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Bandettes

The **Bandettes** are a junior parade corps based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

## History

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The Bandettes All-Girl Drum & Bugle Corps was founded in 1963 by Mary Wilson, who continues to serve as executive corps director to this day. The corps is the last remaining all-girl drum corps, outlasting even the all-girl division. The corps uniform is instantly recognized throughout the activity; with their signature Highlander bonnet, and traditional plaid kilt, it's hard to miss in a world of pants and shakos.

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The Bandettes are not just a corps, but an organization, also offering the Bandettes Junior Corps to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Bandettes is not just like a family, it *is* a family. Over their history, many members have marched alongside with members of their families. Some members have mothers that were Bandettes, and even grandmothers. It's a remarkable thing to note that the Bandettes are now serving a third-generation of marchers.

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In 2005, their 42nd year of operation, the Bandettes made the difficult decision to become a parade corps, and become inactive in the competitive circuit. While this has spelled the end for many other corps, the Bandettes remain resilient to this fact. The corps embarked on a mini-tour of the country, performing in various parades and festivals throughout the summer.

For 2006, the Bandettes have added another branch to the family, this time a co-ed performing unit, *Bandettes Drum & Bugle Corps Presents:* Steeltown Brass, named so because of it's ties to both the Bandettes, and the city of Sault Ste. Marie itself.

The future of the corps is full of possibilities; will the drum corps activity one day see the triumphant return to the field of not only the last all-girl corps, but with Steeltown Brass, and the Bandettes Jr. Corps in tow? Only time will tell.

## Mission

*(excerpted from Bandettes.org)*

**Philosophy**

The Bandettes promote excellence in music education. We ask that each member be the best they can be, with the confidence of a winner. Our goal is to teach success through individual challenges and rewards, while developing team spirit. An experience with The Bandettes helps everyone understand a new meaning of winning; that rewards are not always the competitive mark, but rather what an individual gets out of the summer experience. In The Bandettes, everyone becomes a champion to themselves.

## External Links

* Bandettes: Official Website
* Bandettes are looking for a few good men! www.bandettes.org
Great Lakes Band Championship

The successor competition to the former Kenosha Music Round-Up. When longtime Music Round-Up producer Albion Johnson retired, he turned over the production rights to the Kenosha Band Boosters (a volunteer organization that supported the local public-school band programs), which dropped the drum and bugle corps contests in favor of band parade, concert and field competitions. The last contest was held in the mid-1990s.
Dimensions

**Dimensions** is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. And from 2001-2003 was the only active drum and bugle corps in Michigan.

## History

The corps first started in 2001 as a parade corps. Dimensions made its field debut in 2002 with their show 'Flesh Steel and Fury', Music from Conan the Barbarian. In 2003 Dimensions presened 'Industrial Zone' featuring two blue prints of a drum rack that was built during the show. Dimensions did not return in 2004.

## Mission

Dimensions is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth organization committed to providing opportunities for youth development through music and movement in an educationally competitive environment.

## Traditions

Heart and soul - A necklace that is given to the members at the end of the season. They are given the 'heart' the first year, which is a red ball similar to dimensions logo, each year after they get two beads added. This was named the heart and soul by a 2002 age out.

## External Links

Official Dimensions Drum and Bugle Corps website.
Fluegelhorn

A bugle introduced in the mid-1960s copying the style and unique tonal characteristics of the Teutonic Fluegelhorn, an instrument popularized by musician Chuck Mangione. Often nicknamed the "Fluegel Bugle", it is similar to its orchestral namesake in being among the most difficult brass instruments to play in tune.
DCI Telecast Airing

The **DCI Telecast Airing** occurs annually. In the past it has been broadcast live-to-air, but is now usually seen a month after the DCI championships have occurred. The show usually consists of highlights (i.e. clips) of many of the shows rather than entire shows.

## Broadcasters

DCI changed broadcasters on the DCI championships from PBS to ESPN2 in 2006[1]. The first broadcast on ESPN2 occurred in 2006.

## Broadcasts

### PBS

* DCI Telecast Airing 1976
* DCI Telecast Airing 2004

### ESPN2

* DCI Telecast Airing 2005
* DCI Telecast Airing 2006
Blue Eagles

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* Blue Eagles, Lemwerder, Germany
* Blue Eagles alumni, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania
* Blue Eagles, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania
Euphonium

The euphonium bugle takes its name from the upright brass instrument commonly seen in bands, and is basically a large-bore version of the bass-baritone bugle and gathered popularity in the mid-1960s because of its fuller sound and more powerful dynamic range when compared to the bass-baritone.

The name "euphonium" is based on the Greek phrase for "pleasant sounding".
Dennis DeLucia

**Dennis DeLucia** is a former percussion instructor of many junior drum corps including the Hawthorne Muchachos, Bayonne Bridgemen, Star of Indiana and the Crossmen. He has been inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame and the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame[1]. He is currenty an Associate Professor of Percussion at Rutgers University. [2]

## External Links

* Yamaha Corporation of America - Dennis DeLucia yamaha.com
* DCI Hall of Fame - Dennis DeLucia dci.org
Buckeye State Caballaros

The **Buckeye State Caballaros** were a junior drum corps based in Cleveland, Ohio. They were the result of a merger of the Caballaros and the Buckeyes.

## History

The Cleveland Caballaros were organized and chartered in 1969 and started competing in 1972. The Cleveland Caballaros became the Buckeye State Caballaros after merging with the Cleveland Buckeyes in 1976.

## See Also

* Caballaros
* Buckeyes
Hurricanes

The **Hurricanes** are a senior drum corps based in Ansonia, Connecticut.

## Traditions

* The traditional closer is their own version of Magnificent 7
* The corps song is *Mariah,* sung with original words
* The corps is known for their marching formation called the "Suicide Wheel"
* The corps traditionally bears a lightning bolt across the chest of their uniform and carries storm warning flags. These symbolize a hurricane that swept through Connecticut which inspired the corps' name.

## External Links

* Hurricanes: Official Website
* Unofficial Website
Fantasy Drum Corps

**Fantasy Drum Corps** is similar to fantasy system like fantasy baseball, football, etc. Depending on who's system you are using, the basics are pretty much as follows:

* Directors would choose the name of their corps
* Directors would design their shows music, corps uniform, pick staff, etc.
* Directors would select captions from real corps to create how their corps is scored
* Directors would create their corps' tour
* Some even go as far as creating a Web page for their corps

## Currently Running Systems

Fantasy Marching Arts, or FMA, runs fantasy Drum Corps, Marching Band, Drumline, and Color Guard that are not based on real scores. Instead, users rehearse their corps, adding points to captions, which translates into a score. The league is run by Alex.

FMA is currently about to start its 110th season. (As of January 2023)

## Other Fantasy Corps Leagues

Past fantasy corps systems have been:

Drum Corps Planet Fantasy Corps League (or DCP-I/A) supported by Drum Corps Planet and ran by Steve Burstall and Jeff Hinton.
Fantasy Drum Corps International (FDCI) ran by Dr. Jeff Butera, Virtual Corps League (VCL), ran by Sean Taylor, and Fantasy Drum Corps Associates (FDCA).

## Score Generations

The system behind each of the systems varied depending on the originator. What system that was used depended on which "season" the corps were in. During the live season, a combination of live scores and statistical line fitting has been used. On the off-season, past seasons live scores combined with line fitting were used. Some system have even used random number generators.

## Past "Champions"

* FDCI
* DCP-I/A
* VCL

## External Links

DCP Fantasy Drum Corps League

Fantasy Marching Band League
Spirit

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* Spirit from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
* Spirit of New Jersey, Linden, New Jersey
* Spirit of 76, Racine, Wisconsin
* Blue Spirit, Middelburg, The Netherlands
* Spirit of the Lakes, Canandaigua, New York
* Spirit of St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Blue Knights

The **Blue Knights** are members of Drum Corps International and they compete within DCI Division I. They are based in Denver, Colorado.

## History

The Blue Knights was founded in 1958 as a local parade corps in the Denver, Colorado area. The organization now sponsors two percussion ensembles in addition to the drum corps.
David Kampschroer

**David Kampschroer** is a long-time corps manager. He is well-known as one of the first directors of the Blue Stars, and has also directed the Phantom Regiment and Magic of Orlando. He is a member of the DCI Hall of Fame and is currently (2006) a member of the DCI Board of Directors.

## References

* David Kampschroer - 1985 DCI Hall of Fame - dci.org
Blueveries

The **Blueveries** were a junior drum corps based in Revere and Danver, Massachusetts.

## History

* In 1975 the corps was formed as a merger of the Blue Angels and the Immaculate Conception Reveries (junior).
* In 1976 the corps merged with the Beverly Cardinals to become the North Star Drum Corps of North Shore, Massachusetts.

## References

* A brief history of the IC Reveries, 27th Lancers, and North Star Drum and Bugle Corps
Alumni

**Alumni** are defined as marching members of a corps who have completed at least one full competitive season with a drum corps. This definition is loose and may not apply to non-competitive corps such as parade corps. They are sometimes defined as marching members who have "aged out" with a particular corps.
O.Y.B. Lampliters

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The **O.Y.B. Lampliters**, ("Orange Young Britons" Lampliters) were a junior drum corps from Smith Falls, Ontario.

## History

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* The corps was founded in 1957 as the Orange Young Britons - Hackett O.Y.B. 120

* The corps is re-named in 1963 as the O.Y.B. "LAMPLITERS" Drum Corps. Competed as a senior corps in the mid '60's

* Won the Canadian Sr. B Championship in 1963

* Return to junior corps competition in 1987, the corps wins the New York State Junior "B" title and placed third in both the Ontario and Canadian National Championships in the Junior "B" Class.

* The corps is inactive as of 1991(?)

## External Links

* OYB Home - official web site
* OYB Lamplighters - entry at corpsreps.com
Larry McCormick

**Larry McCormick**, President of Sharper Video Productions, has over 40 years history and experience of serving the world of bands, and music education. His start was as music director in public schools. He soon became a respected authority and author of several books on percussion. He shifted from his career as a teacher to form his former company, McCormick's Enterprises where he served as an innovator of new products, services, and instructional films and videos for the band world.

In 1975 he created and founded Bands of America organization as an educational division of his company and served on the board of directors for many years. Larry instructed numerous champion drum corps, including the World Champion Cavaliers (years as percussion instructor??), and was an innovator being one of the first to develop the use of video for music instruction in his "How To" instructional videos for bands.

In 1984 Mr. McCormick decided to focus his time and talents on educational videos forthe band world. He divided his three companies, McCormick's, Sharper Video Productions, and the Bands of America selling all of his interests in McCormick's Enterprises to his key employee. He turned over the operation of the Bands of America to his sons so that he could put all his energies into the creative aspects of his Master Teacher Videos for music education.

In 2000 Mr. McCormick was named to the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame. He is most proud of his family and he gives thanks to his Lord Jesus for His many blessings, giving him a dedicated and loving wife named Joy, and four wonderful grandchildren.

## References

* Larry McCormick - 2000 DCI Hall of Fame - dci.org
Louisiana Southernaires

The **Louisiana Southernaires** are an inactive Junior Drum Corps based in Kenner, Louisiana.

## History

The corps was formed in 1981, a merger of the Stardusters, Arabi, Louisiana and the Bleu Raeders.

## See Also

* Stardusters, Arabi, Louisiana
* Bleu Raeders

## External Links

* entry for Louisiana Southernaires - CorpsReps.com
* entry for Louisiana Southernaires - Louisiana Drum Corps web site
Phoenix

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* Phoenix Coventry, Coventry, England.
* Phoenix Coventry Cadets, Coventry, England.
* Phoenix, Sarnia, Ontario
* Phoenix, Cowansville, Quebec
* Phoenix, Brick, New Jersey
* Phoenix, Rochester, New York
* Tokyo Phoenix, Tokyo, Japan
Kenosha Music Round-Up

Pioneer drum and bugle corps, band and drill team contest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, originally the VFW Round-Up and originally held at Kenosha's Washington Bowl but eventually moved to Lake Front Stadium. The longtime director of the event was Albion Johnson, who upon retirement in the 1960s turned it over to the Kenosha school-band boosters who soon renamed it the Great Lakes Band Championships and moved it to Anderson Field. The contest was discontinued in the 1990s.
Michigan

This is the listing of past and present, active and defunct, corps who resided in the state of Michigan.

## Inactive Junior Corps

### 0-F

* 12th Command, Taylor
* AL Phillips-Elliott-Hodges-Van Auken Squadron 22, Saginaw
* AL Richard M. Topling Squadron 44, Marquette
* AL Squadron 5, Ironwood
* Blue Angels, N/A
* Blue Bells, Grand Rapids
* Blue Knights, Ironwood
* Blue Note Cadets, Ishpeming
* Blue Notes, Ishpeming
* Bluewater Guardsmen, Flint
* Brass-A-Tears, Centerline
* Campfire Girl, Grand Rapids
* Castle Rangers, Munising
* Coachmen, Grand Rapids
* Corvair Cadets, Flint
* Crystalaires, Crystal Falls
* Dimensions, Grand Rapids
* Diplomats, Roseville
* Eagles, Eagles, Saginaw

### G-P

* Golden Eagles, Eagle Harbour
* Golden Eagles, L'Anse
* Golden Garrison, Ypsilanti
* Green Hornets, Comstock Park
* Guardsmen, Flint
* Highlanders All-Girl, Ypsilanti
* Iron Brigade, Royal Oak
* Kaiser Kadets, Kalamazoo
* Kent County JR's, Comstock Park
* Lancers, Manistique
* Legionettes All Girl, Iron River
* Little Angel, Coldwater
* Majestics, Marquette
* Marauders, Madison Heights
* Midshipmen, Petoskey
* Midstatesmen, Flint
* Mountaineers, Ontonagon
* New Horizon, Riverview
* Northern Aurora, Saginaw
* Northernaires, Menominee
* Northernlites, Menominee
* Optimist Cadets, Flint
* Praesidium All Girl, Riverview
* Pretorian, Flushing

### R-Z

* Raiders, Port Huron Raiders, Port Huron
* Rangers, Trenton
* Rapid City Express, Grand Rapids
* Ra-Vens, N/A
* Royal Coachmen, Grand Rapids
* Royal Lancers, Wyandotte
* Royal Marque, Flint
* Royalaires, Flint
* Saginaires, Saginaw
* Shoreliners, Menominee
* Silver Echoes, Munising
* St. Francis Boys, Detroit
* Thunderbirds, Detroit
* Troubador Guardsmen, Flushing
* Vanguard, St. Clair Shores
* Wanderers, Muskegon
* Warriors, Haslett
* White Berets, Iron Mountain
* Wyandotte Cadets, Wyandotte
* Zeeland American Legion, Zeeland
* Zenith, Troy

## Active Senior/Alumni Corps

* Lakeshoremen, Troy
* Blue Notes Alumni, Ishpeming
* Marty's Goldenaires, Bessemer
* Mountaineers, Ontonagon
* Northernaires Alumni, Menominee

## Inactive Senior Corps

* AL Buick Liberty Post 310, Flint
* AL Charles Young Post 77 "Woverines", Detroit
* AL Cook Nelson Post 20, Pontiac
* AL Fred W. Beaudry Post 126, Detroit
* AL General George A. Custer Post 28, Battle Creek
* AL Thomas A. Edison Post 187, Detroit
* Rapid City Crusaders, Rapid City
* Detroit Edison Lamplighters, Detroit
* Lamplighters, Detroit
* Lumberjacks, Traverse City
* Night Watchmen, Saginaw
* Renaissance, Detroit
* Renegades, Madison Heights
* Royal Lancers, Wyandotte
* Skylarks, Mount Morris
* Valley City, Grand Rapids
* Vanguard Rockets, St. Clair Shores
* VFW Lansing Post, Lansing
* VFW Royal Oak Post, Royal Oak
* VFW Wayne County Council, Detroit
Archer-Epler Musketeers, junior

The **Archer-Epler Musketeers** were a Junior Drum Corps based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.

## History

* The corps was formed in 1932 by the VFW Post 279 of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
* The corps won the VFW National Championship in 1938 and 1941.
* The conditions of World II forced the corps to disband in 1943.

## See Also

* Archer-Epler Musketeers, senior
* Archer-Epler Musketeers, alumni

## External Links

* entry for Archer-Epler Musketeers - corpsreps.com
* Archer-Epler Musketeers alumni web site
Minnesota

## Inactive Junior Corps

* Apple-Arrows, La Crescent
* Blue Knights, St. Paul
* Blue Knight Squires, St. Paul
* Granettes All-Girl, St. Cloud
* Lancers (Austin Lancers/Spamtown Lancers), Austin
* Little Rivermen, Stillwater
* North Force, Fargo/Moorhead
* Northern Knights, Ely
* Rangers, Hibbing
* Rivermen, Stillwater
* Rivermen Junior, Stillwater
* Royal Guard, St. Paul
* Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye
* St. Croix Rivermen, Stillwater
* St. Paul Scouts, St. Paul
* TRFinettes All-Girl, Thief River Falls
* Valley Beat, Stillwater
* Zumbrota American Legion, Zumbrota

## Senior Corps

* Chops Inc., Minneapolis
* Govenaires, Saint Peter
* Minnesota Brass Inc., St. Paul
* Northwind, Duluth
New Jersey

## Junior Corps

* Jersey Surf, Berlin
* Raiders, Wayne
* Spirit of Newark/New Jersey, Newark

## Inactive Junior Corps

* Atlantic City Hurricanes, Atlantic City
* Audubon Bon Bons All-Girl, Audubon
* Bayonne Bridgemen, Bayonne
* Bayonne Kidets, Bayonne
* Black Watch, Willingboro
* Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, Newark
* Blue Angels, Iselin
* Blue Demons, Maywood/Hackensack
* Brass Majesticks, Jefferson Township/Rockaway
* Broadcasters, Newton
* Defenders, Morristown
* Dukes/Imperial Guardsmen, Livingston
* Dynamic Royalaires, Oradell
* Dynamics, Oradell
* Emerald Grenadears All-Girl, Rockaway
* Epochs, Garfield
* Falcon Cadets, Elizabeth
* Falcon Patriots, Elizabeth
* Falcon Ridgemen, Elizabeth
* Fantasia III, Midland Park/Little Falls
* First Defenders, Gloucester County
* Garfield Plebes, Garfield
* Grenadettes All-Girl, Rockaway
* Horsemen, Branchville
* Hurricanes, Asbury Park
* Imperial Guardsmen, Belleville
* Imperial Guardsmen, Livingston
* Imperial Knights All-Girl, Midland Park
* Jersey Brass, Cranford
* King's Regiment, Wayne
* Lakeland Brass, Northwestern Counties
* Lucky Ladies All-Girl, Wharton
* Melodears, Perth Amboy
* The Muchachos, Hawthorne
* Oakenshield, Audubon/Eveshaw Township
* Oakland Rangers, Oakland
* Outlaws, Belleville
* PAL Stardusters, Wayne
* Patriots, Flemington
* Phoenix, Brick
* Phoenix Kidets, Jackson
* Rough Riders, Camden
* Royal Brigade, Secaucus/Meadowlands
* Royallaires, Bergen County
* Royaleer Mounties All-Girl, Haddonfield
* Royales, Eatontown
* St. Martin's Troubadors, Newark
* Saints, Woodbridge-Edison
* Stardusters All Girls, Pompton Lakes
* Town Kids, Carlstadt/Wood-Ridge
* Townsmen, Carlstadt/Wood-Ridge
* Townsmen Junior, Carlstadt/Wood-Ridge
* United Regiment, Camden
* Valley Grenadiers, Hillsdale
* Windjammers, Toms River
* Windjammers Too, Toms River
* Woodsiders, Harrison

## Senior Corps

* Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni, Bayonne
* Bushwackers, Ridgefield Park
* Cabelleros, Hawthorne
* Skyliners, Dover
* Emerald Grenadears Alumni, Dover
* Lambertville Volunteers (senior), Lambertville
* Lambertville Volunteers Mini-Corps, Lambertville

## Other Corps

* Stallions Drum and Bugle Corps, School 6, Paterson
Erie Thunderbirds

The **Erie Thunderbirds** are a senior drum corps principally performing as a parade corps and a mini corps based in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

## History

* The corps was formed as a parade corps in 1956 as a parade corps under the name Thunderbirds.
* The corps merged with the Shoreliners in 1968 to form the **Erie Thunderbirds**, a competitive corps performing field shows.
* Members of the Red Carpet Association RCA 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978.
* In 1976 the Thunderbirds placed 8th in the Drum Corps Associates Championships
* In 1979 the corps placed 8th in the DCA Championships.
* In 1984 the corps became inactive.
* In 1991 former members and other drum corps enthusiasts re-formed the corps.
* 1993 the corps returned to DCA competition as a mini corps in the first such DCA competition. The corps placed 1st.

## References

* entry for Erie Thunderbirds - corpsreps.com
Mark Twain Cadets

The **Mark Twain Cadets** was a junior drum corps based in Elmira Heights, New York.

## History

* The corps was formed in the late 1960s in Elmira Heights, New York, and was sponsored by American Legion Post 154, Elmira Heights, New York. The corps was named after Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel Clemens, who married an Elmira woman, lived a number of summers there, and is buried in Elmira, New York.

* The corps organization also supported a feeder corps known as the Mark Twain Pilots.

* Corps colors were navy blue and orange with white trim.

* The corps was a member of the NY-Penn circuit.

* After several years of declining membership, the Cadets merged in the fall of 1977 with the Southern Tier Grenadiers of Broome County, New York to form the Empire State Express.

## Scores

1970 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Open Class Prelims: 60.80 (23rd Place)

1971 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 69.75 (2nd Place)
* Class A Finals: 64.75 (3rd Place)

1972 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 69.40 (9th Place)

1973 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 59.00 (10th Place)

1974 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 56.50 (8th Place)
* Class A Finals: 49.85 (8th Place)

1975 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 48.09 (20th Place)

1975 American International Open (Butler, Pennsylvania)

* Class A Prelims: 54.65 (13th Place)

1976 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 44.55 (30th Place)

1977 US Open Championships (Marion, Ohio)

* Class A Prelims: 27.90 (26th Place)

## Trivia

* The corps colors, blue and orange, were the same colors as that of Edison High School (Elmira Heights, NY), where the corps practiced during the winter.

* When visiting Marion, Ohio for the U.S. Open, the corps would practice on the field of Edison High School.

## External Links

* Entry for the Mark Twain Cadets - corpsreps.com

* Mark Twain Cadets - Blog post about an old black-and-white photograph of the corps.
North Carolina

## Inactive Junior Corps

* AL Kiffin-Rockwell Squadron 2, Asheville
* Golden Knights, Rocky Mountain
* Patriots, Wilson
* Safety Patrol, Charlotte
* Southernaires, Wilmington
* Tarheel Sun, Cary

## Inactive Senior Corps

* AL Henry K. Burtner Post 53, Greensboro
* AL Hornets Nest Post 9, Charlotte
* AL Kiffin-Rockwell Post 2, Asheville
* Rambling Rebels, Gastonia
Jester

**Jester** is a junior drum corps based in Phoenix, Arizona.

## History

Formed in the fall of 2001, Jester Corps provides music education and opportunities to perform for young adults ages 14 to 22. Jester Corps focuses on helping musicians hone their craft through extensive practices and touring.

## Mission

Provide young people of all backgrounds with a positive learning experience that:
* Enhances self-esteem
* Ennobles courage
* Builds character
* Fosters civic pride
Future Corps

The **Future Corps** was a professional ensemble (also possibly known as Disneyland Magic Kingdom Corps) it was essentially an all-age drum and bugle corps performing principally at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where it was based.

## History

The Walt Disney **Future Corps** performed at Epcot Center in Walt Disney World from 1982 until 2000. The corps would perform several sets throughout the day, and also performed at many of the Drum Corps International World Championships.
Calgary Cavaliers

The **Calgary Cavaliers** were a Junior Drum Corps from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

## History

* The corps began as an all-girl unit known as the Red and White Aires in 1969

* In 1972 the corps allowed boys to join and changed their name to the **Calgary Cavaliers**.

* In 1984 the group temporarily merged with the 1st Canadian Regiment Senior Corps from Edmonton (now known as the Edmonton Strutters). The two corps marched as a senior corps for the 1984 season under the name 1st Canadian Cavaliers, the corps competed in DCA national competition in 1985, finishing 14th in Class A competition.

* In 1985 the corps resumed junior competition under the name **Calgary Cavaliers**.

* In the fall of 1989, the Board and staff of the **Calgary Cavaliers** started discussions about changing the name of the organization. The name chosen was "Alberta Elite". However, before the paperwork could be completed to make the official name change, the Cavaliers Board was approached by the Allegiance Executive Director regarding the possibility of the two organizations merging to form one group.

* In 1990 the corps merged with Allegiance, Calgary, Alberta to become Allegiance Elite.

## See Also

* 1st Canadian Regiment
* 1st Canadian Cavaliers
* Allegiance Elite

## External Links

entry for Calgary Cavaliers - corpsreps.com
Reilly Raiders

**Reilly Raiders** were a Senior Drum Corps based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## History

* The corps was formed in 1948 from former members of the A.K. Street Post, Junior corps.

* After a brief merger with their rivals, the Archer-Epler Musketeers, the corps ceased operation in 1968.

## See Also

* Reilly Raiders, alumni
* Bill Hooton
* John\_Dowlan

## External Links

* entry for Reilly Raiders - corpsreps.com
* www.reillyraiders.org alumni web site
Off the Line

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* Off the line (newsletter) a hard-copy newsletter published in the late 50's and early 60's
* Off-The-Line (e-mail list) (The Marching Arts List) [1]
* Off the Line: Drum and bugle corps in America documentary in development [2]
* Off the line (show component)
* Off The Line (e-newsletter) of the Spirit of Drum Corps Alumni Association [3]
* Off the Line (recording), a 1958 Fleetwood LP, reissued on CD [4]
Immaculate Conception Reveries (Junior)

The **Immaculate Conception Reveries (Junior)** were a junior drum corps based in Revere, Massachusetts. The acted as a feeder corps to the Immaculate Conception Reveries (Senior).

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## History

* The corps was formed in 1967 under the sponsorship of the Immaculate Conception parish in Revere.
* After the disbanding of the Immaculate Conception Reveries (Senior) the junior corps adopted a nautical theme with sailor uniforms fashioned after those worn aboard the U.S. Navy's U.S.S. Constitution.
* In 1975 the corps merged with the Blue Angels of Danvers to form the Blue Angel/Reveries sometimes known as the Blueveries.

## See Also

* Blueveries
* North Star
* Immaculate Conception Reveries (Senior)
Muchachos, Hawthorne, DCI disqualification, 1975

In 1975 the Muchachos were considered strong contenders for the fourth Drum Corps International championship. After completing their preliminary performance at the championships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the corps was notified by DCI officials, including executive director Don Pesceone, of their disqualification for fielding an over-aged member in their drum line. The corps’ score sheets for their prelims performance were collected from the judges after the corps performed and were never tabulated.[1]

## References

* Fanfare - Rediscovering the Hawthorne Muchachos by Michael Boo - dci.org
* Fanfare - Remembering the Hawthorne Muchachos by Michael Boo - dci.org
* 1975 DCI Championships - corpsreps.com
Kawartha Kavaliers

The **Kawartha Kavaliers** are a Senior Drum Corps based in Lindsay, Ontario.

## History

* Corps formed in 1957 when a group left the local militia regiment known as the "33 Medium Regiment, 45th Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery".
* In 1967 they won the Ontario and Canadian Senior B Drum Corps Championships.
* Members of the Red Carpet Association RCA 1972, 1973, 1978

## External Links

* Kawartha Kavaliers offical web site
* entry for Kawartha Kavaliers - corpsreps.com
Memphis Sound

**Memphis Sound** is a junior drum corps based out of Collierville, Tennessee. It was established in 2002 to serve the Memphis area and surrounding regions and is the flagship program to the MidSouth Youth Performing Assocciation.

## History

Founded in 2002 by former members of Memphis Blues Brass Band 1980-1983. Trey Moore, Corps Director, was a member of the battery for Memphis Blues and wanted to reestablish a drum corps in the home of the blues.

In 2003, the corps program was "Metropolis", the music of Michael Daugherty. The show was inspired by the story of Superman.

2004 was the year "Elements in Blue" was the show that the corps took to DCI division 2 finals. This rhythm and blues show qas a tribute to the Memphis Blues of the early 80's.

"Los Endos", music by Phil Collins, was a show of color and latin rhythms. It was inspired by the night life seen in downtown Memphis. The end of this show was a ballad in which two lovers are protrayed meeting. The corps placed 9th in Division 2 finals and competed in Grand Finals.

In 2006, the corps performed a show titled "Shades of Blue."

Currently, in 2007, under the new direction of Andre Feagin, the corps will be performing the show "Harmonic Voices."

## Mission

The mission of Memphis Sound Drum & Bugle Corps is to provide a competitive platform on which youth can build successful, healthy lifestyles through music and performance, and to promote artistic excellence.

## Traditions

* **901 - MEMPHO**
* Corps Song: "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" by Elvis Presley

## Trivia

* Corps Colors are Purple, Black and White
* Matt Souther, assistant Drum Major in the Charter 2003 season and Head Drum Major in 2004-2005, received the Drum Major Award for Division 2 in both 2004 and 2005. Chris Goodson also recieved Drum Major of the Year in Division 2 in 2006.
* Memphis Sound's hornline performed on Jupiter horns from 2003-2005, with a mix of Kanstuls, Yamahas, Bach and one Dynasty before moving to an all Dynasty line in 2006.
Orange Young Britons

The **Orange Young Britons** (later the Lodges of the Loyal Orange Young Briton Association (L.O.Y.B.A.)), founded in 1881 as a Junior Branch of the Orange Order in Canada. Membership is open to all Protestant (Christian) young men between the ages of 12-25. It provides participation in various social, sporting and community activities.[1].

It has sponsored junior drum corps in Ontario, Canada.

## See Also

* O.Y.B. Lamplighters
* Marching Saints

## References

* Orange Order in Canada - wikipedia
* Grand Orange Lodge of Canada
Kingsmen

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* Anaheim Kingsmen, California
* Kingsmen, Joliet, Illinois
* Long Island Kingsmen, Kings Park, New York
* Kingsmen, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
* Kingsmen, Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
Lucas Oil Stadium

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**Lucas Oil Stadium** in Indianapolis, Indiana, under construction in 2006, is the location of the 2008 to 2017 Drum Corps International World Championships. It will incorporate a retractible roof.

## External Links

* Stadiums of the NFL - Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis Colt
* Wikipedia:Lucas Oil Stadium
December 2006

Events of December, 2006.

### December 25, 2006

* The Yokohama Inspires (Division 1) won the Drum Corps Japan contest held at Soka University's Main Gymnasium in Hachioji, Japan, a lead up to the DCJ championships on January 28th, 2007. The Cherry Blossoms were Division 2 winners. (drumcorpsplanet.com) (drumcorpseurope.org)

### December 18, 2006

* Drum Corps Planet anounces the creation of a new web site, www.drumcorpsfantasy.com to host Drum Corps Planet International (DCPI) - a 'Fantasy Drum and Bugle Corps circuit'. (drumcorpsplanet.com)

### December 15, 2006

* Yamato elects to go inactive for the 2007 competitive season. (yamatodrumcorps.org)

### December 12, 2006

* In informal talks, the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and Marching and Performing Arts United Kingdom (MPA-UK), representing both Drum Corps United Kingdom (DCUK) and Winterguard United Kingdom (WGUK), agree to a new strategic partnership. (drumcorpsplanet.com)

### December 2, 2006

* Drum Corps United Kingdom adopts the Drum Corps Europe competition manual for the 2007 season. (drumcorpsplanet.com)
* Drum Corps Europe and the British Youth Band Association elect to become "strategic partners". (drumcorpsplanet.com)
Northern Lights, Longview

The **Northern Lights** were a junior drum corps based in Longview, Washington.[1][2]

## History

* The corps was formed in 1989.[3]
* The corps folded in 1999 but carried on as a winter guard unit.[4]

## References

* entry for Northern Lights - corpsreps.com
* Defunct bingo charity denies wrongdoing tdn.com Jan 14, 2007

## External Links

* nlinc.org official home page of winter guard
Spirit of New Jersey

The **Spirit of New Jersey** (also known as the Spirit of Newark/New Jersey or Spirit of Newark) is a junior drum corps based in Newark, New Jersey.

## History

The Spirit of Newark began in 1991 as a youth program designed to involve urban youths in a wholesome activity. Originally concieved as (and named) the "Marching 100" featuring 100 members, by the mid-1990s, the corps was scoring well in DCI division III competition, placing second in 1993. In 1994, they captured fourth place in DCI Division II finals. In 1995, the Corps changed its name to honor the passing of horn instructor Herbie Wright. Since then, they have been competitive in DCI Division III.

The Spirit of Newark expanded operations to Burlington New Jersey in 2005. The corps sponsors a local (Newark) parade corps, a DCI Division III competition corps (Newark/Burlington), indoor gaurds and percussion programs and an after school program. In 2000, the Spirit of Newark initiated an unique partnership with the Field Band Foundation of South Africa. This program functioned as an exchange program so that South African musicians could exerience the excitment of American drum corps competition. In 2006, the Spirit of Newark finished 12th in the DCI Division III World Championships.

## External Links

* http://www.spiritofnewark.org offcial web site
Nisei Ambassadors

The **Nisei Ambassadors** was a Junior Drum Corps based in Chicago, Illinois.

## History

Formed in 1961, they were sponsored by the Nisei American Legion Post 1183, and were affiliated with the Illinois Drum Corps Association and the All American Drum and Bugle Corps and Band Association.

## References

* Nisei Ambassadors - Entry at CorpsReps.com
Marching Angels, Sarnia

The **Marching Angels** were an all-girl junior drum corps based in Sarnia, Ontario.

## History

* Corps formed in 1961.

" The Marching Angels was a junior all-girl marching and maneuvering corps based in Sarnia, Ontario. The corps was known as "Canada's Sweethearts."
The corps was owned and operated by Bill and Annette Mann for its entire life of 1961 to 1980. A family affair, the owners' son Brian was acting as the corps' equipment manager when he was only ten years old.
The Angels was blessed with exceptional rolling stock for a corps of its size, with two large highway busses and an equipment truck, all emblazoned with the corps' logo. (Brian Mann) [1]

## External Links

* Corps logo
* Record label (1964)
* entry for Marching Angels (Canada) - corpsreps.com
Other Drum Corps

## Military

* The Commandant's Own: US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
* U.S. Air Force Academy "Flight of Sound"
* U.S. Coast Guard Academy "Windjammers"
* U.S. Naval Academy

## Parade

* First Panamanian, Brooklyn, New York
* Williston American Legion Cowboys, Williston, North Dakota
* Marty's Goldenaires, Bessemer, Michigan

## High School/Secondary School

* North Port High School Alliance, North Port, Florida
Kansas

## Active Corps

### Junior Corps

* Leavenworth High School Junior ROTC, Leavenworth

## Inactive Corps

### Junior Corps

* Argonne Rebels, Great Bend
* Sky Ryders, Hutchinson
* Silver Sabres, Salina
* Frontiersmen, Overland Park
* The Trailblazers, Overland Park
* Continental Embassadors, Wichita
* Scarlet Lancers, Wichita
* Tri-Vel Raiders, Emporia
* Plainsmen, Emporia
* Jets, Hutchinson
* Rebel-heirs, Great Bend
* Homer J. Ball AL Post #5, Emporia
Spartans, Nashua

The **Spartans** are a junior drum corps from Nashua, New Hampshire. Founded in 1955, the Spartans is one of the most respected and established organizations in the activity today. The Spartans organization has an outstanding record in promoting youth involvement and participation, having attained numerous International Championships. The corps is a three time winner of the DCI Division II Championship (1997, 1998, and 2004).

The Spartans are not affiliated with any school or government sponsored group. They are a completely community based organization. The Spartans organization is run by a dedicated group of volunteer parents, and a professional teaching staff, who work in close harmony with all members to create and maintain a proud, responsible youth organization.

## History

* The corps was founded in 1955 By Albert Laflamme. The corps was originally founded as a way to keep at-risk youth off of the streets. The Spartan organization has remained under the Laflamme name for the duration of it's existence.

Spartans have been Class A and Division II World Finalists in 1987, 89, 92, 95, 96, 99, 2001, 02, 03, 05, 06 and have been DCI Division II World Champions with first place victories in 1997, 1998, and 2004.

## Mission

The Spartans mission is to offer young people quality educational and performance experiences in the area of performing arts. The corps provides a structured and positive learning environment for young people. The Spartans goal is to develop personal character through challenging physical, emotional, social and mental activities while promoting the values of dedication, hard work and commitment through a team effort.

## Traditions

The Spartans like their namesakes pride themselves in discipline. The stoic faces of the members while in uniform are proof of this concept. Several trademarks have become widely known fixtures in the Division 2 world. The Spartan helmet is unique within the division, and presents a strong appearance.

The Spartans also maintain a position that they are a place to learn. The staff is top notch, and you do not have to be a spectacular player to be a member of the corps. Members are also able to hold jobs until tour while being able to march in the corps. The flexibility allows many older members to have a life, and to succeed in an excellent organization.

## External Links

Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps official web site
Old Elgin Band

The **Old Elgin Band** is a Senior Drum Corps based in St. Thomas, Ontario.

## History

"A Brief History of The Old Elgin Band
1984 - 2002
The history of The Old Elgin Band is essentially a two-part story, this being the second part. For more information about the historical roots of The Old Elgin Band, follow the link at the end of this page.
The Old Elgin Band, formed in 1984, is comprised of former members of the Elgin Regiment Trumpet Band and new recruits, interested in preserving and upholding a tradition which has endured for more than one hundred and twenty-five years. The formation of the Band was originally intended primarily for the fellowship that a band offers to its members but its popularity in the community soon changed the Band's mandate to one of Community Service.
Since its inception, The Old Elgin Band has put on numerous performances in and about the city of St. Thomas, the county of Elgin, and other places throughout Canada, The United States, and overseas. The Band has performed on various occasions for the patients and staff of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, private and County Nursing Homes in Elgin County, and have donated their services to Scouts Canada Elgin District Council for their annual church parades. Other performances have taken place at the Klompenfiest Celebrations in Clinton, Ontario; the Homecoming festivities in Durham, Ontario; and the Canada Day Celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
In 1993, the Band travelled to Scotland at the request of Lord Elgin, the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, to perform at his home, Broomhall, as well as other locations in the area of Edinburgh and Newcastle, including such places as Blair Castle and Glamis Castle, home of the Earl of Strathmore and birthplace of Her Majesty, The Queen Mother. Upon their return to Canada, the Band was requested by Lord Elgin to take part in the International Ploughing Match Parade in Walkerton, Ontario.
Two years later, in 1995, The Old Elgin Band was invited to represent Canada at the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Liberation of Holland. For several members of the Band who served in Holland with various detachments of the Canadian Army at the time of its liberation in 1945, this was a particularly memorable occasion. The Band participated in many local celebrations throughout the Province of Overijssel, including concerts in Nijverdal, Rotterdam, and Appledorne.
In the most recent years, the Band has travelled to Midland-Penetanguishene for The Battle of Georgian Bay events in addition to local concert performances at St. Thomas' Pinafore Park and London's Western Fair.
In 1990, the City of St. Thomas bestowed its highest civic honour upon The Old Elgin Band, for their continuous contributions and dedication to this community. The Old Elgin Band is, today, a household word in St. Thomas and its environs, being held in high esteem by everyone who has heard them perform." [1]
May 2006

### May 26, 2006

* Ten Drum Corps International drum corps form the Summer Tour Fuel Partners, LLC, where they purchase options on fuel prices to reduce the impact of fuel costs of their summer tours. (drumcorpsplanet.com)

### May 25, 2006

* Roderick Stubbs, one of the founding directors of the Seattle Cascades passes away on May 20th, 2006. drumcorpsplanet.com

### May 24, 2006

* The Troopers name Frederick C. Morris as their new corps director. drumcorpsplanet.com dci.org

### May 22, 2006

* Drum Corps International announces the conditional approval for participation the Drum Corps International 2006 Summer Music Games Tour of Quest and Vision Elite in Division III, Trinity (in Division III or Division II) and Carolina Gold as an affiliate member of the DCI Atlantic Division. The Americanos have not been approved for participation in the 2006 season and hope to return in the 2007 competitive season. (dci.org)
* Drum Corps International announces that the "Masters of the Summer Music Games" competition has been re-loacted to Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee due to problems with the field surface at the orginal venue, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). (dci.org)

### May 19, 2006

* Southern Aurora withdraws from DCUK competition for the "foreseeable future". dcuk.org.uk

### May 17, 2006

* The Kiwanis Kavaliers withdraw from Drum Corps International competition for the 2006 season. kavaliers.com

### May 15, 2006

* Drum Corps International permits members of all-age drum corps who have competed in a DCI contest in 2006 and "are under the age of 22, or turn 22 on or after June 1 of the current year" to compete in the DCI Individual and Ensemble Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006. dci.org

* The Bandettes Drum & Bugle Corps announce the creation of a new co-ed drum and bugle corps in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: the Steeltown Brass. (bandettes.org)

### May 1, 2006

* The best seats in J. Birney Crum Stadium are off-limits this year to ticket-holders coming to the DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (mcall.com)
Pride of the Lions

The **Pride of the Lions** is an inactive junior drum corps based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

## History

* The corps was formed in 2005.

* The corps became inactive in 2006.

## External Links

* Pride of the Lions Drum & Bugle Corps official web site
* Pride of the Lions to go inactive for 2006 dci.org
* entry for Pride of the Lions - corpsreps.com
Royales

The **Royales** are an inactive junior drum corps based in Eatontown, New Jersey.[1]

### Royales Take 3rd Place At Their First World Open

The Royales took third place in Class B Finals of the World Open Championships Contest held in Manning Bowl, Lynn, Massachusetts. A total of 103 members (including adults) left Eatontown Boro Hall Wednesday night and stayed at the Happy Valley Country Club in Lynn. Thursday evening we participated in a huge parade, viewed by over 75,000 spectators, including about 35 Drum and Bugle Corps.

In the preliminaries, we competed against 24 other corps from throughout the United States and Canada, gaining a third place with a score of 62.55 and the right to compete in the finals. Only the top five corps were allowed to compete in the finals.
We returned to Eatontown on Sunday evening and, upon arriving at the boundaries of Eatontown, we were greeted by Mayor Werner and a police escort to boro hall where over 200 people were on hand to welcome us. We performed an enthusiastic exhibition for the crowd of wellwishers.

In early October, Eatontown, NJ celebrated "Royales Day" in honor of this accomplishment. The event was staged at Ira Wolcott Playground. As part of the celebration, we put an a full uniform exhibition for the residents.Template:Fact
Skokie Indians

The **Skokie Indians** (also known as American Legion Post 320), was a senior drum corps based in Skokie, Illinois.

## History

* The corps was formed in 1936 under the sponsorship of American Legion Post 320.

* The corps merged with the Red Devils to form the Men of Brass in 1964.

## External Links

* entry for Skokie Indians - corpsreps.com
* Digital Past - Skokie History Project photo of 1956 corps