Obi-Wan

I am interested in buying all four tickets. I have already messaged you directly with my personal e-mail address to get the ball rolling. Thanks

The Optimists Alumni in Toronto have one Kanstul three valve silver plated Alto Bugle with wooden case available for sale. If that meets your needs then let me know and we will provide further info and pricing.

Two Mellophones sold and delivered to Defenders at the Plymouth MA show. Thanks!

Hi Dale The Optimists Alumni in Toronto have two DEG Dynasty 3V Silver Mellophones with cases for sale if that's of intertest to you. Regards Mike Lang aka Obi-wan

Just following up, I sent you an e-mail earlier about a DEG Dynasty 2V Soprano and case for sale. I'm leaving tomorrow morning (Monday August 5th) for Buffalo NY, Massillon OH, and Indy Prelims shows if you want to connect, see the horn and potentially buy it on the spot with no freight costs. Mike Lang (aka Obi-wan) The Optimists Alumni Toronto

The Optimists Alumni in Toronto have three Kanstul 3 Valve Altos in Silver plus cases for sale if you are interested. I am trying to determine interest first before photographing etc.. Mike Lang - Treasurer I have a nice Dynasty Bb baritone available. Good silver finish. I would give it a 7.5/10. Brand new Protec case. Asking $500. Trades welcome. Looking for more G bugles specifically sopranos but will consider others. Must be 3 valve Kanstul. Will post pictures tomorrow. Horn located in Harvest, AL Bill Gullatt rocketeersdbc@earthlink.net 256.694.8813

"Bring Out A Brass Buddy Day 2012" is on Sunday February 19th, 2012 (Noon - 4:30 PM) at The Legion in Toronto and your best opportunity to view our corps in a full music rehearsal while we put the finishing touches to our 2012 show.Drum corps savy individuals will appreciate immediately that we are going in an exciting direction (Optimists Alumni style) this year. In fact prospective "Brass Buddies" should not hesitate to check out our website http://www.optimists-alumni.org Green by choice Mike Lang (aka Obi-Wan) PS Yes we will appreciate both new drummers and colour guard as well at any rehearsal. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 344 (formerlyRameses Shrine Temple) 1395Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto M6K 3C1 Clickhere for directions and a Map to the Legion (Acrobat file) GoogleMap to the Legion

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce that The Legends of Drum Corps III Show is back with a new earlier date of Saturday August 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Based on our two previous sucesses we are proud to be returning to the site of our inaugural show once more. This years show will be staged on a brand new artificial turf field (the type of surface we could have only dreamed about in our younger marching years) at Oshawa Civic Fields, 99 Thorton Road South, Oshawa ON L1J 5Y1. In performance will be The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps - Sudbury ON Toronto Signals Band - Toronto ON Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - London ON Preston Scout House Alumni Band - Cambridge ON The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - Toronto ON This year's show continues to be a great entertainment bargain with General Admission still only Canadian $10 (no taxes) and children 12 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door or by contacting Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. BONUS: We expect to announce shortly that our now famous (free admission) after the show party will be on again. Stay tuned! Green by choice Mike Lang It's Official!!! The After Show Meet and Greet (with a video presentation of everyone's performance) will be held at HARMONY COMMUNITY CENTRE 15 Harmony Rd. North Oshawa, ON L1G 6K8 Green by choice Mike Lang LONG RANGE FORECAST: Expect perfect drum corps show watching weather for Saturday August 6th, 2011 (this blasted heat wave can't last). Green by choice Mike Lang TODAY'S FORECAST: There is a 100% CERTAINTY the show will be staged tonight. If the environment decides to not fully cooperate we already have plans in place to take the show indoors. "The show must go on". There are still some tickets available for sale at the field so hope to see you there. Green by choice Mike Lang RECORD CROWD ENJOY A PERFECT ALUMNI DRUM CORPS EVENING: Thanks one and all who came out to last night's show. The rain held off until today (Sunday) and the five corps all played great shows. The Meet and Greet afterwards was also wall to wall people this year. Hope you all have a great balance of the Summer of 2011 drum corps season and we look forward to seeing you back at Legends of Drum Corps IV next year. Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce that The Legends of Drum Corps III Show is back with a new earlier date of Saturday August 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Based on our two previous sucesses we are proud to be returning to the site of our inaugural show once more. This years show will be staged on a brand new artificial turf field (the type of surface we could have only dreamed about in our younger marching years) at Oshawa Civic Fields, 99 Thorton Road South, Oshawa ON L1J 5Y1. In performance will be The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps - Sudbury ON Toronto Signals Band - Toronto ON Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - London ON Preston Scout House Alumni Band - Cambridge ON The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - Toronto ON This year's show continues to be a great entertainment bargain with General Admission still only Canadian $10 (no taxes) and children 12 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door or by contacting Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. BONUS: We expect to announce shortly that our now famous (free admission) after the show party will be on again. Stay tuned! Green by choice Mike Lang It's Official!!! The After Show Meet and Greet (with a video presentation of everyone's performance) will be held at HARMONY COMMUNITY CENTRE 15 Harmony Rd. North Oshawa, ON L1G 6K8 Green by choice Mike Lang LONG RANGE FORECAST: Expect perfect drum corps show watching weather for Saturday August 6th, 2011 (this blasted heat wave can't last). Green by choice Mike Lang TODAY'S FORECAST: There is a 100% CERTAINTY the show will be staged tonight. If the environment decides to not fully cooperate we already have plans in place to take the show indoors. "The show must go on". There are still some tickets available for sale at the field so hope to see you there. Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce that The Legends of Drum Corps III Show is back with a new earlier date of Saturday August 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Based on our two previous sucesses we are proud to be returning to the site of our inaugural show once more. This years show will be staged on a brand new artificial turf field (the type of surface we could have only dreamed about in our younger marching years) at Oshawa Civic Fields, 99 Thorton Road South, Oshawa ON L1J 5Y1. In performance will be The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps - Sudbury ON Toronto Signals Band - Toronto ON Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - London ON Preston Scout House Alumni Band - Cambridge ON The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - Toronto ON This year's show continues to be a great entertainment bargain with General Admission still only Canadian $10 (no taxes) and children 12 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door or by contacting Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. BONUS: We expect to announce shortly that our now famous (free admission) after the show party will be on again. Stay tuned! Green by choice Mike Lang It's Official!!! The After Show Meet and Greet (with a video presentation of everyone's performance) will be held at HARMONY COMMUNITY CENTRE 15 Harmony Rd. North Oshawa, ON L1G 6K8 Green by choice Mike Lang LONG RANGE FORECAST: Expect perfect drum corps show watching weather for Saturday August 6th, 2011 (this blasted heat wave can't last). Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce that The Legends of Drum Corps III Show is back with a new earlier date of Saturday August 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Based on our two previous sucesses we are proud to be returning to the site of our inaugural show once more. This years show will be staged on a brand new artificial turf field (the type of surface we could have only dreamed about in our younger marching years) at Oshawa Civic Fields, 99 Thorton Road South, Oshawa ON L1J 5Y1. In performance will be The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps - Sudbury ON Toronto Signals Band - Toronto ON Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - London ON Preston Scout House Alumni Band - Cambridge ON The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - Toronto ON This year's show continues to be a great entertainment bargain with General Admission still only Canadian $10 (no taxes) and children 12 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door or by contacting Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. BONUS: We expect to announce shortly that our now famous (free admission) after the show party will be on again. Stay tuned! Green by choice Mike Lang It's Official!!! The After Show Meet and Greet (with a video presentation of everyone's performance) will be held at HARMONY COMMUNITY CENTRE 15 Harmony Rd. North Oshawa, ON L1G 6K8 Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce that The Legends of Drum Corps III Show is back with a new earlier date of Saturday August 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Based on our two previous sucesses we are proud to be returning to the site of our inaugural show once more. This years show will be staged on a brand new artificial turf field (the type of surface we could have only dreamed about in our younger marching years) at Oshawa Civic Fields, 99 Thorton Road South, Oshawa ON L1J 5Y1. In performance will be The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps - Sudbury ON Toronto Signals Band - Toronto ON Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - London ON Preston Scout House Alumni Band - Cambridge ON The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps - Toronto ON This year's show continues to be a great entertainment bargain with General Admission still only Canadian $10 (no taxes) and children 12 and under free. Tickets will be available at the door or by contacting Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. BONUS: We expect to announce shortly that our now famous (free admission) after the show party will be on again. Stay tuned! Green by choice Mike Lang

Hey Optis thanks for putting together this show it was a BLAST to see what we have left in Ontario the after show get together was a welcome addition and was well run thanks to all your volunteers for taking the time to work the event Thanks!!!! We're pleased everyone enjoyed themselves. The crowd was great and extremely responsive (that really makes it fun to perform). Speaking personally I'll predict there will definitely be a Legends of Drum Corps 3 show in 2011. Our challenge now will be to improve on it again and continue to provide the best closing show of the Canadian drum corps season. See you in 2011! Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show in Toronto on Saturday August 28th, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Last years inaugural show in Oshawa ON was a great success and with the last minute move this years show will now be readily accessible to an even larger audience. Our quick research suggests this is the first drum and bugle corps field show in Toronto in the last 20 years. In performance are The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps (pre-show / see below) Toronto Signals Band Midlanders Alumni Corps Simcoe United Alumni Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Preston Scout House Alumni Band The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps This years show is bigger and better but still a great bargain with General Admission only Canadian $10 (no taxes) with children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at the door or contact Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. It's Official the After-Show Party is ON!!! Immediately following the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show we are inviting everybody (performers and audience) to join us in The St. Michael's College School cafeteria which can be accessed just beyond the gates where you will be entering to see the show. The room is much larger than last year and we would love to see it filled as well. There will be food and drink (for all ages) available so save a few dollars from your investing at the souvenir tables to join us. You'll see old friends you haven't seen for a while and have an opportunity to meet new friends that share this love for classic drum corps. We are working on one more feature for this party that we hope to announce shortly (it's really kind of unique). Pre-show Performance at 6:10 pm added!!! The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps from Sudbury ON have been added to the show. This is their first appearance in Toronto ever and we're happy to have them join us for what has turned out to be a great alumni show line-up. This will be the final drum corps show in Canada for Summer 2010 so you don't want to miss it. Green by choice Mike Lang Weather Forecast "Green for Go" Tomorrow! Environment Canada is forecasting an almost perfect August day tomorrow for the Toronto area with lots of sunshine, far less humidity than we've experienced recently (eg heavy rains) and a day time high around 29 degrees C / 84 degrees F. It should be fabulous for Alumni drum corps enjoying / viewing at 6:10 pm. when the pre-show starts. Tickets are still available at the gate for those that have not pre-bought starting at 5:30 pm directly outside the stadium behind the school. The show is also wheelchair accessible just ask at the gate for assistance. We're hoping for a large, enthusiastic crowd on Saturday night as we already know there's a blend of some of the most experienced drum corps lovers around attending with others for whom this will be there first drum corps show ever. This is the final drum corps show in Canada for summer 2010 so don't you dare miss it. Green by choice Mike Lang

Hey Geoff No doubt you are 100% correct but looks like you're going to miss the first drum corps show in Toronto in the 21st Century (you could probably still catch a last minute flight in to see it). Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show in Toronto on Saturday August 28th, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Last years inaugural show in Oshawa ON was a great success and with the last minute move this years show will now be readily accessible to an even larger audience. Our quick research suggests this is the first drum and bugle corps field show in Toronto in the last 20 years. In performance are The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps (pre-show / see below) Toronto Signals Band Midlanders Alumni Corps Simcoe United Alumni Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Preston Scout House Alumni Band The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps This years show is bigger and better but still a great bargain with General Admission only Canadian $10 (no taxes) with children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at the door or contact Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. It's Official the After-Show Party is ON!!! Immediately following the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show we are inviting everybody (performers and audience) to join us in The St. Michael's College School cafeteria which can be accessed just beyond the gates where you will be entering to see the show. The room is much larger than last year and we would love to see it filled as well. There will be food and drink (for all ages) available so save a few dollars from your investing at the souvenir tables to join us. You'll see old friends you haven't seen for a while and have an opportunity to meet new friends that share this love for classic drum corps. We are working on one more feature for this party that we hope to announce shortly (it's really kind of unique). Pre-show Performance at 6:10 pm added!!! The Imperial Knights Alumni Drum Corps from Sudbury ON have been added to the show. This is their first appearance in Toronto ever and we're happy to have them join us for what has turned out to be a great alumni show line-up. This will be the final drum corps show in Canada for Summer 2010 so you don't want to miss it. Green by choice Mike Lang

It's Official the After-Show Party is ON!!! Last year at the inaugural Legends of Drum Corps show The Optimists Alumni hosted an after-show party for the performing corps. Anybody who was there will tell you we filled that hall from wall to wall and had the rare opportunity to spend some quality time together like we rarely ever have anymore. This year we've gone one better! Immediately following the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show we are inviting everybody (performers and audience) to join us in The St. Michael's College School cafeteria which can be accessed just beyond the gates where you will be entering to see the show. The room is much larger than last year and we would love to see it filled as well. There will be food and drink (for all ages) available so save a few dollars from your investing at the souvenir tables to join us. You'll see old friends you haven't seen for a while and have an opportunity to meet new friends that share this love for classic drum corps. We are working on one more feature for this party that we hope to announce shortly (it's really kind of unique). This will be the final drum corps show in Canada for Summer 2010 so we intend to do it up in style. Green by choice Mike Lang

The Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce the Legends of Drum Corps 2 show in Toronto on Saturday August 28th, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Last years inaugural show in Oshawa ON was a great success and with the last minute move this years show will now be readily accessible to an even larger audience. Our quick research suggests this is the first drum and bugle corps field show in Toronto in the last 20 years. In performance are Toronto Signals Band Midlanders Alumni Corps Simcoe United Alumni Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Preston Scout House Alumni Band Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps This years show is bigger and better but still a great bargain with General Admission only Canadian $10 (no taxes) with children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at the door or contact Mike Lang at mike.lang@sympatico.ca (Tel) 416-436-2323. We are certain you will enjoy the new venue at St. Michael's College School (details on parking etc to follow). There is also an after-show event we are planning which we expect to announce shortly. Green by choice Mike Lang

Anyone living in the north here knows that the first full month of winter is frequently characterized as "The January Blahs". Well not in 2010 as The Optimists Alumni take their Open House on the road to Welland Ontario. Details are provided below. Hope to see you there Mike Lang Open House in Welland: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 Come out for a fun afternoon, meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the Drum Corps spirit. All former Drum & Bugle Corps members, friends and fans are invited to see and hear the Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps as we prepare for the 2010 season. And you can join in! Preview our 2010 performance schedule Hear our 2010 repertoire Meet our staff and corps members Drum Corps videos Cash bar Food available Details regarding the time and location can be found at the bottom of this page. Click here for an Acrobat flyer containing the details and maps.. For a blast from the past, check out this video footage from the 1961 Grape Festival Parade Everyone is welcome! Check out the Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps as we prepare for the 2010 season. Our Brass section is instructed by Dave MacKinnon, former Optimist and Co-Brass Caption Head for the DCI Bluecoats. Jeff MacKay, who instructs our drums, marched with the Optimists Lancers, Oakland Crusaders and Bridgemen. In addition, Jeff has instructed the Oakland Crusaders, Guelph Royalaires and Kingston Grenadiers Bring your horn and mouthpiece or drumsticks and practice pad and sit in with the Corps as we work on our new rendition of "Over the Rainbow" (links to the music files can be found below). A few instruments will be available if you need one Even if you don't play an instrument you can still participate. The Colour Guard is developing a presentation for the field show and we can always use help in both the support and administration areas. Details Date Sunday, January 10, 2010 Location Club Richelieu 565 River Road Welland, Ontario L3B 5N4 (905) 788-0333 Time noon – 4:00 pm Contact Rick Robida email: rrobida@sc.rr.com phone: 1-843-705-6416 Map Google Map Music for "Over The Rainbow" The music files are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Mellophone Baritone 1 Baritone 2 Contrabass The Successful Outcome: Sorry to be so late in reporting back on our day in Welland ON but other non-drum corps matters got in the way. It was a great rehearsal (our first on the road) away from Toronto. We got to meet older members who were part of the history back in the 60s, newer friends who came to watch and sit in and even a few former members back to be part of the 2010 show. They fed us well and the beverages were cold for those that wanted them or hot (free coffee) for the rest. It really doesn't get any better than that. We've finished learning our new opener "Over The Rainbow" which we played with the drum line for the first time and starting in working on our new closer "What Kind Of Fool Am I?". Our next open full corps rehearsal is back in Toronto on Sunday January 31st, 2010 (noon till 4 pm) at our home base in The Canadian Legion Branch 344 1395 Lakeshore Blvd. West (easy to find just check MapQuest, Google, Yahoo Canada Maps or your trusty GPS). You can also keep updated and enjoy lots of drum corps photos, videos and more at our website: www.optimists-alumni.org Green by choice Mike Lang

Thanks it's hard to believe that in just 48 hours we throw the doors open to The Optimists Alumni's first ever "on the road" Open House. We're proud of the program we're putting together for 2010 and hope you get a chance to see it first hand on Sunday in Welland. Green by choice Mike Lang Today's the day. Just packing up to head out and pick up some buddies along the way. Hey if you can't get out for noon don't worry we're there until 4pm rehearsing (and the social hour begins). In fact the full ensemble of brass and percussion doesn't start until 3 pm so you can arrive late and still see quite a bit of what The Optimists Alumni are presenting in 2010. Green by choice Mike Lang

"warmer weather coming from west, all the best at Open House in Welland Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 :-)" Thanks it's hard to believe that in just 48 hours we throw the doors open to The Optimists Alumni's first ever "on the road" Open House. We're proud of the program we're putting together for 2010 and hope you get a chance to see it first hand on Sunday in Welland. Green by choice Mike Lang