Auburn Purple Lancers Drum Corps

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For those who can remember the 'good old drum corps days" from the 1960's and 1970's the name Purple Lancers should bring back many fond memories.

Now after a little over a year and a half of very hard work by a few dedicated "older" members the Auburn Purple Lancers will be returning to the streets this summer. Recently purchased Yamaha drums and Jupiter horns are allowing a new generation of drum corps participants the opportunity to call themselves Purple Lancers.

Practices are held Sunday afternoon's at the Trinity Methodist Church on the corner of East Genesee Street and Evans Street starting at 1PM. Horns meet in the basement and are under the direction of Harold Evans. The drum section gathers on the first floor and is under the guidance of Tom Norton and Mike Vasco. Practices end before 4PM for those who wish to attend but get there early as spots are filling up very fast!!!

As for the identity of those dedicated "older" members the corps wishes to thank the hard work of Richard Gagliardi (our corps president and business manager), Joe Gagliano and Mike Vasco (our vice-presidents) and all the others listed on our website; www.auburnpurplelancers.com for all that they have done in order to return the Purple Lancers to active duty. Take the time now and visit out website or even better.......come and join!!!

Edited January 25, 2009 by contra331

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Last Sunday's drum practice had 3 quads, 8 snares and 3 bass. Not a bad showing.

The horn section had more tuba players than tuba horns (for right now).

Plenty of openings for interested members.

Richard and Joe promise to buy more tubas.

Edited January 25, 2009 by contra331