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Totally cool picture! I recognize some of those faces! Even though only one wore tube socks in the picture, it is evident that most did otherwise, based upon the tan lines!

Wow! I'm enjoying the "high tech" discussions re: marching technique and the like. I miss the marching style of the '70's, esp. SCV, the high leg lift, etc. But now I understand why. It always amazed me, for example, that the cymbal and bass lines leg lift was so high, but they weren't moving like they do today! I was introduced to crabbing a few years ago, and still can't do it well...too much linear movement in my drum corps old school past! It also amazed me that the drum majors were able to mark time throughout most of the show on the podium without shifting or falling off...what a keen sense of balance and control!

It used to be that cymbal lines, (plates), were an essential part of the drum line, (battery), where the snare line, (snare line), would use them for ride parts. This is rarely seen today. Cymbals are an added feature even without the cymbal rides. They visually enhance the drill even if it's on the five yard line! Leave the drum sets at home and let them add to the quality of sound as well as the historical perspective of drum corps. Less pit please.

Luv ya back!

Hey dude! When you come out to CA to march so will I! (That's if I still have any chops left!) Scott and I are taking some time off to do some other types of travel. We still play"Mistletoe" clean together among other exercises that we all played together in early '06 with you! Say hi to Penny!

Hey, cool website! Thx for the reminder! I got to meet Mike in May of last year when a bunch of us 'snarechicks" had a "throw down" at the school that he teaches at. It was a blast! Included in that was Mary Gromko-Murray who marched in 27th Lancers from '78-'80 and the Freelancers in '81 and '82. Also in attendance was a gal named Gisele who played with the Crossman in '82. I got us together at Finals Retreat in '82 and here we are, 27 frickin years later, playing flam drags together! There were a few others and we had a great time exchanging notes and war stories. Everyone played well I might add and Mike was very inspiring and has some major chops!

It seems to me that all of the recorded performing drum corps from '76 are amazing...take the time to listen intently to these shows!

Please tell Coz that Kelley (from Renegades '05-'07 drum line) says hi and that I am praying for him! "Stay strong and courageous and be not afraid!"

Third from the left side of the line. He taught the line that I was in for a short stint in the summer of '77. VERY talented and "laid back." I believe he was/is? involved with various styles of international drumming. It was good to see him again at the '75/'76 snare line reunion in 2001 at the Concord show. I think that he currently is a teacher in Europe.

I met Cozy at LMS Campbell, CA early '06 and was amazed at his vibrancy and ability to play with a class act Renegade Horn line, no problem! He was so friendly and really enjoyed being there as a guest performer! I could have talked with him for hours and I look forward to that opportunity! My prayers to our Lord will be a triple forte! Love ya, Coz, Kelley Marie (Renegades snare drummer '05,'06, '07)

In fact, I think the guy next to Darrell is Kenny (?), not Gabe.

I just looked in the '77 DCI program which has this picture in it which indicates that the photo was taken the previous year in '76. I'm almost certain that it is Alan Kristensen, (sp?) next to Gabe. I believe that '76 was his last year in the corps.

Hi Ken! I "consulted" the yearbook and saw that your last name was indeed Bisaillon. It also says that you were only 16 in '82! Was '83 your last year ever to march? You still had a few years to do so! It appears that you are thinking about marching in the Renegades next year? I loved marching with the corps and it truly is like being in DCI over again, except the marching is much more difficult, well for the drum line! I've been known to look mean when I play I have to admit!!

You look so cute! No matter what uniform you wear you look great and your hands look good too, even back then...a natural-born snare drummer!

Your right, Brian, LOUD IS GOOD!

I remember hearing "Funeral for a Friend" for the first time in '76 when the San Jose Rebel Kadets Comp Guard performed it. It was great! They did a "goose step" (Nazi style) to the slow part. The Renegades will do wonders with this piece!

Hey! I marched with you in '82 and my honey marched with you in '83. What is your "real" name? I can't imagine a drum corps marching to this tune , let alone at a very fast tempo which is so typical for the Renegades!

Thanks babe! You're used to hearing all kinds of LOUD noises from me: In stereo, drumming or....

Yes and she is even more crazy than me! I'm three minutes older and I guess she wanted out quickly as I have proof of that! One thing for sure, the only time that you DON'T want to be in between us is when we laugh! It's in perfect tempo, loud and in stereo!

I was not in a drum corps family like so many I know. It was me and my identical twin sister for a year, (she was a flag and colorguard caption, I was a cymbal and snare drummer). I moved on, she did not. Although my mom totally supported me, she was not involved with the activity, but I give her full credit for letting me continue on. There are so many kids that HAD to quit drum corps because of college educations that parents would pay only for if they didn't do drum corps...money talks. I knew, however, that there would be life after drum corps and even let go opportunities to teach. It's great to see pics of the all-girl activity which, to my knowledge, is non-existent today, like so many other aspects of drum corps.

This was the year that I first experienced going to DCI. ( I was not in a competing corps at the time), but it left such an impression on teenager who had never been on tour before, etc. I remember hanging out in the souvie area in Boulder and it was so awesome to be able to buy as much as I can, i.e. buttons, etc. That's when I decided I would not leave this activity in my life time without the experience of performing in a DCI finals contest. My dream came true four/five years later. Natrually, performing in a undefeated drum corps was my second greatest experience!

A very nice writing, indeed! I first saw this drum corps for the first time in '77 or '78 and really liked what I saw! I didn't have the means or guts yet to audition for a DCI corps, so I thought that this corps would be a great opportunity to get experience "in the fast lane" and I really liked the uniforms, I might add. I was not disappointed! The corps had a lot of great instructors from BD and SCV so the instruction I received was amazing and the drinking age was 18 in Birmingham!

Thank you for sharing this picture! You can see the emotion in her face...one of joy, I hope! Thx for sharing all of your great pictures and stories!

Lee, do you remember marching with a gal named Jeri Baron? I think that she marched rifle in '80 as well, and maybe even flag in '79. If so, is she in this picture with you? She came from the Rebel Kadets Drum and Bell corps and was an awesome performer...very serious and snappy!

Hey Dale! Scott Kubitz has the music to this solo and we would love to go over it together you! Let us know when you can call a "sectional!"