Women in the DCI Hall of Fame

[drumcorpsfever]

I recently came across a DCP post that referenced the name of Sandra Opie, brass arranger and instructor with the mighty Argonne Rebels of the 60's and 70's. Although I was not familiar with her by name, I remember with fond recollection the horn lines and music of the Argonne Rebels. Although I began my drum corps experience at the tail end of their reign, the impact of their performances are not forgotten.

As I did a little reading about Mrs. Opie (she is a member of the DCI Hall of Fame), I found that she is the only female HOF member for brass or percussion. Of the 105 members of the DCI Hall of Fame, 5 are women. Besides Mrs. Opie as brass arranger/instructor, the others are:

- Shirley Stratton Dorritie, color guard, Blue Devils/Vanguard

- Peggy Twiggs, color guard, 27th Lancers, Cadets

- Stephanie Lynde, dance, Blue Devils

- Mary Pesceone, DCI admin

Still, she remains the only female arranger/instructor in the DCI HOF. Are there any contempories that may, someday, add to the class?

Edited January 18, 2013 by drumcorpsfever

[jkyeag]

I recently came across a DCP post that referenced the name of Sandra Opie, brass arranger and instructor with the mighty Argonne Rebels of the 60's and 70's. Although I was not familiar with her by name, I remember with fond recollection the horn lines and music of the Argonne Rebels. Although I began my drum corps experience at the tail end of their reign, the impact of their performances are not forgotten.

As I did a little reading about Mrs. Opie (she is a member of the DCI Hall of Fame), I found that she is the only female HOF member for brass or percussion. Of the 105 members of the DCI Hall of Fame, 5 are women. Besides Mrs. Opie as brass arranger/instructor, the others are:

- Shirley Stratton Dorritie, color guard, Blue Devils/Vanguard

- Peggy Twiggs, color guard, 27th Lancers, Cadets

- Stephanie Lynde, dance, Blue Devils

- Mary Pesceone, DCI admin

Still, she remains the only female arranger/instructor in the DCI HOF. Are there any contempories that may, someday, add to the class?

Perhaps the following link will help you fill in the blanks regarding Sandra, including those related to gender:

http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=57da81c4-d1fa-4438-b8b9-6e2478272910

Edited January 20, 2013 by jkyeag