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Joined: Oct 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 34 Location: Flushing, New York Karma: 2
GETTYSBURG 2009 « Result #1 on May 4, 2009, 11:08am »
WOW!!!! After comparing the video from Kingsboro 2008 to the performance on Saturday, our GAS performance outdid the Music under the Bridge !!
Great job by all - thanks to all who sat in, lent us their bodies, equipment, time - it made it all worthwile. (even Hippy Skippy!)
A - B I G - thanks to Carolina for fllying in for the weekend to fill in with the bari line - how many people would do a 4,100 mile round trip to play a 8 minute show that you know.
A round of applause to Red & Screech for a great arrangement of Gone With The Wind, and to Dee "Scarlet O'Hara."
NEXT YEARS G.A.S - LANCASTER PA. SPONSORED BY:
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Violin Lessons « Result #2 on Mar 12, 2009, 9:11pm »
"Daddy, can I learn to play the violin?" young Sarah asked her father. She was always asking for things and her father was not very pleased.
¡¡¡¡"You cost me a lot of money, Sarah," he said. "First you wanted to learn horse riding, then dancing, then swimming. Now it's the violin.
¡¡¡¡"I'll play every day ,Daddy." Sarah said. "I'll try very hard.
¡¡¡¡"All right," her father said. "This is what I'll do. I'll pay for you to have lessons for six weeks. At the end of six weeks you must play something for me. If you play well, you can have more lessons. If you play badly, I will stop the lessons."
¡¡¡¡"0. K. Daddy," Sarah said. "That is fair.
¡¡¡¡He soon found a good violin teacher and Sarah began her lessons. The teacher was very expensive, but her father kept his promise.
¡¡¡¡The six weeks passed quickly. The time came for Sarah to play for her father.
¡¡¡¡She went to the living room and said, "I'm ready to play for you, Daddy.
¡¡¡¡"Fine, Sarah," her father said. "Begin.
¡¡¡¡She began to play. She played very badly. She made a terrible noise.
¡¡¡¡Her father had one of his friends with him, and the friend put his hands over his ears.
¡¡¡¡When Sarah finished, her father said, "Well done, Sarah. You can have more lessons."
¡¡¡¡Sarah ran happily out of the room. Her father's friend turned to him. "You've spent a lot of money, but she still plays very badly. he said.
¡¡¡¡"Well, that's true," her father said. "But since she started learning the violin I've been able to buy five apartments in this build very cheaply. In another six weeks I'll own the whole building!"
These Things I Wish for You « Result #3 on Feb 24, 2009, 10:21pm »
We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I¡¯d know better.
I¡¯d really like for them to know about hand-me-down clothes and home-made ice cream and leftover meatloaf. I really would.
My cherished grandson,wow power leveling I hope you learn humility by surviving failure and that you learn to be honest even when no one is looking.
I hope you learn to make your bed and mow the lawn and wash the car -- and I hope nobody gives you a brand-new car when you are sixteen.
It will be good if at least one time you can see a baby calf born, and you have a good friend to be with you if you ever have to put your old dog to sleep.
I hope you get a black eye fighting for something you believe in.
I hope you have to share a bedroom with your younger brother.wow power leveling And it is all right to draw a line down the middle of the room, but when he wants to crawl under the covers with you because he¡¯s scared, I hope you¡¯ll let him.
And when you want to see a Disney movie and your kid brother wants to tag along, I hope you take him.
I hope you have to walk uphill with your friends and that you live in a town where you can do it safely.
If you want a slingshot,wow power leveling I hope your father teaches you how to make one instead of buying one. I hope you learn to dig in the dirt and read books, and when you learn to use computers, you also learn how to add and subtract in your head.
I hope you get razzed by friends when you have your first crush on a girl, and that when you talk back to your mother you learn what Ivory soap tastes like.
May you skin your knee climbing a mountain,wow gold burn your hand on the stove and stick your tongue on a frozen flagpole.
I hope you get sick when someone blows smoke in your face. I don¡¯t care if you try beer once, but I hope you won¡¯t like it.wow gold And if a friend offers you a joint or any drugs, I hope you are smart enough to realize that person is not your friend.
I sure hope you make time to sit on a porch with your grandpa or go fishing with your uncle.
I hope your mother punishes you when you throw a baseball through a neighbor¡¯s window,wow gold and that she hugs you and kisses you when you give her a plaster of paris mold of your hand.
These things I wish for you -- tough times and disappointment, hard work and happiness.
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 26 Location: BROOKLYN USA Karma: 4
Jim Breen « Result #4 on Nov 30, 2008, 9:32pm »
This has been a rough year for the Breen family. We lost Dad after DCA weekend. I traveled home from Rochester & was a half hour late. NYPD, FDNY & local ambulance services all in front of Dads apt. Red flashing lights closing down 74th-75th street & 4th. A 5 year battle had ended. The Breen family thanks you for your support. We will NEVER forget the corps honor guard & Reds tribute. We still have tuff times ahead with Dads birthday on Dec 22nd followed by the first Christmas without him. Dad was a big fan of Drum Corps, half-time shows & parades. Just remember as we take the streets or perform on stage we have many of those who have left us at our sides. This group has really turned into a special family. We work great together & have allot of fun. Lets keep at it.
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 26 Location: BROOKLYN USA Karma: 4
Re: "CARMEN" Bracero « Result #6 on Aug 8, 2008, 11:55am »
I was very proud to be the Director of BU Wednesday night. To see us in uniform as we honored one of our own. Red always seems to be ready for the task. The room was filled with his sound as all listened. We sent Carmen off in true D&B style. Yes this family has lost one of its special members. She now joins the ranks of many that have gone before her. She may rest in peace knowing that this family will take care of the ones she has left behind. We will be there for all that need us > in good times & bad.
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 14 Location: Shea Country Karma: 0
Re: "CARMEN" Bracero « Result #7 on Aug 8, 2008, 11:09am »
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS SENT TO OUR DIRECTOR, TOM BREEN FROM THE BRACERO FAMILY.
Dear Tom
On behalf of the entire Bracero Family I would like to thank you & Brooklyn United for paying your respects in such a fitting way.
As you all know we are a Drum Corp family starting with my father who in his youth marched for St Michaels Drum & Bugle Corps when his was in St. Michaels home as a child .
My Mother & Father joined in 1975 when my Cousin Anthony , who joined the O.L.P.H. Ridgemen in 1974 - introduced myself , my siblings along with my cousins & we joined as a family.
I can still remember my Mom waking me up in the middle of the night on tour because the girls were after on ( " initiation night" ) & I still remember re-assuring her that it was part of being a member & that they would probably not do anything too harsh. So the next night she was thrown into a shower & that was all -- they went easy on her -- we all had a good laugh seeing her soaking wet in her clothes & that night - she became an accepted & much loved member of the Ridgemen Family ;-)
The rest is pretty much history & I now thank God for it all because that gave our family memories that will last us a lifetime. When you join a drumcorp you inherit a family circle that will always be by your side in good times & bad.
Thank you all -- for your kindness, your thoughts & prayers & for making Mom happy in her last years
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 14 Location: Shea Country Karma: 0
"CARMEN" Bracero « Result #8 on Aug 8, 2008, 11:08am »
For those who haven't received the news, Alferd (snare line) lost his mother this past weekend. Members of the corps were in attendance to pay their respects on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Our horn instructor, Rich "Red" Wardlow stood at the head of the casket that evening and played a beautiful reendition of AMAZING GRACE that would make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end - a truly beautiful and final tribute to a corps member's mother, as well as a Corps member herself , She will be truly missed, but not forgotten.
Joined: Oct 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 34 Location: Flushing, New York Karma: 2
G.A.S. 2009 PROMO « Result #9 on May 15, 2008, 6:55am »
The G.A.S. 2009 will be sponsored by the Yankee Rebels Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps in Gettysburg Pa.
It will be at the Wyndhan Hotel with everything under one roof! It will also be the 25th Anniversary of G.A.S. which promises to be the most spectacular GAS event yet!
The GAS committee has put together a great promo video, and they are planning to make this a 4 dday combined event: golf outing on Friday and Monday for golfers; historical battlefield tours on Fri., Sun. and Monday for non-golfers. If this will be your first availability to go to a G.A.S.. reunion, you won't want to miss this one.
Joined: Oct 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 34 Location: Flushing, New York Karma: 2
FILL-IN ONLINE PASSPORT APPLICATION « Result #13 on Nov 6, 2007, 9:18am »
https://pptform.state.gov/
CLICK ON - or highlight, copy, and paste the above link to address bar in your web browswe above[/b][/color][/size] This is a link to generate and print the application for your Passport. You will still have to go to the Post Office to file it and take a Passport Photo. You will save time by having this done when you get there. You can’t print it until you’ve filled in all the blanks, so you won’t be missing any info when you get there.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN « Result #16 on May 24, 2007, 8:54pm »
B.U. is on well on its way for a great second year. Many new friends from the Toppers look forward to this United Corps events. We now prepare for the Wildwood Elks Parade & have our next practice @ The OLPH Parish Club 5721 6th Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220 6-9pm Wednesday May 30th. See Ya then. BU Director Tom Breen www.BrooklynUnited.org
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 14 Location: Shea Country Karma: 0
TONY MENDITTO'S FATHER « Result #17 on Feb 5, 2007, 2:58am »
Received message last evening from Tony:
Tom, My Father passed away in his sleep last night. As a Veteran of the Korean War he will be buried in Arlington Cemetery, near where he lived out his last two years. The date of his Memorial Service and burial is as yet to be determined as there is a waiting period at Arlington.
Tony
Arrangements, when prepared will be published here.
Tony, our prayers go out to you and your family - from Your Drum Corps Family @ B.U.
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 14 Location: Shea Country Karma: 0
SERENADE IN BRASS « Result #18 on Jan 27, 2007, 10:12pm »
Check the link to the following website:
SERENADE IN BRASS
April 14th, 2007
http://www.fivestarbrass.com/sib_htm/insib00.htm
Mini Corps Competition @ 2pm
Mass Brass Ghost Riders Capital Brass Golden Eagles Crossmen Xtreme The Amoskeag Sound Lambertville Volunteers
Then the evening concert @7:30pm
US Naval Academy Drum Corps Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Hawthorne Caballeros Sr. Yankee Rebels Alumni Westshoremen Alumni Bridgemen Alumni Buccaneer Alumni Music Express Hip Pickles Mini Corps Contest Winner
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 26 Location: BROOKLYN USA Karma: 4
FUNDRAISER « Result #20 on Jan 25, 2007, 7:01am »
It takes money to make money.We will need to offset the promotion of B.U. seeking corps & to fill seats for Music Under The Bridge promotional campaign. We will take back cover of G.A.S. program & run Ad's in Drum Corps World.Leave some feedback. Maggie has an idea that includes a D.J. I would like to shoot for April. I'm busy on 14th & we have the little league job 21st with rain date of 28th. I thought the 7th. Lets check ALL corps calendars for conflict. Due to Easter we will also have to reschedule full corps practice. Quick Reminder Dues of only $25 past Due............
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G.A.S. « Result #21 on Jan 24, 2007, 5:00pm »
B.U. plans to perform @ the Greater Alliance of Senior Reunion May 4th-6th in Johnson City New York. We'd love to have you sit in. Please check the B.U. schedule page for practice dates. It's a fun packed old school D&B weekend.............
Joined: Nov 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 26 Location: BROOKLYN USA Karma: 4
MUSIC UNDER THE BRIDGE « Result #22 on Jan 24, 2007, 4:55pm »
Brooklyn United will again seek corps to donate time to Music
Under The Bridge this fall. If your corps would like to donate performance time to this event contact Tom Breen B.U. Director @ BrooklynUnited@nyc.rr.com . We will be taking the rear cover of the G.A.S. program & run ads in Drum Corps World & Heritage to promote show & fill performance slots . It was GREAT to return D&B Corps to the BKLYN stage & with your HELP to continue for years to come. Please pass the word as we plan to fill the house. THANKS
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Re: HI THERE - CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE « Result #23 on Jan 10, 2007, 10:23am »
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HI EVERYONE !!!!!!!! It's simple > We must rally behind the B.U. banner to keep BKLYN D&B ALIVE........ Let's wear the Brooklyn Polo shirt of your choice to represent your corps. This would keep the name of your corps represented as we combine as one. At present we carry 4 BKLYN Corps Flags - St. Rocco's, O.L.P.H. Ridgemen, O.L.C. Ramblers & O.L.A. Blue Angels. Come join us as we host an Open House on Sunday December 10th from Noon till 5pm. Bring a friend & your instrument to sit in. Plenty of food & fun. Any questions reach out to Director Tom Breen @ BrooklynUnited@NYC.RR.Com http://www.BrooklynUnited.org See Ya Then & PLEASE PASS THE WORD........... Tom
Here comes 2007! We've got nowhere to go - BUT UP!!
Re: HI THERE - CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE « Result #24 on Nov 30, 2006, 7:45am »
HI EVERYONE !!!!!!!! It's simple > We must rally behind the B.U. banner to keep BKLYN D&B ALIVE........ Let's wear the Brooklyn Polo shirt of your choice to represent your corps. This would keep the name of your corps represented as we combine as one. At present we carry 4 BKLYN Corps Flags - St. Rocco's, O.L.P.H. Ridgemen, O.L.C. Ramblers & O.L.A. Blue Angels. Come join us as we host an Open House on Sunday December 10th from Noon till 5pm. Bring a friend & your instrument to sit in. Plenty of food & fun. Any questions reach out to Director Tom Breen @ BrooklynUnited@NYC.RR.Com http://www.BrooklynUnited.org See Ya Then & PLEASE PASS THE WORD........... Tom
Joined: Oct 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 34 Location: Flushing, New York Karma: 2
Re: WELCOME TO BROOKLYN UNITED « Result #32 on Nov 10, 2006, 8:40am »
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Lets try this again... In response to Tom's post aka budirector... I have a feeling that whatever you want to accomplish will be accomplished this year. A field show is not out of the question.
First, If you click on "quote," you can then type in the same box directly under that quote. Otherwise, you can just post a reply in the box at the bottom of the screen. This will then show as an additional thread post.
Second, in speaking to budirector, we briefly threw around the thought that it might be advantageous to link up with the band circuit (please don't cringe!) to invite two or three high school bands to the show. The rationale is that these groups also have a following, and that following equals "GATE SALES" Once they see traditional drum corps, they may get "hooked on Bugles" IMHO. ADMIN
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Re: WELCOME TO BROOKLYN UNITED « Result #33 on Nov 10, 2006, 1:20am »
Lets try this again... In response to Tom's post aka budirector... I have a feeling that whatever you want to accomplish will be accomplished this year. A field show is not out of the question.
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Re: WELCOME TO BROOKLYN UNITED « Result #34 on Nov 10, 2006, 1:13am »
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If in a year we already hosted & returned D&B to the BKLYN stage imagine whats next. G.A.S. reunion & field show? Let's keep the dream alive & keep moving forward.
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Re: WELCOME TO BROOKLYN UNITED « Result #35 on Nov 7, 2006, 10:28pm »
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If in a year we already hosted & returned D&B to the BKLYN stage imagine whats next. G.A.S. reunion & field show? Let's keep the dream alive & keep moving forward.
. . . .and we've got the right guy at the helm to skipper the ship. Keep up the good work, budirector!!
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Re: WELCOME TO BROOKLYN UNITED « Result #36 on Nov 7, 2006, 6:47am »
If in a year we already hosted & returned D&B to the BKLYN stage imagine whats next. G.A.S. reunion & field show? Let's keep the dream alive & keep moving forward.
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