cvayda Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) New York Skyliners Alumni Announce the 2012 OPEN HOUSE / PROGRAM / STAFF Written by Charles Vayda, Public Relations, NY Skyliners Alumni (Oct 1, 2011) Fall traditionally marks the beginning of the new drum corps season and the New York Skyliners Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps is looking forward to a great one in 2012. It all starts with our OPEN HOUSE where you can check us out, meet the staff, sit in and play, and enjoy some food / refreshments. So remember the date: Sunday, November 13, noon-5pm VFW MEMORIAL POST 4591 513 VETERANS PLACE, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604-2423 (201) 288-1112 The corps has openings in all sections – brass, percussion, color guard, so if you were ever thinking of joining, now is your opportunity. This year, the corps will be unveiling a totally revamped show, featuring 4 new musical selections and a production drum solo to showcase our world renowned drum line / pit / percussion section. In maintaining the Skyliners Alumni tradition of keeping forever alive the legendary charts of our master arranger – the late, great Herman "HY" Dreitzer (who idolized George Gershwin), we are excited to present one of his famous works as the centerpiece of our show. The music program consists of: "On The Town" Opening Fanfare – from the 76 season "Aquarius" – from the 69/70 season (the popular left-over from last year's repertoire) Color Pre – (still under consideration but coming soon) "Summertime" – from the 76 season, a George Gershwin's tune from Porgy and Bess "China Grove" – a keyboard/percussion feature of the 1973 Doobie Brothers hit "Broadway"/"NY NY" medley exit – recreating the famous "Wedge" from 1981 "Every Streets a Boulevard excerpt" – SKY's legendary Signature "ELKS Parade" – SKY's epic Encore The corps will continue to present a visual program for the delight of our fans. Balancing both the age and time constraints of our members, the corps will perform a simple and limited yet effective M&M show in 2012. Using our practice facility, the entire drill will be learned indoors, over the winter months. The corps is also pleased to announce that Jeff Sacktig, Drill Designer / Caption Supervisor of the 2011 DCI World Champion Cadets, has agreed to act as our Visual Consultant for the upcoming season. Continuing as the staff / show coordinator for 2012, Carl Ruocco (WDCHoF) heads the following creative team: Brass Joe "JD" Jacobs, caption head Bill Moore, arranger Bob Farrell Percussion Wes Myers, caption head Bob "Jomba" O'Connor Jack Murray Joe Fontana Jack McGuinness Visual Greg Cinzio, caption head Paul Peregrim Jeff Sacktig Guard Frank Koch Karen Cox The Skyliners Alumni corps, celebrating its 19th season in 2012, is co-sponsored by AL Post 1523 Staten Island NY and VFW Post 4591 Hasbrouck Heights NJ. The corps continues its mission of providing an outlet for those wishing to be a part of traditional drum and bugle corps by performing in a variety of parades and indoor/outdoor exhibitions, while maintaining a twice a month rehearsal schedule. For more information, complete rehearsal/performance schedule, corps history, pictures and audio/video of the corps, please visit our website at http://www.skyalumni.org/ or contact our corps director Rich Evans at director@skyalumni.org Edited October 3, 2011 by cvayda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cvayda Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2DXaWCGspUA HY Dreitzer adored George Gershwin. Well in 2012, SKY Alumni will be performing HY's arrangement of Gershwin's "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess from the 1976 season. Whatcha think about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Priester Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2DXaWCGspUA HY Dreitzer adored George Gershwin. Well in 2012, SKY Alumni will be performing HY's arrangement of Gershwin's "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess from the 1976 season. Whatcha think about that? I think it's just great! I also think it's great that a few former members 'came home' at the last practice. Welcome home folks!!! Still plenty of room for more returnees and some new faces. See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2B or not 2B Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) I think it's just great! I also think it's great that a few former members 'came home' at the last practice. Welcome home folks!!! Still plenty of room for more returnees and some new faces. See you there! Sounds like ANOTHER great year coming up for the NY "Skyliners" Alumni Corps. Seems like they are getting better and better each year. Edited October 13, 2011 by 2B or not 2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Priester Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Sounds like ANOTHER great year coming up for the NY "Skyliners" Alumni Corps. Seems like they are getting better and better each year. And we are participating in the Clifton, NJ Veteran's Day parade on Sunday, November 6. Come on out and meet the corps! If unable that day, then we will see you the following week at the open house. Come on down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegalEagle50 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Clifton has a Veterans Day parade? Who knew? Obviously not the Clifton resident.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Priester Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Clifton has a Veterans Day parade? Who knew? Obviously not the Clifton resident.... Yep, right up the main drag. It ends at the park behind the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvayda Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 The OPEN HOUSE is fast approaching. If you ever wanted to be a part of SKY and play HY's charts, now's the time. This coming year's musical book is going to be both challenging and fun !! Sunday, November 13, noon-5pm VFW MEMORIAL POST 4591 513 VETERANS PLACE, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604-2423 (201) 288-1112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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