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In This Issue
Columbus Day Parade
Students Newsday Feature
Band Day
Syracuse & West Point
Homecoming King!
Family Tailgate
SBU Commercial
8th Annual MBB Fun Run
Parent Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
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Columbus Citizens Foundation

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Evans Drumheads

Yamaha

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Seawolves Marketplace Logo Red Mango Logo


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Upcoming Events:
 
 
Saturday 11/3
Football vs. VMI
6pm in LaValle Stadium



Give to the Band

68th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade

Columbus Day Parade On Monday, October 8, the band marched up 5th Avenue in New York City's 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade, which was aired live on WABC - 7 in New York The band was joined by Dean Jerrold Stein, distinguished alumnus Richard Nasti, Homecoming King & Queen Karthik Rao and Dani Klupenger, coaches and players of the Stony Brook Baseball team, Wolfie and the Stony Brook Dance Team.                            Click above for press release 

Students Featured in Newsday   
Alina and Juan
Senior Alina LaTouche and freshman Juan Martinez participated in Band Camp 2012 like every other member of the band, but it wasn't until the last night during "The Circle" activity that they realized they shared a bond that was stronger than ever. Both have been affected deeply by 9/11 and are thankful that they have found someone that understands their story. 

Click here to read the full Newsday article          Photo Credit: Ed Betz, Newsday

Annual Band Day!

Band Day On Saturday, October 6, we celebrated our 4th Annual Band Day. Rocky Point High School Marching Band as well as high school and middle school students from Ronkonkoma, Manhasset, Mechanicville, Farmingdale, Connetquot and those who participated in our 2012 summer camp enjoyed the football game and performed We Are Young with                            Click above to view show

us during halftime.  

Seawolves Fall to Syracuse but Take Over Army!

Band at West Point This year we had the opportunity to travel to two football games. On Saturday, September 15 eighty of our members traveled to the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University where our football team fought hard but fell 28-17. Two weeks later on Saturday, September 29 all of our members traveled to Michie Stadium in West Point where our team beat Army 23-3. 

A King is Crowned: Karthik Rao 
Homecoming King and Queen
Congratulations to Drum Major Karthik Rao, who was crowned Homecoming King 2012 alongside Homecoming Queen Dani Klupenger, a member of the women's basketball team and band fan, on Saturday, September 22. Karthik joins former Drum Major Navneet Singh ('08 & '10)  and flutist Dr. Patty Ng ('08 & '12) who have shared the title of Homecoming King/Queen. Current Flutist , Anna Lubitz, was also honored as a member of the Homecoming Court.   
2nd Annual Athletic Bands Family Tailgate

Family Tailgate On Saturday, October 20, the band celebrated family day at the 2nd Annual Athletic Bands Family Tailgate with a barbecue, raffles, music and more! Alumni stopped by as well as guest speakers Assistant Dean of Students Jeff Barnett and Vice President for Student Affairs Peter Baigent.                                             

Stony Brook Monday Night Football Commercial
WolfieA clip of us from last year's Columbus Day Parade is featured in Stony Brook University's new commercial that airs during Monday Night Football. The next airing of the commercial will be on November 5 during the Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints game.
                                      
                                                                                         Click above to view commercial
Michael Wenke Wins 8th Annual Fun Run!
Fun Run Congratulations to clarinet player Michael Wenke for finishing in 1st place at the 8th Annual Men's Basketball 5K Fun Run on Sunday, September 30, with a time of 19:33.62! Mellophone player Vincent Metas, flute player Jaclyn Lattanza, clarinet player Linda Milano, Baritone player Robert Brienza and facilities coordinator Christian Rodriguez also participated and represented the band! Head Coach Steve Pikiell was very excited to see members of the band participate in the run and was proud of their performance.

 

PARENT SPOTLIGHT 
Anna Lubitz
Barbara and Jim Lubitz 
Hometown: Setauket, NY

Daughter: Anna Lubitz

 

When Anna was accepted to Stony Brook University, we knew it was only a matter of time that she would become a member of the Stony Brook Marching Band and is now one of the flute players. Anna always felt a special connection with the Band during her singing engagements of the National Anthem at a variety of sporting and other campus events. Under the leadership of Marching Band Director John Leddy and Assistant Dean Jeff Barnett, Anna has had a terrific experience as a band member representing the school and rooting on her fellow SEAWOLVES.

 

The Stony Brook Marching Band is the special ingredient 

that adds the extra excitement, appeal, and school spirit at 

each event. As parents we can say without any doubt that 

Anna truly enjoys being part of such a wonderful organization.

Click here to read more

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Mike AyalaThe Office of Athletic Bands is proud to announce the addition of several new talented staff members. Michael Ayala joins the staff as Percussion Instructor after a long and successful tenure as a member of the Stony Brook Marching Band drumline, having served as section leader, captain and Interim Instructor. In addition, Vincent Malafronte, a successful teacher in Connequote School District,  joins the staff as Summer Camp Coordinator and Woodwind Instructor. Zachary deVries, former interim Director of Athletic Bands at Boston University, will serve as Brass Instructor and Consultant, and Tim Baynard, former Percussion Instructor for Clemson University will serve as consultant and percussion arranger.  

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