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Once you get through the clarification process (which Nancy described) then everyone knows what is suppose to be where. Then, repetition creates muscle memory which creates consistency.

The hilton does have a lobby bar but we have coolers as well like any good Drum Corps. There will be plenty of people if someone needs a ride to a "package" store. Some 7-11 stores will sell beer but supermarkets do not (for the most part) and your correct restaurents will not sell alcohol as take out.

Jim that is last years line up, they said the new one should be up any day now. You guys are staying at our hotel this year. The Saturday night Lobby party is a blast.

The Defenders Alumni Corps was very honored to have Chris Tomsa in town to work with the corps as we finalize our show for the Alumni Spectacular on November 20th in Plymouth, MA. The corp will be debuting MacArthur Park, played by the 75 Madison Scouts, and written by Chris Tomsa for the corps, at the November event. Chris was a member of the 1975 Madison Scouts and also the baritone soloist for this piece. Each year the Defenders try and add a "drum corps classic" to their repertoire and this year it was MacArthur Park. It was a very exciting day for the corps. There was lots of energy and excitement as Chris took the corps through the chart he recreated in memory of his mentor Ray Baumgartd. Chris told the corp he was honored that this classic piece of drum corp music was again being played. Needless to say, the Defenders are honored to bring this great piece of music back to life. At the November event the corps will also feature such notable tunes as Divergents (Purple Lancer 74 Opener) and Legend of The One Eyed Sailor (BD 76). This is a great venue. Intimate and drum corp friendly. If you’re not attending consider taking the trip to Plymouth. Here is a picture of Chris working with the baritone line at yesterday's rehearsal.

Still looking, anyone know of any Kanstul 3 valve G Altos for sale?

71 World Open

Drill guys are gonna love this. Hate that rim playing.

Not a composer but Broadway. Everything from Streisand, The Wiz, Chorus Line etc etc

I thought that as well Tommy but then I realized this picture was taken in CO at 78 Nats.

I agree. This was the corps (70) that made me say I want to be there some day. Hey Jim, did they march 5 snares? That would not have been the norm back then.

1982

Anyone know who the uniform on the left is? It's not Devils A corps but could it be the B corps?

Not sure if I posted this one or not. It's the 1970 27th Lancers

The best fund raiser we did, other than bingo when it was profitable, was gift wrapping. It's labor intensive but we made $15K for a month.

Southern Tier Genadiers (NY) were never big and were alway good.

With Tom Float as well

Horn is sold, thanks

bump. The member wants to move this. Anyone interested?

Platter # 7 has now been added. You can take her/it/that home for a mere $5

The Defenders Alumni Corps will be hosting a meat raffle this Sunday from 2-4 PM at Players Sports Bar in Rockland, MA. Anyone is welcome, it's a great public bar with a side room for events like this. Stop in and talk some drum corps, watch some football and help the corps out if your in the area.

I have a pair of Zildjain Platinum 18" cymbals. They do not have straps. I am selling them for $100 plus shipping. They are used but have no splits or cracks. I will have a second pair of the same cymbals available in a couple of weeks for the same price. Dale

Is that rebel flag on the end snare drummer?

I believe the picture of him kneeling above is 1978 in Allentown.

This is a newer model Dynasty mello, 3 valve. $300 plus shipping