Old Lyme resident Frank Pappalardo (front row, third from right) is a member of the Red Satin band.
“Red Satin”, a Connecticut based band has been selected to entertain during the upcoming 51st New York Leatherneck Celebratory Ball. Sharing the evening’s stage with the Virginia Military Institute chorus and the nationally recognized FDNY “Emerald Society” Pipes & Drums, Red Satin will provide the evening’s dancing and listening entertainment.
The New York Leatherneck Celebratory Ball is a cornerstone fund raising event for Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The event, which will be held on April 19, at the New York Hilton is one of four national fundraising events of the Foundation.
Red Satin, a Connecticut-based 12-piece show and dance band performs a wide variety of music; the best of contemporary and traditional swing, jazz, contemporary, funk, classic rock and big band from over seven decades of great music. The unique blend of personality and great music has earned the band great reviews.
The New York Leatherneck Celebratory Ball is the original and premier event supporting the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. It is frequently attended by notables such as: Marine Corps Leadership, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, America’s political and corporate leaders, celebrities from sports, television, film, and, naturally, Marines and their families.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need. Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,000 scholarships valued at more than $70 million
“We are extremely honored to be a part of an initiative that recognizes the commitment and sacrifice of so many U.S. Marine Corps families” said Frank Pappalardo of Old Lyme, Music Director for “Red Satin”.
“It’s a privilege to be performing at this event and for such a great cause” added Val Rogers, artistic director/vocalist.