John Scott

We had some great times with them during our RCA years. Good bunch both on and off the field.

Just got back into town from visiting grandbabies. Great surprise in the mailbox. Tomorrow will be a revisit to the 1975 RCA championships. Thanks again Steve

Thanks Steve Will let you know when it arrives. John

Many thanks Steve John Scott 423 Elbow Lake Rd Sudbury, Ont Canada, P3E 4N1 Sometimes I think those were the best of days

After all these years a tape has surfaced. Is there anyway I could get a copy of either the whole show or especially the Sudbury Imperial Knights? Also if sent to "Preserve Our Corps Memories" he may be able to restore and preserve the "only known copy" of that championship.

After all these years have past, I received a DVD of the Imperial Knights shows, originally done on 1" vedio, from 1972 and 1973. They were recorded at Guelph Royalaries RCA contests. Not the best of quality but many a memory

It would have to have been after 1975 if true...

Thanks..let us hope other have followed your lead

For all of us who have fond memories of our days in drum corps, we can help keep our history alive and/or at least written down by adding as much information as you can to http://drumcorpswiki.com Find your corps and type away.....If you don't do it no-one else will

Ted was the music arranger for Canada's Marching Ambassadors as well as a member of the CJA. KEY, Edward Lewis - August 5, 1939 -- October 7, 2010 After a long and hard fought battle with cancer, Ted Key passed away peacefully with his loving wife Jean, of 36 years, at his side. Ted leaves behind his sons Teddy and Andrew (Katlyn) and his two adored grandsons, Ryan and Jordan. Ted was predeceased by his mother Daisy Key (Loveridge) and his father Edward Key. Aside from his devotion to his family, Ted had 3 other passions. He loved music. He had a long and successful career as a music teacher with the TDSB at Parkway Vocational School, Brockton High School and Danforth Technical School. He was an excellent teacher who used enthusiasm and humour to bring out the best in his students. For many years, Ted was a member of the Canadian Judges Association which adjudicated marching bands in Canada and the United States. Ted was also the Musical Director for the DCAT chorus which put on many successful performances in the GTA. Ted was a proud member of Remembrance Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. Finally, Ted loved his cottage at Dickey Lake. It was his refuge and his castle. He loved to put on lavish dinner parties for his friends and neighbours. He could tell a good joke. Ted was a Director and President of Shawano Ratepayers for many years. His family would like to thank the medical staff at Sunnybrook Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. He was a terrific husband, a great Dad and an indulgent grandfather. He will be sorely missed. He also enjoyed a post contest party

Sorry to hear about Ted Key, for sure the '67 Ambassadors and how about the Imperial Knights 1974 and if found 1975

A big thanks to The Diceman ....1973 RCA championship soon?

ERIE, PA August 21 RCA Championships 1.Pittsburgh Rockets 77.75 2.Guelph Royalaires 74.80 3.Emmaus Sentinels 67.65 4.Erie Thunderbirds 67.55 5.Imperial Knights 67.45 6.Kingston Grenadiers 67.30 7.Matadors 63.85 8.Suburban Knights 62.70 9.Kawartha Kavaliers 62.40 10.Hanover Lancers 58.20 11.Dunkirk Patriots 51.75 12.Freestatesmen 49.50 13.Esquires 39.20 14.Johnsonburg Diplomats 33.50

I believe that 72,73, and 74 were recorded, the 75 championships and prelims were held in Hamilton Ontario and were not recorded

I look forward to reliving that contest as it was our 1st and best RCA championships....thanks

I would think that Canada's Marching Ambassadors , Guelph Royalaires and possibly Les Diplomates were there. I too probably made the 5 hour drive to sit in the stands.

From this earlier post it looks like RCA started in 1968 and not 1967 as per the clipping. Stll many of the "Charter Members" never fielded at the 1st championship. 1975 did turn out to be a fine year

What happened between the formation of the RCA in 1967 (if that article is correct) and the 1st championship in 1969? Lots of Corps must have folded as many of the "Charter Members" never made it to the 1st finals in 1969. 16 August 1969 Allentown, PA RCA Championships 1.Guelph Royalaires 73.40 2.Westshoremen Bonnie-Scots 73.25 3.Pittsburgh Rockets 66.35 4.Emmaus Sentinels 62.50 5.Erie Thunderbirds 60.70 6.Hanover Lancers 56.35 7.Esquires 48.55 8.Maumee Demons 38.40 9.Freestatesmen 33.15 10.Dunkirk Patriots 30.90

Thanks for the kind words about this most northen of drum corps. If you are interested you can see the history and contests that we were in at http://drumcorpswiki.com/Imperial_Knights,_Sudbury . Port Hope was one of our closest shows, nothing like being on the buses for over 6 hours just to get somewhere. I believe I have the write up from the Port Hope news paper re that contest. Some one needs to do the Commanders full history on http://drumcorpswiki.com

Why doesn't that sound strange? Had the pleasure of competing against Guelph many times between 1970 and 1975. Fine bunch both on and off the field. We were on the same field as the Commanders and Guelph only once I believe, it was in Port Hope Ont in 1972. Fine party after that show.

Ask the right question in enough places and you will eventually get the answer you are seeking. It was the Gueph Royalaires contests that were called Sound of the 20th Century

I believe it is from the Royal visit of the late 1930's. It is Elizabeth"s Father and mother

I think I have them buried in my "corps stuff" pile. If I find them I'll let you know

Here are the names of some of Corps that I (WE) competed against and I haven't seen listed thus far. Kingston Grenadiers Shoremen, Pulaski NY Smiths Falls OYB Lamplighters Kawartha Kavaliers Dunkirk Patriots Brass, Inc. A visit to http://drumcorpswiki.com/RCA should bring back a lot of names and memories