GrewvyG2 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 A new Alumni Corps is forming in the Great Lakes Area! The Great Lakes Drum Corps Alumni(GLDCA),has been formed by a group of alumni from several corps in the old Wolverine/Great Lakes Drum Corps Association. The Association existed from abt. the mid 60's to the mid 80's. It was comprised of corps primarily from both upper and lower Michigan, Canada, Ohio, Indiana,and Illinois. The Bluecoats and Glassmen were both members of the GLDCA in their earlier days. We have started a facebook page but will have a website eventually. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Lakes-Drum-Corps-Alumni-GLDCA/367900736618198 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2B or not 2B Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 A new Alumni Corps is forming in the Great Lakes Area! The Great Lakes Drum Corps Alumni(GLDCA),has been formed by a group of alumni from several corps in the old Wolverine/Great Lakes Drum Corps Association. The Association existed from abt. the mid 60's to the mid 80's. It was comprised of corps primarily from both upper and lower Michigan, Canada, Ohio, Indiana,and Illinois. The Bluecoats and Glassmen were both members of the GLDCA in their earlier days. We have started a facebook page but will have a website eventually. https://www.facebook...367900736618198 Sure hope this works out!!! Expanding the "Alumni (Type) Corps" movment like we have here in the North East. (and more - like the "Sacramento Freelancers" out West, and the "Florida Brass Alumni" down South) Good - Fun - Entertaining, Drum and Bugle Corps. No - Scores, Rings, or Titles. People getting togeather to keep enjoying life in the Drum Corps world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 1st gathering of interested participants for the Great Lakes Drum Corps Alumni. Sunday, January 6, 2013 2:00pm until 5:00pm Chelsea High School 740 North Freer Rd., Chelsea, Michigan 48118-1176 https://www.facebook.com/events/216568365139869/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Exciting news about the Jan 6th Open House/Rehearsal from the GLDCA ! "Percussion staff for Jan 6th rehearsal: Dave Pickett and Rich Hogan. Both men have extensive experience and bring a combination of formal education and practical knowledge to the GLDCA." 1st gathering of interested participants for the Great Lakes Drum Corps Alumni. Sunday, January 6, 2013 2:00pm until 5:00pm Chelsea High School 740 North Freer Rd., Chelsea, Michigan 48118-1176 https://www.facebook.com/events/216568365139869/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Brass Announcement: Bob Rice has agreed to instruct the January 6th rehearsal. Bob has marched in several jr. corps and senior corps. Mr Rice has also taught/consulted/judged drum corps in Michigan, Ontario and Iowa. He is retired from his high school band directing position and holds emeritus status with Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association. Bob has earned additional honors and performance accolades to numerous to mention in this short announcement. Percussion staff for Jan 6th rehearsal: Dave Pickett and Rich Hogan. Both men have extensive experience and bring a combination of formal education and practical knowledge to the GLDCA. Guard announcement: Denise Donlon has agreed to instruct GLDCA color guard. Denise has marched in Anaheim Kingsmen Jr. corps and Alumni corps. In addition, Denise has been a member of the Royal Lancers jr. corps and Alumni corps, Marauders jr. corps, and Iron Brigade jr. corps. Not only holding leadership positions in her drum corps affiliations but she also has considerable instructional experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Tomorrow is the big day! Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Looks like we are gonna have a good turnout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 4th rehearsal of the GLDCA coming up this Sunday. http://www.tenniswithoutt.com/gldca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) GLDCA Debut June 9 2013 Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival Parade Edited June 13, 2013 by GrewvyG2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDale Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 GLDCA Debut. June 9 2013 Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival Parade. NICE JOB!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrewvyG2 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks Dale. We are pleased with the performance after only 6 rehearsals. Looking forward to getting bigger and better. NICE JOB!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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