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Looks like someone is selling old drum corps photos on Ebay. Don't know how to post a link. Just go to ebay and type in "marching bugle photos".

Standard Oil was called Sohio in Ohio not Boron. So this is probably not in Ohio. Judging by the attire, tams, pastel colors and the collars I would guess it is a Canadian group of some sort. But I would doubt it is drum corps as several people are out of step. Notice the white sleeves on the left side and triangular emblem. Some mothers did a lot of sewing to make these uni's... the good ole days!

Drum Corps...better than a stick in the eye!

Glassmen 1975 Staff Announcement By chance while walking down the halls at the University of Toledo wearing my Glassmen jacket, someone called out "Hey Glassmen", it was Joe Thomas who became our brass instructor that year. Joe, who worked with or marched Blue Rock, was doing his PHD work. IRC on infant response to visual stimulation or something like that. He was a nice guy. The corps did not field for the next few years after 75. I never knew what became of him.

George Hopkins

I like the "all boy battle" LOL BTW could the Cavies and Scouts be called "Boy Bands"? Back on topic it is a great rivalry, but I see Madison coming out on top.

More, more! muy bueno

Amazing, that was the show that I was thinking about, what an incredible ending.

All's well that ends well, which means that problems do not matter so long as the outcome is good. With respect to a drum corps show, do any of you have thoughts about a show that started slow or had issues but the outcome was good? Can a good ending resurrect a lackluster design or performance? Any thoughts?

I use to like Drum Corps back when I marched but I'm older and crabbier now.

Would have been my first show with the Glass City Optimist in 1969 playing an old Ludwig baritone, one piston. Must have been American Legion or VFW because we were on the third starting line behind the Chicago Cavaliers and the Marion Cadets. We had about 45-50 people in the corps and referred to ourselves as the rinky dinks. Marion was a pretty big time corps in those days. The field was covered in straw because it was mostly mud. I was told not to play so they could tic me for cracked notes. Learned to "play" baritone and march in time just a few months earlier. Even though I sucked I still got the greatest thrill marching that show.

June 22, 1969 - Cleveland's Cuyahgo River catches fire August 18, 1969 - Woodstock

Metro Press 6/25/1990

Fulton County Expositor 6/12/1990

Metro Press 6/25/1990

Well I wished this had been my first car. Can you imagine driving this to drum corps practice? Damm that would have been cool!

Auction just launched and its over in a week?

Blue Rock

Silver

I believe the score written for the Glassmen was "In the Mood" which we played in 74 and 75. He may have written others for us. "In the Mood" was our concert piece. It was an audience favorite and put everyone, even the corps in a good mood. It was our signature piece from those years and will always be one of my favorites. Mr. Easton, father of a snare drummer, would always shout out before the start of the piece "Come on Glassmen...Put me in the Mood!"

What a difference a color photo makes. Nice job Linda!

Maumee Suns - from program early 60's "enthusiam and zeal" Sounds like a phrase one would use in the 60's for a descriptive writing course. Keep in mind the average age of these members was about 14 or 15. Notice its "an eight man percusion section" but "an all girl color guard".

Maumee Suns Logo about 1963

1963 Maumee Suns (Glassmen)