This is the first time we were ever able to run the entire marching band show with music at band camp! In addition, it happened on the 6th day, leaving us day 7 to work run throughs and embed it into the band members from 9 to 12noon and 1 to 4pm on the last day which is incredible. Mr. Bennett is a genius, one of the best ever and with Mr. Downey assisting him, they are simply one of the best teams of visual people around. The drill is an absolute masterpiece and the show works absolutely great. In addition, the basics program we put into place last Spring, along with starting the music at the end of last year, has put this band in a position it has never been in. We are doing amazing things out here! The dynasty is coming to fruition! Roslyn will be a major player this year! In addition, Frank Mauriello, our new pit person has done phenomenal things with our relatively new pit. Remember, a few short years ago the pit had two members in it. Now, under the direction of Frank Mauriello, it is a force in the program. With 15 members, the pit is exciting, precise, and Mr. Mauriello has brought about a mini dynasty in the pit! Mark Carman, fresh off the DCI tour with the Boston Crusaders, who are one of the top corps in the country, brought the drumline to new heights. They are doing incredible moves while playing, which you can see in the video above. Ms. McMahon and Ms. Miller worked with the guard, learning many moves with the new equipment, in fact the guard won the "outstanding section award" today. Mr. Gazzo and Ms. Miller worked on the music in sectionals to clean up the notes throughout the show. The video above shows some highlights from the rehearsals today and tonight. The night ended with the famed candlelighting ceremony, where the seniors each talked in a breathtaking scene by the lake, with the fireplace. It was a perfect night and many parents came up from Roslyn to see the seniors in their famed send-off. Wait, we still have a season to compete, and win. And that's what we're going to do this year, bring home trophies. We can all feel it.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Day 6 - Running the Show with Music!
This is the first time we were ever able to run the entire marching band show with music at band camp! In addition, it happened on the 6th day, leaving us day 7 to work run throughs and embed it into the band members from 9 to 12noon and 1 to 4pm on the last day which is incredible. Mr. Bennett is a genius, one of the best ever and with Mr. Downey assisting him, they are simply one of the best teams of visual people around. The drill is an absolute masterpiece and the show works absolutely great. In addition, the basics program we put into place last Spring, along with starting the music at the end of last year, has put this band in a position it has never been in. We are doing amazing things out here! The dynasty is coming to fruition! Roslyn will be a major player this year! In addition, Frank Mauriello, our new pit person has done phenomenal things with our relatively new pit. Remember, a few short years ago the pit had two members in it. Now, under the direction of Frank Mauriello, it is a force in the program. With 15 members, the pit is exciting, precise, and Mr. Mauriello has brought about a mini dynasty in the pit! Mark Carman, fresh off the DCI tour with the Boston Crusaders, who are one of the top corps in the country, brought the drumline to new heights. They are doing incredible moves while playing, which you can see in the video above. Ms. McMahon and Ms. Miller worked with the guard, learning many moves with the new equipment, in fact the guard won the "outstanding section award" today. Mr. Gazzo and Ms. Miller worked on the music in sectionals to clean up the notes throughout the show. The video above shows some highlights from the rehearsals today and tonight. The night ended with the famed candlelighting ceremony, where the seniors each talked in a breathtaking scene by the lake, with the fireplace. It was a perfect night and many parents came up from Roslyn to see the seniors in their famed send-off. Wait, we still have a season to compete, and win. And that's what we're going to do this year, bring home trophies. We can all feel it.
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