pearlsnaredrummer77 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 On another thread, I got to wondering about how many former DCI (or DCA) corps that no longer compete still exist in one form or another. Do you know of any corps that are still in existence, whether as a street corps, Alumni unit, preparing for a return to DCA or DCI? This could also include corps that may be newer, but unaligned with DCI or DCA. These are a couple I've seen or heard about to get the list started. General Butler Vagabonds: Parade corps and community functions PAL Cadets (See this little group of youngsters each year in Bridgeport, Conn) 20th Century Unlimited (parade corps & exhibition unit Middleton, NY) Manchestor Muchachos, Manchester, RI. (Parade and exhibition unit) Cambria Cadets (former junior corps turned Alumni from Cambria, PA) New York Lancers (?) I would see these guys every 4th of July in Asbury Park-staff former CMCC Warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Thunder Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Wynn Center Toppers (NY) were a popular junior corps back in the 1960s and early 1970s. They have had a parade corps now for the past decade or so. The Northernaires (MI) and Americanos are part of the indoor circuit, and both had long histories as jr. corps. Up until a few years ago the Long Island Blue Jays and Queens Village Queens were both junior parade corps that had been field competition corps decades back. I think both have gone inactive. New Day (Racine, WI) was also active as a junior parade corps until a few years ago. They were on the field quite a few years back a couple decades. Edited September 4, 2010 by Northern Thunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 On another thread, I got to wondering about how many former DCI (or DCA) corps that no longer compete still exist in one form or another. Do you know of any corps that are still in existence, whether as a street corps, Alumni unit, preparing for a return to DCA or DCI? This could also include corps that may be newer, but unaligned with DCI or DCA. These are a couple I've seen or heard about to get the list started.General Butler Vagabonds: Parade corps and community functions PAL Cadets (See this little group of youngsters each year in Bridgeport, Conn) 20th Century Unlimited (parade corps & exhibition unit Middleton, NY) Manchestor Muchachos, Manchester, RI. (Parade and exhibition unit) Cambria Cadets (former junior corps turned Alumni from Cambria, PA) New York Lancers (?) I would see these guys every 4th of July in Asbury Park-staff former CMCC Warriors. The Sacramento Freelancers Alumni & Friends. We have north and south parts to this group. We get together for camps and performances. Part of the group went out to DCA this weekend. It's nice to have groups like these around. I never got a chance to march the group while they were an active junior corps. But now I have a chance to perform with some great folks, mainly alums of the group, and play some killer charts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dckid80 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Muchachos are from Manchester, NH NY Lancers had nothing to do with CMCC Warriors. They came in 2nd at the World Open Class B 2 years in a row, 78 and 79. Very strong corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneva Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Auburn Purple Lancers, 1974 NYS A.L. champs and DCI finalist have reformed as an all age corps currently performing at the parade corps level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlsnaredrummer77 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Muchachos are from Manchester, NHNY Lancers had nothing to do with CMCC Warriors. They came in 2nd at the World Open Class B 2 years in a row, 78 and 79. Very strong corps. Hmmmm. I wasn't sure of the name. Hence the (?)... Wonder who this parade corps is then? They wear green cadet-ish uniforms and are taught by former CMCC Warriors-generally march Asbury Park's 4th of July parade. About 20 brass, 12 or so percussion, can't recall if there was a guard. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindap Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Optis, Simcoe, Midlanders, Signals, Scout House, Imperial Knights to name a few...gotta go and get back to that DCA thread http://www.optimists-alumni.org/photos/thu...=279&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersop Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Saginaires / Northern Aurora are still functioning in the WGI percussion deal. North Coast Academy is funded and operated by the Saginaires Youth Organization (SYO). it's a shame that we can't get a corps together again, but under the current conditions of DCI, the founder is not willing to jump back into that mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlsnaredrummer77 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) While looking for New Day who I had heard still exists-trying to confirm, found this group. The 7th Cavalry Drum and Bugle Corps http://drumandbuglecorps.org/ Also, a pretty cool drum, bugle and fife corps http://crimsonkings.com/ Ainad Temple Drum and Bugle Corps http://ainadshriners.org/drumcorps/ Lambertville Volunteers http://lambertvillevolunteers.org/ Edited September 5, 2010 by pearlsnaredrummer77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byline Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) The Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps is around and performing exhibitions. The De La Salle Oaklands have an alumni group that meets for annual reunions and monthly get-togethers, but as far as I know they've never performed any kind of public exhibition. Edited September 5, 2010 by byline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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