Thanks for the band website. Now I can keep up with the band all the way in sunny Florida.  .

Roni Richman '00  

Oh my goodness! You guys looked soooooo good this season. I miss you all so much! Keep up the great work...Can't wait to see the winterguard show!.. .

Jackie Arquer 

I just have to say that I'm so proud to see the accomplishments that CHSB continues to make through the years. I’m truly impressed that you guys are now competing at the National level and will be showcased in the Macy’s Parade next year. Much respect to Mr. Wevers and the rest of the staff for their continued dedication to this program. Best of luck next season.


Webmaster's Note: Jase was a Drum Major in the 96 State Champion Band and lead Drum Major in the 98 USSBA Champion Band .

Jase T. English (’99) 

To the best Long Island has to offer,
nobody does it better, .

A very fortunate band parent 

I wanted to write to say congratulations on your first performance as a National class band this past weekend at the New York State Championship competition. To be amongst all those bands everyone looks up to, must have felt incredible! I know you all did an excellent job. You have made us all proud. Who would have thought just a few years ago that Copiague would climb from LS3 to LS2 and forge on to win it all. I think it's only a matter of time until we're saying "Wow, who would have thought Copiague would be National class champions." And so, I hope you all realize that ANYTHING is possible. YOU have begun Copiague's quest! Always BELIEVE! .

Love, Mrs. Roy 

hey girls, im so sorry i couldnt be there this season but i wish you the best of luck at the dome! Put on your smiles and preform your hearts out. I cant wait to hear how you all did .. love you girls + Franklyn :) .

Jeannine 

actually west genesee will light up the dome way better. they beat copiague by 7 points last weekend...but good luck youre gonna need it im cheering for you anyway .

justin s 

Let me just express the frustrations I'm having. I'm sitting here typing realizing that I'm about to leave for my last practice...ever. What can one say, how can someone summarize an experience that has meant the world to them? I'm not going to try, because nobody would ever truly be able to understand what this band has meant to me. But let me just say this: if I could offer any piece of advise, anything for those returning next year, it would be to not take what we've had for granted. I've spent 3 long years in this band before coming to the realization that almost everything that I am, everything that I've become was and is, in some way, a product of this. Prior to my freshman year I was shy, lacked any kind of self-esteem, and comfortable being the kid who did everything right, but the kid nobody knew. What can one say when such an experience has helped to shape their personality, to help them break out of their shell and grow into who they've become. It's okay to pat yourself on the back, to accept those who are different from you for who they are, not the stupid things they do, and to have the courage to seek those that you will take with you for the rest of your life. How can I express the frustration I felt when I realized that I'm about to leave those who, both individually and collectively, changed my life? Now you may read or listen to this and roll your eyes, suck your teeth, but as I said: You'll never know what this experience has meant to some people; You'll never know what this experience has done for me. When I leave this place, when I leave my second home, this entire experience, my entire journey will mean nothing to anyone else. Colleges will look at words on a piece of paper, and that's all it will mean to them. How can I express my grief in this realization? And until you're in my shoes, about to leave something that has become second nature to you, a part of you, DON'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED, because you'll wish you hadn't. Please realize that you can join any other club in this school, any varsity team, but if you don't make a goal or if you don't catch the ball, it will mean nothing. This band is the only thing in which people can notice a difference, notice progress each and every rehearsal; they can smile knowing that their band, their "family"'s success is directly correlated to the hard work they put into it.

P.S. The member's section would'nt let me post this so, here it is.  .

Word travels fast, you'll figure it out... 

I just wanted to wish you all the very best this weekend. You guys look GREAT!!
To my little brother Frank - DeAnna and I both enjoyed watching you during your shows this year. It's a great feeling when DeAnna tells me she wants to follow in her Uncle Frankie's Foot Steps!!! I'm so proud of you and play your trumpet like I know you can!! We both love you. .

Kristen Duryea - Class of 96'  

GOOD LUCK AT THE DOME!!!MAKE COPIAGUE PROUD!!!!!
LIGHT UP THE DOME LIKE ONLY COPIAGUE CAN! You guys truely have an amazing show , good luck and have a great trip!
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Allie Noonan chs '05/Regime Wg  

To all the band parents going to Syracuse this weekend: I will be thinking of you and missing being there with you. Have a blast! Have a safe trip. And please, someone scream for me at the Dome! Love you all! .

Darlene Roy 

Even though my daughters have graduated and are not in the band/guard any more, they and I still have you all in our hearts. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing your performance at the home show and at Mineola this past weekend. It is an awesome show and you make all of Copiague very proud. As you prepare for the Dome this weekend I thought I would write to say Good Luck! As I wrote to last years band - Work hard these final days. Stay focused. Know that if you try your absolute hardest, give your absolute personal best, you will have known greatness. Whatever you place, you will know greatness. You will know you gave it your all. Be proud of who you are and of what you have accomplished. Good luck, believe in yourselves and show everyone you're the best! .

Love, Mrs. Roy 

Your performance today at the USSBA spoke volumes about the fine quality of musicians that make up the Copiague HS Marching band. Bravo on another terrific performance!
After just finishing watching the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians,(yes, I'm writing this note just a little past midnight) I couldn't help but pass on to you the following quote by Manny Ramirez when asked how it felt to win again and how they did it. He said: "We put everything on the field." Sound familiar? Those words came back to me since the very same sentiment is that of your own band director, Mr. J. Wevers. So, as final rehearsals and preparations are under way this week for Syracuse, carry those words of wisdom in your hearts to the Dome. There's only one October and only one Dome. Simply put: Take the field - and leave everything you've got on the field.
Lots of luck to all of you. You're the best! .

Susan and Eddie Velez, two very proud band parents 

just a little note for a big thank you... Mr. Wevers staff and band, I'm so proud of you all, Mr.Wevers, over the years you brought to Copiague dedication, morals, and values to these kids, Thank You... .

A band parent 

I was at the Home Show on Sat. You guys are awesome. The show is spectacular. I really think that you'll end up doing great at the dome .

A proud band parent 

u guys work so hard so u can give ur self a pat on the back!!!!  .

anonymous 

Members of the 07 Marching Band and Guard: I just wanted to leave you all a little message to say good luck! I am so excited for you all.. National Class is a HUGE deal! You will be amazing.. I know it! Best of luck this year. I'll be cheering you on. And remember... You can achieve anything if you just BELIEVE! :) .

Jessica Walberg - Colorguard Class of 06 

Just a note to let you know how honored were all were that you traveled such a long distance to attend our show. GREAT JOB and welcome to National Class. Hope there were enough cookies to go around on your bus ride home! .

CNS band mom 

you guys are looking sooo great good luck with your season i hope to see all you guys again someday maybe come and watch a show or something but anyways BEST OF LUCK FROM THE BAND, FLAG LINE, AND DANCERS OF GREENWAY HIGH SCHOOL IN PHOENIX ARIZONA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

melissa caen and the greenway band! 

Hi all!!!! I just wanted to say I miss you all sooo very much....including the Staff and I wish you all the best of luck in National Class :-* .

Diana Starzec 2007 

so you're season officially starts today! i'm excited for you guys, and i just wanted to stop in and say good luck! I can't believe you are now in national class, i used to love staying and watching the national class bands. I miss it!! I'll be at most of the shows so do it up! Yeah guard! .

Jenna Nohs :-) 

Dear Copaigue,
Hello I am the Drum Major for the Lancaster High School Marching Redskins. Good Luck next year in National Division. We hope you wish the same for us! :-D .

Lancaster High School Drum Major 

Great site and you guys look good. I teach music in a small town in Mass and work with a lot of the kids who march here. I like to see good strong marching programs. .

Rob Barton 

Being a member of the band for 3 years, I want to congratulate everyone on how wonderful you guys are doing, and keep up the good work! However, Thanks for the credit JW on where all of the hours were put while we were in the band, but, you dont change!
Congratulations Band Members and Staff!!
Keep It up!
C_ROCK .

Anonymous 

well as i am now a sophmore i am proud to now say im still scared of band camp!!! band camp is coming its lots of work .... o im not tring to scare any freshmen but its gonna be a very scary week!! .

anonamous sax player 

i know this sounds wierd but i miss band alot. i had an awsome time last year even though it was alot of hard work and i know it will be even harder this year but being on the field at 8pm under the lights is such an aawsome feeling. and through everything that goes on we all still have fun and it really pays off. so here's an early thank you to all the instructors who are going to help us achieve our goals and to everyone who is participating this season get readyy to live it up!!.  .

member of baritones!!! 

Congrats on moving up to the national class guys. I hope to come to the dome again next year to watch you guys compete. I've always loved to stay and watch the national class and now I'm going to be watching you guys down there!! You are and will continue to be GREAT! .

jessica walberg - old member and now big fan :) 

To our new friend from Huntington. Thanks to you for your comments. We want to be as good as we can be so that we can make all of Long Island proud of us....we represent you guys. Good luck to all of the other bands. Copiague started in the A Class ten years ago. .

Proud Copiague Band Member 

I know we've been considered rivals for the past few years, but I respect you guys for the shows you put out. They really are phenomanal. Good luck in Nationals.  .

A now considered heretic from Huntington. 

today was a fun and exciting guard show .

deanna and charnese lol 

We were really excited to hear that you guys are joining the National Class. You were really good at the Dome and are going show up some people when you come to the Dome. Good Luck to you and have a great season next fall. .

West Genesee Band Member 

HEYYYYYY MARCHING BAND STARTS IN LESS THAN A MONTHHHH !!!! WOOO HOOOOOO CANT WAIT NATIONAL CLASS COMIN THROUGHH C ROCCKK
BALLLLLIIIINN!!!!!!! YEA MR. WEVERS TEACH THIS BAND LIKE YOU KNO WHAT IT IS !! AHAHA WEVESS YOUR THE BEST .

WOO HOO COPIAGUE MARCHING BAND MEMBBER!!!!! C - ROCKKKK 

To Mr Wevers and the Entire Copiague HS Band! On your advancement to the National Class. We are so proud and honored to have been a part of this magnificant organization. You deserve this honor and will succeed! .

The Chervony's 

hi everybody,mr. wevers, i could not wait till the day i saw my school move up to national class and the yr i move away u guys did it...well i really wish you guys the best..i have been in three bands out in FL and not 1 has reached ur level of excellent...congrats. and keep working hard...C-ROCK(dingleberrys) to yall seniors..lol .

Anthony Jerez 05-06 band member 

Hey Guys! just dropping a quick note to say congratulations on moving to the National Class!!!
As many alumni have said before me...who would have thought way back when that copiague would be moving into national....
Congratulations as you move into your first season as national class! I can not wait to see you guys light up the field !!! Miss you all tons and see you soon! GO COPIAGUE!!!!  .

Allie CHS'05 Regime Winterguard  

I was in the clarinet section back when the high school was part of the jr-sr school in the building on Great Neck Road that now houses the middle school - 1960-62. Mr Braddus was in charge and Mr Siracusa was his right-hand man. We attended some of the competitions of the day, but had a long way to go. Glad to see the years of hard work and dedication by Copaigue students has paid off. .

Joann 

awwww you guys did it again!!! I wish i was there to see this magical performance... but you guys know I was there at heart!!! To my dear seniors... you know who you are... I am soooo happy and proud of you guys...and to my special juniors...your turn is right around the corner. Its gonna come so fast just watch!!! Do I smell National Class maybe?!?! Honestly, I would have never though during my "ET" days that this would have been the future!!

Congrats Mr.Wevers!!!

I <3 my altos ;) . .

Justin S. Alto '05 

YES!!!!!!!! I AM ONE OF THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF DA COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AN I FRIGGIN LUV IT!!!!!!!! i just came from WWHS last week an it aint nuttin like dis!!!! IM ON DA DRUMLINE, GUYS!! WE ARE SOOOOOOO COOL, MAN!!! i guess you can tell that im reeeeeeally exisited about all this.

ps: if anyone from da band is reading this im the girl whos always standing behind the xylo and bells in da perc section and i dont know n-e-body in the other sections yet so feel free to introduce yourself.

peace+luv .

truegospelgirl a.k.a ALYCIA (LIL DRUMMA GIRL) 

Wow I am pleased and proud of what a great band Copiague has become. I was one of those founding members in the band uniforms so old that their mother's names were in them. What great strides this band has made. Mr. Wevers you should be very proud of your many accomplishments. To the rest of the band you are very lucky to have such a great team of instructors to lead you. This site is wonderful.  .

Janeen Jackson class of 1985 

go baritones go baritones go baritones
go baritones go baritones go baritones
go baritones go baritones
go baritones go baritones go baritones
we r the best!!! .

Lauren (section leader) 

Way to go Copiague!

As former President Ronald Reagan said during a candidate's debate, "there you go again."

I'm so proud of you all!

You've handled the trash talk and overall nastiness with class. That's one of the marks of true champions.

Your accomplishments have raised the bar for every marching band in the state.

All the best! .

J.P. Skelly, Class of 1974 (trombone section) 

wow! you see, i told you that 1st place was in the bag for you guys! i had no doubt that you would once again be champions. i just wish my band wasn't put back by one judge, but there's nothing to do about that now.
even though the season is over, i still have one more year left. i do not intend on beating you, but i do expect to come close. i seriously cannot wait for next year! as it will be my senior year at lancaster, i hope to get closer to your band members(yeah clarinets).
so, i just wanted to congratulate you for your great work and achieving first place again.(by the way, could you post something up if you move up to nationals? i hope you do. you're good enough, and well, i want to win next year lol)
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ashley m-junior clarinet 

The cost of admission to the Carrier Dome to see Copiague defend their state championship title was the best ten bucks I have spent in a long time. PHENOMINAL! IMPRESSIVE! EXCITING! I loved every minute. Everyone should be proud of themselves - that includes everyone on and off the field. Your hard work and dedication was overwhelmingly seen and felt. I can't wait for next year! .

Eileen Eckhardt 

awwww you guys did it again!!! I wish i was there to see this magical performance... but you guys know I was there at heart!!! To my dear seniors... you know who you are... I am soooo happy and proud of you guys...and to my special juniors...your turn is right around the corner. Its gonna come so fast just watch!!! Wish I could have helped out more throughout the season but as I can see you guys have it all under control!! Do I smell National Class maybe?!?! Honestly, I would have never though during my "Camelot" days that this would have been the future!!

Congrats Mr.Wevers!!!

I <3 my altos ;)  .

Megan M. alto section leader/Band President 04-05 

Congratulations on your NEW YORK STATE FIELDBAND
CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST PLACE finnish at the dome. We
are so proud of all of you! We enjoyed being part of your
weekend. We made it through the Wind, the Rain, and the Hail.

To all the kids on bus one, you guys were great. We spent a lot of time on that bus. It was a great season also. Can’t wait to see what next year brings.

To all the kids, your behavior while away was something to be proud of. All of you gave the utmost respect to all the
employees and other guest while in Syracuse.

To Mr. Weavers and all the Staff THANK YOU for all the hard work you do with our kids.You and your staff are very Special people.

And finally to the Seniors, Congratulations on all your Championship Seasons. These are the things that you will remember the rest of your life. Good Luck in all your future endeavors. Always BELIEVE in yourself. You are a Champion. .

MR. & MRS. SAYEVICH 

ya band is very talented and excellent i hope ya keep up the good job through the whole school year and ya r winners again well im new to tis skool tis is the first i went 2 dat has tis so tis is anew experience i can't wait to join ya with my clarinet i hope i don't mess ya up(lol)!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

Marie Michel (CHS new student) 

I just happened to check out the website in hopes that I would be able to make it to the championship this year, but I see that I missed it (any of you who remember me are probably not surprised by this :-)) I am so excited to see that you had such an awesome season! CONGRATULATIONS and I AM PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!!  .

Sharon (Wiswall) Smith '93  

wow another successful season you guys are really dominating the competition...looks like a bit of a dynasty is starting to surface, congrats guys. .

Sean S. class of '05 

AHHHH....

Congratualtions! You are the Champions....

Remember – The best way to predict your future is to create it!

We want you to know just how proud we are of all of you not only for the WIN - but for a very successful weekend. You conducted yourselves as the Champions you are. All of Copiague can be proud that you represented our community the entire weekend because we received so many compliments on how well you all behaved and how nice you all are. You have proven that Copiague is a great place to Learn, Live, and Grow. Regardless of all the comments made about you leading to Dome Day you held your heads high and kept silent. You are all special and unique.

As Chaperones we want to say thank you! Thank you for the opportunity to spend so much time with all of you. We love you all. We had a great time. You are a great group of young adults. You have really made this such a great experience for us. It is a long and tiring weekend but we can honestly say it is worth it. Having spent most of our time with the students on bus 3 we want to say a special thank you for how well you were on the bus all weekend and in particular in Denny's. My parents were there as you know. They could not believe how good such a large group of High School Students were. I have told them before but that day was proof. We know that the other 2 buses were great too. That in itself is something to be proud of. You have created memories that will last you a lifetime and we can tell you – you have given us lifetime memories as well.

To Mr. Wevers and the entire staff – Thanks so much for all you do. This has been an amazing ride! Thanks for allowing us to be such a big part of such a fabulous and amazing group. We have to tell you how happy we are we have another child to come into the band – we could not imagine this being over for us….. makes you realize why so many alumni parents return. Thanks again and congratulations, all the hours and work have paid off.

Thanks again to everyone!
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Mr. and Mrs. Burns 

Well, you guys did it again and deserve being on top. You were AWESOME. We also want to thank you for a great time chaperoning, it was a wonderful experience spending the weekend with all of you. Thank you for being so well behaved. It was a blast.  .

Mr and Mrs Bernstein 

WELL, WHAT IS THERE TO SAY? YOU PEOPLE DID IT AGAIN. YOU ALL WERE MAGNIFICENT, TRULY. THIS IS THE FIFTH SHOW I HAVE SEEN AND I COMMENTED TO LAURA G THAT I THOUGHT THIS SHOW WAS THE BEST EXECUTED I HAVE SEEN. KUDOS TO MR. WEAVERS AND THE STAFF ON A GREAT JOB.
AT THIS TIME I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE ENTIRE BAND AND STAFF FOR THE AWARD YOU PRESENTED MY WIFE AND MYSELF. MY NAME SHOULD NOT BE ON THAT PLAQUE. MY WIFE DID ALL THE WORK. SHE LOVES DOING WHAT SHE DOES BEST FOR THE BAND. WE BOTH THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HARTS.
PS: TO ALL THE BANDS OUT THERE; THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFULL TIME. YOU ALL WERE GREAT.
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MR. NICK LINSALATA 

Hey, it seemes like it was just a year ago when i was once again leaving this same message on your boards....

But Congratulations on winning LS2. You truly performed out there.
As for us, we gave it our best shot with the week off that we had. Needless to say any band after an entire week off would need more than one week to recouperate lol.
As for me, I am a senior but you can bet that I will be at states next year cheering everybody on because it really isn't about who is best. The bottom line is that you should grow musically from your expirience. You should gain lifelong friends with the same interests as you. And truly feel responsibility at its greatest. Because don't we all know how hard the band suffers when one member isn't there.
And always be understanding of other bands. I have become good friends with some drummajors from other bands(yes even those in LS2). Everybody works just as hard as everybody else. And everybody wants to come out on top. Just remember that they are all high school students just as you are. I know i have always tried to follow that mindset throughout my NYSFBC years.
I hope your members continue growing as I have in my past 5 years in Marching Band. Enjoy every last minute of it because it does come to an end.
Congratulations once again!!!

P.S. I don't know if you all were aware but my fellow drummajors and myself came up to your percussion instructor to let him know at skytop that we wished you the best of luck.... just incase you did't get my message lol.

And good luck next year... as the competition begins again! .

Lancaster drummajor 

congratulations!!
long island we did it!
good job in provin lancaster wrong and im so proud of you guys!
amazing show!!

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brentwood flute '07 

Congratulations Copiague you brought it home again!!!! You Guys were amazing!!! The show actually brought tears to my eyes before you were even done with your performance.You were all focused and on a mission and that mission was a great success. As I sat in the stands and watched the show I looked at everbody elses faces even alumni and everyone was so overwhelmed with the way you were all performing and you all played with your heart and soul what else can I say other than it was amazing!! You guys are awsome CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! .

LOVE MRS. Z. 

I guess I'm the first one to say it. Congrats to the NYSFBC LS2 champion Copiague HS Band!! Here's to Long Island domination. Malverne, Brentwood and of course, Copiague. I'm very proud to have been a very small part of this program over the past 5 years. .

Tom Willms 

yeah so in a way this is to congratulate you guys on an awesome performance at the dome. i happened to be very close to some of your members during the show and i said to myself "wow....half of these kids are like 3 feet tall." and then five minutes later i was like "wow....all of them were completely focused on the drum major and show the entire time they were on the field." but i guess in a way it's to thank you for not being total dicks about it too. i don't mind losing (yeah, 4th place is a loss in a way...) if i feel it's to a superior organization, and that you are. While scores were being read off you guys were standing there in silence holding hands while members of my band were singing the bad touch!! ridinkulous. but good job, continue to not be dicks, dont make comments about shoveling snow (its good for you!! haha) and see you next year. .

a lancaster member 

We just wanted to be the first to say CONGRATULATIONS!! You continue to make us so proud!! Great job!! .

The Junge Family 

i just got a cal from my family up state for the dome that u guys won!u guys got better each competion and i showed up in the end like last year. .

Ashley-Band Member Sis 

I just want to say good luck to all of you in the Dome this year. I hope this season is as great as all the ones previous and no matter the outcome, you guys are still winners. Please don't let the negativity that has come your way stop you from doing the job that you know you are absoulutely capable of. Show everyone out there that Copiague can still have a good attitude despite the adversity. And last of all, make me proud. Much love!! <33 .

Angela M. Perrier (Flute Section Leader 04-06) 

hi. i'm ashley, a lancaster member, and i would like to just say a few things before our final competition of this year.

first off, i would like to congratulate you on having such a wonderful show this years. you guys are amazing, and i look forward to seeing how you perfore tomorrow.

secondly, i would like to add on to what megan mahaney said earlier. she was completely right about apologizing. i feel really bad that our band was mean to your members. they really should know by now not to do that. some members of my band are completely immature. they just do not know when to stop. so, once again, i am sorry for the idiots in my band.

last, i would like to say that i don't really think of you as competition. i look up to you guys. in my mind, if we score higher than you tomorrow, then there must be something wrong with the judges. your show is clearly better than ours. i, personally, am hopeing for 2nd.

and, yes, lancaster and jamestown have been majorly competitive in the past, what, million years. and i would like to give a shout out to them also. good luck jamestown!

i hope you actually read this and didn't just skim through. sorry for making it so long. so, good luck tomorrow, and i hope you end up in first!
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ashley m- junior clarinet 

myself and MANY MANY people are hoping and wishing that you guys bring home the title once again... no matter the result the most important thing is to leave your heart out on that field.. i mean why wouldnt you?? i guarantee that if u leave the field knowing you did your best then you already won... personally i know winning is a great feeling...and i personally know what it feels like to loose...the only thing that is worse than losing, is knowning that you didnt give it your all...

Senoirs and JUNIORS i <3 u guys!!! we have lots of memories together...many highs and many lows and now its time for you guys to create your own set!!

good luck!!!

ps...seniors... create your own ice dance on sunday!! :0) .

"mama megan" lol '05 

Goodluck at the dome this weekend! Wish I could be there to see the performance. Have the time of your life and leave everything you have on that field.
<3 Jessica Leppla
class of 03' .

Jessica Leppla 

Good luck to everybody. We have all worked very hard. We are all Champions just for making it to the Dome. .

The Copiague Band 

I would like to say, I have broken many promises to a lot of people. I've promised many that I'll be there in Syracuse to watch you guys perform. Unfortunately, the Mens' Basketball Team at NYU won't let me do that. I'll be there in spirit because you know, Big Row, has a lot of love for every one of you. I've seen your hardwork pay off by looking at the scores on the New York State Field Band site. I'm really going to miss that Dome atomsphere so much. Now, continue the tradition and win another one at the Dome. Malcolm X once said that the future belongs to those who prepare for it today. I hope you guys have prepared for that competition Upstate because I know for sure that they want to strip the title away from us. .

Former Drumline Section Leader and Band President Rowan Hardial Jr. (02-06) 

I just wanted to wish you all the best of luck at the Dome this Sunday. You all worked so hard and you all deserve the best!!

To my little brother Frankie, good luck this weekend, go out there and just have fun. I'm so proud of you.
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Kristen Duryea - Class of 96' 

Good luck in winning in the carrier dome. Also I just want to let you know that next year I will be there to help u take down and defeat all the other bands. u made it this far don't loose hope keep ya head up. Sincerly Victoria B. .

Victoria Bourne 

Congratulations to all the members of the Copiague High School Champion Marching Band (Musicians, Guard, Instructors). I am so proud of you all. You have worked so hard to get where you are right now. The friendships and memories you have made will remain with you all the days of your life. And when you tell others of your experiences with the band, they may not "get" it, but you'll know how special it is. You'll have it in your heart. I will also keep you all in my heart. Being "mom" to many of you has brought me great joy. I wish you all the best at the Dome on Sunday. You have it in you to achieve great things. Do you realize you are on the brink of greatness? Work hard these final days. Stay focused. Know that if you try your absolute hardest, give your absolute personal best, you will have won. You will know greatness. Whether you place 1st, 2nd, or whatever, you will know you gave it you're all. Be proud of who you are and what you've done. Good Luck, Believe in yourselves and show everyone your the best! .

Love, Mrs. Roy 

Hello, this is Rebecca C. for Jamestown. Copaigue... I ask one question.... Please be polite to Lancaster... We have been competing with them for many years... We are good friends,,,, but enemies. This is not a command, but a suggestion that you should knock it off trying to pretend to be scared about Lancaster. We heard that they have 4 hour practices everyday with absolutely no talking and are always focused. THE BAND TO WATCH OUT ARE US! Lancaster is having a phenominal season. Thank You! .

Rebecca C. Drum Major of Jamestown 

This is it the week has come to prepare for the "Dome" The band sounded great today, winning the USSBA State Championship. Now is the time to BELIEVE and prepare for the what we will defend on Sunday. DO NOT let down, this is the biggest week of the season and for you seniors of your band career. There should be no distractions, listen to nothing that you read from ANYONE. We are proud of you and are behind you 150%.  .

The Murray's (extremely proud CHS Band Parents) 

After speaking with Mr. Hodgkiss at a recent birthday party we both attended, I asked how was the marching band doing this year...I have been keeping track of your accomplishments through friends, and reading about them here and in the papers....
As a charter member of the award winning drumline(Snare1984, Quads 1985-87), former Drum Major(1988) and percussion instructor(1989-90) you can only imagine the "Eagle Pride" I have seeing your current acheivements... I am proud of each and every one of you in your own accomplishments, as well as a whole organization, and I continue to wish you the best of luck, and may you all have a sense of what it means to be part of such a fine organization...
To Mr. Weavers and "Chic", you remain in my thoughts, and hold a special part in my life...Mr. Weavers for being such a mentor and good friend... and my protoge', "Chic".. I am glad to see you have carried over the winning tradition we started on Oct 26th, 1990 when we rocked Giants Stadium and took home the first of our Pearl Percussion Awards. I still recall that night as if it was yesterday, and there is still a picture that hangs in my home with the fondest of memories from that night, when we called Chris Bauer and broke the news to him, and there was silence on the other end of the phone.....
All of you are part of an elite group, and deserve the highest level of reguard, whether it be a 1st place finish, or performing for your home crowd at football games... I am proud to know that the winning tradition has continued and the desire to accomplish more has remained and grown to higher levels... Best wishesto you all... Keep your chins up, your horns pointed high, take each step with confidence, and most of all show that "Eagle Pride"!!! .

John Kochanski (Drumline 1984-1987, Drum Major 1988, Championship Percussion Instructor 1989-90) 

To be honest, I think all of these negative comments that have been flying back and forward are really a waste of time and need to stop. My band has always had good relations with competing bands in the past. We have congratulated them when they won and they have done the same for us. And for all of this talk to brew up bad blood between bands is ridiculous. I understand that it isn't everyone that is doing it but for those few individuals who find it necessary to stir up trouble, I think it's time for you to start focusing on the job thats ahead of you. That way when the results are given on Sunday, you can hold your heads high and know in your hearts that you gave it your all, whether you win or lose. Good Luck to Everyone on Sunday. Let's all give them a performance to remember.  .

Cory Jordan (Band President and Alto Sax Section Leader) 

Wow, I can't even apologize enough for those comments about you guys sucking and the unneccesary things from the "biggest competition". I myself do not know for sure if that's from my band, but if it is, I want to apologize on behalf of all of us from Lancaster. I don't remember our band being so rude. When I was a freshman, we all knew it wasn't right to scream when you heard that second place wasn't you, and now that idea is totally abolished. One of our staff read us things from your site and I wasn't sure if it was all true or not but it was all nasty, things from us (I heard) and things from you. It shouldn't be like that. Last year I hoped to meet other band members from other bands, and now I don't think that will ever happen thanks to the Arlington competition. When they announced that Lancaster won, by what, .45 or something? I was like sweet ok. But when our director told us it was because you guys got a penalty, I was like oh shit, nevermind. I just, believe me or not, want to apologize, because when we get to States, you know that there are gonna be dirty looks and comments, and I don't want that. I want yall to get on your knees when we smash second place in your faces! hahah JUST KIDDING!!! JAY-KAY!!! omg. i had to throw some comedy in there though. But seriously, all of us from Lancaster are excited. We came close last year, just to find out that it was no where near close enough. This year we're even closer, and our senior class is, well theres no way to explain it, but its just that we're all excited. When we're in that locker room before pe