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Happy Halloween
Northern Thunder replied to IllianaLancerContra's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
One of the "scariest" repertoires in DCI history came in 1972, when the Wayne (NJ) Monarchs played: Witches Call, March to the Scaffold, Soul Sacrifice, Evil Ways, Evil of Eternity and Lullaby From Rosemary's Baby. -
1968 VFW Finals scores and recap.
Northern Thunder replied to Drummerboy071's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
You'll see some of it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13841612354/posts/10163046504517355/ -
DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMIFINALS
Northern Thunder replied to Cainan's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Yes....I was just going to say 1988 Blue Devils won everything prior to DCI Championship weekend. -
London New Year's Day Parade
Northern Thunder replied to TOC's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
There was an entertaining appearance by Saints Brigade Drum & Bugle Corps in that parade in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgKpnoFuOio -
Top 12 Corps Inactive Question
Northern Thunder replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Anaheim Kingsmen were 3rd at DCI in 1974, didn't tour the following season.... just did a few exhibitions. -
CORPS APPEARANCE FEES.
Northern Thunder replied to Phantom56's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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No More Printed Souvenir Programs
Northern Thunder replied to Quad Aces's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Those were Steve Vickers-Drum Corps World publications. His dedication to such projects has been huge. https://www.drumcorpsworld.com/product-category/history-books/ -
Potential 2022 DCI Finals Trivia
Northern Thunder replied to ElSuarez's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Well.....we can't say EVER.....there was the 1969 VFW Nationals.....Boston--5th place 87.35, Santa Clara--14th place 84.05. -
The 1974 Mariners opened their show by shooting off fireworks as a lead in to the 1812 Overture.
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Or....in the case of the 12th place Guardsmen at the 1976 championship.....lower than the 21st place corps at prelims.
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Celebrating 50 with T-shirts
Northern Thunder replied to Tony L.'s topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I have a 1974 SCV shirt that Gail Royer sent to me early in '75. I have the 1977 Blue Devils triple crown shirt, celebrating their 1976 "triple crown" wins at World Open, CYO and DCI. I inherited a couple shirts from the 1969-70 years of the Troopers and Kilties. 1980 27th Lancers, and a couple dozen from the 1980s/early 1990s. -
Broiling in Texas
Northern Thunder replied to year1buick's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
They're expecting 110° for Broken Arrow on Tuesday! -
Shows that never materialized…
Northern Thunder replied to FTNK's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Back in the 1970s/early 1980s I would contact various corps directors to get a preview of what music their corps was going to perform for the upcoming season. For both the 1979 and 1980 seasons, Santa Clara Vanguard director Gail Royer told me SCV was planning to perform "Cavatina", ("The Theme From The Deer Hunter") on the field. I can only imagine what that would have sounded like. -
The Lionettes All-Girl Corps (Sarnia, Ontario) competed at both the 1960 & 1961 VFW Nationals prelims.
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1970's/1980's Recordings
Northern Thunder replied to Keith Hall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
DCW has the 1973 U.S. Open recording of the Royal Coachmen. -
Good to be Back!
Northern Thunder replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Great to hear, Keith! -
Drum Corps World has both the 1975 and 1976 Precisionnaires on record albums. Just go to their store.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/7900737/bc-first-nation-childrens-bodies-kamloops-residential-school-site/ The story is extremely sad. The Kamloops Indian Residential School (British Columbia, Canada) mentioned in this article had its own drum & bugle corps which appeared in western Canada and northwest U. S. for a number of years.
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What IS this? And how old is it?
Northern Thunder replied to beth h's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Drum Beauty was the actual name of the contest. They had lots of memorabilia, including record albums, buttons, etc. The show first started Aug. 5, 1956 (Cavaliers, Madison, Kilties). For many years the contests (into the 1990s) were held two consecutive nights to accommodate the large crowds. The show lasted well into the 21st century. -
What IS this? And how old is it?
Northern Thunder replied to beth h's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
Drum Beauty dates back to the 1950s.