We had with one glaring absentee – our Capo, Richard Pashley, is on the disabled list after a slight mishap. He can sit for concerts but can’t yet march. He should be returning soon. Al Galime stepped in to perform the Capo’s duties.
The title “Capo di Banda” is Italian for “Head of the Band”. He controls the starting and stopping, selects the speed of the drum cadence as well as what songs to be played after he gets everyone lined up in the proper place – along with playing an instrument.
As we reached the reviewing stand – the announcer once again acknowledged our clarinetist by name.
In a loud, proud voice he points out “Dolgeville’s own Lenore Gabriel”.
Lenore seems to become a “shrinking VIOLET” when he does that every year. Like all small towns everybody knows everybody in Dolgeville.
But Lenore was upstaged by her mother who marched in the parade as The Statue of Liberty along with Uncle Sam and stood near the reviewing stand cheering us on.After a lunch at Lenore’s house we couldn’t linger too long – it’s a double gig day.
St. Anthony’s Church is waiting for us to participate in special events this evening as they celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony.
VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!
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