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Jimbalaya Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 hey NanciD...........just stop breathing........that will insure a good release........ :ramd: You know who http://makeashorterlink.com/?S18022FDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ellis Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 hey NanciD...........just stop breathing........that will insure a good release........ :ramd: You know who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukecornwell Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) WOW! This article brings back some memories. I believe that the Circuit mentioned was the Penn-Jersey Circuit, and the two corps involved were the OLPH Ridgemen and the St. Rocco’s Cadets, both from Brooklyn, NY, and within walking distance from of each other. OLPH was located on 60th St. and 6th Ave. St. Rocco’s on 27th St. and 4th Ave. Both Catholic Parishes with OLPH predominantly Irish, and St. Rocco’s, Italian. I grew up in OLPH and joined their corps in the very late 50’s. They were basically a parade corps and were not an M&M corps at the time I left. I moved on to St. Rocco’s because I wanted to compete on the field with a M&M corps….M&M, am I wrong or is this what we called competing corps back then? Anyway, I could walk to their Parish, and sometimes I had to..no money for bus or subway fare..so they were the closest corps for me to join. I was thrilled to march on the field and compete. The article refers to a “youth center”, so I would think that I am correct in thinking that St. Rocco’s was one of the corps involved. The Director of St. Rocco’s Youth Center, and drum corps, was the GREAT Andy DiOrio. One of the really sincerest, and loving men I have ever met. I believe that one of the youths mentioned was one of my very best friends, Jimmy Ednie. Jimmy past away recently, and all who knew him miss him very much. Of course, Jimmy moved on to the New York Skyliners, as most of us kids did, and became one the Famous Soloist that New York was noted for. By the way, Mr. DiOrio is still very much alive and kicking in Brooklyn, NY. St. Rocco’s had a reunion a few years back, and we honored Mr. DiOrio along with some of the other greats that instructed, or were on the Committee. If you are interested, go to St. Rocco’s web site to get the corps history and view a whole bunch of pictures at http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/dkickdrum/Stroccos.html or just Google St. Rocco’s. I know that there were some rivalries, back in the day, and this was just one of them. Please, if you think that I am off base, and these are not the corps in question, post what you think. I know that there are some Ridgemen out there, so please post your history and your side of this story. Also, there are some members from both now playing with Brooklyn United Alumni Drum Corps. All get along just fine now, and this is about some history from when you had a drum corps in almost every Parish in Brooklyn, New York, many rivalries, and this is only One of them... Edited September 29, 2006 by dukecornwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I think that you are correct on this one JoeDuke........the 1963 article was an interesting item for several corps with recruiting/release issues.........oh yeah, sorry NanciD I just had to go there........and glad ya liked that one Robbie WOW! This article brings back some memories. I believe that the Circuit mentioned was the Penn-Jersey Circuit, and the two corps involved were the OLPH Ridgemen and the St. Rocco’s Cadets, both from Brooklyn, NY, and within walking distance from of each other. OLPH was located on 60th St. and 6th Ave. St. Rocco’s on 27th St. and 4th Ave. Both Catholic Parishes with OLPH predominantly Irish, and St. Rocco’s, Italian. I grew up in OLPH and joined their corps in the very late 50’s. They were basically a parade corps and were not an M&M corps at the time I left. I moved on to St. Rocco’s because I wanted to compete on the field with a M&M corps….M&M, am I wrong or is this what we called competing corps back then? Anyway, I could walk to their Parish, and sometimes I had to..no money for bus or subway fare..so they were the closest corps for me to join. I was thrilled to march on the field and compete. The article refers to a “youth center”, so I would think that I am correct in thinking that St. Rocco’s was one of the corps involved. The Director of St. Rocco’s Youth Center, and drum corps, was the GREAT Andy DiOrio. One of the really sincerest, and loving men I have ever met. I believe that one of the youths mentioned was one of my very best friends, Jimmy Ednie. Jimmy past away recently, and all who knew him miss him very much. Of course, Jimmy moved on to the New York Skyliners, as most of us kids did, and became one the Famous Soloist that New York was noted for. By the way, Mr. DiOrio is still very much alive and kicking in Brooklyn, NY. St. Rocco’s had a reunion a few years back, and we honored Mr. DiOrio along with some of the other greats that instructed, or were on the Committee. If you are interested, go to St. Rocco’s web site to get the corps history and view a whole bunch of pictures at http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/dkickdrum/Stroccos.html or just Google St. Rocco’s.I know that there were some rivalries, back in the day, and this was just one of them. Please, if you think that I am off base, and these are not the corps in question, post what you think. I know that there are some Ridgemen out there, so please post your history and your side of this story. Also, there are some members from both now playing with Brooklyn United Alumni Drum Corps. All get along just fine now, and this is about some history from when you had a drum corps in almost every Parish in Brooklyn, New York, many rivalries, and this is only One of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 hey NanciD...........just stop breathing........that will insure a good release........ :ramd: You know who JC, You're lucky for two reasons: 1. I love you B. I can take a joke Hugs! Wiseguy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 WOW! This article brings back some memories. I believe that the Circuit mentioned was the Penn-Jersey Circuit, and the two corps involved were the OLPH Ridgemen and the St. Rocco’s Cadets, both from Brooklyn, NY, and within walking distance from of each other. OLPH was located on 60th St. and 6th Ave. St. Rocco’s on 27th St. and 4th Ave. Both Catholic Parishes with OLPH predominantly Irish, and St. Rocco’s, Italian. I grew up in OLPH and joined their corps in the very late 50’s. They were basically a parade corps and were not an M&M corps at the time I left. I moved on to St. Rocco’s because I wanted to compete on the field with a M&M corps….M&M, am I wrong or is this what we called competing corps back then? Anyway, I could walk to their Parish, and sometimes I had to..no money for bus or subway fare..so they were the closest corps for me to join. I was thrilled to march on the field and compete. The article refers to a “youth center”, so I would think that I am correct in thinking that St. Rocco’s was one of the corps involved. The Director of St. Rocco’s Youth Center, and drum corps, was the GREAT Andy DiOrio. One of the really sincerest, and loving men I have ever met. I believe that one of the youths mentioned was one of my very best friends, Jimmy Ednie. Jimmy past away recently, and all who knew him miss him very much. Of course, Jimmy moved on to the New York Skyliners, as most of us kids did, and became one the Famous Soloist that New York was noted for. By the way, Mr. DiOrio is still very much alive and kicking in Brooklyn, NY. St. Rocco’s had a reunion a few years back, and we honored Mr. DiOrio along with some of the other greats that instructed, or were on the Committee. If you are interested, go to St. Rocco’s web site to get the corps history and view a whole bunch of pictures at http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/dkickdrum/Stroccos.html or just Google St. Rocco’s.I know that there were some rivalries, back in the day, and this was just one of them. Please, if you think that I am off base, and these are not the corps in question, post what you think. I know that there are some Ridgemen out there, so please post your history and your side of this story. Also, there are some members from both now playing with Brooklyn United Alumni Drum Corps. All get along just fine now, and this is about some history from when you had a drum corps in almost every Parish in Brooklyn, New York, many rivalries, and this is only One of them... Duke, Would you mind posting this on the Blog? There is a comment section at the end of each post. If you have any problems / questions please feel free to email me. NanciD@Att.net Thanx in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) I've always thought that there was one simple solution to this problem. Summed up in one phrase: "Ahhhhh... take yer release and stick it where the sun doesn't shine. I QUIT!!!!!!" :P Fran Edited October 1, 2006 by Fran Haring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 I've always thought that there was one simple solution to this problem.Summed up in one phrase: "Ahhhhh... take yer release and stick it where the sun doesn't shine. I QUIT!!!!!!" :P Fran OMG ROFL You have some absolute Classic replies!! I'm dying over here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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