Drum Corps International 2009 Yearbook

Facts Did you know...? nnn Indianapolis is the 19th city to host the DCI World Championships, which take place in Indiana for the second year running; last year’s Finals reclaims energy as it moves. metal blacksmithing all under one roof. were held in Bloomington. Another of Lucas Oil Stadium’s winning If you want to stretch your legs and nnn Lucas Oil Stadium is features is its accessibility. It’s an easy explore, the Indianapolis Zoo and the sce- one of three indoor facili- 30-minute drive from the Indianapolis nic Central Canal walk are nice options. ties on the 2009 DCI Tour. International Airport. Expect to pay about The Indianapolis Cultural Trail—a 7.5-mile The others are Atlanta’s $35 to travel by taxi or $7 on IndyGo’s cycling/walking path that connects five Georgia Dome and San Green Line Downtown/Airport Express downtown districts—and White River Antonio’s Alamodome. bus route. The Amtrak train station is just State Park provide some nearby nature. nnn At more than 1.8 one block away. The area is also home to Veterans million square feet, Lucas Once you’re at the stadium, you’re in Memorial Plaza, which features an impos- Oil Stadium is one of the the heart of Indy’s downtown—an area ing 100-ft black granite obelisk. largest structures in the that’s rich with cultural and recreational When you’re ready to eat, Mass Ave country. destinations. Head over to trendy offers many charming, independently nnn LOS was designed Massachusetts Avenue (known simply as owned restaurants. Locals love the tradi- by HKS of Dallas, Texas. Mass Ave), a pedestrian-friendly district tional German food at The Rathskeller The firm’s other projects that boasts five performance theaters, and the authentic Cajun cuisine at Yats. include new or updated numerous art museums and galleries, and Elements enhances its contemporary set- facilities for the Dallas small, unique shops. Of special note is ting with a great view of downtown and a Cowboys, the Los Angeles the Art Bank Studio and Gallery, a former menu that combines French, Asian, and Dodgers and England’s bank that now presents painting, ceram- Mediterranean influences. For more on Liverpool Football Club. ics, glass, pottery, photography and junk- what to do in Indy, go to VisitIndy.org. 99 p98_100_LOSFeature-EM-cx.indd 2 6/23/09 9:22:25 AM

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go to visitindy.com. For information on where to stay, what to do and where to eat coming and want to make this a year that won’t be forgotten. won’t be the only ones raising their game. We’re glad you’re this summer rest assured that the performers on the field offer more than you ever expected. When you visit Indianapolis restraurants and cultural attractions that push themselves to Our love of victory spills across the city in the form of hotels, witness great performances. we live for heart-thumping drama and the opportunity to Speedway to the pageantry of performing arts championships, competition. From racing around the Indianapolis Motor In Indianapolis we know a few things about the thrill of HEART OF DOWNTOWN DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO THE INDIANAPOLIS PROUDLY WELCOMES THE Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the 2009 DCI World Championships We Can Already Hear the Drums Beating (and hearts) (and hearts) (and hearts) We Can Already Hear the Drums Beating We Can Already Hear the Drums Beating Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the 2009 DCI World Championships Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the 2009 DCI World Championships INDIANAPOLIS PROUDLY WELCOMES THE INDIANAPOLIS PROUDLY WELCOMES THE DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO THE DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN HEART OF DOWNTOWN In Indianapolis we know a few things about the thrill of In Indianapolis we know a few things about the thrill of competition. From racing around the Indianapolis Motor competition. From racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the pageantry of performing arts championships, Speedway to the pageantry of performing arts championships, we live for heart-thumping drama and the opportunity to we live for heart-thumping drama and the opportunity to witness great performances. witness great performances. Our love of victory spills across the city in the form of hotels, Our love of victory spills across the city in the form of hotels, restraurants and cultural attractions that push themselves to restraurants and cultural attractions that push themselves to offer more than you ever expected. When you visit Indianapolis offer more than you ever expected. When you visit Indianapolis this summer rest assured that the performers on the field this summer rest assured that the performers on the field won’t be the only ones raising their game. We’re glad you’re won’t be the only ones raising their game. We’re glad you’re coming and want to make this a year that won’t be forgotten. coming and want to make this a year that won’t be forgotten. For information on where to stay, what to do and where to eat For information on where to stay, what to do and where to eat go to visitindy.com. go to visitindy.com. _DCI_ad.indd 2 6/16/09 11:27:17 AM

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7 5 The Cadets: ... and Counting The Cadets ha The Cadets have crafted ve crafted a glorious history by overcoming challenges and capturing championships. BY EMILE MENASCHÉ The year 1934 was a time of uncer- tainty. Still recovering from the dev- astation of The Great War of 1914- 17, the world had plunged into an economic depression and—though few knew it—a bigger war that would change America forever was on the horizon. A 1934 drought ravaged the Dust Bowl and set off a great Western migration. Celebrity gangsters like Bonnie & Clyde and John Dillinger fascinated a public who sometimes couldn’t decide between condemning the bank robbers— or the institutions they stole from. But as often happens in tough times, 1934 was also a year of birth and renewal. To help restore confidence in the financial markets, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a law creating the Securities and Exchange 1957 THE CADETS’ LAST Commission; The St. Louis Cardinals’ famed “Gashouse CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR UNDER THE HOLY NAME BANNER. Gang” beat the Detroit Tigers to claim the World Series. Big bands ruled the pop scene, as Guy Lombardo’s 103 p102-110_Cadets-EM-Cx.indd 2 6/22/09 9:53:16 AM

7 “Winter Wonderland” edged out 5 Benny Goodman’s “Moon Glow” as the year’s top song. Events that barely made news went on to have a lasting impact, too. The Apollo theater opened in Harlem; the Three Stooges’ first short was released; the first Soap Box Derby was held; and at the Holy Name Church in Garfield, New Jersey, a Fife, Drum & Bugle corps was formed. It marked a kind of rebirth for a unit that had first appeared in 1914 as the Holy Name Field Music group, only to be disbanded three years later when the U.S. entered the Great War. “When the corps got started, it was really just something to keep the kids of the parish busy,” Says Cadets historian Greg Cinzio, co-author (with Dave Shaw) of Cadets, a comprehensive his- tory of the corps. “At the time, it wasn’t uncom- mon to have 50 corps within a couple of hours of each other.” Boston rival Ted Williams became the last Major Leaguer A year later, the kids from Holy Name would adopt the to bat .400 for the season. The Cadets added French moniker “Cadets.” In 1936, the corps dropped fifes from horns to the brass Ensemble. But all illusions of normalcy the lineup and rechristened itself—not for the last time— were shattered on December 7th, as the Japanese as the Holy Name Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps. That year, bombed Pearl Harbor to draw America into the war. FDR won his second term, Jesse Owens dominated the As U.S. soldiers fought overseas, gentler pursuits like Berlin Olympics—and the Cadets entered their first com- marching competitions were put on hold. While there’s no petition, taking fourth place in nearby Passaic, NJ. official count of how many Cadets members served in the Over the following summers, the small corps began war, Cinzio says, “There’s a banner that the corps carried what would become longstanding traditions: The corps’ with the number 70 on it, which I understand represents hymn, “The Holy Name Song,” was written; instrumenta- the number of parishioners who served. After the war, tion expanded as baritone bugles joined the lineup; and some of the returning veterans were ineligible to march in the Cadets began to develop a habit of winning by captur- junior corps, and that’s how some of the senior corps got ing the Eastern States Championship. started.” “Somewhere along the way, they got As their elders fought, the younger Cadets stayed serious,” says Cinzio, who marched active as a parade corps. One way they got around war- with the corps from 1967-76 as a time rationing of fuel was to attend parades by riding on soprano bugler before becoming drum fire trucks. And one of the drivers, William Kemmerer, major in ’77. “They wanted to be more Sr.—known as “The Chief” — would eventually lead the than just a parade group.” corps during its first great period of triumph. In 1939 (the year Germany invaded Poland to officially start World War II), Dynasty the Cadets donned the West Point- In the post-war years, a long period of economic expan- style uniforms that remain their attire sion, social mobility and cultural upheaval began. Thanks to this day. “In the late 1930s, the leaders of the corps to the GI Bill, returning soldiers went to college in unprec- decided they really wanted to put together a top-notch edented numbers, erasing previous class boundaries to group with discipline and an honor code, so they adopted higher education. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke base- a West Point code and style,” Cinzio explains. ball’s color barrier by making his debut with the National The following year, FDR won an unprecedented third League Brooklyn Dodgers; later that same year, Larry term as President—and the Cadets won their first Doby would do the same in the American League. American Legion National Championship in Boston. In 1948, Doby made history as a key member of the Unfortunately, just as the corps was becoming a force in Cleveland Indians’ World Series-wining club. Other victors marching competition, many sons of the Holy Name parish in ’48 included President Harry S. Truman, defending would march off to war. heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis—and the Cadets, who began a dynasty that would include American Legion Wartime national titles in ’48, ’49, ’50, ’53, and ’57. Breaking the As war raged in Europe and Asia, the summer of ’41 streak was an agonizing second place in ’51, when a seemed almost tranquil in the U.S. Yankees outfielder Joe .3-point penalty proved decisive. DiMaggio hit in a record 56 straight games while his “The corps had developed a reputation and a follow- 104 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p102-110_Cadets-EM-Cx.indd 3 6/22/09 9:53:43 AM

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7 ing,” Cinzio says. “It was in full swing into the first time. “Around that time, Don Angelica [a former 5 becoming what we know of as the ‘Cadets Cadets soprano soloist who would later serve as Cadets image’ to this day, with the military code director beore becoming DCI Judge Administrator and director beore becoming DCI Judge Administrator and of conduct, the sense of discipline, and the being elected into the DCI Hall of Fame] burst onto the being elected into the DCI Hall of Fame] burst onto the s ethic that the corps instilled in its members.” scene, Cinzio recalls. “He was a virtuoso—one of the most cene, Cinzio recalls. “He was a virtuoso—one of the most In defending their National title in 1950, the Cadets made talented players the corps ever had—and was also an out-talented players the corps ever had—and was also an out- their first transcontinental tour, standing arranger. He made the tanding arranger. He made the s going to California by bus in an c corps famous by doing non-mili-orps famous by doing non-mili- era before either passenger jets ra before either passenger jets t tary songs, like ‘Tonight’ from ary songs, like ‘Tonight’ from e o or interstate highways. Another r interstate highways. Another W W W West Side Story and other est Side Story and other est Side Story and other est Side Story B ’ ’50s milestone included the intro-50s milestone included the intro- Broadway hits.”roadway hits.” duction of classical music in the uction of classical music in the T The 1960s were a time of he 1960s were a time of d c r repertoire in 1953—an expan-epertoire in 1953—an expan- cultural upheaval. The Beatles ultural upheaval. The Beatles w sion of the basic drum corps rep-ion of the basic drum corps rep- s were at the vanguard of a pop ere at the vanguard of a pop ertoire that would become one of rtoire that would become one of music revolution that was rede-usic revolution that was rede- m e f t the Cadets’ trademarks.he Cadets’ trademarks. fining youth culture. Vietnam—ining youth culture. Vietnam— b barely in the average American’s arely in the average American’s The End of an Era The End of an Era consciousness in 1964—would onsciousness in 1964—would c I In 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower n 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower soon divide the country. on divide the country. so Colleges were erupting in pro-olleges were erupting in pro- began his second term as egan his second term as b C President of the Unites States, resident of the Unites States, test, and young men were going est, and young men were going P t w while the Soviet Union started hile the Soviet Union started off to war.ff to war. o Cinzio recalls the years after inzio recalls the years after t the space race by launching the he space race by launching the C The Chief stepped down as he Chief stepped down as f first satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. irst satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. T I In England, future Beatles Paul n England, future Beatles Paul t tough ones for the Cadets. “We ough ones for the Cadets. “We had a young corps,” he admits. ad a young corps,” he admits. M McCartney and John Lennon cCartney and John Lennon h m met for the first time. But 1957 et for the first time. But 1957 “About six or seven of us under About six or seven of us under “ w was also a year of endings: It as also a year of endings: It the age of 13 moved up to the he age of 13 moved up to the t would be the final seasons for uld be the final seasons for wo ‘ ‘big’ corps because a lot of big’ corps because a lot of t the Brooklyn Dodgers and New he Brooklyn Dodgers and New members were involved in the embers were involved in the m Y York Giants in their original hometowns—and the last Vietnam war.” Still, the Cadets persevered. In 1967, the ork Giants in their original hometowns—and the last Vietnam war.” Still, the Cadets persevered. In 1967, the C Championship for the Cadets in association with Holy corps missed the American Legion National finals, but took hampionship for the Cadets in association with Holy corps missed the American Legion National finals, but took Name Church.ame Church. N f fourth place in the CYO Nationals a few days later against ourth place in the CYO Nationals a few days later against 1 t the same competition. “I was only 11!” Cinzio says.he same competition. “I was only 11!” Cinzio says. 1958 began a period of transition for the corps, start-958 began a period of transition for the corps, start- i ing with its separation from the Holy Name parish. “The ng with its separation from the Holy Name parish. “The I In ’69, the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival rocked n ’69, the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival rocked w way I’ve heard the story is that the parish was trying to the world. The U.S. declared victory in the space race by ay I’ve heard the story is that the parish was trying to the world. The U.S. declared victory in the space race by raise money to fund a new church, and asked the corps to putting the first man on the moon. The Cadets took a aise money to fund a new church, and asked the corps to putting the first man on the moon. The Cadets took a r c cut expenses,” Cinzio explains. “The pastor felt that it “giant leap,” of their own, bringing women into the corps ut expenses,” Cinzio explains. “The pastor felt that it “giant leap,” of their own, bringing women into the corps wo wouldn’t send the right message to the parishioners to as members of the color guard for the first time. “Director uldn’t send the right message to the parishioners to as members of the color guard for the first time. “Director have the corps traveling so much while they were strug-ave the corps traveling so much while they were strug- h J Jim D’Amico went to the Little Falls Cadets and convinced im D’Amico went to the Little Falls Cadets and convinced gling to fund a church.” The Cadets were given a choice: them they’d be making history [by joining],” Cinzio says. ling to fund a church.” The Cadets were given a choice: them they’d be making history [by joining],” Cinzio says. g go to Canada and perform with the Scout House corps—a “At first, some members didn’t want girls; others thought o to Canada and perform with the Scout House corps—a “At first, some members didn’t want girls; others thought g group with which the Cadets felt a strong kinship—or go they were pretty good. But except for one member who roup with which the Cadets felt a strong kinship—or go they were pretty good. But except for one member who g t to the Nationals in Chicago. “The corps decided to do quit, everyone accepted them by the start of the season. o the Nationals in Chicago. “The corps decided to do b both, but not take funds from the church,” Cinzio says. oth, but not take funds from the church,” Cinzio says. They fit right in.” Still, for defying its wishes, the parish severed ties with till, for defying its wishes, the parish severed ties with S In a literal “sign of the the group. Performing under the name “American Legion he group. Performing under the name “American Legion times,” the 1970 Cadets per- t Post 255, National Champions,” the corps had to impro- formed Jefferson Airplane’s vise uniforms and borrow equipment at the Nationals, “White Rabbit” while forming where they fell just .3 points shy of retaining the title. a peace sign on the field. “It After a rebuilding year in 1959—when they began com- was pretty controversial peting as the Garfield Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps—the back then,” says Cinzio, who corps was back on top in 1960, winning the first of three recalls that some in the audi- straight National Championships. They took their record ence asked for autographs tenth American Legion National crown in 1964, which was following “peace sign” per- to be Kemmerer’s last season. During that stretch, the formances. 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7 force in both summer and winter competi- 5 tions. “They were phenomenal,” Cinzio remembers. “In winter guard, while other groups used recorded music, we did a silent drill only to the sound of footsteps. It was intimidating to other groups: How could a first year unit be that good?” For Cadets of Cinzio’s generation, the corps became a year-round social scene. “It was still a local activity,” he says. “The winter guard was a hangout. The guys would show up with our corps jackets and show support. We did everything together.” In 1971, the color guard enabled the corps to develop its first truly thematic show, “America the Brave—1776.” For the first time, fans in the stands received librettos. “Welcome Back, Garfield” Throughout the 1960s and early ’70s, new instruments and an expanded repertoire were inspiring some corps to take marching music in new artistic directions, a trend that met with resistance from the organizations sanction- ing the competitions. “There were so many rules about what you couldn’t do that creativity was being thwarted,” Cinzio remembers. “Back in 1969, Boston Crusaders played a wild rendition of ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’ with its percussion line, using bells to play the melody. It blew everybody away. But the VFW and the American Legion “Afterwards, a friend came up to me with his Cadet jacket outlawed the instrument, and in ’70, we were all wonder- turned inside out. He was ashamed to be seen in it.” ing what had happened to the Crusaders’ drum line—the But rather than doom the corps, the disaster inspired a ruling had turned them into ‘another corps’ like everybody deeper commitment across the board. “The staff called else. That was the awakening that led the corps directors extra practices; the kids called extra practices,” Cinzio to start their own organization.” says. “We went to each others’ houses. We learned the The Cadets were one of the founding members when music.” By the Bluegrass Nationals, the corps had Drum Corps International formed rebounded. “We heard [legendary in 1972, yet dark times lay ahead. judge] Dr. Bernard Baggs’ com- Don Angelica had returned as ments on tape. There was the Musical Director, but illness inter- usual constructive criticism and fered with his ability to lead the then he just stopped talking for a corps in ’72. “A penalty kept us while. Finally, he said, ‘Welcome out of the Finals,” Cinzio says. “It back, Garfield.’ That turned our was devastating. Then we lost year around. We improved by 25 many older members, and all of points over the course of that our primary instructors. By April season. The whole corps did it, 1973, we were on the verge of and that’s one of the reason the folding.” Cadets are still here today.” To fill the ranks, the ’73 Cadets The DCI era brought many picked up members from recently changes, but one, Cinzio says, disbanded corps and tried to was the way national touring forge ahead. “We had a couple of transformed drum corps and members who had never played raised the standards of perfor- before!” Cinzio recalls. The low mance. “We didn’t do a lot of point came at an early-season touring [in the early 1970s],” he show, when the left side of the explains. “The majority of the line marched out of time with the competitions were in the East right side—and didn’t know it. and Midwest. Western corps “As the sopranos went to make toured—and the corps that went their move, we saw that the left on tour generally did quite well. If side of the corps was four steps you’re together with the same ahead of us,” Conzio says. group of people practicing every 108 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p102-110_Cadets-EM-Cx.indd 5 6/22/09 9:54:34 AM

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7 day, chances are you’re going to be pretty 5 good. I saw Santa Clara Vanguard for the first time in the early ’70s, and my jaw dropped.” The Cadets made the DCI Finals for the first time in 1975, and the late ’70s continued a time of sputtering growth for the corps. Women took a more prominent role —sisters Gail and Lynn DeAngelis becoming the first females to play lead positions in the horn and drum lines—and the music started to adopt a jazzier swing. In 1977 (Cinzio’s ageout year, and the first season in which his father Joseph led the corps) a vocal “Amen” punctu- ated the end of the show for the first time. As no vocals of any kind were permitted at the time, the corps’ use of the word eventually resulted in penalties and controversy. The Hopkins Era But as a struggling economy and the Iranian hostage cri- sis gripped America in 1979, the Cadets were once again in turmoil. “Director Doc Santo felt the corps had not come together as a unit and decided to clean house,” Cinzio says. “In 1980, he turned to a young percussion instructor named George Hopkins, drafted him to be assistant director, and made his first assignment filling the vacancies.” first to Hackensack, N.J. (1989) and then to its current One of the Cadets’ instructors taught a college march- home in Allentown, PA—consistency on the field has fol- ing band in Mississippi, so Hopkins headed down South lowed wherever they’ve gone. Since 1982, the Cadets have on a recruiting mission. “It worked out because only peo- never finished out of the top six, winning titles in 1990, ple who really cared about marching would come all the ’93, and ’98. Over that time, the Cadets employed the first way up to join,” Cinzio says. “For the first show, only half female drum major in drum corps history (Joanna Allen in of the drill was performed. But by mid-season, the corps 1992), and performed at events like the World Cup and came together, made the Finals for the first time since Olympic Games. In 2000, the corps was among the first to 1977, and never looked back.” By 1982—with Larry Harris switch to Bb horns, battling the Cavaliers (who used G leading the way as the horns) to a tie in the World Championship. The Cadets won corps’ first African again in ’05, equaling a record for the highest score in DCI American drum Finals history with 99.150. major—the Cadets As the corps commemorates 75 years with celebra- finished third. Only tions, reunions and the temporary revival of its original one hurdle remained. moniker, the Holy Name Cadets, its mission remains the After the 1982 sea- same as it was in 1934—to educate and enlighten its son, Santo stepped members while entertaining audiences. “Some people aside and Hopkins refer to the Cadets as the ‘model corps,’” Cinzio says.“Pride, took over as director. discipline, and tradition He immediately led are the key ingredients.” the Cadets to the George Hopkins intro- corps’ first DCI World duced the modern Championship—and ‘Cadets experience’ and first crown in 18 years. The victory was aided by the inno- took it to the next level. vative drill design of George Zingali and Marc Sylvester. He talks to the kids “They turned the activity on its ear by integrating the bat- about their goals, and tery into the drill in a way no one had done before,” Cinzio puts less emphasis on says. “They kept the whole corps moving at all times and scoring and more on the created the ‘Z-pull’ drill, where the brass line started in the philosophy of life: Your middle of the field in a small Z shape and finished in a responsibility is to do formation stretching from end zone to end zone.” your best at all times. More titles would follow in ’84, ’85, and ’87—a triumph Perfection might not be punctuated by a perfect Percussion Effect score at the possible, but it should Finals. Though the Cadets would move away from Garfield— always be pursued.” 110 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p102-110_Cadets-EM-Cx.indd 6 6/23/09 9:25:42 AM

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example, the multi- >> EARLY ’70S: A BOLT OF GENIUS: tenor drum—have had THE INVENTION OF THE MULTI- a lasting impact. TENOR To get more sounds within striking Established manu- distance, percussionists begin bolting multiple facturers developed bass drums together in the late 1960s. By new designs as well, the’70s, timpani-tom duos often working directly and trios are common; with corps to create they later expand to quads. Today, battery equipment able to tenors routinely carry meet rigorous chal- as many as six drums lenges of a drum corps perfor- in a range of pitches. mance. While these designs were intended to improve the sound or make instruments easier to carry, some led play- ers to adopt new techniques— and thereby allowed composers and arrangers to become more musically adventurous. New instrument designs have usually spurred the evolu- tion of marching music while remaining within existing DCI guidelines, but making truly revolutionary changes has often meant rewriting the rules. From the legalization of previously 1970 >>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> restricted brass voices to the creation of the front ensemble >> 1972-1976: THE AGE OF and introduction of a wide vari- THE SINGLE VALVE BUGLE In ety of percussion implements, DCI’s first year, the G-F single-piston bugle new rules have made a greater with a half-step rotor is standard issue. range of sounds accessible to This instrument had evolved from the valveless military bugles used by the U.S. composers and arrangers, and Army signal corps since before the Civil brought many talented musi- War. The first G-D valve was introduced cians onto the field for the first in the 1930s, allowing a bugler to play a time. This season, electronic diatonic scale. While some corps contin- instruments make their (legal) ued to use straight bugles, the G-F instru- >> 1974–1980: debut in competition, once ment—which could virtually play a chro- MALLETS ON THE MARCH matic scale—was common by the ’60s. again opening Marching Music’s Lower pitched variants like the French horn In the days before the “pit,” mal- Major League to a new wave bugle, bass baritone, and contrabass also let percussion players had to carry of recruits. Here’s a look at found their way onto the field. their instruments onto the field and technological innovations and march with the battery. In 1974, rule changes that have been bells and xylophones become the first legal mallet keyboards; four instrumental in Drum Corps years later, marching marimbas and International history. vibraphones are added to the mix. 114 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p113_116_InstrumentEvo-EM-R.indd 2 6/18/09 5:15:57 PM

>> 1974-TODAY: CARRIERS CATCH ON While not an instru- ment itself, the develop- ment of the snare drum carrier has had a huge influence on march- ing music. The drum bounced far less than when worn on >> 1976: GET THE SCOOP When a sling, allow- the Blue Devils march with North tenor drums, ing players onlookers must have been perplexed by the to participate drums’ inverted scoop-shaped appendages. in much more of the drill But this concave addition makes the sound movement—revolutionizing more directional and enhances projection. The the battery’s role in the North drum will last only a few years in drum visual elements of corps’ corps, but scoops have become a common shows. This in turn led to feature on today’s tenor and snare drums. the creation of smaller, lighter drums. >>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>> 1979 1975 >> 1975: A SIGN >> 1977: TWO VALVE HORNS OF THE CHIMES TAKE THE FIELD Two-piston soprano In the mid-’70s, chimes bugles become legal, and for each of several were not allowed as a years that follow, a new two-piston horn is marching instrument. But approved for use in competition, as flugel 27th Lancers get around horns, altos, mellophones, baritones, eupho- that restriction by equip- niums, and contra basses come into the ping a (legal) bongo cage mix. This variety of brass instruments was with chime attachments. an arranger’s dream—and, accordingly, corps It’s an unwieldy design, brass repertoire enjoyed a true renaissance but later versions (pic- in the late ’70s and early ’80s. tured) make it easier to carry. Today, chimes and many other percussion instruments ranging from gongs to drum sets to hand drums are used— though they reside in the pit (see 1981) instead of on the field. 115 p113_116_InstrumentEvo-EM-R.indd 3 6/18/09 5:16:09 PM

>> 1989 HARD HEADED The Blue Devils’ snare line grabs attention when their drums are the first to feature heads made of Kevlar (the material used for bullet-proof vests) rather than the traditional Mylar. Kevlar’s woven texture produces a raspier sound when brushed and its diminished bounce required an adjust- ment in players’ wrist motion. The new, harder surface allows players to amp up their attack and get a brighter sound. This change in turn impacts the way the drums are built, as it requires more tension rods to support the increasingly forceful playing inspired by the new heads. Today’s drums may use high tech carbon fiber to achieve lightness, strength and projection only dreamed of twenty years ago. >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>> >>>>>>>> 1980 1990 >> 1980-PRESENT: >> 1990: THREE’S A CHARM The three-valve THE PIT BREAKS horn is approved for use in DCI brass lines, though the Previously carried on the cost of upgrading equipment means that several seasons pass before they’re widely adopted. Today, all “bell- field, marching timpani are front” horns are eligible—provided they have valves. placed on the sideline for Slide instruments such as the trombone the first time. By ’82, mal- remain ineligible, as do woodwinds. let keyboards join them in the front ensemble—a.k.a. the front line pit—between the 40-yard lines. Originally only 10 yards wide, the pit soon expands to 20 yards and now can be any size. Over the years, complex percussion arrays have been added to the pit, culminating in the ’09 addition of elec- tronic instruments. 116 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p113_116_InstrumentEvo-EM-R.indd 4 6/18/09 5:16:16 PM

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>> 2004–POWER TO THE PIT PEOPLE Amplification is allowed on the field, giving quieter instruments like mallet percussion the opportunity to be heard more clearly. Some groups also use the amplification for vocal sound effects and more. >> 2000–PRESENT: PULL SOME G’s, OR B-FLAT A decade after three-valve horns make their debut, DCI lifts the restric- tion on B b brass instruments. While some traditionalists object to the change, a few corps adopt the new instrumentation immediately. This leads to a showdown between G and B b corps that climaxes in a tie for the World Championship between The Cadets (B b ) and the Cavaliers (G). While some military groups still use G instruments, B b has become the standard instrumentation for modern drum corps. >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2009 2000 >> 2009: THE NIGHT BECOMES ELECTRIC After many years of controversy and debate, a 2008 rule change made electronic instruments legal in competition for the first time, with the instru- ments debuting in ’09. Earlier this year, the Drum Corps International board clarified the rules to remove any ques- tion of what electronic gear is allowed: Corps can employ keyboards, electric guitars and basses, electronic drum, sampled sound effects, ampli- fied vocals, and more—but all prerecorded loops and pre- programmed sequences are forbidden. 118 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p113_116_InstrumentEvo-EM-R.indd 5 6/18/09 5:16:37 PM

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CORPS CUSTOMS CORPS CUSTOMS OV ERED N OV U C ERED C N U E very drum corps is a combination of E tribe, performing ensemble, educational institution, and family. And like in any of those communities, unique customs that go back generations solidify the bonds between corps members. Some of these traditions are visible (or audible) during shows; oth- ers are more private or are exclusive to corps members. A custom may involve a formal gathering like Glassmen’s pre-tour welcoming cer- emony where alumni and members make music, swap stories, and relive corps history. Or it may include a special meal, such as Man- darins’ Championships-week breakfast regimen of mandarin oranges. But whatever the custom, each serves as a bond between members of different eras. Since it’s at the center of the drum corps activity, it should be no surprise that music is central to many corps’ customs. Pioneer, for example, often includes Irish folk themes and stylings into its shows as a nod to the corps’ heritage. But other musical customs involve passages or motifs that are not in that season’s repertoire. The famed “Iowa” cadence—played by the Cavaliers’ bass drum line as it exits the eld following a performance— goes back to when tuned bass drums rst appeared in the mid 1960s. “A couple of bass drummers got together and were fooling around, cre- ating a groove,” says second-year bass drummer Russell Wharton, 18. “Everyone took to it and brought it to the eld.” Wayne Karge, who was with the Cavaliers at the time, credits members Tom Hartig and Dave Hoppe with bringing “Iowa” to life. “They came up with the beat, and the next weekend when we were leaving the eld, baritone Bob Ross encouraged them to use ‘that cool beat,’” Karge recalls. “The crowd immediately started clap- ping along and it has stuck ever since.” The name has nothing to do with the Hawkeye state, but refers to the way the rhythm mirrors Cavaliers 120 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p120-124_TraditionsFeature-EM-cx.indd 1 6/18/09 3:48:38 PM

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the syllables in the word “i-o-wa.” Knights), “Send in the Clowns” (Santa ber receives a blue shoelace. A link Over the years, Boston Crusaders Clara Vanguard), “Ave Maria” (Paci c from the Bluecoats’ helmet—usually shows have included a two-measure Crest), “Morning” (Colts), and “Pure given to the rookie by a veteran mem- quote from the piece “Conquest” with a Imagination” (Jersey Surf). ber—is placed on the shoelace, which spot for fans to scream “HUH!” during Carolina Crown’s of cial corps the member wears as a necklace. On two lightning-fast rests to create one of song is “Carolina in My Mind” writ- the morning of the Finals, every mem- the most recognizable phrases in drum ten by North Carolina native James ber receives a silver-dipped penny to at- corps. Contrary to popular belief, “Con- Taylor. Crown played the song as a tach to the link. Five-year members get quest” is not the corps’ theme song. brass arrangement the corps’  rst a nickel in addition to their  fth penny. “It was originally written by composer year in Drum Corps International’s In May of 1992, then Corps Director Ted Swaldo felt that the corps needed a new tradition to promote unity, and asked visual caption head Sly Sybilski for ideas. “The penny/nickel idea was great because it was easy and cheap,” Sybilski remembers. “With the passion that the membership had for the Coats of Blue, I had a feeling the idea would catch on. To this day when I see a member of the Bluecoats wearing their pennies, I feel very proud to have been a part of that great tradition.” As an alum of the Cavaliers, Sybil- ski may have been in uenced by his years with the “Green Machine,” whose members have received plastic gears to wear around their necks since the Bluecoats corps’ 25th anniversary in 1973. Other corps also wear their loyalty around Alfred Newman for the movie Captain World Class (then known as Division Alfred Newman for the movie their necks: DCI’s newest World Class from Castile,” explains Boston’s Execu- I); members began singing the cho- corps Jersey Surf gives members surf- tive Director Thomas Spataro. “It be- rus in harmony before entering the er necklaces of dark blue beads, add- came a popular part of the drum corps  eld in 2003. ing one light colored bead for each tour repertoire in the late ’60s and ’70s, and “Now it’s more than a pre-show completed. And other talisman-wearers then was solely identi ed with the Cru- ritual,” says Program Coordinator Jim include Spirit (a delta), Crossmen (a saders playing it every year from 1973 Coates. “It’s used at different times to Maltese cross), Colts (a silver triangle), to 1985.” As drum corps evolved, and acknowledge the signi cance of unity and Phantom Regiment (dog tags). it became passé to use the same song between the corps members.” By tra- every year, “Conquest” was used spar- dition, only current Crown members MASCOTS ingly, and would be inserted into shows or invited alumni are permitted to sing Whether you’re talking about sports at speci c points. the song. Even staff are excluded. “It’s teams or marching musical groups, The opening fanfare, a lip slur from a quite an honor to be a part of this tra- mascots are usually at events to enter- C to a G, became known as the “calls” dition,” Coates explains. “At different tain the fans. Not “Bones,” the charac- and could be followed by the “‘Con- times, the corps invites special people ter who appears at various Crossmen quest’ shots.” to the center and sings just for them.” performances throughout the summer. “When you hear the calls or the ‘Con- Other corps also have recurring mu- He shows up not for the audience, quest’ shots, you immediately think of sical themes: Blue Knights are known but for the corps members. the Boston Crusaders,” Spataro says. to play snippets of “Trittico for Brass With his face covered by a skeleton “We love to use it as a way for our current Band,” by James Curnow, while Spirit mask, Bones’ true identity remains a members to connect with the Crusaders sometimes plays strains of “Georgia mystery. His costume, taken from vari- of the past. If you’ve ever worn the red on My Mind,” harkening back the days ous elements of the corps’ attire, in- and black uniform, those two measures they were Spirit of Atlanta. cludes a red-lined cape, red-and-white- of music make your heart race.” striped belts across the chest, and an Virtually all groups have a signature A PENNY FOR YOUR Aussie-style hat. Traditionally, he makes tune or “corps song,” which they sing THOUGHTS a sudden surprise appearance in the or play before or after a show. Among Some corps use tokens to symbolize back stands and extends his cape as the best known are “You’ll Never Walk belonging and recognize achievement. the Crossmen take the  eld. Alone” (Madison Scouts), “Autumn To commemorate his or her  rst show Started by an unknown fan in the early Leaves” (Bluecoats), “I Belong” (Blue with the Bluecoats, every new mem- ’80s, the character was originally dubbed 122 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p120-124_TraditionsFeature-EM-cx.indd 3 6/18/09 3:49:14 PM

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feather to wear during their nal perfor- Cadets stick out from the pack. People mance. (The pit and color guard—who in the crowd were buzzing and pointing. don’t wear the Aussie—pin a piece of Being the only marching group in the the green feather to their uniform or world on the right foot made the corps wear it in their hair). “The tradition prob- feel special and unique. The right foot ably began when the corps changed has become a symbol of everything the from the green silk/black Aussie uni- corps stands for. Dare to be different!” form worn from 1967-1971 to the ba- While the Cadets’ step is unique, sic uni that most people recognize to- other corps have had signature forma- day,” Rosander says. tions over the years. Among the most Santa Clara is not the only group famous is the “sunburst” created by to pull keepsakes out for their hats: Troopers founder Jim Jones in the late Troopers members march with the ’60s. The horn line forms a circle in same cross-saber pins in their caps the middle of the eld; the guard cre- each season; when they age out, they ates another circle inside of it. Once keep these as cherished mementos. set, these rings “burst” forth in a grow- Bones ing, circular formation. “Our performers GET WITH THE DRILL still look forward to performing it,” says “The Phantom” and wore the corps’ grey Most units step off on the left foot, but Corps Director Fred Morris. “And it’s a ’70s-style uniform. Though created out- the Cadets have done the opposite since signature move the fans still enjoy.” side the ofcial Crossmen organization, 1985, when a complex piece of music— The Blue Stars’ incorporation of a Bones is now a rm tradition. “It is a spec- Leonard Bernstien’s Symphony No.1: Jer- six-, ve- or four-pointed star in their tacle in every sense of the word; one that emiah—made marching in the traditional drill design is another example, as are unies the Crossmen family,” says alum style quite a challenge. “This was Mike earlier traditions like the Blue Devils’ Gary Cuzzocrea. “You feel an immediate Klesch’s rst chart as the new Cadets “gates,” Cadets’ “z-pull,” and Madi- connection to everyone around you, that brass arranger,” remembers then visual son’s “eur-de-lis” formation. you are part of something very special— caption head Marc Sylvester. “Mike has As successive generations come something much bigger than just you.” always been a strong advocate for stay- into drum corps, new traditions are sure ing true to the original intent of any major to emerge. Some are created by staff; A FEATHER IN THEIR CAPS work.” So instead of trying to restructure others by the members themselves, Parts of the uniform can have special the music’s meter and phrasing to t like the relatively recent one started by signicance to a corps. All members of drum corps marching, Klesch’s score Pacic Crest drum major Zack Head- the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion included odd time signatures. Designer den in which new members are given section and horn line, for example, have George Zingali created a drill as complex a charm with the corps logo during Me- three genuine ostrich feathers in their as the music, and had the corps march morial Day weekend. “It’s a symbolic Aussies—one red and two white. Over to the rhythm of the music rather than gesture to start the season,” Corps Di- the years, the corps developed a tradi- keep straight time. rector Stuart Pompel explains. “It says, tion known as “feathers up” as a way “I’m not sure we put much thought ‘you are not a rookie, you’re a full corps to “signify our entrance onto the eld of into what we had really done until the member now.’ That’s the lesson here: battle,” recalls longtime visual caption rst show,” Sylvester admits. “As all the Traditions are the most powerful if they head Myron Rosander. “The people corps came onto the eld for retreat, are developed by the members and who led the corps onto the eld—the marching on the right foot made the handed down by the members.” drum major and usually a pair or quar- tet of horn players—would move their Troopers feathers from the horizontal to the ver- tical position. Once the rst group did this, everyone else would silently follow in sequential fashion until the process of stepping off at the gate was com- plete. Now, it is done in unison with a direct vocal command from the drum major with the call of, ‘Santa Clara… Feather’s Up!’” The only members who don’t “feather up” are those in the bass drum line, who traditionally keep their feathers down in order to perform over-the-head mallet maneuvers. When they age out of the corps, departing members are given a green 124 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p120-124_TraditionsFeature-EM-cx.indd 4 6/18/09 3:49:36 PM

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2009 DCI Tour Guide >>With more than 100 events in nearly 40 states, 2009 may be remembered as one of the most exciting 36 36 42 42 seasons in DCI history, as 54 54 new rules, new corps, and 32 32 28 28 29 29 a new venue for the World 44 44 81 81 26 26 47 47 94 19 19 94 33 Championships set the 8 4 8 4 7 7 34 34 98 98 95 95 50 50 33 stage for a wide-open, cross 10 10 22 22 90 90 86 86 DCI Eastern 96 96 DCI Eastern Classic 97 country race to the title. 25, 25, 27 27 93 30 93 30 83 83 24 24 Classic 97 92 92 2 2 18 18 96 96 5 77 46 46 11 11 38 38 14, 14, 77 100 100 9 9 91 91 5 41 41 15 15 16 16 23 101 101 1 1 DCI Salutes 23 DCI Salutes 51 51 53 53 DCI DCI 11 11 America America 20 20 78 78 Central 88 88 89 89 87 87 Central Illinois 68 68 21 48 48 Illinois 40 40 99 99 21 Drums Along 67 67 Drums Along 82 82 the Rockies the Rockies DCI W DCI Westest 85 85 80 80 43 43 66 66 17 17 56 56 Michigan City, IN 31 31 74 74 73 73 45 45 Open Class Quarterfinals > 8/4 37 37 DCI at 35 35 DCI at 75 75 84 84 98 98 Indianapolis, IN 55 55 Americafest 2009 58 58 Pearl Presents The Masters 79 79 Americafest 2009 Pearl Presents The Masters of the Summer Music Games 3, 6, 17, Individual & Ensemble Competition > 8/5 52 52 3, 6, 17, 12 12 60 60 70 70 of the Summer Music Games 47 47 49, 51 49, 51 74 74 Indianapolis, IN 13 13 61 61 76 76 DCI Atlanta World Class Quarterfinals > 8/6 39 39 64 64 DCI Gadsden DCI Atlanta DCI Gadsden Southeastern Southeastern PRESENTED BY Open Class Semifinals > 8/7 PRESENTED BY Championship Championship ALABAMA BA ALABAMA BATTLE TTLE OF THE BRASS OF THE BRASS PRESENTED BY LAKE World Class Semifinals > 8/7 67 67 72 72 PRESENTED BY LAKE OCONEE & GREEN OCONEE & GREEN COUNTY COUNTY, GA, GA Open Class Finals > 8/8 PRESENTED BY 71 71 DCI DCI DCI Dallas Dallas DCI PRESENTED BY Southern World Class Finals > 8/8 NORTH TEXAS Southern 49 49 NORTH TEXAS FESTIVAL AL FESTIV Mississippi OF DRUMS AND Mississippi OF DRUMS AND BUGELS BUGELS DCI DCI Houston Houston 57 57 PRESENTED BY 59 59 PRESENTED BY THE exSIGHTment THE exSIGHTment DCI Southwestern OF SOUND 69 69 53 53 DCI Southwestern OF SOUND Championship 62 62 Championship 1 6/19 Chambersburg, PA 17 6/26 Clovis, CA 32 7/2 Eugene, OR 48 7/10 Windsor, CO 65 65 63 63 2 6/19 Rockford, IL 18 6/27 Naperville, IL 33 7/3 Bristol, RI 49 7/10 Valdosta, GA DCI DCI Orlando 3 6/20 Walnut, CA 19 6/27 Brockton, MA 34 7/3 Cedarburg,WI 50 7/11 Groton, CT Orlando 4 6/20 Stillwater, MN 20 6/27 Stanford, CA 35 7/3 Santa Barbara, CA 51 7/11 Denver, CO 5 6/20 Annapolis, MD 21 6/28 Stockton, CA 36 7/3 Hillsboro, OR 52 7/11 Long Beach, CA 6 6/21 Riverside, CA 22 6/28 Madison, WI 37 7/4 Pasadena, CA 53 7/11 Orlando, FL 7 6/21 Menomonie, WI 23 6/28 Decatur, IN 38 7/5 Michigan City, IN 54 7/12 Manchester, NH 8 6/22 Mankato, MN 24 6/29 Erie, PA 39 7/5 San Diego, CA 55 7/12 Los Angeles, CA 9 6/22 Pittsburgh, PA 25 6/30 Dubuque, IA 40 7/6 Fairfield, OH 56 7/13 Hutchinson, KS 10 6/23 Sioux Falls, SD 26 6/30 Rome, NY 41 7/6 Jackson, NJ 57 7/13 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 11 6/23 Dublin, OH 27 7/1 South Milwaukee, WI 42 7/6 Tri Cities, WA 58 7/14 Broken Arrow, OK 12 6/23 Rio Rancho, NM 28 7/1 Ft. Edward/ 43 7/7 Chesapeake, VA 59 7/14 Ocean Springs, MS 13 6/24 Glendale, AZ Glens Falls, NY 44 7/7 Ontario, OR 60 7/15 Edmond, OK 14 6/25 Toledo, OH 29 7/2 Beverly, MA 45 7/7 Kingsport, TN 61 7/16 Dallas, TX 15 6/25 Des Moines, IA 30 7/2 Vicksburg, MI 46 7/8 Ogden, UT 62 7/16 Houston, TX 16 6/26 Normal, IL 31 7/2 Bakersfield, CA 47 7/9 Columbia, SC 63 7/17 Houston, TX 126 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p126_127_SummerTourMap-EM.indd 1 6/23/09 9:33:02 AM

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Welcome to the 2009 DCI Tour Greetings: Welcome to the 2009 Drum Corps International Tour. We are grateful that you have joined us to share in the joy of marching music excellence displayed by the young men and women who participate in the drum corps activity, and we thank you for your continued commitment to support these students in their pursuit to learn, achieve and entertain. As the country continues to endure some of the most signifi- cant challenges it has faced in many years, we remain optimistic that our dedication to the enrichment of the lives of young peo- ple through music and the performing arts will thrive well into the future. The organizations comprising Drum Corps International have encountered barriers never before realized, yet their march- ing members, instructional teams and volunteers persist with an extraordinary effort to bring you their very best at every perfor- DAN ACHESON mance this season. Executive Director/CEO Drum Corps International as an organization for, and of, its participating member-corps, persists in flexing to the conditions of the day. The resolve of the corps leaders to come together to keep moving forward is unprecedented. The determination of Drum Corps International’s supporters around the globe, including corporate partners, Tour Event Partners, Friends of DCI donors, volunteers and fans, to ensure the continued success of the activity has been overwhelmingly positive. This is proof that the relevance of the drum corps experience in our society remains strong. On behalf of Drum Corps International and its participating corps I thank you for the incredible gift you have given to us by being with us at an event this season. Sincerely, Daniel E. Acheson Executive Director/CEO Drum Corps International Marching Music’s Major League™ 129 p129_WelcomeDan.indd 1 6/23/09 11:36:42 AM

2009 DCI Tour DCI Salutes America DCI West Saturday, June 20 Saturday, June 27 NAVY-MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL STADIUM STANFORD UNIVERSITY STADIUM Annapolis, MD Stanford, CA SCORE SCORE >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> San Francisco Renegades San Francisco, CA __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Velvet Knights Pasadena, CA __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> Blue Devils B Concord, CA __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> Blue Devils C Concord, CA __________ DCI Central Illinois >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ __________ >> Troopers Casper, WY Friday, June 26 >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ HANCOCK STADIUM, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Bloomington-Normal, IL SCORE >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ DCI at Americafest >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Saturday, July 4 >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ ROSE BOWL STADIUM >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pasadena, CA >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ SCORE >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Drums Along the Rockies Saturday, July 11 INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH Denver, CO SCORE >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ 130 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p130-135_SummerTourListings.indd 1 6/19/09 12:31:33 PM

DCI Houston presented by THE exSIGHTment OF SOUND Thursday, July 16 BERRY ATHLETIC COMPLEX Cypress, TX SCORE >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Friday, July 17 BERRY ATHLETIC COMPLEX Cypress, TX SCORE >> Gulf Coast Sound Houston, TX __________ >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ DCI Orlando >> Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ __________ >> The Academy Tempe, AZ Saturday, July 11 >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Orlando, FL SCORE >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ >> Sun Devils Hawthorne, CA __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL __________ >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ >> Legends Kalamazoo, MI __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ 131 p130-135_SummerTourListings.indd 2 6/19/09 12:31:45 PM

2009 DCI Tour DCI Dallas presented by North Texas Festival of Drums and Bugles Thursday, July 16 WILDCAT-RAM STADIUM, LAKE HIGHLANDS H.S. Dallas, TX SCORE >> Memphis Sound Memphis, TN __________ >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ >> Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ DCI Southwestern >> The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Championship >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Saturday, July 18 >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ ALAMODOME >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ San Antonio, TX >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ PERFORMANCE ORDER DETERMINED BY AVERAGE OF SCORES FROM SOUTHWESTERN SERIES EVENTS. >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ SCORE >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ Friday, July 17 WILDCAT-RAM STADIUM, LAKE HIGHLANDS H.S. >> 3.________________________________________ __________ Dallas, TX >> 4.________________________________________ __________ SCORE >> 5.________________________________________ __________ >> Vigilantes Richardson, TX __________ >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> 13._______________________________________ __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> 14._______________________________________ __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ >> 18._______________________________________ __________ >> 19._______________________________________ __________ >> 20._______________________________________ __________ >> 21._______________________________________ __________ >> 22._______________________________________ __________ 132 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p130-135_SummerTourListings.indd 3 6/19/09 12:31:55 PM

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2009 DCI Tour DCI Southern Friday, July 24 JOHNNY “RED” FLOYD STADIUM, Mississippi MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Murfreesboro, TN Wednesday, July 22 SCORE M. M. ROBERTS STADIUM, SOUTHERN MISS >> Music City Legend Nashville, TN __________ Hattiesburg, MS >> Music City Nashville, TN __________ SCORE >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ >> Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ >> The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ >> The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Pearl Presents The Masters of the Summer Music Games Thursday, July 23 JOHNNY “RED” FLOYD STADIUM, DCI Gadsden presented by MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Murfreesboro, TN Alabama Battle of the Brass SCORE >> Music City Nashville, TN __________ Friday July 24 TITAN STADIUM, GADSDEN CITY H.S. >> Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Gadsden, AL >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ SCORE >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ >> Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ 134 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p130-135_SummerTourListings.indd 4 6/19/09 12:32:01 PM

DCI Atlanta Southeastern Championship presented by Lake Oconee & Green County, GA Saturday, July 25 GEORGIA DOME Atlanta, GA PERFORMANCE ORDER DETERMINED BY AVERAGE OF SCORES FROM SOUTHERN SERIES EVENTS. SCORE >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ DCI Eastern Classic >> 3.________________________________________ __________ >> 4.________________________________________ __________ Friday, July 31 J. BIRNEY CRUM STADIUM >> 5.________________________________________ __________ Allentown, PA >> 6.________________________________________ __________ SCORE >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> Cascades Woodinville, WA __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ >> Troopers Casper, WY __________ >> 13._______________________________________ __________ >> Glassmen Toledo, OH __________ >> 14._______________________________________ __________ >> Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> Holy Name Cadets Allentown, PA __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ >> Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ >> 18._______________________________________ __________ >> 19._______________________________________ __________ Saturday, Aug 1 >> 20._______________________________________ __________ J. BIRNEY CRUM STADIUM Allentown, PA >> 21._______________________________________ __________ SCORE >> 22._______________________________________ __________ >> Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ >> 23._______________________________________ __________ >> Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ >> 24._______________________________________ __________ >> Spirit Jacksonville, AL __________ >> Colts Dubuque, IA __________ >> Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ >> Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ >> Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ >> Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ >> Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ >> Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ >> Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ 135 p130-135_SummerTourListings.indd 5 6/23/09 9:42:32 AM

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARCH TO INDY! We’re glad you made it. For photos and coverage of the 2009 World Championships, visit IndyStar.com Proud supporter of the 2009 Drum Corps International World Championships _DCI_ad.indd 2 6/16/09 11:30:17 AM

Welcome State of IndIana offIce of the Governor state house, second floor indianapolis, indiana 46204 Mr. Dan Acheson Executive Director Drum Corps International PO Box 3129 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Dear Mr. Acheson: On behalf of all Indiana citizens, it is my pleasure to welcome Drum Corps International’s World Championships back to our state for the second consecutive year and, for the first time, to our Capital City of Indianapolis. MITCH E. DANIELS, JR. We take great pride in the presence of your organization’s head- Governor of Indiana quarters and its world championships being located here. The talent, dedication and discipline of the competing youth, the leadership of their directors and the support of their parents and fans are an inspiration to all. We also are reminded of the positive impact music can have on young lives, instilling in them values that can have lifelong benefits. During the championships, we hope DCI’s partners, sponsors and fans will take a moment to enjoy the many attractions and cultural opportunities located within our city and our state. Best wishes for a successful and memorable event, we are delighted to have you back in Indiana. Sincerely, Mitch Daniels 137 p137-139_GovMayor.indd 1 6/19/09 5:01:51 PM

Friends of DCI Ad.qxp 6/13/08 4:27 PM Page 1 Encourage and Experience Encourage and Experience Encourage and Experience Encourage and Experience Achievement at a Higher Level Achievement at a Higher Level Achievement at a Higher Level Achievement at a Higher Level Become a “Friend of DCI” today and share your Membership in the prestigious “Friend of DCI” provides commitment with future generations of outstanding you with exclusive,partners-only benefits in and around young performers. the summer drum corps season.You will belong to an exclusive “inner circle” of our most committed fans There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of thunderous who wish to encourage – and enjoy – “Achievement at applause,rewarding teams of 150 sweat-soaked performers on one hot summer night,while beams of a Higher Level” today and long into the future. bright stadium lights flood the lush green field,cutting Please give a “Gift of Excellence” by joining our streaks through the thick summer air.They’ve performed exclusive circle of “Friends” today. their hearts out tonight,keeping nothing for themselves. Visit www.DCI.org/friends for more information. They smile with the knowledge that they’re experiencing something truly special,cherishing the feelings and emotions enjoyed by only a precious few. As a Friend of DCI,you are helping to guarantee that DRUM CORPS future generations of young,world-class performers enjoy INTERNATIONAL the opportunity to achieve their ultimate performances, and you’ll be there to enjoy every heart-pounding minute P.O. BOX 3129 from the best seats in the house. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206 _DCI_ad.indd 2 6/19/09 3:15:30 PM

Welcome City of indianapolis offiCe of the Mayor state house, second floor indianapolis, indiana 46204 May 2009 Mr. Dan Acheson Executive Director Drum Corps International PO Box 3129 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Dear Mr. Acheson: On behalf of the City of Indianapolis, it is an honor to welcome the 2009 Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships to Lucas Oil Stadium. GREGORY A. BALLARD With Indianapolis serving as home to the DCI office and staff, Mayor of Indianapolis this event has special meaning. These incredibly talented musicians, percussionists, and dance performers have worked extremely hard to reach this level. Allowing us the opportunity to host this event demonstrates the faith and trust you have placed in our City and our “Music Crossroads” initiative which under- scores the value we place on music, arts, and culture. Indianapolis has been deliberately designed for this kind of event with the performance venue, hotel, dining, and attractions all located within close proximity. We hope your fans, sponsors, and partners will take time to enjoy our City and all it has to offer while they are here. We look forward to hearing and seeing “Marching Music’s Major League” in action. Best of luck for a great championship! Best Regards, Gregory A. Ballard Mayor City of Indianapolis 139 p137-139_GovMayor.indd 2 6/22/09 11:45:11 AM

Michigan City Ames Field Open Class Quarterfinals Tuesday, August 4, 2009 AMES FIELD Michigan City, IN Opening Ceremonies Monday, August 3, 2009 SCORE AMES FIELD >> 1.________________________________________ __________ Michigan City, IN >> 2.________________________________________ __________ >>Michigan City will again host the Drum Corps >> 3.________________________________________ __________ International World Championships >> 4.________________________________________ __________ opening ceremonies the day before competition >> 5.________________________________________ __________ begins. Mayor Charles Oberlie and DCI >> 6.________________________________________ __________ Executive Director Dan Acheson will be on hand >> 7.________________________________________ __________ to welcome corps and fans, while the Legends >> 8.________________________________________ __________ from Kalamazoo, Mich., and Velvet Knights >> 9.________________________________________ __________ from Pasadena, Calif., will perform. The >> 10._______________________________________ __________ Michigan City High School JROTC Honor Guard >> 11._______________________________________ __________ adds to the festivities with the “Parade of Flags.” >> 12._______________________________________ __________ >> 13._______________________________________ __________ >> 14._______________________________________ __________ >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ >> 18._______________________________________ __________ >> 19._______________________________________ __________ 140 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p140-141_MichiganCity_CH.indd 1 6/24/09 9:28:00 AM

One Third Page Ad_6.qxp 6/21/09 12:30 PM Page 1 One Third Page Ad_6.qxp 6/21/09 12:30 PM Page 1 GET YOUR GET YOUR GET YOUR GET YOUR GEAR ON. GEAR ON. GEAR ON. GEAR ON. SHOP TODAY AT SHOP TODAY AT SHOP TODAY AT SHOP TODAY AT STORE.DCI.ORG STORE.DCI.ORG STORE.DCI.ORG STORE.DCI.ORG & AT DCI PREMIER EVENTS & AT DCI PREMIER EVENTS & AT DCI PREMIER EVENTS & AT DCI PREMIER EVENTS 141 p140-141_MichiganCity_CH.indd 2 6/22/09 10:14:42 AM

Indianapolis Indiana Convention Center Individual & Ensemble Wednesday, August 5, 2009 INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER Indianapolis, IN >> Drum Corps International’s Individual & Ensemble (I&E) Competition showcases some of the best drum corps musicians and color guard members. This is where those who have perfected solo and ensemble pieces during their spare time outside of extensive corps rehearsal schedules will exhibit their individual and small group talent. In addition to traditional brass, percussion, and visual categories, I&E also offers perfor- mance opportunities for woodwind players whose primary instruments are not incorporated in normal DCI competitions. This year’s competition will be the event that kicks off the World Championships in Indianapolis, taking place on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the downtown Indiana Convention Center. Jim Ott Scholarship 1996 Spencer Jepson S.O.M.E & MANY Santa Clara Vanguard 1984 David Allan Lang Colts The 2009 Individual & Ensemble 1997 Andy Akiho Competition will be sponsored for the 19th 1985 Mark Ramthum Carolina Crown time by S.O.M.E. (Sponsors of Musical Madison Scouts 1998 Erik Nicklas Bluecoats Enrichment). Established in 1978 as a non- 1986 Elizabeth Geick Blue Devils profit corporation in San Joaquin County, 1999 Joseph Padawan 1987 Andrew Poor Phantom Regiment Calif., S.O.M.E. supports local youth organi- Suncoast Sound zations and performing arts projects. They 2000 John David Minjares also sponsor the annual Jim Ott 1988 Anne Hale Santa Clara Vanguard Scholarship—named in memory of the leg- Quad City Knights 2001 Michael Idzior endary drum corps brass arranger and 1989 Susan Hohstadt Troopers Madison Scouts instructor—which is awarded to corps 1990 Brian Meyer Bluecoats 2002 Omar Carmenates members who are pursuing music educa- Boston Crusaders tion degrees. 1991 Rachel Bettin This year, Mid-Atlantic Arts Network for Phantom Regiment 2003 Lauren White Youth (MANY) has stepped up as a second Vanguard Cadets 1992 Heidi Martin Columbians sponsor of the I&E Competition. MANY 2004 Scott Dean Blue Devils works to promote drum corps activities in 1993 Chad Jacobs the greater Washington, D.C., area, provid- Spirit of Atlanta 2005 Ingrid Howard The Academy ing young people with the resources neces- 1994 Christopher Moss sary to participate in a DCI corps. Cadets of Bergen County 2006 Steven Ehrhardt To find out more about these two Madison Scouts 1995 Erika Schafer worthy organizations, visit someinc.com Cadets of Bergen County 2007 Melissa Kay Raiders and manydc.org. 142 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p142-143_IndianapolisI&E_CH.indd 1 6/19/09 3:20:02 PM

Indiana Convention Center Rooms 101 & 102 Rooms 122-124 Wabash Brass Ensembles Multi-Tenor Ballroom 1&2 Keyboard Color Guard Multi-Percussion Room 108 Baritones French Horns Trombones Room 110 Trumpets Reception Room Expo Fastest Drummer Competition Scoreboard Rooms 111-112 Tubas Ballroom Mellophones Mixed Ensembles Woodwinds Rooms 116-117 Percussion Ensembles Woodwind Ensembles Snare Bass Drum Ensembles Timpani Cymbal Ensembles 143 p142-143_IndianapolisI&E_CH.indd 2 6/19/09 3:21:14 PM

DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS PARKING 17th St. INTERSTATE 65 16th St. 16th St. 16th St. 15th St. 15th St. Indianapolis Dr. Martin Luther King St. Chicago, IL 13th St. Senate Ave. 12th St. Capitol Ave. Illinois St. Meridian St. Pennsylvania St. President Delaware St. Alabama St. 14th St. Central Ave. Morris-Butler College Ave. Columbus, OH INTERSTATE 14th St. 70 13th St. House Lucas Oil Stadium Benjamin Harrison 12th St. Home 65 Crispus Attucks INTERSTATE Museum 11th St. DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS PARKING 11th St. DCI World Championships 10th St. P INTERSTATE 10th St. 9th St. 17th St. 10th St. PARKING Lucas Oil Stadium, which opened in the fall of 16th St. Indiana Ave. 65 16th St. St. Clair St. 16th St. Central Library Chicago, IL 15th St. 2008, will host the Drum Corps International World Walnut St. Dr. Martin Luther King St. Center 14th St. 14th St. 15th St. American INTERSTATE Fort Wayne Ave. Madame Pennsylvania St. Walker Theatre Delaware St. Central Ave. 13th St. Championships through 2018. Situated in the heart Blake St. 13th St. Senate Ave. 12th St. Capitol Ave. Illinois St. Central Canal Meridian St. Walnut St. Alabama St. 12th St. Cathedral Legion College Ave. Columbus, OH 70 Massachusetts Ave. Mall Scottish President Morris-Butler Benjamin House Rite Harrison Home of downtown Indianapolis, the ultramodern facility University P P Crispus Attucks North St. North St. INTERSTATE Memorial Murat 65 Veterans Place Museum 11th St. 11th St. Plaza Centre boasts a retractable roof that offers spectacular 10th St. Michigan St. 10th St. Michigan St. 10th St. War Michigan St. Indiana Indiana University World P views of the city when opened. Read more about P P University Blvd. Purdue University Walker Blackford St. St. Clair St. 9th St. Vermont St. Courtyard Central Senate Ave. Fort Wayne Ave. Capitol Ave. Illinois St. Meridian St. Memorial Pennsylvania St. Delaware St. Alabama St. New Jersey St. East St. College Ave. Vermont St. West St. Indiana Ave. Indianapolis Library by Marriott (IUPUI) Park Lucas Oil Stadium on page 98. New York St. Center Walnut St. New York St. Residence American P Massachusetts Ave. University New York St. Madame Inn by Walnut St. Theatre Marriott Legion Mall Scottish Rite Indiana IU Michael A. Carroll IU P Blake St. Central Canal North St. P Cathedral Track & Soccer Stadium Natatorium University P P North St. History Veterans Place Blake St. Military Center Memorial Centre Murat P Plaza Michigan St. Michigan St. Park Ohio St. Michigan St. P >> Tickets: The ticket and “will call” booths are P P University Blvd. Indiana University Tennis Center Central Canal Senate Ave. Capitol Ave. Illinois St. Meridian St. Memorial War Pennsylvania St. Delaware St. P Hilton New Jersey St. Sheraton Columbia Club College Ave.P P Vermont St. ? City P Ohio St. Indiana Blackford St. Indiana World Alabama St. Purdue University West St. Vermont St. P Hilton P Indianapolis Garden (IUPUI) located on the north side of Lucas Oil Stadium. White River IU P NCAA Headquarters Museum & Indiana P Museum P University Indiana Market St. East St. Monument Inn New York St. Market Market St. Park Indiana State New York St.g Eiteljor State Capitol New York St. Circle IMAX Blake St. State Park Natatorium & Hall of Champions Military Theater History Center Ohio St. Embassy P P P P IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium P Suites Indiana Park P P P Conrad P Ohio St. Tennis Center Central Canal P P Hilton Sheraton Hilton P ? ? Washington St. >> Festival Marketplace: Fans will find merchan- White River Pedestrian Bridge Eiteljorg Indiana Washington St. Monument Garden Inn Market City P P Market St. P P P Indiana State Market St. State Capitol Museum & Circle NCAA Headquarters State Park & Hall of Champions Theater P Museum Marriott Place Marriott P Westin P P P Regency P P Circle P Days Inn IMAX Hyatt Embassy Centre Indianapolis ? Mall P P Suites P Conrad Opening 2011 dise booths from their favorite corps and DCI spon- White River Gardens Indianapolis Zoo & White River Pedestrian Bridge P Visitors Center Marriott Place Washington St. Westin P Regency ? Circle Centre Mall P P Maryland St. P P P Days Inn Hampton INTERSTATE Washington St. P INTERSTATE 65 P Maryland St. Visitors Center Hyatt P ? Indianapolis P Marriott Opening 2011 Victory Field Indianapolis Zoo & P sors just below the north entrance of Lucas Oil Washington St. Washington St. White River Baseball Park Baseball Park Georgia St. CONVENTION P Canterbury Inn 65 INDIANA Hampton Victory Field Inn P INDIANA Canterbury White River Gardens CONVENTION FIELDHOUSE CENTER Omni CENTER INTERSTATE Severin P Jackson Place Suites Pennsylvania St. CONSECO Delaware St. P Georgia St. Omni FIELDHOUSE Virginia Ave. INTERSTATE 70 Stadium in the expo halls. Drum Corps International P Parking Convention Facilities West St. P Louisiana St. Union Station Meridian St. Homewood P P Jackson Place East St. Suites College Ave. Pennsylvania St. CONSECO Delaware St. P 70 Severin Meridian St. Homewood P Virginia Ave. Crowne Plaza Hotels Convention Facilities South St. West St. P Louisiana St. Union South St. P East St. College Ave. will additionally have setups located in the Lucas Oil Hotels Skywalks Express Inn LUCAS OIL Capitol Ave. Illinois St. P P P Crowne Station P P Attractions Holiday Plaza ? Visitor Information West St. Comfort P Suites Missouri St. STADIUM South St. Madison Ave. Fletcher Ave. South St. Plaza and on the 500 level of the stadium. Attractions Merill St. Suites Holiday Merill St. P P Staybridge Indianapolis Cultural Trail* Inn *pedestrian/bike path to be completed in 2010 Skywalks Express Meridian St. LUCAS OIL Capitol Ave. Illinois St. STADIUM Suites >> Parking Spectator parking for World ? Visitor Information McCarty St. West St. Comfort P Missouri St. Madison Ave. Fletcher Ave. Kentucky Ave. Staybridge Indianapolis Cultural Trail* Suites Madison Ave. Louisville, KY Virginia Ave. Championship events will be located in the lots *pedestrian/bike path to be completed in 2010 Merill St. Merill St. East St. Meridian St. INTERSTATE INTERSTATE 70 St. Louis, MO and garages in downtown Indianapolis. There are White River 65 Morris St. McCarty St. more than 66,000 parking spaces in the area, Kentucky Ave. including surface lots that accommodate oversized For information about things to see and do in Indianapolis, go to visitIndy.com. ©Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association 4/09 Louisville, KY Virginia Ave. INTERSTATE Madison Ave. 70 vehicles. For more details check out the Downtown Special Events East St. St. Louis, MO 65 Indianapolis Parking Database at indydt.com/park- As the World Championships settle into their new INTERSTATE ing.cfm. home in Indianapolis, Drum Corps International is cel- White River Morris St. ebrating with some exciting new events around town. For information about things to see and do in Indianapolis, go to visitIndy.com. ©Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association 4/09 >> DCI World Championships Kickoff Party: Wed., Aug 6, 9pm – 2am Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom, 100 South Capitol Avenue. This inaugural celebration of the best in marching music will include the induction of the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame classes of 2008 and ’09. Entertainment, raffles, and auctions will cap off the evening. Proceeds will support DCI Hall of Fame leadership scholarships. 144 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p144-147_LOSChampionships-EM.indd 1 6/19/09 4:47:01 PM

>> DCI FanFair: Fri., Aug 7 (12pm – 9pm); Sat., Aug 8 (8am – 9pm) White River State Park, 801 West Washington St. Drum corps fans have always relished the oppor- tunity to watch performers warm up before the big show. This season, Drum Corps International is making it easier and more fun than ever before with the free DCI FanFair, a public festival in White River State Park that promises to be both enter- taining and educational. Audiences can get an up- close look at how corps members prepare for their moment of World Championship glory. Other family- friendly festival activities, exhibitions, souvenirs, and food will be available in the vendor area. World Class Quarterfinals Thursday, August 6, 2009 LUCAS OIL STADIUM Indianapolis, IN SCORE >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ >> 3.________________________________________ __________ >> 4.________________________________________ __________ >> 5.________________________________________ __________ >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ Seating Chart >> 13._______________________________________ __________ >> 14._______________________________________ __________ >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ >> 18._______________________________________ __________ >> 19._______________________________________ __________ >> 20._______________________________________ __________ >> 21._______________________________________ __________ >> 22._______________________________________ __________ 145 p144-147_LOSChampionships-EM.indd 2 6/23/09 9:46:26 AM

Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium World Class Semifinals Friday, August 7, 2009 LUCAS OIL STADIUM Indianapolis, IN SCORE Open Class Semifinals >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ Friday, August 7, 2009 >> 3.________________________________________ __________ LUCAS OIL STADIUM >> 4.________________________________________ __________ Indianapolis, IN >> 5.________________________________________ __________ SCORE >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> 3.________________________________________ __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> 4.________________________________________ __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> 5.________________________________________ __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> 13._______________________________________ __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> 14._______________________________________ __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ >> 13._______________________________________ __________ INDIVIDUAL & ENSEMBLE AWARDS PRESENTATION >> 14._______________________________________ __________ AGE OUT CEREMONY >> 15._______________________________________ __________ >> 16._______________________________________ __________ >> 17._______________________________________ __________ 146 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p144-147_LOSChampionships-EM.indd 3 6/22/09 5:10:00 PM

World Class Finals Saturday, August 8, 2009 LUCAS OIL STADIUM Indianapolis, IN SCORE >> 1.________________________________________ __________ >> 2.________________________________________ __________ >> 3.________________________________________ __________ >> 4.________________________________________ __________ >> 5.________________________________________ __________ >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ CAPTION AWARDS George Zingali Award for Best Color Guard _________________________________________________________________ Best Visual Performance Open Class Finals _________________________________________________________________ Don Angelica Award for Best Overall General Effect Saturday, August 8, 2009 _________________________________________________________________ LUCAS OIL STADIUM Jim Ott Award for Best Brass Performance Indianapolis, IN _________________________________________________________________ SCORE >> 1.________________________________________ __________ Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance >> 2.________________________________________ __________ _________________________________________________________________ >> 3.________________________________________ __________ >> 4.________________________________________ __________ >> 5.________________________________________ __________ >> 6.________________________________________ __________ >> 7.________________________________________ __________ >> 8.________________________________________ __________ >> 9.________________________________________ __________ >> 10._______________________________________ __________ >> 11._______________________________________ __________ >> 12._______________________________________ __________ CAPTION AWARDS Best Brass Performance________________________________________ Best General Effect_____________________________________________ Best Visual Performance________________________________________ Best Percussion Performance___________________________________ Best Color Guard Performance__________________________________ 147 p144-147_LOSChampionships-EM.indd 4 6/22/09 5:10:31 PM

World Champions 1973 WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN 88.650 Open Class Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA 1972 1974 WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN ITHACA, NEW YORK 88.100 Open Class 89.300 Open Class Kingsmen Santa Clara Vanguard Anaheim, CA Santa Clara, CA 1983 1982 MIAMI, FLORIDA MONTREAL, QUEBEC 94.400 Open Class 95.250 Open Class Garfield Cadets Blue Devils 1981 Garfield, NJ Concord, CA 55.700 A-Class 68.050 A-Class MONTREAL, QUEBEC Les Chatelaines Dutch Boy 94.000 Open Class Laval, QC Santa Clara Kitchener, ON Vanguard 61.950 All Girl Santa Clara, CA 1984 Les Chatelaines 65.850 A-Class Laval, QC ATLANTA, GEORGIA Southernaires Kenner, LA 98.000 Open Class 68.150 All Girl Garfield Cadets Les Chatelaines Garfield, NJ Laval, QC 94.000 A-Class Florida Wave Miami, FL 1985 1986 1987 MADISON, WISCONSIN MADISON, WISCONSIN MADISON, WISCONSIN 98.400 Open Class 98.400 Open Class 97.900 Open Class Garfield Cadets Blue Devils Garfield Cadets Garfield, NJ Concord, CA Garfield, NJ 90.400 A-Class 94.600 A-Class 90.100 A-Class Ventures Canadian Knights Ventures Kitchener, ON Peterborough, ON Kitchener, ON 78.300 A-60 83.700 A-60 85.300 A-60 St. Francis St. Francis Xavier Sancians Mandarins Xavier Sancians Sacramento, CA S. Weymouth, MA S. Weymouth, MA 148 DCI Souvenir Yearbook p148-151_ChampionsTimeline.indd 1 6/18/09 12:41:33 PM