It's music for everyone's ears.
Long Island drums and color guards, which are composed of adults with special needs, gain a lifetime experience to nearly 50 members, and play the Lincoln Center, Manhattan and Indianapolis Proftry Stadium from Disney World. 。
“This drum line is my passion,” said Leah Allison Saitta, a 35 -year -old Leah Allison Saitta, Leah Allison Saitta, a long -standing conductor of a free player.
“I have a good corps. They always listen and pay attention,” she said.
A free player who practices four days a week on the old Vesses is a free creative branch, which is a facility for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
However, according to senior manager MaureeN Roach, drum bands are open to adults with special needs inside and outside the program.
“It started very slowly 20 years ago, just hitting the stick together, and now I'm taking my life,” said the roch.
“They give them the opportunity they didn't think they could have them, or they would never be able to do it,” she said. “So when they go on stage, they are not shy.”
Kei OUT musicians, who have spent an adult life as a percussionist, competed with the world's best band at the Drum Corpse International Convention held in Lucas oil stadium in Indianapolis in 2019.
The Roach said they met a fierce applause.
For Kevin Howard, a music enthusiast of Uniondale, who brings swagger with a cool sunglasses and rehearsal, the drum corps opened many doors because he took over the leadership role.
“Music is my passion … and I have been in the corps since 2011, I can love everything and express myself,” said 37. “I'm helping a new member now.”
In addition to traveling to places such as Indiana, Ohio, New Jersey, and Florida, players are also loved Long Island Parade.
They are preparing next month to march at the Firming Dale and Vesses on the St. Patrick Day event on the Vesse Page.
“I love hearing people supporting me,” said 35 -year -old Andrea Matteo, Farmingdale's down syndrome. “The trip is great. We have a very wonderful crew.”
Ocean -side 34 -year -old Claire McAbu has added that parade time is her favorite part for overwhelming support.
“I'm pumping!” Color guard members of down syndrome said.
The group says that the group loves eating the energy of the shining audience, and say the most.
In addition to hone their talent, the sense of friendship inspires many members.
“It's fun to work together,” said 35 -year -old Casey Bayellaine, one -tag down syndrome. “I also practice at home.”
James Houseman is a 20 -year -old member with intellectual developmental disorders, and boasts that free players have led 30 new friendship during their employment.
“Plus, I feel like a rock and roll star,” said Westberry 41 -year -old.
