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I believe that is 1980 in 79 we didnt have the scoops under the snares. And that isnt Krebsie as the drum major who was in 79. and l know that isnt 79. Dusty

Sounds good, maybe we should put the word out about that year for us. That was an amazing year.

I was a member of the hornline, Bari, we did so much cardio and breathing exercises that winter, knowing we were small but that no one would outlast us,, strong to the last note. Difficult program, non stop playing.. Man that was drumcorps Dusty G Norwood MA Continentals, 67-70 21st Lancers Norwood MA 70-77 Boston Crusaders 78-79

Was in that cyo show.. not the same when it wasnt at BC that was the best place for it.. from what l remember Boston College was building a new stadium or renovating it.. Plus a national show during the afternoon doestn cut it.. all should be under the lights.. how bout the word BYFBO. any horn player should know what that stands for...

Hope l didnt upset to many with my last posting, but tradionalist here. gues those days are gone recruiting by grabbing a kid and bringing him to rehearsal and giving him a horn and teaching him. I couldnt believe how some corp was it Blue Devils or Blue Coats that ruined the retreat at this years finals with blowing all the wrong notes on their sops oppsssss, im sorry Trumpets.. see got carried away again. Back in our day that would never happen. To much respect for other corps even though we didnt say it. No matter how we felt about the score, woudl come to attention and stand taller then any others. I do wish some corp or corps would have the balls to do a retro show and not care bout what DCI thinks or the scores.. do it for them and the fans... Glad l was born when l was so l got to enjoy marching from 67-79. Dusty BAC 1979 age out yeah l am old school and old :)

Oh you can write one for it. Imagine Boris into the jazz version of conquest. I was in drum corps from 67-79. 67-69 Norwood Continentals, 70-77 21st Lancers, 78-79 Boston. Not many could handle the writings of Ed Dennon. Mondo Cano 2 adn Vikings and well the smoothness of Califonia Dreaming.. so inspiring... If corps had the balls to just make a historical show it would be phenomenal. and please get away from the 3 valves things. You cant even join a corps anymore or pull someone off the street now.. glorified marching bands now.. set up for highschool and college players.. Dusty

I have a olds ultratone 2 Soprano valvle rotary in mint condition.. and a two valve getzen in mint shape. The olds was a soprano l well picked up in 74 and the getzen l found on ebay bout 10 yrs ago.. Dusty BAC 77-79

Yes and no also, I was a member of the Crusaders from 77-79 my age out year.. Bari. 79 we had a 25 man horn line that matched up with anyone in sound, technique and clean. I remember that year going thru the winter and spring doing so many breathing exercises and lots of conditioning becuase we were small and it paid off. They now are a finalist for 10 yrs and have to play the DCI game now. I would love to see a greatest hits show of Boris off the line, Vikings for production number, have into California Dreaming and finally Conquest. With the arrangments now l know they could do it and get away with it but you all are going to hate this.. to me it isnt Drum Corps anymore,,, not with tryouts and such. it is glorified college musicians. Gone are the days of taking anyone off the street teaching them to play and going from there. We didnt fear anyone and never would. Not many in the saders horn line could read music proficiently. Hell, l took my music home and wrote the notes out and the length. Bring back the power hornlines and drum lines of the 70's. Someone should have some BALLS to do a show like that and not care wht the judges think.. Do it for the Corps and do it for the fans... nuff said Dusty, BAC 77-79

Just want all the readers of this thread know, l just read this and wanted to pass it on.. It is with great sadness and grief to inform the 27th Lancer family and friends, as well as the drum corps world, of a great loss. Mrs. Patsy Bonfiglio, the mother and one of the founders of the 27th Lancers, slipped away into Jesus' arms At 1:45 am this morning at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She went while sleeping. The details of the wake will be posted as soon as arrangements have been made. My condolences to the Bonfiglio family and the 27th Lancer family Dusty Gerlach 21st Lancers Norwood MA 70-77 Boston Crusaders 78-79

Hey Ray, thing is do you remember the way l think it was like auto pilot. We did win those shows. I remember what 18 meant and then not so much Hope you and the family are well and talk to you soon Dusty

great pictures. l was on the very end on the right side that is out of the frame, Bari. that was the conclusion of the show after Conquest.. How do l post pics here? l have a couple Dusty BAC 78-79

If l am not mistaken, wasnt the first corp to use marching mallets xylophone the 1969 Boston Crusaders. I beileve they took a 2 point penalty for it in the VFW Nat Prelims.

sorry mistaken, it was the beginning of the season 1978 my first year in the Crusaders. The first shows up until july when the scores started changing

Yeah Tony was an unreal designer. In the bottom picture l am the last Bari on the left side. Tony's drill that year was basically a follow the leader type of one with myself on one side and another bari Tuna, on the other. Those are great pics l havent seen them before thanks for the post.. wish someone had some video of that year.

well l rather have the visual of the gortons instead of the speedo. Steve great to hear from you. Let me know. l live down by plymouth now.. Teach Graphic Design in Somerville. Always stop at Lewis's after visiting the cemetary in Westwood where both my parents are now and my older Brother. I was there Sunday for a bucket or two and burger.. Hey stay in touch. Great to hear from you. Dusty