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GREETINGS A word from one of Drum Corps International’s marching members. W elcome to the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour! We are about to go on a journey together. It’s a journey of courage, persever- ance, and unwavering passion that culminates here with you right here, right now. The sun rises. Gymnasium lights softly hum as the symphony of deflating air-mattresses signal the start of another day. The familiar smell of sunscreen fills the air as rehearsal is about to start. Sweat drips off of chins as hours go by in the unforgiving heat. Minds relentlessly push as bodies fight off soreness and fatigue. Though rehearsal ends, our work isn’t fin- ished. Teams of corps members scatter across the rehearsal facility. Bathrooms are wiped cleaned, garbage is taken to dumpsters, the gym floor the corps slept on is swept, and the equipment truck is loaded. The facility THOMPSON is left spotless—cleaner than when the VOU corps arrived. We get on the bus and voy- age to the stadium. Drum Major, Boston Crusaders It’s time. The corps lines up at the starting line as the performance is about to start. This is the payoff. This performance is for you. For all the obstacles surmounted. For all the physical and mental stress conquered. For all the sweat and tears shed. For all the friendships and bonds forged. It’s for you, the fans. As the performing corps members we would like to thank you. Thank you for your applause, for your enthusiasm, and for sharing this unforgettable experience with us. Your support helps keep us going. With that in mind, don’t be shy about standing up and cheering! We want you to enjoy the show. Sincerely, Thompson Vou 3

GREETINGS DANIEL E. ACHESON Executive Director/CEO Drum Corps International Office of the Executive Director 110 W. Washington St., Suite C Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 W elcome to the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour and the 40th DCI World Championships! Can you hear that distant beat of percussion, the unison whoosh of flags, or that angelic brass sound? What you’re hearing is the best marching musicians on the planet warming up and preparing to blow you away. Once they take the field, these young performers have the ability to make your feet leave the ground without you realizing it, and they’ll keep it coming until you’re in an absolute frenzy. On behalf of the member and participating corps of Drum Corps International, I’d like to thank you for joining us for another exciting season. We are grateful for the moms and dads, sisters and brothers, friends and fami- lies who come to the stadium to support their corps members. We are equally grateful to all those who have participated in this remarkable activity who keep returning to “give back;” from the purchase of a ticket to a member sponsor- ship to the most precious gift of all – the donation of your time. It takes more than it ever has to make the drum corps experience available to the more than 5,000 young people who participate each year. With lots of fans in the stands, even beyond the economics, our family is more complete. Thank you! Many of you will assume that if you see these corps once this season it will be enough. But I guarantee that they will leave you wanting more. Don’t be shy; keep coming back! We’ll leave the stadium lights on for you. Sincerely, Daniel E. Acheson Executive Director/CEO Drum Corps International 4 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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WELCOME MITCH E. DANIELS, JR. Governor, Indiana State of Indiana Office of the Governor State House, Second Floor, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 G reetings! As Governor, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the 40th annual Drum Corps International World Championships in our capital city. We are delighted to have you back in Indiana. This premier competitive program geared toward performance, music appreciation, and fellowship will provide a forum for young musicians and dancers to showcase their talents. It is the culmination of hard work, dedica- tion and commitment to personal achievement. I hope while you are here you will take time to enjoy all our city has to offer. Our great White River State Park connects you to the Indianapolis Zoo as well as picturesque walking, biking, and running trails. Be sure to see our city canal and allow time to select from the array of theaters, shops, and restaurants in every corner of our vibrant downtown district. I want to congratulate each one of you who were selected to participate in this prestigious competition and thank the parents and teachers who have provided support and encouragement along the way. This honor is certainly a testament to your hard work, artistry, and devotion to musical excellence. Best wishes for a rewarding and enriching experience. I hope you enjoy your time here and our Hoosier Hospitality. Sincerely, Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. Governor State of Indiana 6 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook



WELCOME GREGORY A. BALLARD Mayor, Indianapolis Office of the Mayor 2501 City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 O n behalf of the City of Indianapolis, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 40th Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships. We are proud to be called the home of DCI and we look forward to hearing Marching Music’s Major League during another great DCI World Championships. With a magnificent new airport, ongoing hotel growth, and recently expanded Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis continues to be a first-tier destination for conventioneers, business travelers, and leisure visitors alike. Our downtown is highlighted by remarkable convenience, with dozens of res- taurants, cultural attractions, and shopping all within walking distance of your host hotels and Lucas Oil Stadium. Whether you are here as a participant, supporter, or fan, I hope you have time to enjoy some of the many first-rate attractions Indianapolis has to offer. Places of interest include: the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Circle Centre Mall, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The emphasis our city gives to the world of music, arts, and culture is underscored by our belief that DCI offers not only a source of great entertain- ment for its citizens, but also provides a wonderful source of excellence for today’s youth. I congratulate this year’s competing musicians, percussionists, and dance performers, and wish you the best of luck for a terrific performance. Best regards, Gregory A. Ballard Mayor City of Indianapolis 8 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Championship corps deserve a championship city. Indianapolis is excited to welcome back the DCI World Championships. As a city that strives to be the very best, we’re in-tune with your elite standards of excellence and are proud to transform our home into your stage. Each year the spotlight shines on the DCI World Championships, and each year we are inspired by the moving composition of your performances, your leadership and your dedication. Indianapolis has been working hard to raise its game to provide the best for you. In the same way you work tirelessly to perfect your performance, we are working hard to strengthen the championships and our commitment to you. Good luck to everyone! For what to do, where to go and what to eat in between, go to visitIndy.com

CONTENTS FEATURES Spotlight on Premier Events 19 Throughout the summer, Drum Corps International’s Premier Events 42 bring top corps together in some of America’s best arenas. 2011’s 49 Premier calendar includes some new venues and the debut of the 54 Tour of Champions Series. 50/50: Celebrating a half-century of Pioneer and Glassmen history From humble beginnings in 1961 to World Class corps today, Pioneer and Glassmen have produced great shows on the field—and enhanced the lives of several generations of members off of it. Open Arms DCI’s Open Class embraces a diverse array of groups, welcoming new members and fans by producing great entertainment and friendly—but fierce—competition. DCI XL As Drum Corps International gets set for the 40th DCI World Championships this August, we’re combining our Timeline of Champions with a look back on the magical moments, historic milestones, and great memories that have made the season finale of Marching Music’s Major League an unforgettable experience. THE CORPS DEPARTMENTS 2011 World Championships The programs, repertoires, and Welcome Michigan City Events and staff members for the World and Score Sheet ................................... 36 Open Class corps taking the field Greetings from Indianapolis Events and this summer in the quest to be Drum Corps International ............ 3 Score Sheet ................................... 38 crowned 2011 World Champions. Greetings from Indiana World Class ...............................66 and Indianapolis ........................... 6 World Champions Open Class .............................. 113 Roll of Honor International ............................ 141 About All-Age .....................................141 World Championship Awards ..... 142 Drum Corps International ............ 14 10 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook Hall of Fame 2011 DCI Tour 2011 Inductees............................... 144 Tour Map ....................................... 16 Past Honorees ............................... 146 Premier Events Score Sheet ........ 19 Individual & Ensemble................. 34

Friends of DCI Indy ’12 2011 SOUVENIR The Inner Circle of DCI’s World Championships YEARBOOK most committed fans ................... 148 Schedule, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Super 3 Tickets....................... 157 Dan Acheson Volunteers of the Year Executive Director/CEO Thank You! 2011 Nominees and Bob Jacobs past recipients .............................. 150 Recognizing all those Director, Marketing who helped make the Fun and Games 152 2011 season happen ..................... 158 John DeNovi 154 Director, Sales & Business Development Test your Drum Corps The Drill International knowledge with Chris Weber word and picture games .............. News and information Sr. Manager, Communications Answers......................................... about the 2011 season.................. 160 Rita O’Donohue Manager, Public Relations Custom Published By: In Tune Partners, LLC Irwin Kornfeld CEO Will Edwards President Angelo Biasi Publisher Emile Menasché Editorial Director Jackie Jordan Creative Director Robin Garber Production Director/Designer Barbara Boughton Business Manager Photography Ryan Cain, Johnny Gilbert, Jolesch Photography, Craig Olear, David Rhodenbaugh, Sid and Linda Unser Contributors Michael Boo, Mike Levine, Danny Miles, Adam Perlmutter, Mac Randall Assistant Editor Susan Kornfeld Editorial Intern Ben Sparks Drum Corps International is the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Business contact: 110 West Washington St. Suite C Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317.275.1212 Web: www.DCI.org Editorial contact: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] ©2011 Drum Corps International. All rights reserved.

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ABOUT PROFESSIONAL Drum Corps International is the leader in producing events for the STAFF world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Thirteen original founding member corps Dan Acheson Bob Jacobs formed Drum Corps International in 1971 to organize and unify leadership. Executive Director/ Director, Marketing Directors of those competing groups sought to unite corps by providing oppor- CEO Grant Johnston tunities to perform together—in the end building a foundation for future suc- Michael Cesario Warehouse cess. The non-profit entity was officially established in 1972. Artistic Director Manager Mat Chavez Sue Kuehnhold Focused on the growth, well being, promotion and support of the entire Sr. Manager, Director, Events and organization, Drum Corps International is dedicated to providing each drum Technology Corps Relations corps with services enabling them to perform and create a positive experience Jeff Cox Manager, Connie Leide for members and fans. Corps Housing Accounting Patty Creech Sr. Assistant With a vast reach online through DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, Manager, Event Wayne Leide Chief annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Services Financial Officer Drum Corps International delivers the message of “excellence in performance John DeNovi Whitney Medworth and in life” to more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in per- Director, Sales Manager, Event forming arts in the United States. and Business Operations Development Ric Oberlin Nearly 50 actively participating drum corps will compete in more than 100 Tony DiCarlo Director, Operations competitive events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Contest Director Rita O’Donohue Some 400,000 fans will attend these events. Lynda DiMaggio Manager, Public Senior Accountant Relations Drum Corps International thrives largely from funding received through David Eddleman John Phillips Judge ticket and merchandise sales (apparel, CDs, DVDs), and a percentage of all Open Class Administrator proceeds is distributed back to the individual corps to assist in operations. The Coordinator Richard Trotman success of Drum Corps International depends greatly on the amazing dedica- Susie Ferreira Technology tion of hundreds of volunteers, as well as the remarkable hard work of each Group Experience Administrator corps’ staff and performing members. Specialist John Turner Judge Allison Focht Administrator, Open Manager, Ticketing Class Jen Geinosky Chris Weber Customer Service Sr. Manager, Jeff Hartowicz Communications Manager, Video Event Managers: Services Dale Antoine, Kara Haughey Patrick Flynn, Scott Manager, Office Litzenberg, Jill Services Moyer Tom Hope Interns: James Pacific Division Badgerow, David Representative Carr, Sara Elifritz, Jeff Langan, Zongwei Li, Brittni Stewart 14 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook



TOUR GUIDE 1 6/18 Saginaw, TX 54 7/13 Paddock Lake, WI Map Key 2 6/19 Round Rock, TX 55 7/15 La Crosse, WI 3 6/21 Albuquerque, NM 56 7/16 Ontario, CA DCI PREMIER EVENTS 4 6/21 Indianapolis, IN 57 7/16 Manchester, NH TOUR OF CHAMPIONS 5 6/21 Martin, TN 58 7/16 Minneapolis, MN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 6 6/22 Fairfield, OH 59 7/17 Malden, MA OTHER DCI TOUR EVENTS 7 6/22 Mesa, AZ 60 7/17 Rockford, IL 8 6/23 Pittsburgh, PA 61 7/17 Bellflower, CA 28 32 9 6/24 Clovis, CA 62 7/18 Olathe, KS 25 10 6/24 Muncie, IN 63 7/18 Lebanon, IL 11 6/25 Stanford, CA 64 7/19 Wichita, KS 22 37 12 6/25 Grand Rapids, MI 65 7/19 Van Buren, AR 13 6/25 Arlington, VA 66 7/20 Broken Arrow, OK DCI West 39 14 6/26 Stockton, CA 67 7/21 Denton, TX 7 15 6/26 Old Bridge, NJ 68 7/22 Odessa, TX 11 16 6/26 Lisle, IL 69 7/22 Houston, TX 48 17 6/27 Bridgeport, CT 70 7/23 San Antonio, TX 14 18 6/28 Woodbury, MN 71 7/24 San Antonio, TX 46 19 6/28 Atascadero, CA 72 7/25 Lafayette, LA 20 6/29 Mankato, MN 73 7/25 Dallas, TX 9 21 6/29 Ft. Edward/ 74 7/26 Yukon, OK 75 7/26 Ocean Springs, MS 19 Glens Falls, NY 76 7/27 Hattiesburg, MS 22 6/29 Medford, OR 77 7/27 Little Rock, AR 29, 34 56 3 23 6/30 Whitewater, WI 78 7/28 Madison, IN 61 24 7/1 Oceanside, CA 79 7/28 Gadsden, AL 25 7/1 Hillsboro, OR 80 7/29 Murfreesboro, TN 24 26 7/1 Oswego, IL 81 7/30 Paw Paw, MI 27 7/1 Quincy, MA 82 7/30 DeKalb, IL 28 7/2 Seattle, WA 83 7/30 Atlanta, GA 29 7/2 Walnut, CA 84 7/31 Battle Creek, MI 30 7/2 Michigan City, IN 85 7/31 Rock Hill, SC 31 7/2 Lynn, MA 86 7/31 Orlando, FL 32 7/3 Spokane, WA 87 8/1 Summerville, SC 33 7/3 Bristol, RI 88 8/1 Sevierville, TN 34 7/3 Riverside, CA 89 8/1 Rice Lake, WI 35 7/3 Cedarburg, WI 90 8/2 Charleston, WV 36 7/5 Dublin, OH 91 8/2 Salem, VA 37 7/5 Boise, ID 92 8/2 Dayton, OH 38 7/6 Centerville, OH 93 8/3 Chesapeake, VA 39 7/6 Salt Lake City, UT 94 8/3 Spring Valley, IL 40 7/6 Jackson, NJ 95 8/3 West Chester, PA 41 7/7 Akron, OH 96 8/4 Lawrence, MA 42 7/8 Bowling Green, OH 97 8/4 Johnsonburg, PA 43 7/8 Loveland, CO 98 8/4 Rome, NY 44 7/9 Madison, WI 99 8/4 Warrenton, VA 45 7/9 Denver, CO 100 8/5 Greendale, WI 46 7/9 Fremont, CA 101 8/5 Allentown, PA 47 7/10 Dubuque, IA 102 8/6 Dubuque, IA 48 7/10 Northern, CA 103 8/6 Erie, PA 49 7/10 Omaha, NE 104 8/6 Allentown, PA 50 7/11 Davenport, IA 51 7/12 Waukee, IA 105 8/7 East Rutherford, NJ 52 7/12 Metamora, IL 106 8/7 Erie, PA 53 7/13 Sioux Falls, SD 107 8/9 Massillon, OH *EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 16 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

With more than 100 shows MICHIGAN CITY, IN coast to coast, the debut of the Tour of Champions Series, Open Class Prelims 8/8 and the addition of exciting Open Class Finals 8/9 first-time venues, the road to Drum Corps International’s INDIANAPOLIS, IN 40th World Championships is sure to be full of action World Championship Prelims 8/11 and artistry. World Championship Semifinals 8/12 World Championship Finals 8/13 57 MinnesDoCtaI 58 89 21 96 3159 98 102 27 18 55 12 101 17 33 20 53 44 35 DCI Western 106 DClCaIsEsaicstern 104 10515 51 47, 100 Michigan 102 L1ak0e3Erie 50 23 54 81 84 Fanfare97 95 40 60 82 16 3CCD0iiCtrycI le 4 4D2CI Central 10741 8 13 94 26 Indiana36 10 52 45 49 63 92 99 DCI Salutes 43 DAlrounmgs 62 DCI 6 38 America St. Louis Rthoeckies 78 90 91 93 64 88 66 65 77 5 80 85 79 83 74 DArCkIansas CShoDauCtmhIpeAiaotslnatesnhrtnaip 87 DCI Gadsden 1 SDoCuI thern DCI North Dallas 67 73 DCI Dallas Mississippi 68 DFoCrIt 76 Worth DCI West Texas 70 2 75 86 72 DAuCsItin DOCrlIando 71 69 DCI SCohaumthpwioenstsehrinp &WoErnlsdeCmlabsles CInodmivpiedtuitailon 11475

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PREMIER EVENTS DCI FT. WORTH SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Rough Rider Stadium @ Saginaw H.S. Saginaw, TX Kicking off the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour like never before, this brand new event features the top eight finishers from last year’s World Championships. SCORE Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ DCI CIRCLE CITY Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Northwest High School Indianapolis, IN DCI AUSTIN PRESENTED BY DEMOULIN BROS. & CO. A quartet of World Class corps make an early-season stop in the World Championships host city in this SUNDAY, JUNE 19 exciting new event. Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex Crossmen San Antonio,TX SCORE Austin, TX Madison Scouts Madison, WI Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ After competing in Saginaw the day before, the top Troopers Casper, WY __________ eight finalists from last year’s World Championships __________ stay in Texas to compete as the exciting summer of __________ 2011 gets underway. Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE DCI CENTRAL INDIANA Blue Stars La Crosse, WI Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ FRIDAY, JUNE 24 The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Scheumann Stadium @ Ball State University The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Muncie, IN Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ In a brand new venue for 2011, eight World Class corps __________ will showcase their talent at Ball State University, __________ capping off a week of activities for hundreds of high school music students at the Music for All Summer Symposium. SCORE Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ GlassmenToledo, OH __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ 20 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

DCI WESTERN MICHIGAN SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Grandville High School Stadium Grand Rapids, MI An excellent lineup of World and Open Class corps will take the field as DCI comes to Grand Rapids for the first time. Blue Stars La Crosse, WI SCORE Bluecoats Canton, OH Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ GlassmenToledo, OH __________ Racine Scouts Racine, WI __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ DCI SALUTES AMERICA DCI WEST PRESENTED BY UNITED HEALTHCARE OF THE SATURDAY, JUNE 25 MID-ATLANTIC Stanford Stadium SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Stanford, CA Wakefield High School The Cadets and Phantom Regiment make a rare trip to Arlington, VA the Golden State to take on tough Western rivals in California’s biggest event of the season. DCI returns to Washington, D.C. to cap off MENC’s Music Education Week. Earlier in the week, DCI members will take part in a wide variety of educational events— including the second annual Marching Music Academy presented by Drum Corps International. Boston Crusaders Boston, MA SCORE Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Crossmen San Antonio,TX Blue Devils B Concord, CA Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Blue Devils C Concord, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Renegades San Francisco, CA __________ Revolution San Antonio,TX __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Vanguard Cadets Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ __________ 21

PREMIER EVENTS DRUMS ALONG THE ROCKIES SATURDAY, JULY 9 INVESCO Field @ Mile High Denver, CO Ten corps battle one another—and the mile-high atmosphere of beautiful INVESCO Field—in Colorado’s premier marching music event. The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE DCI MINNESOTA Blue Devils Concord, CA Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ SATURDAY, JULY 16 The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ TCF Bank Stadium @ University of Minnesota Gold San Diego, CA __________ Minneapolis, MN High Country Brass Denver, CO __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ In the biggest event of the early season, 24 World Class, Revolution San Antonio,TX __________ Open Class, and All-Age corps will invade the Twin Cities Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ for what promises to be an intense and entertaining show. __________ __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Blue Knights Denver, CO Blue Saints Sudbury, ON __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Colt Cadets Dubuque, IA __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ GlassmenToledo, OH __________ Govenaires St. Peter, MN __________ Legends Kalamazoo, MI __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Minnesota Brass St. Paul, MN __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Racine Scouts Racine, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ 22 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

DCI ST. LOUIS MONDAY, JULY 18 Leemon Field @ McKendree University Lebanon, IL In a brand new addition to the Premier Event schedule, seven World Class corps descend on the St. Louis area to do battle at Leemon Field. SCORE Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Music City Nashville,TN __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ DCI NORTH DALLAS DCI WEST TEXAS PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY RED RIVER THUNDER THUNDER IN THE DESERT THURSDAY, JULY 21 FRIDAY, JULY 22 CH Collins Athletic Complex Ratliff Stadium Denton, TX Odessa, TX An impressive lineup of 14 corps representing Drum Crossmen and Genesis defend Texas’ honor as DCI’s Corps International’s World, Open, and All-Age Classes invasion of the Lone Star State heats up to a fever pitch. bring the excitement to the field as DCI kicks off its annual late July swing through Texas. Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Blue Knights Denver, CO Blue Knights Denver, CO Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Genesis Edinburg,TX __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Forte Grand Prairie,TX __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ Vigilantes Denton,TX __________ __________ __________ __________ 23

PREMIER EVENTS DCI SOUTHWESTERN WORLD CLASS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP & ENSEMBLE COMPETITION SATURDAY, JULY 23 SUNDAY, JULY 24 Alamodome Sunset Station San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX Members from World Class corps will gather in DCI returns to the Alamodome with 22 World Class corps, downtown San Antonio for a showcase of individual and along with special performances by Texas-based Open ensemble talent.This year, the new vocal categories are Class groups Revolution, Genesis, and Forte.The World sure to cause a stir. (Read more on page 34.) Class Individual & Ensemble Competition takes place the following day at Sunset Station. SCORE The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ Forte Grand Prairie,TX __________ Genesis Edinburg,TX __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Revolution San Antonio,TX __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ 24 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

DCI ARKANSAS WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR Another brand new event on the tour, six World and Open Class corps will converge at War Memorial Stadium, home of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE The Cadets Allentown, PA The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Music City Nashville,TN __________ Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ __________ DCI SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 M.M. Roberts Stadium @ The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS DCI DALLAS PRESENTED As the season turns into the home stretch, nine World BY NORTH TEXAS FESTIVAL Class groups face off in a fierce battle of potential title OF DRUMS AND BUGLES contenders. MONDAY, JULY 25 SCORE Wildcat-Ram Stadium @ Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Lake Highlands H.S. Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Dallas, TX Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Texas-based groups Crossmen (World Class), Forte (Open Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Class) and Vigilantes (All-Age) defend the Lone Star stage against groups from the North, East, and West as Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ DCI’s Texas tour wraps up. Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ SCORE Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ Forte Grand Prairie,TX __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Vigilantes Denton,TX __________ 25

PREMIER DCI ATLANTA EVENTS SOUTHEASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED DCI GADSDEN BY LAKE OCONEE & PRESENTED BY ALABAMA GREENE COUNTY, GA BATTLE OF THE BRASS SATURDAY, JULY 30 THURSDAY, JULY 28 Georgia Dome Titan Stadium @ Gadsden City H.S. Atlanta, GA Gadsden, AL Always a key date on the Drum Corps International Eight World Class corps will clash at Titan Stadium schedule, all 23 World Class corps will raise the roof at before heading to Atlanta for the Southeastern the Georgia Dome as they compete head-to-head for Championship. the first time of the season.This event is sure to set the stage for the upcoming World Championships in The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Indianapolis. Blue Knights Denver, CO Colts Dubuque, IA __________ The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Alliance Atlanta, GA Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Atlanta CorpsVets Atlanta, GA __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ GlassmenToledo, OH __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Jubal Dordrecht,The Netherlands __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ 26 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook



PREMIER EVENTS DCI ORLANDO DCI EASTERN CLASSIC SUNDAY, JULY 31 J. Birney Crum Stadium Allentown, PA Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL More than two dozen corps compete over two nights in the biggest pre-championship events of the season. Drum Corps International returns to Orlando—a four-time host of the World Championships—as five World Class FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SCORE groups look to find some magic as they head toward the season’s climax. Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO SCORE Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Jubal Dordrecht,The Netherlands __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 SCORE The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Bridgemen Alumni Bayone, NJ __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ 28 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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PREMIER EVENTS LAKE ERIE FANFARE CHECK THE SCORES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 FOLLOW THE ACTION... Gus Anderson Field @ McDowell H.S. Nothing compares to the experience of seeing a Erie, PA drum corps performance in person. But if you can’t get to the stadium—or want to relive the excitement On their final approach to Indy, 14 World Class groups of an event you have already seen this season— battle it out in one of the last events before the World there are plenty of ways to keep up with the action Championships. online via Drum Corps International’s Fan Network (dci.thefannetwork.org). Find a comprehensive SCORE collection of video from this (and past seasons), plus downloads, previews, and more.You can also follow The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ the action both on and off the field with DCI’s Field Pass podcast, available at DCI.org, on iTunes, and Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ other podcast services. Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio,TX __________ Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pacific Crest - Diamond Bar, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ 30 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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PREMIER 2011 DCI TOUR OF CHAMPIONSBlue Devils Carolina Crown EVENTS Blue Stars The Cavaliers Bluecoats Phantom Regiment Drum Corps International is proud to introduce the The Cadets Santa Clara Vanguard Tour of Champions, a new series of Premier Events that brings together the top eight finishers of 2010. Fans will experience unique pre-show performances, enjoy instant encores and intermission activities, and even play a role in the judging process. Each show will feature a spectacular grand finale with all the corps. SHOW OF SHOWS SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 Boylan High School Stadium Rockford, IL DCI HOUSTON PRESENTED BY THE exSIGHTment OF SOUND FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011 Berry Center Athletic Complex Cypress, TX THE MASTERS OF THE SUMMER MUSIC GAMES FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 Floyd Stadium, Middle Tenn. State University Murfreesboro, TN NightBEAT SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011 Rock Hill District 3 Stadium Rock Hill, SC MUSIC IN MOTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011 The New Meadowlands Stadium East Rutherford, NJ CHAMPIONS 1 2 3 4 5 Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE SCORE SCORE SCORE SCORE Blue Stars La Crosse, WI Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ 32 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

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SKILLS SPOTLIGHT The Drum Corps International Individual & Ensemble Competition gives corps members a chance to exhibit their talents in a unique setting. This year, I&E will include vocal categories for the first time. T he World Class Individual & Ensemble Competition will take place at the historic Sunset Station, a facility located just a few blocks from San Antonio’s Alamodome, Convention Center, and River Walk. The event will be on Sunday, July 24 (the day following the DCI Southwestern Championship at the Alamodome), and is free and open to the public. The Open Class Individual & Ensemble Competition will take place during the week of the DCI World Championships on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. The addition of new Vocal Solo and Vocal Ensemble categories will offer more corps members than ever before an opportunity to demonstrate their ability, highlighting the diverse talents of the young men and women taking part in drum corps. JIM OTT SCHOLARSHIP 1984 David Allan Lang 1991 Rachel Bettin 1998 Erik Nicklas 2005 Ingrid Howard Colts Phantom Regiment Bluecoats The Academy 1985 Mark Ramthum 1992 Heidi Martin 1999 Joseph Padawan 2006 Steven Ehrhardt Madison Scouts Columbians Phantom Regiment Madison Scouts 1986 Elizabeth Geick 1993 Chad Jacobs 2000 John David Minjares 2007 Melissa Kay Blue Devils Spirit of Atlanta Santa Clara Vanguard Raiders 1987 Andrew Poor 1994 Christopher Moss 2001 Michael Idzior 2009 Rebecca Wiggins Suncoast Sound Cadets of Bergen County Madison Scouts Bluecoats 1988 Anne Hale 1995 Erika Schafer 2002 Omar Carmenates 2010 Anna Thompson Quad City Knights Cadets of Bergen County Boston Crusaders Carolina Crown 1989 Susan Hohstadt 1996 Spencer Jepson 2003 Lauren White Troopers Santa Clara Vanguard Vanguard Cadets 1990 Brian Meyer 1997 Andy Akiho 2004 Scott Dean Bluecoats Carolina Crown Blue Devils 34 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

S.O.M.E. VITAL SUPPORT S.O.M.E. (Sponsors of Musical Enrichment) has been spon- soring the Individual & Ensemble Competition for more than 20 years. Established in 1978 as a nonprofit corporation in San Joaquin County, Calif., S.O.M.E. supports local youth organizations and performing arts projects. It also sponsors the annual Jim Ott Scholarship—named in memory of the legendary drum corps brass arranger and instructor—which is awarded to corps members who are pursuing music edu- cation degrees. To find out more about this worthy organiza- tion, visit someinc.com. INDIVIDUAL & ENSEMBLE COMPETITION CATEGORIES Color Guard Tubas, Mellophones, Brass Ensembles Woodwinds, Woodwind Multi-Tenor, Keyboard, Ensembles Multi-Percussion Mixed Ensembles, Snare, Timpani Percussion Ensembles, Baritones, French Horns, Bass Drum Ensembles, Trombones Cymbal Ensembles Trumpets Vocal Solo and Vocal Ensemble 35

MICHIGAN CITY The 2011 Open Class World OPEN CLASS FINALS Championship begins on Aug. 8 with a new two-day format. Open TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Class corps will also be eligible to compete in the World Championship Ames Field Prelims in Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Michigan City, IN OPEN CLASS PRELIMS SCORE MONDAY, AUGUST 8 1. _______________________________________ __________ Ames Field 2. _______________________________________ __________ Michigan City, IN 3. _______________________________________ __________ SCORE 4. _______________________________________ __________ 1. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 15. _______________________________________ __________ 16. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 17. _______________________________________ __________ 18. _______________________________________ __________ OPEN CLASS CAPTION AWARDS 36 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook Best Brass Performance ______________________________________________________________ Best General Effect ______________________________________________________________ Best Visual Performance ______________________________________________________________ Best Percussion Performance ______________________________________________________________ Best Color Guard Performance ______________________________________________________________



INDIANAPOLIS DCI WORLD your favorite drum corps as they prepare to take the field CHAMPIONSHIPS each day during the World Championships. Corps gener- ally start to warm up about an hour before show time. Drum Corps International returns to Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2011 NEW 2T011N FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: Immediately World Championships, August 11-13. Situated in the heart of upon entering Lucas Oil Stadium, fans will find downtown Indianapolis, the state- of-the-art facility features a retract- themselves immersed in the Festival Marketplace. Check able roof, multiple seating levels, and family-friendly amenities. NEW 2T011N ENTRANCE: Championship attendees should out the Drum Corps International Team Store, featuring use the east side entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium. DCI and Championship merchandise and apparel. All of the individual corps and DCI sponsors will also have PARKING: There are more than 66,000 parking their own booths lining the concourse leading to all of spaces in downtown Indianapolis, including surface lots the seating areas. that accommodate oversized vehicles. For more details, check out the Downtown Indianapolis Parking Database OPEN CLASS INDIVIDUAL & ENSEMBLE at indydt.com/parking.cfm. COMPETITION: This year’s Open Class Individual NEW 2T011N THE WARMUP ZONE: Come to historic & Ensemble Competition will take place on Wednesday, Military Park (601 West New York St.) to see all August 10, at the Indiana Convention Center (100 South Capitol Ave.), starting at 2 PM. (see page 34) 38 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKOFF PARTY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 9:30 PM–2AM Union Station,39 Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN Indy’s third annual celebration of the best in marching music will include the induction of the DCI Hall of Fame class of 2011, followed by a party worthy of the World Championships. Entertainment, raffles, and auctions will cap off the evening. Proceeds support DCI Hall of Fame Leadership scholarships. NEEWV2E0N1T1 CELEBRATE INDY ARTS! PARADE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 11 AM This first-ever parade through the streets of downtown Indianapolis will bring together all non-finalist corps in addition to local arts groups in a celebration of the World Championships and the best of the arts in Indy. The parade route ends on the Indiana War Memorial Mall (431 North Meridian St.) with an en masse brass performance of all the participating corps. 18. _______________________________________ __________ 19. _______________________________________ __________ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 20. _______________________________________ __________ PRELIMS 21. _______________________________________ __________ 22. _______________________________________ __________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 23. _______________________________________ __________ 24. _______________________________________ __________ Lucas Oil Stadium 25. _______________________________________ __________ Indianapolis, IN 26. _______________________________________ __________ 27. _______________________________________ __________ SCORE 28. _______________________________________ __________ 29. _______________________________________ __________ 1. _______________________________________ __________ 30. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 31. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 32. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 33. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 34. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 35. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 36. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 37. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 38. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 39. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 40. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 41. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ 39 15. _______________________________________ __________ 16. _______________________________________ __________ 17. _______________________________________ __________

INDIANAPOLIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINALS FINALS FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Lucas Oil Stadium Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN SCORE SCORE 1. _______________________________________ __________ 1. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ 15. _______________________________________ __________ 16. _______________________________________ __________ 17. _______________________________________ __________ 18. _______________________________________ __________ 19. _______________________________________ __________ 20. _______________________________________ __________ 21. _______________________________________ __________ 22. _______________________________________ __________ 23. _______________________________________ __________ 24. _______________________________________ __________ 25. _______________________________________ __________ 40 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

CAPTION AWARDS George Zingali Award for Best Color Guard ______________________________________________________________ Best Visual Performance ______________________________________________________________ Don Angelica Award for Best Overall General Effect ______________________________________________________________ Jim Ott Award for Best Brass Performance ______________________________________________________________ Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance ______________________________________________________________ 41

1961 was a year of firsts. Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. A little rock group called the Beatles performed for the first time at the Cavern Club. The world’s earliest working robot became part of the assembly line at General Motors. 1961 also marked the birth of two drum corps that continue to perform to this day— the groups now known as Pioneer and Glassmen—who celebrate their golden anniversaries this season. Imperial Beginnings Today’s Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps began life as the Imperials of Saint Patrick (1961) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when the church’s pastor, Fr. McGarry, told Sisters Cristoval and Benno that St. Patrick’s School ought to have a drum and bugle corps. The sisters enlisted the servic- es of three instructors from the South CELEBRATING FIVE DECADES OF HISTORY AND EXCELLENCE Side of Milwaukee—Roman Blenski, Lee Boudreau, and Gary ‘Chops’ Czapinski. Blenski, who is Pioneer’s current direc- tor and a 1991 DCI Hall of Fame induct- ee, remembers his first day with the Imperials. “I showed up to find 90 kids, none of whom had any instruments!” To fix this situation Blenski bought a handful of budget mouthpieces and passed around his horn so that his stu- dents could get a feel for the instrument. He also had them practice percussion by banging drumsticks on tables. He came up with a clever incentive to get the kids—all antsy junior high students—to show up for practice. “I scheduled prac- tice from six to eight and a basketball game from eight to ten,” he says. “They could only play basketball if they were there for the whole rehearsal!” 42 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Glassmen 1983 WITH PIONEER AND GLASSMEN BY ADAM PERLMUTTER Pioneer 1983 43

Pioneer in the but musicians. The kids 1970s and in from Milwaukee weren’t as 1991 (right) sophisticated, but were a lit- tle more enthusiastic about It only took a few years for the Imperials to grow from drum corps and tended to ragged beginners into a tight, competitive drum corps. be harder workers.” People donated instruments and attire, including a complete set of pristine green uniforms from the late 1940s, courtesy The two sides eventually of Walter Kendon and the Westmont V.F.W. Post. In the early ironed out their differenc- ’60s, the corps bought their own tour bus with proceeds es, raising the overall per- from many fundraisers. This allowed them to travel freely formance level of Pioneer. throughout Wisconsin, which at the time had 50-plus drum The brass line became the and bugle corps. “It was such an exciting time,” remembers corps’ forte. As for their Blenski. “Because there were so many corps, there was this uniforms, they settled on great synergy in the air between musicians.” the bright yellow coats that they would wear throughout the ’70s. “During that decade The Imperials remained strong through the 1960s, we had good years and not-so-good years, but we always but the early ’70s brought financial hardship that threat- had a good time,” recalls Blenski, remembering 1979 as an ened the corps’ survival. The storm passed thanks to the especially good campaign thanks to the chemistry between Thunderbolts, a corps from nearby Cedarburg that had the members, all 72 of whom had returned from the preced- excellent equipment, abundant financial resources, talented ing season. members—and too small a staff. So, the two combined The 1980s brought extensive changes. The corps shifted forces, resulting in a 150-member super corps. There was its operations back to Milwaukee from Cedarburg, and the only one problem: “It was hard to figure out what to call the Cedarburg contingency went its own way. But it was also group, since each side wanted to keep part of their identity,” a time of great success. In 1989, Pioneer became finalists says Blenski. “So it was temporarily known as ‘The Thing.’” at Drum Corps Midwest and finished in the top 10 of Drum Corps International’s A-60 Division. “All of the changes really Renamed and Remade added freshness to the corps,” says Blenski. Things continued to heat up in the 1990s, Pioneer’s However, when The Thing found a sponsor in the Cedarburg- winningest decade. In 1991, the corps won the DCI A-60 based Pioneer Box and Container Company, the group Championship. Pioneer moved to Division II in 1993, found the name it’s kept since 1973. winning back-to-back Championships in ‘94 and ’95 before joining Division I (today’s World Class) in 1997—its home It took a little longer for the members of the two groups to ever since. come together as a single entity. “The kids from Cedarburg The next decade also got off to a great start as Pioneer were very talented,” Blenski says. “They could read music made the 2000 Division I Semifinals with a rousing pro- extremely well and weren’t just drummers and buglers duction of Brigadoon. “Part of the reason we got to the Semifinals that year is that we did things a little differently by expressing the Irish side of our corps and wearing khaki pants,” says Blenski. “It all worked out very well.” Today Pioneer draws in talent from all around the country and from as far as South Africa, England, Japan, Austria, and Holland. “It not only bolsters our corps, it gives American kids the chance to learn about other cultures and appreciate their similarities and differences—and vice versa,” says Blenski. 44 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

“ e Com andant’s Own” The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps USMC.Drumcorps

Glassmen in 1994 group needed some time (right) and 2003 off to get its finances and identity together in order A Positive Outlet to come back stronger,” says current director Brian It was also 50 years ago that the corps now known as Hickman. Glassmen got its start in Toledo, Ohio. It all began when a handful of American Legion World War II veterans and a And that it did. couple of musicians from nearby Maumee—Jack Schnapp Glassmen received Drum and Dick Ford—got together to create an outlet for the youth Corps International sta- of their community. Like the Imperials, the Maumee Suns, as tus in 1983, competing the corps was then called, started off as a scruffy ensemble. in what was then called “Not all of us knew how to play instruments, and we had to Open Class (today’s World learn on old drums and valve-less bugles leftover from the Class). Starting in 1985, the 1930s,” remembers Schnapp’s son Karl, who played with the group set a DCI record by corps that first year. improving its ranking at the World Championships for 10 straight seasons—finishing eighth in 1995. The director at The group started off as a parade corps. To support the time was Dan Acheson, Drum Corps International’s cur- itself financially, it held garage sales, fish fries, and charged rent Executive Director and CEO. Hickman credits Acheson membership dues of 50 cents per week. Finally, in the mid with helping make the corps what it is today. “Dan coined 1960s, the corps was solid enough to join the competitive the philosophy ‘Experience of a Lifetime’ for the kids and circuit as part of the Ohio American Legion. “We didn’t place really made the corps live up to that,” he says. undue emphasis on winning,” Schnapp says. “We were just Hickman became the Glassmen’s director in 1997 and has so happy to get off the asphalt and on the field!” seen the corps through some triumphant moments, includ- ing fifth-place finishes in 1998, 1999, and 2001—the group’s Name That Corps best to date—as well as a two-week European tour during the 2006 season and a series of performances with the As the corps evolved, so did its name. In 1967 it became Toledo Symphony Orchestra. known as the Glass City Optimists (after its affiliation with the Optimist club) before adopting the current moniker of The Ongoing Story Glassmen in 1971 as a tribute to Toledo’s most prominent industry. “It was only natural, since Toledo is the glass capi- The foundation that has allowed Pioneer and Glassmen to tol of the world,” Schnapp says. thrive for five decades and beyond is built on values that dig much deeper than musical and competitive results. “It’s Glassmen thrived in the early 1970s, but the mid-decade about so much more than showing kids how to play the recession took its toll. Unable to sustain itself financially, horn or drums and where to put their toes,” Hickman says. the corps sat out for a few seasons beginning in 1977. “The “It’s teaching them about excellence in general and making a profound difference in their lives.” Blenski, who has witnessed vast changes in music, cul- ture, and technology during his tenure with Pioneer, says one thing has remained consistent over the last half century. “In the end, it’s not just about touring and competing, but about being part of a wonderful youth group.” Learn how both groups are celebrating their golden anniversaries at pioneer-corps.org and glassmen.org. 46 2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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