Bill R Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I know it said just DCA member or associate corps but................. 65-71 Jr. Corps 72- New Bedford Whalers (almost made DCA) 75-87 RI Matadors 88-99 Life 2000-2001 Generations 2003-2008 Light Brigade Alumni - "RIP" 2004-? Mass Brass Mini-Corps 2008- ? Defenders Alumni 2008 & 2009 - Brooklyn United Alumni Winter & Spring of 2009 - St. Kevin's Alumni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish66 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 16 years...........1966-1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybush Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 1997 to 2003 and 2005 1974-2004 skyliners 2005-2007 bushwackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspaDave Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Someday we'll all be retired and/or gone.... and George will still be marching. That reminds me a little of what B-52 crews say about the B-2. "When the last B-2 is retired to the Boneyard (Davis Monthan AFB) the crew will be picked up by a B-52." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTux Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 16 years...........1966-1981 Fish, At least you had one good year.... 74 'cause it was with me there too...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzicman1 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) 7 Years with The Long Island Sunrisers1982-83, 85-89 9 Years with The Hawthorne Caballeros 1990-92, 94-98, 2000 1 Year with The Connecticut Hurricanes 1993 (as an instructor) 14 years with The Caballeros Alumni 1994-2008 (Charter member and one of only two people allowed to play with both Caballeros and Caballeros Alumni at the same time when it started....the other being Tim Campbell.) 20+ years with The West Sayville Golden Eagles (In their mini corps since 2004) I had a conversation with a real nice gentleman in 08 from the Caballeros(sorry, cant remember his name) and he told me Mr. Costello originally protested any "Alumni" group. Basically hated the idea, and gave his consent, begrudgingly, to allow rehearsals. So this is quite amazing considering the success of Cabs Alumni. Thank you Frank and good luck this year! Oh yea, 1 year -2002 Renegades Edited January 2, 2010 by muzzicman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPeashey Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Your statement about Cos is accurate. I discussed this with him numerous times. In the 80's, many of us saw the alumni movement as one of "sour grapes" for those who had grown lazy and just wanted to party. We were - indeed - looking at them as recruiting "competition" who could offer more party and less drum corps than we could. Like everything in life - things evolved and changed. As All Aged programs matured, it became painfully obvious that only a special few would have the physical attributes necessary to perform the programs into old age. The average age of corps began to lower and the outlook for Alumni corps changed drastically. (which fostered growth of the many alumni corps) Cos recognized this and saw an opportunity to create a group of "super" supporters who became VERY influential in helping the competing corps. That's the great thing about great people - they recognize when NOT to fight change and instead turn it to their advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storkysr Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 well who ever you are i have to know you. we marched together. SAME HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donincardona Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Your statement about Cos is accurate. I discussed this with him numerous times. In the 80's, many of us saw the alumni movement as one of "sour grapes" for those who had grown lazy and just wanted to party. We were - indeed - looking at them as recruiting "competition" who could offer more party and less drum corps than we could.Like everything in life - things evolved and changed. As All Aged programs matured, it became painfully obvious that only a special few would have the physical attributes necessary to perform the programs into old age. The average age of corps began to lower and the outlook for Alumni corps changed drastically. (which fostered growth of the many alumni corps) Cos recognized this and saw an opportunity to create a group of "super" supporters who became VERY influential in helping the competing corps. That's the great thing about great people - they recognize when NOT to fight change and instead turn it to their advantage. that's called being progressive........not conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabalumnidrummer Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Even after Cos agreed to the Alumni Corps and gave his consent, it was not without conditions. His main focus was still his competitive field corps, and rightly so. We had certain membership restrictions in the beginning, to insure the Alumni Corps would not be harmful to the competing corps' status and its ability to recruit and continue to flourish. (Many of them, though not all, are still in effect.) Again, he seemed to know the right way to approach the whole idea. The wonderful thing that has happened is the relationship that has developed between the two groups. The Alumni are very supportive of the competing corps, beyond just the cheering and rooting for them at shows, and they are among our biggest fans whenever we are at an appearance together. The mutual respect and admiration is palpable. It is an amazing organization to be a part of, and I am proud to be an alumnus and Alumni Corps member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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