Skyliners (CoC program)

"The Skyliners" Senior Drum and Bugle Corps is sponsored by the Frank A. Revia Post American Legion of Yonkers, New York. This is their third year of competition following a major reorganization prior to the 1958 season. For the twelve preceding years the corps represented the Garbarina-Mazarakos Memorial Post of the American Legion.

The contest routine of the Skyliners is based on a "Big City" theme and is built around such outstanding popular selections as Show Time On Broadway, Lulaby of Birdland and Harlem Nocturne. The Skyliners take pride in their intricate musical arrangements they present to the spectators, songs with an original sound and a truly harmonious blend, with all instruments used to fullest advantage. The drill features, varied and interesting movements, are both eye-catching and synchronized with the music to present a smooth, well-rounded show.

The Skyliners' uniforms of red and black, with accessories of chrome and white, carry on a tradition of twenty years standing, dating back to the pre-World War II junior corps that was the predecessors of the Skyliners. The membership of the corps is drawn from all parts of the Greater New York City metropolitain area.

Corps director of the Skyliners is George Rodriguez, and the Business Manager is Henry Mayer. The musical director is Hy Dreitzer. Drum Instructor is Eric Perrilloux. The Drillmaster is Charles R. Nabor, with Drill Instructor Ralph Shur. The Skyliners' Drum Major is Walter Winkleman, with Bob Holton as Color Guard Captain.