum Corps. Stop by the Parish House in Manhasset, NY Click HERE for directions! from 1PM to 6PM on Sunday the 28th.
It's official!
The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Visit www.sunrisers.com for more information
or feel free to contact us at Membership@sunrisers.com
Find out why the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is "On the Rise".
Sun ManagementA great way to close out the year - playing new music and meeting new people!!
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The Sunrisers are pleased to announce their 2009 Program!
Homage: Three Tapestries
For centuries, tapestries were used to tell stories and portray historical events. Kings and nobles collected these beautiful works as status symbols. Churches created ornate scenes to tell stories of the bible. Great battles were recounted in vivid color and detail. The Sunrisers will, through this majestic piece by David Holsinger, weave their tapestries.
Movement I – Regnum
Movement II – Sacra
Movement III – Proelium
The Sunrisers are happy to be back and are very excited to present this dramatic and dynamic show in 2009!
We will be rehearsaing this Sunday, December 14th and Sunday, December 28th from 1-6pm at the Christ Church Parish House, 1355 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030.
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe...=1&ct=title
Come down and see us!
I cannot wait to start on this music! This is a special time to be with the Long Island Sunrisers!!!
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The Sunrisers send their condolences to Bob's family and his extended drum corps family.
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"The Sun Rises In The East"
The Long Island Sunrisers 2009 Season-kickoff
OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION
Saturday, November 29th 12PM-6PM
Be sure to drop down to this Open House/Orientation
at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, NY
Click HERE for directions.
It's official!
The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Stay tuned here, and to our website for some exciting Staff Announcements, to be released very soon.
Visit www.sunrisers.com for more information
or feel free to contact us at Membership@sunrisers.com
Find out why the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is "On the Rise".
Sun ManagementTomorrow!!!
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WAY TO GO SUN!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!
See you all on Saturday at Noon.
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www.sunrisers.com
The Long Island Sunrisers Announce 2009 Season-Kickoff Open House
Saturday November 29th!!
Time:12PM to 6PM
Location: Mineola High School, 10 Armstrong Rd., Garden City Park NY
http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=10%20Arm...%20Park%2C%20NY
Interested in Joining Sun in 2009? Plan on being there at our Open House.
See ya Saturday John!!
3 days!!! We get the find out what our show is going to be!!!
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Aaahhhhh
Lawn Gihland Sunrisers- music to my ears!
Growing up on Long Island and being involved in drum corps since I was seven years old, the Long Island Sunrisers were part of the fabric of drum corps and an iconic organization for the young corps on L.I. In just 7 days the Open House of the Sunrisers will mark a return to our home.
I cannot wait!!
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OMG! 12 Days!!!!]
9 days!!
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It all happens in Just 14 days
OMG! 12 Days!!!!]
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Long Island Sunrisers Announce Joe White
Visual Caption Head for 2009.
Please join us in welcoming Joe to the Sunrisers team.
JOE WHITE- Joe joins the Long Island Sunrisers team bringing with him a broad background in music, media and the arts. His teaching experience spansVelvet Knights,Bushwackers,NY Skyliners,Brentwood High School,Hicksville High School,St. Francis Preparatory SchoolandWindsor Central High Schoolas well asSaturday Matinee,Brentwood H.S.andPeakscolor guards. At various points during these associations Joe has stepped up to fill the roles of visual designer, marching technician and even music technician, showcasing his talents and adaptability, characteristics which will make Joe a vital asset to our team in 2009.Joe's performing experience includesCrossmen,Velvet Knights,Sunrisers,BushwackersandNY Skylinersas well asPegasuswinter guard.Joe enjoys a career as a professional sound engineer, specializing in Film and TV sound recording, has produced several movies and is proud to have been a recipient of an Emmy nomination for his work.Plan on dropping down to meet Joe and the rest of our 2009 staff at our Open House:
The Long Island Sunrisers 2009 Season-Kickoff
OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION
Saturday, November 29th 12PM-6PM
Be sure to drop down to this Open House/Orientation
at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, NY
Click HERE for directions.
It's official!
The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Stay tuned here, and to our website for some exciting Staff Announcements, to be released very soon.
Visit www.sunrisers.com for more information
or feel free to contact us at Membership@sunrisers.com
Find out why the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is "On the Rise".
Sun Management
Joe,
Welcome to the team!!!
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It all happens in Just 14 days
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All the best to you and Sun, Larry! I hope this move is fruitful for you.
Larry
Thanks Larry,
We have great anticipation for our return back to Long Island!!
Folks - Come see what all the excitement is about!!!
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"The Sun Rises In The East"
The Long Island Sunrisers 2009 Season-kickoff
OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION
Saturday, November 29th 12PM-6PM
Be sure to drop down to this Open House/Orientation
at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, NY
Click HERE for directions.
It's official!
The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Stay tuned here, and to our website for some exciting Staff Announcements, to be released very soon.
Visit www.sunrisers.com for more information
or feel free to contact us at Membership@sunrisers.com
Find out why the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is "On the Rise".
Sun Management17 Days!!
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Welcome back Anthony!!!
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The Long Island Sunrisers Welcome Tom Anderson and Paul Caputo,
Percussion Co-CaptionHeads for 2009.
Sun staff selection is in full-swing here on Long Island and we're proud and excited to be able to call some of the island's finest "our own" for the 2009 season. Tom Anderson and Paul Caputo have come aboard and will join us in writing the next chapter in Sunrisers History.Tom Anderson- Tom began in the marching activity in 1986 under the instruction of Anthony Ambrogio. He then became a member of The Cadets of Bergen County percussion section in 1990-1991 under the instruction of Tom Aungst. Since then, he has gone on to teach many high school and Drum Corps lines including The Rochester Crusaders, The Syracuse Brigadeers and most recently, The Connecticut Hurricanes in 2008. In 2006, he was on the staff of the Long Island Rage indoor percussion ensemble. He has served as the percussion arranger/caption head for Copiague High School from 1997-1999 and 2003-present. He has had the privilage to study privately with many drumming greats including Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin and Al Miller. Currently, he mantains a private teaching practice on Long Island while also maintaining an active playing career as a freelance musician.Paul Caputo- Paul holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Education from Long Island Univeristy, C.W.Post.and a Masters of Arts in Wind Conducting From Hofstra Univeristy. He has been involved with marching band on Long Island since 1989. He has spent the last 19 years as an Instructor and Arranger for some of the finest Drumlines across Long Island. He has been a Band Director for the past eleven years and is currently on faculty at Syosset High School in Syosset, NY as director of two Symphonic Bands, Marching Band and Stage Band. In 2005 he was on staff with “Rage” Marching Indoor Percussion ensemble, under John Oddo, and in 2006 he was Percussion Director for the Group. He currently is also a freelance percussionist and private teacher on Long Island.Plan on dropping down to meet Tom, Paul and the rest of our 2009 staff at our Open House:
The Long Island Sunrisers 2009 Season-Kickoff
OPEN HOUSE & ORIENTATION
Saturday, November 29th 12PM-6PM
Be sure to drop down to this Open House/Orientation
at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, NY
Click HERE for directions.
It's official!
The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Stay tuned here, and to our website for some exciting Staff Announcements, to be released very soon.
Visit www.sunrisers.com for more information
or feel free to contact us at Membership@sunrisers.com
Find out why the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is "On the Rise".
Sun Management
More information to come very soon!!!
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That is the best news I have heard for the Sunrisers in a while.
Both of these gentlemen are serious talents, and are capable of putting together a great product! They also have students that follow them to the end of the earth!
Great Move SUN.
Donny
Donny,
Coming from you, that is high praise indeed!
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Best of luck in aught nine!
Cozy,
Thanks for the good thoughts - come over for a visit sometime!
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Hey Larry:
How are you going to pull that off.
Best of luck on the new start SunFrankie!! I was answering Jean's Post and forgot to include the quote!!
Unless I have a submarine I will be paying tolls - gladly!!! -
wow, drum corps 15 minutes from my house!
And no tolls to pay!!!!!
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"The Sunrisers corps has moved back to Long Island, NY after being away for almost 25 years and we invite all to take part in what will be an exciting new chapter for us!
Stay tuned here, and to our website for some exciting Staff Announcements, to be released very soon."
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GOOD LUCK
"On the field from. Mineola, Long Island, N.Y."
The "Sunrisers ".
Sounded Good way back then. Sounds GREAT NOW!
Thanks! For me, it's a return back to where I started with the Sunrisers! I cannot wait for the Open House and seeing all my friends!
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Definately use a metronome and start slow. Make sure you stroke out the second note on each hand (as previous posters have indicated). Gradually increase your speed. Make sure your sound and stick height is even hand-to-hand. You have to listen and watch yourself. When it goes bad, take it back a notch. As you increase tempo, use the tension of the drum head to get your bounce. I always told the kids I've taught that they are their own best tech, so listen and watch what you are doing! Couple hours a day and you'll be good to go in no time!
I've always found it helpful when working rolls with lines to be able to play rolls starting on the left hands as well as the right. This will even out your rolls, hand-to-hand and avoid the pulsing you hear in bad lines. It is very awkward (and dirty) for a beginner line to play it on the left, but when you switch back to right, generally everyone is surprised by the result.
Good luck!!!
All good advice! I would add that you should practice in front of a mirror. You then get visual cues to help. You can see uneven stick height, hand positions where you are hitting - V-shape for sticks. Also, timed exercises are good, in addition to the long repetitive exercises. 30-second sprints, 1-minute sprints (using max speed with good form) will help.
Good luck - stick with it!
SUNRISERS Next Rehearsal on Sunday January 11th
in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
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Getting more music!!! It all sounds great! If you aren't sure where you are marching, you should check it out. Great staff. great people!!!