November 2013

In This Issue

Sorority & Fraternity Night

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Give to the Band

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Upcoming Events:

Wednesday 11/13

MBB vs. Northeastern

2 pm Pritchard Gym

Saturday 11/23

Football vs. Albany

1 pm Kenneth LaValle Stadium

Monday 11/25

MBB vs. Morgan State

7 pm Pritchard Gym

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Shayna Stahl - New Director of Athletic Bands

Stony Brook University is thrilled to welcome Shayna Stahl as the new Director of Athletic Bands at Stony Brook University, a position left vacant by the retirement of the founding director and legendary Long Island music educator, Mr. John J. Leddy. Stahl assumes this position after a long and successful tenure as Stony Brook's part-time Assistant Director of Athletic Bands. She has been working with the band since its inception in 2006 when she first began as a graduate assistant and was quickly promoted in 2008 to Assistant Director. Since 2006, Stahl has served in a full time position as a tenured music educator in the Middle Country Central School district. In this role she taught music theory and was responsible for the direction of the Newfield High School Wind and Jazz Ensembles, and Concert and Marching Bands. Stahl led these programs to high praise and award winning success. She also served as Administrative Dean for the 10th and 11th grades. To watch Stony Brook News' coverage of Stahl's arrival, click here. Congratulations Shayna Stahl!

#2 on Mashable

The Spirit of Stony Brook's version of the Harlem Shake was ranked #2 on Mashable's list of "12 Marching Band Routines That Kick Brass". Ohio University marching band's performance of The Fox was ranked #1. The video was made in February and included Wolfie. Click here to watch.

Pink Glove Dance

For the second year in a row, we participated in Stony Brook Medicine's Pink Glove Dance video. To watch the video, click here. The hospital that receives the most votes will win a $25,000 donation to a breast cancer charity of its choice.

Homecoming Court - Kings

Congratulations to Gennaro Aliperti (Tenor Sax Section Leader) and Cris Lombardo (Impact Team) for being chosen from a competitive pool of applicants to be Homecoming King candidates! Both Gennaro and Chris performed at the Homecoming Creative Explosion on Thursday, October 3. Gennaro acted out a hilarious skit and Chris showed off his bass skills and performed several songs like Brick House & Fever. Many band members participated in both skits. Watch Gennaro's and Chris's video bios here.

Columbus Day Parade

On Monday, October 14, the band marched down 5th Avenue for the the third consecutive year in the 69th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade. The band played "We're an American Band", "Fight Song" and "Good Feeling" and performed a dance. Wolfie, the Stony Brook Dance Team and the Homecoming King and Queen also joined. To see pictures, click here.

The Miracle League of Long Island at Stony Brook

On Sunday, September 14, a group of band members performed at The Miracle League of Long Island event at Joe Nathan Field. The Miracle League's mission is to establish and sustain baseball programs for people of all ages with disabilities. After the performance, several band members volunteered and created a fun and safe environment for all of the participants during the baseball games. View Athletics' Photo Gallery here. Read Newsday's feature here.

Freedom School

On the first day of Band Camp, members of our Leadership performed at Stony Brook University's Freedom School. "The Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program is a summer enrichment program designed to reach undeserved youth by providing a learning environment that provides structure, brings communities and families together and uses the best practices of teaching to engage

children in learning. "

The #BandBus Travels to URI & Villanova

This football season, the #BandBus traveled on the road twice. On Saturday, September 7 the band cheered on the football team to a 24-0 victory against the University of Rhode Island in its first CAA conference game.Two weeks later, the band traveled to Villanova, PA to support the team on the road for a second time. The team fell 35-6. Let's Go Seawolves!

Family Tailgate

On Saturday, October 26, the band invited friends and family members to celebrate Family Day at the 3rd Annual Athletic Bands Tailgate. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ, music, raffles, games and more! Guest speakers included Assistant Dean of Students, Jeff Barnett and Executive Associate Director of Athletics, Donna Woodruff. The band also stopped by to play some tunes. Click here to see pictures.

Homecoming - Pep Rally & Showcase & Wolfstock

The Stony Brook community celebrated Seawolves' homecoming during the first week of October. Festivities kicked off on Wednesday at a pep rally & carnival that the band performed at. On Friday night, the band was the opening performance at the Seawolves Showcase. On Saturday, October 5, the band performed for alumni, students, faculty/staff and community members at Wolfstock. To wrap up the spirited week, the football team defeated Bryant 21-13.

Volleyband

On Friday, October 18, the band played at a Stony Brook volleyball game for the first time ever. The band cheered the team to an undefeated weekend. The team beat Providence on Friday and Hartford on Sunday. After the games, head coach Coley Pawlikowski and the team high-fived and thanked the band. The band continues to support the team at their home games. Watch Coach's post-game interview here.

Drumline Took a Stand Against Domestic Violence

On Wednesday, October 23, the drumline participated in the annual Take A Stand/Walk With Me domestic violence awareness event, organized by the Center for Prevention and Outreach. After a freeze, all participants held awareness signs and marched around campus with Wolfie and the drumline.