Sweendoc Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I crazy thing happened awhile ago at a band show in Western PA. A group of former members of the Derry Patriots Drum and Bugle Corps got together and decided to hold a reunion. Somehow out of that meeting someone proposed that we get together and march in the Latrobe 4th of July parade. Sounds crazy... but sometimes crazy ideas birth cool happenings. With all of our busy schedules and whatnot, it is vitually impossible for some of us to participate in the drum corps hobby that we have grown up to love. With the success of the Westshoremen Alumni and others, we believe it can happen for us. At this stage, we are just trying to comprise a database of names of interested people who might consider participating in this endeavor. We have decided that marching in this parade is not limited to former members of the Patriots, but rather anyone who wants to jump in may do so. It is only a one-time affair... There are absolutely no plans to continue after the parade. Maybe it could be a yearly event, but that is it. We agree that if you wanted to march fulltime, you would be doing so. If you have even the slightest interest, please email me and we will send out information as soon as we get it. My email address is sweendoc@netscape.net P.S. Remember, it's not just for those who marched from 1965-1977, but for anyone who wants to have fun and attend the big party afterwards!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I crazy thing happened awhile ago at a band show in Western PA. A group of former members of the Derry Patriots Drum and Bugle Corps got together and decided to hold a reunion. Somehow out of that meeting someone proposed that we get together and march in the Latrobe 4th of July parade. Sounds crazy... but sometimes crazy ideas birth cool happenings. With all of our busy schedules and whatnot, it is vitually impossible for some of us to participate in the drum corps hobby that we have grown up to love. With the success of the Westshoremen Alumni and others, we believe it can happen for us. At this stage, we are just trying to comprise a database of names of interested people who might consider participating in this endeavor. We have decided that marching in this parade is not limited to former members of the Patriots, but rather anyone who wants to jump in may do so. It is only a one-time affair... There are absolutely no plans to continue after the parade. Maybe it could be a yearly event, but that is it. We agree that if you wanted to march fulltime, you would be doing so. If you have even the slightest interest, please email me and we will send out information as soon as we get it. My email address is sweendoc@netscape.net P.S. Remember, it's not just for those who marched from 1965-1977, but for anyone who wants to have fun and attend the big party afterwards!!! Ah the days of seeing the Derry Patriots in most shows we attended. I somehow always remember a contest that was hosted by Derry and had us (Royal Coachmen), Precious Blood Cardinals, and I think Royal Crusaders. All the corps were practicing in the parking lot for some reason. Wish you all the best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnZ Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 (edited) In the parking lot, or in the parking garage, Keith?? that show would have been in Latrobe, and might have been one of the more memorable b/c some of the corps warmed up in the garage next to the stadium. I just remember the whole downtown resonating with all the sound being pumped out from that garage that year. and I am always amazed when people actually remember our little corps. Gregg - have your people call my people! Edited March 16, 2006 by lipsprain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I remember it was in the parking lot. In fact, the Cardinals were doing some type of dance. It looked like an Indian dance actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweendoc Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I remember it was in the parking lot. In fact, the Cardinals were doing some type of dance. It looked like an Indian dance actually. Keith, I'm not sure of that year, was it 74, 75, 76 or 77? We had several shows at Latrobe Memorial Stadium and those years seem to all run togerther! I remeber your show though, in fact I think I have an 8 track tape of the entire competition! Unfortunately no way of playing the tape. Those were great days, the only cares were valve/rotors and girls!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Keith, I'm not sure of that year, was it 74, 75, 76 or 77? We had several shows at Latrobe Memorial Stadium and those years seem to all run togerther! I remeber your show though, in fact I think I have an 8 track tape of the entire competition! Unfortunately no way of playing the tape. Those were great days, the only cares were valve/rotors and girls!!! :) Love to get a recording! Maybe it was 1974 or 75. I know it wasn't 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregZ Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Keith, I'm not sure of that year, was it 74, 75, 76 or 77? We had several shows at Latrobe Memorial Stadium and those years seem to all run togerther! I remeber your show though, in fact I think I have an 8 track tape of the entire competition! Unfortunately no way of playing the tape. Those were great days, the only cares were valve/rotors and girls!!! :) girls?????? Bring back CD of A !!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their gorgeous color guard captain was all mine. Sigh......oh wow, the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregZ Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Just a lil Derry Patriots trivia....When the corps was formed, the director had the members vote on a name for the corps. He gave two choices. Patriots and Centurians. Obviously, the members voted for the Patriots. Where he came up with those two names, I will never know. I think their very first field competition, after just marching parades for a couple years, was in Glassport at the same stadium that South Allegheny High School still uses. I can still hear the scores...."and in fifth place. with a score of fifty two point zero, 52.0................the Derry Patriots". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff danchik Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Just a lil Derry Patriots trivia....When the corps was formed, the director had the members vote on a name for the corps. He gave two choices. Patriots and Centurians. Obviously, the members voted for the Patriots. Where he came up with those two names, I will never know.I think their very first field competition, after just marching parades for a couple years, was in Glassport at the same stadium that South Allegheny High School still uses. I can still hear the scores...."and in fifth place. with a score of fifty two point zero, 52.0................the Derry Patriots". I've had fond memories of Derry and all the corps of the O-Penn circuit and RCA. We had a great thing back then, I wish everyone from back then would get together and put this area back on the map as a Drumcorps centerpiece. Jeff Danchik, Royal Crusaders, Steel City Ambassodors, Erie Thunderbirds, Mon Valley Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweendoc Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hey GregZ, What year were you talking about the 52 score for the Patriots? Question #2 Do I know you? Are you the Greg Z that used to march with the Rockets? Thanks, Gregg S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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