Drum Corps International 2014 Yearbook

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL 2014 YEARBOOK

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Welcome A word from one of Drum Corps International’s marching members On the behalf of the performing members of Drum Corps International, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 DCITour!We invite you to take your seat and become a part of our world. For the thousands of young performers traveling the nation with their respective drum corps, every show is a precious gift. Many of us spend the entire off-season raising money so that we can work hard all summer long, sleep on buses, and push ourselves past physical and mental barriers. Every second we get to spend in front of you, our fans, is our reward. Performing for you is our greatest privilege and you all are our greatest blessing. You are about to see a display of musical and visual excellence that’s been developed through many hours of practice. But a drum corps show is so much more than that: What you are about to experience is a piece of who we are.With every toss, every note and with every beat, we are giving ourselves away to you.We want you to share in our passion, our struggle, our love for the drum corps activity.We are reaching out to you with our performance to make a connection and share in the powerful moments we can only create together. Thank you to all of the wonderful parents, instructors, volunteers, and audience members who make drum corps a life-changing experience for thousands of young people like myself. Enjoy the show! Sincerely, John Filippone Head Conductor GENESIS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS 3

Welcome Drum Corps International Office of the Executive Director 110 W. Washington St., Suite C Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 For more than four decades Drum Corps International has had the honor of setting the stage for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles. Our “stages” include some of the most venerable football facilities in the United States: From NFL arenas like the Georgia Dome and Lucas Oil Stadium, to sentimental favorites like J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown and many others.Year after year, spectacular performances have echoed throughout the stands and hallways to create lasting memories for corps members and audience members alike. And the bar is about to be raised yet again as today’s performers—who are guided by the best instruc- tors and designers on the planet—define a new level of excellence. Drum corps organizations provide extraordinary experiences for their members as they trek across the country working tirelessly to achieve their ultimate performances. And as most performers will tell you, their most cherished reward is not about trophies or their placement in competition; it’s the reaction and appreciation they get from fans like you. For those of you who are here today as friends, family and fans, thank you for the gracious gift of your time and resources to support all of these wonderful performers. Your presence alone ensures that each one of them takes home the gold. Sincerely, Daniel E. Acheson Executive Director/CEO DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL 4 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Contents FEATURES 36 What’s In Their Names? Whether they’re new units or have been on the march for decades, all Drum Corps International groups wear their names with pride. But where did these monikers come from? And what do they mean? We find the answers. BY MICHAEL BOO 42 Feeding the Passion During the summer tour, a typical drum corps member may burn 4,000 calories in a single day. How do DCI groups keep up with their voracious appetites on the road? Open and World Class staff members share their secrets—and some favorite recipes. BY DEBBIE GALANTE BLOCK 48 Brain Busters Test your drum corps knowledge with a tricky cryptic crossword and two challenging picture puzzles. DEPARTMENTS PAST CHAMPIONS WELCOME Commemorating more than four decades of World Champion corps in From the performers ............................3 all of DCI’s competitive divisions .... 134 From DCI’s Executive Director.............4 GAME ANSWERS ABOUT See how well you did....................... 133 Drum Corps International .................. 10 CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS 2014 DCI TOUR SCHEDULE World and Open Class winners Complete Events Listing .................... 13 from the 2013 season.................... 140 Events by State ................................... 14 Premier Events Score Sheet .............. 15 HALL OF FAME Tour of Champions .............................26 SoundSport and Drumline Battle ......28 2014 Inductees .................................. 143 Championships Week .........................30 Past Honorees ................................... 144 Open Class World Championship FRIENDS OF DCI Events and Score Sheet..................31 DCI Performers Showcase..................32 The Inner Circle of DCI’s Indianapolis World Championship most committed fans .................... 146 Events and Score Sheet...................32 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR 2014 winners and past recipients .... 148 THANK YOU! Recognizing all those who helped make the 2014 season happen..... 150 POSTSCRIPT Next year’s World Championships schedule, Super 3 ticket info, and a host of exciting things to keep you involved during DCI’s offseason...... 152 6 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

2014 YSEOAURVBEONOIRK The Corps ............. 53 Dan Acheson Executive Director/CEO The programs, repertoires, and staff members of corps competing on the Bob Jacobs 2014 DCI Tour. Director, Marketing World Class ........................................ 54 Open Class ......................................... 99 John DeNovi International..................................... 129 Director, Sales & Business Development All-Age .............................................. 131 Chris Weber Sr. Manager, Communications Custom Published By: In Tune Partners, LLC Irwin Kornfeld CEO Will Edwards President Emile Menasché Editorial Director Jackie Jordan Creative Director Robin Garber Production Director/Designer Barbara Boughton Business Manager Photography Drum Corps World Archives, Johnny Gilbert, Jolesch Enterprises, Jessica Skogh, Sid and Linda Unser Contributors Deb Galante Block, Michael Boo, Robert Kaczanowski Anne Menasché, Danny Miles Assistant Editor Susan Kornfeld Editorial Intern Will Kussmaul 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] ©2014 Drum Corps International. All rights reserved. 7

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About Professional Staff For more than 40 years, Drum Corps International has been the leader in Dan Acheson Sandie Kersten producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching Executive Director/ Sales Specialist ensembles for student musicians and performers.Thirteen original founding CEO Susan Kuehnhold member corps formed Drum Corps International in 1971 to organize and unify Megan Benson Director of Events, leadership. Directors of those competing groups sought to unite corps by Ticketing Coordinator Corps & Community providing opportunities to perform together—in the end building a foundation Michael Cesario Relations for future success.The non-profit entity was officially established in 1972, and Artistic Director Connie Leide today supports nearly 50 actively participating drum corps, which perform in Jeff Cox Accounting more than 100 competitive events that make up the annual Drum Corps Corps Housing Associate International Tour. Some 400,000 fans will attend these events in 2014. Manager Wayne Leide In 2013, DCI launched two new performance initiatives, SoundSport and John DeNovi CFO DrumLine Battle, which are bringing a whole new community of fans and partici- Director of Ric Oberlin pants to the competitive arts. With both domestic and international groups Sales & Business Director of performing in a variety of formats, SoundSport and DrumLine Battle will be on Development Operations display at select DCI shows this season, as well as in their own special events. Tony DiCarlo John Phillips Drum Corps International is dedicated to the growth, well-being, promotion Contest Director Judge Administrator and support of the entire organization by providing each drum corps with ser- Lynda DiMaggio Jameson Rhodes vices enabling them to perform and create a positive experience for members Senior Accountant Technology and fans. Michael Dupre Administrator With a vast reach online at DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, annual Event Coordinator Jessica Ruckman broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Drum Corps David Eddleman Merchandising International delivers the message of “excellence in performance and in life” to Open Class Manager more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts Coordinator Kasey Samson across the U.S. Susie Ferreira-Bolla Customer Service Drum Corps International thrives largely from funding received through tick- Tradeshow Representative et and merchandise sales (apparel, CDs, DVDs), and a percentage of all proceeds Coordinator Duffy Teague is distributed back to the individual corps to assist in operations.The success of Kathy Harcourt Travel & Meetings Drum Corps International depends greatly on the amazing dedication of hun- Customer Service Manager dreds of volunteers, as well as the remarkable hard work of each corps’ staff and Representative Rich Trotman performing members. Jeff Hartowicz Technology Manager Video Services John Turner Manager Open Class Judge Shoshana Harper Administrator Event Operations Chris Weber Manager Sr. Manager, Kara Haughey Communications Office Services Event Managers Manager Dale Antoine Eric Hjellming Pat Flynn Business Scott Litzenberg Development Jill Moyer Programs Manager Rene Perez Tom Hope Interns Pacific Division Emily Ambriz Representative Brian Brown Bob Jacobs Trevor Broz Marketing Director Hannah Cholewinski Grant Johnston JW DeAlba Warehouse Manager Alec DeRieux Robert Kaczanowski Nelson Jimenez Marketing Lindsey Muskopf Communications Katy Nowak Manager Andrew Phillips Brian Keller Mindy Root Ticketing Manager Quincy Stanton Michael Still 10 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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2014 Schedule & Scorecard Use the following pages INSIDE to find events Tour Schedule ..............14 near you and Premier Events.............15 record the scores Tour of Champions ......26 as a keepsake! DrumLine Battle & SoundSport ..................28 Championships Week ..30 Michigan City ...............31 Indianapolis..................32 13

Tour Schedule With more than 100 events all over the U.S., the 2014 Drum Corps International Tour brings the finest marching musicians in the world to America’s backyard. Learn how to be part of the action this summer at DCI.org/schedule and DCI.org/tickets. Alabama Idaho Minnesota Oklahoma 7/24 Opelika 7/8 Boise 6/29 Rochester 7/16 Tulsa 7/25 Huntsville 6/30 Mankato 7/22 Mustang Illinois 7/11 Eden Prairie Arkansas 7/30 St. Paul Oregon 6/20 Rockford 7/15 Bentonville 7/6 Lisle Missouri 7/2 Medford 7/23 Little Rock 7/6 Dixon 7/3 McMinnville 7/9 Metamora 7/14 Warrensburg Arizona 7/13 DeKalb 7/23 St. Louis Pennsylvania 7/14 Lebanon 6/26 Mesa Mississippi 6/25 Pittsburgh Indiana 6/27 Chambersburg California 7/22 Ocean Springs 7/6 Chester 6/18 Indianapolis 7/23 Hattiesburg 7/24 Johnsonburg 6/20 Clovis 6/24 Merrillville 7/29 Erie 6/21 Stanford 6/25 Evansville North Carolina 7/30 West Chester 6/22 Sacramento 6/27 Muncie 8/1 Allentown 6/27 Oceanside 7/5 Michigan City 7/27 Charlotte 8/2 Allentown 6/28 Glendora 7/8 Ft. Wayne 8/3 Pittsburgh 6/29 Riverside 8/4-5 Michigan City Nebraska 7/1 Santa Clara 8/6-9 Indianapolis Rhode Island 7/5 Sacramento 7/14 Omaha 7/6 Pleasant Hill Kansas 7/3 Bristol 7/12 Vista New Hampshire 7/13 Cerritos 7/1 Overland Park Tennessee 7/15 Wichita 7/19 Manchester Colorado 7/25 Nashville Kentucky New Jersey 7/12 Denver Texas 6/22 Lexington 6/28 Jackson Connecticut 7/31 Piscataway 7/17 Denton Louisiana 7/17 Round Rock 7/2 New Haven New York 7/18 Houston 7/21 Lafayette 7/19 San Antonio Georgia 7/30 Rome 7/21 Dallas Massachusetts 8/3 Buffalo 7/26 Atlanta Utah 6/29 Lawrence Ohio Akron Iowa 7/5 Lynn Bowling Green 7/9 Ogden 7/31 Quincy 6/21 Fairfield 7/2 Waukee 6/22 Dublin Virginia 7/8 Dubuque Michigan 6/24 Avon Lake 7/13 Muscatine 7/28 Centerville 7/29 Salem 8/1 Forest City 6/21 Plainwell 8/2 Massillon 7/30 Warrenton 7/26 Paw Paw 8/4 14 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook 7/29 Troy 8/4 Washington 7/5 Renton 7/6 Tri Cities Wisconsin 6/28 Madison 7/3 Cedarburg 7/5 Whitewater 7/10 Salem 7/12 La Crosse 7/27 Greendale 7/28 Rice Lake West Virginia 7/28 Charleston Wyoming 7/11 Cheyenne *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Premier Events DCI All-Star Review SUNDAY, JUNE 22 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY, DOYT PERRY FIELD, Bowling Green, OH East meets midwest (and some mountain folk, too) as DCI makes an early-season swing into Ohio. Boston Crusaders Boston, MA SCORE The Cadets Allentown, PA Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ DCI Opening Night ’14 DCI Lexington presented by DeMoulin Bros. & Co. Drums in the Bluegrass WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 SUNDAY, JUNE 22 BEN DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL, Indianapolis, IN PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL, Lexington, KY The season starts in the same city where it will finish as the In a new location for 2014, DCI marches into Kentucky with a 2013 World Champions take on a quartet of contenders. strong sampling of World Class and All-Age talent. The Cadets Allentown, PA SCORE Blue Stars La Crosse, WI SCORE Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC Bluecoats Canton, OH The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Cincinnati Tradition Cincinnati, OH __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ DCI West SATURDAY, JUNE 21 STANFORD STADIUM, Stanford, CA The Bay Area will be rocking as Texas and Colorado corps take on some Golden State warriors. Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Blue Devils B Concord, CA Blue Devils C Concord, CA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Vanguard Cadets Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ __________ 15

Premier Events DCI Central Indiana FRIDAY, JUNE 27 BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, SCHEUMANN STADIUM, Muncie, IN Campers from the Music For All Summer Symposium will have the chance to perform with Carolina Crown during the finale of this longstanding event. Blue Stars La Crosse, WI SCORE DCI Eden Prairie Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ FRIDAY, JULY 11 Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ EDEN PRAIRIE H.S. STADIUM, Eden Prairie, MN Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Open Class, World Class, and All-Age groups will be rocking the __________ Prairie in this mid-season scorcher. __________ DCI Ft. Wayne Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Blue Saints Sudbury, ON TUESDAY, JULY 8 Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ BISHOP JOHN D’ARCY STADIUM, Ft. Wayne, IN Legends Kalamazoo, MI __________ Minnesota Brass St. Paul, MN __________ Open and World Class groups will share the field in __________ this brand new event to the 2014 DCI Tour. __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Drums Along the Rockies Blue Saints Sudbury, ON Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ SATURDAY, JULY 12 Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH, Denver, CO Legends Kalamazoo, MI __________ Music City Nashville, TN __________ Ten World Class groups battle one another and the rarified Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Denver air in this traditional test of drum corps mettle. __________ __________ The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Blue Knights Denver, CO Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ 16 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Premier Events DCI Denton presented by CoServe Electric for Red River Thunder THURSDAY, JULY 17 CH COLLINS ATHLETIC COMPLEX, Denton, TX DCI starts its annual Texas swing with 11 corps in action. DCI La Crosse The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Bluecoats Canton, OH SATURDAY, JULY 12 Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE, The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ VETERANS MEMORIAL FIELD, LaCrosse, WI Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ In celebration of the Blue Stars’ 50th anniversary, La Crosse Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ hosts the largest gathering of World Class groups to this point of Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ the season. Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Blue Saints Sudbury, ON SCORE __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Govenaires St. Peter, MN __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Legends Kalamazoo, MI __________ Music City Nashville, TN __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Racine Scouts Racine, WI __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ __________ __________ DCI St. Louis MONDAY, JULY 14 MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY, LEEMON FIELD, Lebanon, IL The Gateway to the West provides the backdrop as World and Open Class corps take the field. Boston Crusaders Boston, MA SCORE Colts Dubuque, IA Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Louisiana Stars, Lafayette, LA __________ Music City Nashville, TN __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ __________ __________ 18 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

DCI Austin presented by Band Shoppe THURSDAY, JULY 17 KELLY REEVES STADIUM, Round Rock, TX Nine groups step off just outside the Lone Star State capital. Blue Stars La Crosse, WI SCORE DCI Dallas Boston Crusaders Boston, MA The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ presented by North Texas Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Festival of Drums and Bugles Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ MONDAY, JULY 21 Genesis Austin, TX __________ Guardians Seguin, TX __________ LAKE HIGHLANDS HS, WILDCAT-RAM STADIUM, Dallas, TX Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Ten corps heat things up when the action comes to Dallas __________ marking the final Texas event of 2014. __________ DCI Southwestern Championship SATURDAY, JULY 19 THE ALAMODOME, San Antonio, TX The entire World Class goes head-to-head for the first time this SCORE summer along with Texas’ Open Class corps. __________ The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Genesis Austin, TX __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ DCI Southern Mississippi Guardians Seguin, TX __________ Genesis Austin, TX __________ WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ UNIV. OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ M. M. ROBERTS STADIUM, Hattiesburg, MS Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Seven World Class groups will be heating up the southern night Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ as the march to Indy intensifies. Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Colts Dubuque, IA Troopers Casper, WY __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ 19

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Premier Events DCI Arkansas WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM, Little Rock, AR With nine World Class groups in town, fans in Little Rock will be in for a big night. The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE DCI Atlanta Southeastern Blue Knights Denver, CO Championship Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ SATURDAY, JULY 26 The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ GEORGIA DOME, Atlanta, GA Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ DCI’s annual Georgia Dome spectacular returns to its traditional Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Saturday schedule with the entire World Class—and more. __________ __________ DCI North Alabama The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Atlanta CV Atlanta, GA FRIDAY, JULY 25 Blue Devils Concord, CA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO __________ ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ LOUIS CREWS STADIUM, Huntsville, AL Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Bama’s in for some slammin’ jams as a dozen World Class The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ groups march into Huntsville. Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ Carolina Gold Greensboro, NC __________ The Academy Tempe, AZ SCORE Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ __________ __________ 22 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Premier Events DCI Pittsburgh presented by Three Rivers Summer Music Games SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM, Pittsburgh, PA Eight World Class groups hit the Steel City in one of the last big shows before the World Championships. DCI Eastern Classic Blue Knights Denver, CO SCORE Blue Stars La Crosse, WI FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ J. BIRNEY CRUM STADIUM, Allentown, PA Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Two days, 22 World Class groups, and an uncountable supply of Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ tradition make this one of every summer’s highlight weekends. Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ __________ Blue Devils Concord, CA SCORE __________ Blue Knights Denver, CO Blue Stars La Crosse, WI __________ Boston Crusaders Boston, MA __________ Cascades Seattle, WA __________ Colts Dubuque, IA __________ Oregon Crusaders Portland, OR __________ Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA __________ Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL __________ Pioneer Milwaukee, WI __________ Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA __________ __________ __________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 SCORE The Academy Tempe, AZ __________ Bluecoats Canton, OH __________ Bridgemen Alumni Bayonne, NJ __________ The Cadets Allentown, PA __________ Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC __________ The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL __________ Crossmen San Antonio, TX __________ Defenders Rockland, MA __________ Jersey Surf Camden County, NJ __________ Madison Scouts Madison, WI __________ Mandarins Sacramento, CA __________ Spirit of Atlanta Atlanta, GA __________ Troopers Casper, WY __________ 24 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Premier Events 1) Northern Illinois SUNDAY, JULY 13 The Tour of Champions series is an exciting live entertainment format featuring elite World Class Huskie Stadium corps. In addition to the corps’ traditional competitive Northern Illinois University productions, fans will get an exclusive look inside the DeKalb, IL drum corps experience, including a chance to interact with performers and special pre-show and intermission 2) Central Missouri entertainment. DCI.org/tour-of-champions MONDAY, JULY 14 A selection of these groups below will be playing at the 8 venues at the right.The gray boxes Audrey J. Walton Stadium denote the corps that will not be at that particular venue. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO 3) DCI Houston presented by THE exSIGHTment of SOUND FRIDAY, JULY 18 Berry Center Athletic Complex Cypress, TX 4) The Masters of the Summer Music Games presented by Jupiter, Mapex & Majestic FRIDAY, JULY 25 Vanderbilt Stadium Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 5) NightBEAT SUNDAY, JULY 27 American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC 6) New Jersey/New York THURSDAY, JULY 31 High Point Solutions Stadium Rutgers University Piscataway, NJ 7) Drums Along the Waterfront SUNDAY, AUG. 3 University at Buffalo Stadium Amherst, NY 8) Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival MONDAY, AUG. 4 Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Massillon, OH (1) SCORE (2) SCORE (3) SCORE (4) SCORE (5) SCORE (6) SCORE (7) SCORE (8) SCORE Carolina Crown Blue Devils The Cavaliers Phantom Regiment Bluecoats The Cadets Santa Clara Vanguard Crossmen Troopers Spirit of Atlanta Boston Crusaders Blue Knights Blue Stars 26 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Premier Events After a successful debut in 2013, Drum Corps International’s SoundSport and DrumLine Battle programs are expanding this season with more events and par- ticipating groups. In addition to ensembles from the U.S. and Canada, participants will include units from as far away as Asia—including the defending DrumLine Battle cham- pions E-Sarn ofThailand—and South America, as Medellín, Columbia’s Grande Banda becomes the first group from that country to take part in a DCI sponsored competition. Designed to be fan-friendly, flexible, and economical for the groups involved, these exciting initiatives are providing opportunities for drum corps organizations, school groups, and other performance ensembles to add to their competitive schedules. Both competitions will be seen at select DCI Premier Events this summer, as well as at theWorld Championships in Indianapolis, where DrumLine Battle will move to a larger fan-friendly venue, Pan Am Plaza. Along with the numerous independent ensembles facing off at these exciting events, a growing number DCI groups are expected to send ensembles to join the fray.Whether it’s SoundSport or DrumLine Battle, the biggest win- ners of all will be the fans. FRIDAY, JUNE 13 WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 31 SATURDAY, JULY 19 VIRGIL T. BLOSSOM JESS DOW STADIUM AT VETERANS MEMORIAL ALAMODOME* ATHLETIC CENTER SOUTHERN STADIUM San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX CONNECTICUT Quincy, MA STATE UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, JULY 25 SUNDAY, JUNE 15 New Haven, CT SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 LOUIS CREWS STADIUM* SOUTHLAKE TOWN AVON LAKE MEMORIAL Huntsville, AL SQUARE SATURDAY, JULY 19 STADIUM Southlake, TX CLEM LEMIRE Avon Lake, OH SATURDAY JULY 26 SPORTS COMPLEX, GEORGIA DOME* SUNDAY, JUNE 29 MEMORIAL H.S. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Atlanta, GA VETERANS MEMORIAL Manchester, NH AMES FIELD + STADIUM Michigan City, IN SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Lawrence, MA SATURDAY, JULY 19 PAN AM PLAZA + ALAMODOME* SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Indianapolis, IN WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 San Antonio, TX PAN AM PLAZA + SHAWNEE MISSION Indianapolis, IN MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 SOUTH H.S. FRIDAY, JULY 25 VENUE TBA Overland Park, KS LOUIS CREWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Okayama, Japan STADIUM* POSTCARD INN 28 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook Huntsville, AL ON THE BEACH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 St. Petersburg, FL POSTCARD INN SATURDAY, JULY 26 ON THE BEACH GEORGIA DOME* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 St. Petersburg, FL Atlanta, GA INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER—PASIC 2014 * DCI Premier Event Indianapolis, IN + DCI ChampionshipWeek Event For the latest schedules, rules and more, visit: soundsport.com & drumlinebattle.com *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.



Championships Week From August 4–9, Drum Corps International groups will assemble in the state of Indiana, with the Open Class Championships return- ing to Michigan City, before the action heads south into Indianapolis. In addition to the competition on the field, Indy will be the scene for a range of special events, including the new DCI Performers Showcase (see page 32), the Kick Off Party and Hall of Fame Induction (Wed., Aug. 6), and some intense action from SoundSport and DrumLine Battle groups (page 28)—all taking place in the heart of downtown. Lucas Oil Stadium will continue to be the main stage (pages 32-34), starting with Thursday’s World Championship Prelims, a competition in which both Open and World Class groups will fight for a spot among the top-25 advancing to Friday’s Semifinals. The Semifinals will narrow the field down to 12 corps that will compete in the World Championship Finals on Saturday night. AMES FIELD FESTIVAL MILITARY PARK MARKETPLACE: THE WARMUP ZONE: Come to historic Military Park Immediately upon enter- ing Lucas Oil Stadium, (601 West New York St.) to see all your favorite drum corps fans will find themselves as they prepare to take the field each day during the World immersed in the Festival Championships. Corps generally start to warm up about an Marketplace. Check out the hour before show time. Drum Corps International Team Store, featuring DCI and Championship mer- chandise and apparel. All of the individual corps and DCI sponsors will have their own booths lining the concourse leading to all of the seating areas. 30 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Michigan City Open Class Finals TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 AMES FIELD Michigan City, IN 1. _______________________________________ SCORE 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ __________ __________ THE OPEN CLASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Two days of intense competition will take place in Michigan City on August 4-5. Open Class corps will also be eligible to compete in Indianapolis beginning with the World Championship Prelims on August 7. Open Class Prelims Open Class Caption Awards MONDAY, AUGUST 4 BEST BRASS PERFORMANCE ______________________________________________________________________ AMES FIELD Michigan City, IN BEST GENERAL EFFECT ______________________________________________________________________ 1. _______________________________________ SCORE BEST VISUAL PERFORMANCE 2. _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ BEST PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE 4. _______________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ BEST COLOR GUARD PERFORMANCE 6. _______________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ MOST IMPROVED CORPS 8. _______________________________________ __________ ______________________________________________________________________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 31 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ __________ __________

Indianapolis WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 GEORGIA STREET Indianapolis, IN Presented by the Blue Devils organization’s edu- cational arm System Blue, the DCI Performers Showcase comes to downtown Indy’s Georgia Street to continue the tradition established by the annual Individual & Ensemble competition. World and Open Class corps members—and new for 2014, DrumLine Battle and SoundSport participants—will come together to demon- strate their individual and group talents by performing solo and ensemble pieces perfected outside of their nor- mal rehearsal schedules. Thanks to the inclusion of vocal and woodwind categories, members wishing to do so can display their talents on instruments that are not used on the field in drum corps competition. INDIVIDUALS Woodwind: Clarinet/Double World Championship Reed, Saxophone, Flute Prelims Brass: Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone/ Visual: Flag, Auxiliary, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Euphonium, French Horn, Dance Tuba, Trombone LUCAS OIL STADIUM INDIANAPOLIS, IN Percussion: Snare, Multi- ENSEMBLES Tenor, Timpani, Keyboard, SCORE Multi-Percussion Auxiliary, Bass Drum, Vocal Cymbal, Brass, 1. _______________________________________ __________ Dance, Flag, Mixed, 2. _______________________________________ __________ 32 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook Percussion, Vocal 3. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ 15. _______________________________________ __________ 16. _______________________________________ __________

Indianapolis 17. _______________________________________ __________ World Championship 18. _______________________________________ __________ Semifinals 19. _______________________________________ __________ 20. _______________________________________ __________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 21. _______________________________________ __________ 22. _______________________________________ __________ LUCAS OIL STADIUM INDIANAPOLIS, IN 23. _______________________________________ __________ 24. _______________________________________ __________ SCORE 25. _______________________________________ __________ 26. _______________________________________ __________ 1. _______________________________________ __________ 27. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 28. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 29. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 30. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 31. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 32. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 33. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 34. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 35. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 36. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ 13. _______________________________________ __________ 14. _______________________________________ __________ 15. _______________________________________ __________ 16. _______________________________________ __________ 17. _______________________________________ __________ 18. _______________________________________ __________ 19. _______________________________________ __________ 20. _______________________________________ __________ 21. _______________________________________ __________ 22. _______________________________________ __________ 23. _______________________________________ __________ 24. _______________________________________ __________ 25. _______________________________________ __________ 33

Indianapolis World Championship Finals SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 LUCAS OIL STADIUM INDIANAPOLIS, IN SCORE 1. _______________________________________ __________ 2. _______________________________________ __________ 3. _______________________________________ __________ 4. _______________________________________ __________ 5. _______________________________________ __________ 6. _______________________________________ __________ 7. _______________________________________ __________ 8. _______________________________________ __________ 9. _______________________________________ __________ 10. _______________________________________ __________ 11. _______________________________________ __________ 12. _______________________________________ __________ World Class Caption Awards GEORGE ZINGALI AWARD for Best Color Guard ______________________________________________________________________ JOHN BRAZALE AWARD for 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 34 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Wihn atthseir NAMES? Every Drum Corps International group wears its name with pride. But where do these monikers come from? Drum corps historian Michael Boo uncovers the answers. Bv SrmF a XCeTH uG 36 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

When Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name RDmSUOwcpRZ would smell as sweet,” he seemed to be implying that names don’t really matter: It’s substance that counts. SmALrQFd True. But as the Bard undoubtedly also knew, people see a substance differently depending on what it’s called. Do you think anyone would want something called red-flowering thorn bush as aValentine’s Day gift? Or watch the San Francisco Regular Guys play baseball? Or expect a band called Gray Sunday to rock hard?  As with roses, the Giants, and Black Sabbath, a name con- jures up an image. It not only identifies people, things, and organizations; it becomes part of their identity.The same holds true for drum corps groups. Fans—and even members or staff—may not always be aware of what inspired their favorite group’s moniker. But they still associate the name with a sound, a look, a performance style, and a competitive history.The corps’ own actions and history are what give their names true meaning.   But where do these names actually come from? As it turns out, there’s no simple answer. Many relate to sponsor- Almost half of the more than 45 corps operating under the Drum Corps International banner have names that start with “A,” “B” or “C.” abc TH 37

MADISON’S BOY SCOUT ORIGINS CAN BE SEEN IN THIS 1938 PHOTO. ing organizations, historical events, AFTER MANY or geographic locations. Some MOVES,THE CADETS have symbolic meanings, while FINALLYDROPPED LOCATION others, like the names of sports franchises and bands, are chosen FROMTHEIR NAME. in a conscious attempt to create an identity. Many names are as old speculate that it’s a punny reference to the color of the Rocky as the corps themselves, while oth- Mountains at night. ers have evolved over time.  What about the other color-conscious corps, Gold? The The Blues and Gold group was conceived as a part of the Centinela Valley High School district’s year-round music education program and Eight drum corps organizations have a color takes its name from one of Hawthorne High’s two school in their name, and seven of them are Blue:The World Class colors. Blue Devils and their Open Class siblings Blue Devils B and C, Blue Knights, Blue Saints, Blue Stars, and Bluecoats. Location Invocation Why are so many DCI groups so blue? According to Home is where the heart is, and, for many active DCI groups, ColorMatters.com, blue is the world’s favorite shade. It it’s also where their names come from. Cities and towns appears more often than any other color in corporate logos contribute to the names Boston Crusaders, Madison Scouts, and is used in 53% of all national flags. But these DCI Racine Scouts, Santa ClaraVanguard, and Spirit of Atlanta. groups don’t evoke the blue hue just because it’s popular. Three corps are named for their home state: Carolina Blue Devils, for example, are partially named for Mt. Crown, Jersey Surf, and Oregon Crusaders (originally Diablo, a major landmark near their Concord, California, known as Southern Oregon Crusaders). home base. But the blue part of the group’s name pays homage to its first sponsor, the local VFW post. Blue is The name Carolina Crown presents an interesting case found on the national VFW flag. because it includes a state reference to the group’s city of origin.The organization originally hails from the North Blue Stars were originally named First Federal Blue Stars Carolina city of Charlotte—nicknamed Queen City or Crown after the corps’ sponsor, a local bank. Blue Saints were Town because it was founded in honor of Queen Charlotte founded as the Sudbury Mining and Technical High School (the wife of King George III) when the area was still a British Trumpet Band, which didn’t exactly roll off the tongue. In colony. When the group moved to Fort Mill, South 1958, the current name was adopted as a counterpoint to the Carolina, in 1998, it was able to keep its name. Another high school’s sports teams, the Blue Devils (not to be con- corps carrying the nickname of its location is Music City, fused with DCI’s Blue Devils!). The Bluecoats were founded which hails from Nashville,Tennessee.The name of Los as an outreach program of the Canton, Ohio, Police Boys’ Angeles-based City Sound pays homage to the corps’ urban origins. Club.The name was adopted as a tribute to the city’s retired police But cities and towns aren’t the only geographical refer- officers, who wore blue uniform ences seen in corps names. As noted earlier, Blue Devils’ jackets. No one is quite sure why founder FredTaylor called his last name invokes Mt. Diablo (Spanish for devil).The Denver drum corps Blue Cascades are named after the mountain range near Knights. Some members of their organization’s Seattle-area headquarters. the organization Bodies of water inspired the names of four 38 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

shortened to, simply, Spirit—until the group final- ly returned to its city—and name—of origin in 2011. THE CITY NAMED Organizations FOR QUEEN CHARLOTTE IS Several corps are named for the organizations that EVOKED IN ONE gave them birth. The Cadets were originally the Holy CORPS’ HEADY MONIKER. Name Cadets, for the Holy Name Catholic parish in Garfield, New Jersey. After leaving the parish, the group corps. Columbians’ hometown of Pasco, Washington, is on became the Garfield Cadets, then moved and became the Cadets of Bergen County. Finally they left the Garden the Columbia River. Coastal Surge’s base of Myrtle Beach, State for Allentown, Pennsylvania, and became known simply as the Cadets, another case where location was South Carolina, is on the Atlantic Ocean. Jersey Surf is dropped from a name. The Boston Crusaders organization also has its roots in named for the Jersey Shore even though the corps hails a Catholic parish.The group was known as the Most Precious Blood Crusaders and changed its name to the from Berlin about 45 minutes inland. Pacific Crest’s name Hyde Park Crusaders after becoming independent. (Hyde Park was the neighborhood that was home to the church.) offers a bit of surf and turf: Pacific reflects the vast ocean The corps eventually changed its official name to Boston Area Crusaders, but the Area is usually left out. Speaking of just over a half hour away from the corps’ base in Diamond shortening: The Academy was originally named the Academy Brass and Percussion Ensemble, named after its Bar, California. Crest is inspired by the mountains of the sponsor, the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts. The Racine Scouts, the oldest continuously operating Angeles National Forest just north. corps in the country, were originally known as The Boy Scouts of Troop 15 of the Church of Atonement, and later Sometimes, it’s better to drop any reference to location were named the Racine Explorer Scouts. But the name “Explorer” never quite stuck. Madison Scouts was founded from a name.The New Jersey-based Raiders used to be in 1938 by a group of Madison businessmen who decided that, like nearby Racine, their city should have a scout drum known as the Raiders of Hudson County, then the Bayonne and bugle corps. In 1951, the corps became known as the Madison Explorer Scouts, but, as with Racine, the name Raiders. After moving to the township of Wayne in Passaic Explorer never quite stuck. People to this day refer to them as “Madison Scouts,” or, more informally, as County, they must have gotten tired of ordering new “Scouts” or “Madison.” All of today’s DCI groups carry on a tradition that began stationary because they decided to become, with military drum and bugle corps more than a century simply, Raiders. Likewise, Spartans dropped ago. And a few of them make that connection part of their names. Troopers are named for the 11th the group’s original hometown of SPIRIT HAD Ohio Cavalry, which went into battle with Milford from its name after mov- MANY HOMES Native Americans near the corps’ home- ing 11 miles to Nashua, New AND MANY town of Casper, Wyoming. (Although it’s Hampshire. It’s not that Milford NAMES BEFORE spelled differently, the town is named doesn’t sound fierce...but the RETURNING for Caspar Collins, the cavalry leader TO ATLANTA. who was killed in battle near Casper.) Another corps with a military heri- simplification does seem more in keeping tage name is 7th Regiment of New London, Connecticut, named after one with the group’s austere and war-like of the last United States Infantry regi- ments to leave New London’s Fort ancient Greek namesakes. Trumbull to fight in the Civil War. Speaking of ancient Greece, Homer would have appreciated the epic odys- sey that has brought Spirit of Atlanta full circle. After leaving Atlanta for the suburb of Peachtree City, the group became known as Spirit of Georgia. The name was again changed, this time to Spirit from JSU, after the corps part- nered with Alabama’s Jacksonville State University. Upon leaving JSU, the name was 39

Name Evolutions FAMILIAR The Los Angeles area NAMES AND Impulse was created largely Milwaukee-based Pioneer was born of a SOME CORPS by Velvet Knights alums that merger between the Thunderbolts and OFTHE PAST acted on the impulse to bring the Imperials of St. Patrick. The new SHOW DCI’S VK’s loony brand of humor corps entered a competition in 1973 LONG PROUD HISTORY. wearing the uniforms of the two prior corps back to the field. The south Texas corps and was known as The Thing.Thanks Genesis is named after the Greek word to a sponsorship from Cedarburg, for “origin/to be born.” According Wisconsin’s Pioneer Container to the corps’ website, “Genesis Corporation, the corps took on its cur- was formed to help provide an rent name and kept it long after the alternative to the ever-growing sponsorship ended. youth violence and sedentary The Cavaliers started out as Boy lifestyle in our communities.” Scout Troop 111 Drum and Bugle The name reflects a rebirth for Corps, and then became known for its the members. sponsor, Chicago’s Kosciuszko It Just Sounded Cool American Legion Post 712. When Cavalier Cigarettes came on the market, Sometimes groups choose names the corps changed names to reflect the simply because they like the sound of swashbuckling “Standing Man” logo of the brand, them. You’d think Phantom Regiment would which also became the corps’ visual trademark. After years owe its moniker to some legendary story of ghostly war- of being known as the Chicago Cavaliers and then the Park riors. But the group’s title has more tangible origins. It was Ridge Cavaliers, the corps moved to Rosemont and founded in 1956 as the Rockford (Ill.) Rangers, accompanied became simply the Cavaliers. by an all-female guard known as the Rangerettes. But prior Years ago, a Dubuque, Iowa group called the Junior to any public appearances, staff members heard a piece of Dukes changed its name to the Legionnaires, who in turn music written by Leroy Anderson for the Boston Pops called became known as Colt .45.This was eventually shortened “The Phantom Regiment.” They liked the song and its title so to Colts when management became aware that Colt .45 much, they decided to name the group after it. It sure stands was both the name of a gun and a brand of malt liquor. out more than Rockford Rangers. The name Mandarins celebrates the Sacramento Music also played a role in the naming of Legends. group’s founding as an organization for Chinese When the group’s founder heard the Southwind drum Americans. The group was originally known as the Ye Wah corps perform “Legends of the Fall” in 2000, he was so Drum and Lyre Corps, but changed its name in 1967 as the taken by the piece that he taught it to the new brass and corps became more competitive. percussion ensemble he had started at Michigan’s Portage It Makes a Statement Central High School.That ensemble became Legends, tak- ing its name from what became the corps’ theme song. Names are sometimes consciously chosen to help establish Sometimes, a name change can create a whole new a corps’ identity. For example, the Santa ClaraVanguard identity, survive a move, and still just sound organization (which includesVanguard THE CROSS BETWEEN cool. Forty years ago, two Philadelphia- Cadets) was founded in 1967 out of the TWO SMALLER area groups—the Keystone disbanded Sunnyvale Sparks.The new GROUPS GAVE ONE Regiment and the 507 Hornets— group’s name was chosen to both honor WORLD CLASS merged to form a larger organization. the corps’ new hometown and to empha- CORPS ITS In an effort to make all the members NAME. size its desire to be at the front—the vanguard— feel like they were a united group of innovation in drum corps performance. instead of two separate ones, manage- ILLUSTRATIONS: iSTOCK/THINKSTOCK Quebec’s Les Stentors is French for ment decided to hold a naming contest, “loud, powerful voices.” One also and chose Crossmen as the winner. Not only thinks of loud and powerful did the name allude to the cross between the when hearing the name two original groups, it didn’t have to be Thunder, formerly known changed when the organization headed south to as SpokaneThunder. its current home in San Antonio,Texas. 40 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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FEEDING From planning to plate, keeping a drum corps on its feet during the DCI SummerTour is food for thought—and action. BY DEBBIE GALANTE BLOCK 42 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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no …it’s not an episode of The and collect provisions—which include TACO SALAD Food Network’s Chopped. It’s food, utensils, plates, drinks, cleaning the real-life cooking adventures supplies, and more—serve the food, Serves 200 of the DCI Tour, where a musical army clean up, and pack for the next stop. With logs thousands of miles between June to so many moving parts, things can change INGREDIENTS August to perform and compete around constantly. AsTraci Glasscock, food and Taco meat the country. volunteer coordinator for Legends puts it: Drum corps groups may crisscross “You have to be really good at Plan B.” 65 lbs. Ground beef America in buses, but, as Napoleon famously said, an army travels on its stom- The all-important job of feeding the 2 #10 cans salsa* ach. And that collective stomach is pretty troops falls to dedicated kitchen staff, darn hungry: Fueling a typicalWorld Class which can range from two to 12 or more 2.5 lbs. Taco seasoning entourage of members and staff can mean people, the majority of them volunteers cooking as many to 5,600 meals a week for working under experienced (sometimes ¼ c. Ground cumin 180 to 200 people, and only slightly fewer professional) supervision. “We hire one for Open Class groups. Moreover, these person for the summer to be in charge, 1.5 gal. Water meals must provide enough calories for then all the rest are parents and alumni young people engaged in one of the most volunteers,” says Genevieve Geisler, Toppings bar physically and mentally demanding activi- operations director of Bluecoats. “It’s a lot 10-12 32 oz. bags nacho ties on the planet. of work—and it can be very hot in July.” chips Setting theTable Cooking for a large group of people is 5-6 Heads iceberg lettuce a challenge under any circumstances, but finely shredded As with other aspects of a drum corps with a drum corps, these challenges are season, feeding the corps is a combina- multiplied by several factors, chief among 2 #10 cans of sliced tion of careful forethought and improvisa- them, cooking on the road. But while the black olives tion.The staff must plan the menu, order facilities may not be on par with a Zagat- rated restaurant, they’re pretty darn 2-3 #10 cans salsa 2 5 lb. containers PHOTOS: PEACHES ON PREVIOUS SPREAD AND ALL FOOD SILHOUETTES, iSTOCK/THINKSTOCK sour cream 2 #10 cans cheddar cheese sauce (heat) 5 lbs. Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 #10 cans sliced jalapeno peppers 12 Large fresh tomatoes, diced 8 Green peppers, diced 8 Red peppers, diced 8 Red onions, diced 2 #10 cans corn drained 2 #10 cans black beans drained and rinsed Brown ground beef and drain. Add salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, and water. Mix well. Place nacho chips on plate top with ground meat mixture. Let creativity take over and allow individuals to top their own from the toppings bar. *#10 CANS CAN HOLD 6 OR MORE POUNDS OFVOLUME DEPENDING ONTHE CONTENTS 44 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

impressive: Most groups have trac- later,” says Bob Jacobs, executive direc- SAUSAGE tor-trailers outfitted as mobile kitchens tor of the Jersey Surf. Those days are CASSEROLE equipped with water-holding tanks, basin long gone. More and more corps are sinks, stainless steel counters, stainless working with nutritionists and—some- Serves 200 steel sheeting on the walls, storage cup- times professional chefs—to create a boards, and serious refrigeration. “We healthier diet for the members. INGREDIENTS also have convection ovens, regular ovens, griddles and burners,” Glasscock Once, there were few vegetarians and 24 lbs. Spaghetti, explains. To power the appliances, even fewer vegans among DCI members, broken in half “trucks can be plugged into whatever and they had little to choose from.Today, 2 lbs. Margarine school they park at for the night, or they however, the corps are better equipped 15 lbs. Sour cream can be plugged into generators.” to provide for them. “This year in Jersey 10 lbs. Cheddar cheese, Surf, there are six vegans,” Jacobs says. shredded While there’s no set 2 gal. 2% milk schedule, a typical day “These kids are very com- 20 lbs. Polish sausage may start at one or two mitted to the lifestyle.The Black pepper in the morning, when challenge is sourcing their ¼ c. Garlic powder the corps arrives at its food and giving them ¼ c. Onion powder next housing/practice variety while making sure ¼ c. site. By three, the kitch- they are meeting the en is plugged into an caloric intake necessary, • Preheat oven electricity source and since they are burning so to 400˚F. the food crew tries to many calories a day.” • Set aside eight get a little sleep. At least large foil pans. some of the crew must “Drum corps members • Boil spaghetti until wake up by 5 or 6 a.m. in do not eat like kids, they it is nearly cooked order to prepare and eat like athletes,” through (but NOT com- serve breakfast between seven and eight. Glasscock adds. “I have pletely done; it will continue While the members rehearse, the crew been doing this for 12 to cook in oven). Drain. immediately preps for lunch, then din- years, and there is definitely a pattern. • Slice sausage into ner—which is usually served by six on The food intake goes up gradually until 1/2-inch pieces. show nights. After the show, the mem- you hit about the second or third week in • Divide spaghetti, sausages, bers are served a snack before every- July, then it levels off for two or three and all remaining ingredients thing is packed up and the whole organi- days.They want salads, they aren’t really evenly among pans. zation hits the road once again. hungry and then all of a sudden their • Season with pepper, garlic food intake doubles. It happens every powder, and onion powder. Serving up the grub is another big year.They are burning over 4,000 calories • Mix thoroughly. operation. Many groups use a buffet sys- a day!You have to plan for all of that. • Cover with foil and bake until tem, where the members can fill their And, that’s also why we always have pea- heated through and an internal own plates as they wish. But some prefer nut butter and jelly available.” temperature of 165˚F is reached. to serve individual members directly. Peanut butter has been a drum corps “You have to have portion control,” staple for decades, and even as other Vegetarian version: In a separate Glasscock explains. “You know who isn’t aspects of the diet change, it’s likely to foil pan, combine all ingredients eating and if they are drinking enough, remain at the top of the shopping list. but omit sausage. Bake as above. and can find out who isn’t feeling well or if food isn’t agreeing with them.” A WORLD CLASS SHOPPING LIST Changing Appetites More than 5,000 members march in DCI groups each summer—consuming Like society as a whole, drum corps staffs over 1.2 million meals. Here is just a sampling of drum corps consumption: are far more aware of special diets and food allergies than in the past. “In the Milk ........... 17, 500 gal. Cereal........ 150,000 bowls early days of the DCITour, traveling com- Bread......... 42,500 loaves Salad ......... 37,500 lbs. mercial kitchens were not the norm. Eggs .......... 115,000 Fruit........... 150,000 lbs. Often, corps would frequent fast food Pasta ......... 35,000 lbs. Potatoes.... 37,000 lbs. restaurants where they’d drop off their Peanut Ground members and retrieve them an hour Butter ........ 20,000 lbs. Beef ........... 22,000 lbs. Jelly........... 25,000 lbs. Drinks........ 250,000 gal. 45

“It’s offered at every meal,” Geisler says. says. “Not only will the food be fresher, TRACI’S MAC “We go through about 24 four-pound jars but cheaper! If we buy a case of tomatoes & CHEESE of peanut butter and about twelve from a farmer, it might cost us $6. Buying 10-pound cans of grape jelly a week!” that same case from a distribution com- Serves 50 pany might cost $30.” But while it’s important to accommo- INGREDIENTS date different dietary needs, eating is also The only downside is that fresher food about creating a sense of community. “I can mean more work for the staff: “In 1 5 lb. bag of pasta make sure that everybody has the same Vidalia, Georgia we might buy Vidalia type of food so that nobody feels left out onions,” Jacobs explain. “We now have 1 #10 can GFS sharp or shafted,” Glasscock says. “We have one to clean and chop those onions.That cheddar cheese gentleman who has a soy allergy and soy adds more labor, as opposed to buying a sauce is in everything! However, I found that bag of chopped onions. We have to strike Gordon Food Service has some of the a balance between saving the money or 3 lbs. Cheddar cheese, most naturally based foods on the market having to clean 50 pounds of onions for shredded and I can feed the entire corps soy free.” breakfast in a few hours.” 8 oz. Sour cream Using a food services such as Gordon’s, ATaste of Success U.S. Foods, or Sysco offers the corps a key 4 -8 oz. Butter advantage: they can deliver to the groups Though they don’t exactly battle it out as in parking lots. “We organize one delivery they do on the field, the people in charge Day-old garlic bread, every Friday no matter where we are,” of feeding each corps like to keep an eye crumbled into Geisler says. “Since it’s quite expensive to on what other groups are doing. “You breadcrumbs get everything that way, we [also] do an walk around the parking lot and see what online order with Sam’s Club, which we is on the various plates, says Jacobs. “It’s Salt and pepper to also pick up once a week.” But that doesn’t not a competition, but there is a lot of taste cover everything:The corps buys about 25 pride and tradition surrounding the food.” percent of its food at local grocery stores Preheat oven to 350° wherever they happen to be. That tradition can sometimes involve Boil pasta and drain.Toss hot some…unorthodox…cooking methods. pasta with butter and sour One way that organizations can save “Our members love taco salad,” Jacobs cream. Mix in cheese sauce, money is by coordinating purchases and says. “Before we got a food truck, we then add 2 ½ lbs. of the shred- deliveries to more than one group at a used to serve a version called ‘trash bag ded cheddar, salt and pepper, time. “A lot of the corps have gotten salad.’The parents would prepare each mixing well. Top with remain- together under the DCI umbrella,” Jacobs ingredient in a different clean trash bag ing cheese and garlic bread explains. “There are a number of items and the kids would pick from them.” crumbs. Bake uncovered for 30 we can buy together such as cereal, pan- min. or so to melt the cheese. cake batter, muffin mix, etc.” After each meal, the leftovers are stored, dated and put in the fridge. In an effort to provide healthier, fresh- “Every few days, we put out a big spread er food, some organizations are working of leftovers,” Glasscock says. “It’s like with a consortium of food educators and Christmas for the members.” farmers called Slow Foods USA (the name highlights that the company is the What do the members have to say opposite of fast food). “We are contacting about the way they’re fed? According to their state coordinators to decide if it is Glasscock, the reviews are good. “I have feasible to deal with farm-direct produce parents coming to me asking what we as we travel around the country,” Jacobs fed them,” says Glasscock, “because they won’t eat their mom’s cooking now!” PEACH DUMP CAKE Preheat oven to 350°. Dump peaches into four 4-in. deep hotel pans. Split boxes of Serves 150 cake mix and evenly top the peaches with it. PHOTOS: iSTOCK/THINKSTOCK INGREDIENTS Stir slightly, leaving some powder on top. Top with brown sugar, pats of butter, and 4 #10 cans of sliced peaches cinnamon. Bake for at least one hour, 3 Foodservice-sized boxes of or until brown and bubbly. yellow cake mix Serve either hot or cold. 2 lbs. Butter, cut into cubes or slices Needs no refrigeration. 2 lbs. 4-5 tbs. Brown sugar Cinnamon 46 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook



BRAIN Test your corps Busters knowledge with three mental workouts. You can find the answers on page133. Riddles and Anagrams ACROSS Cryptic crossword puzzles can seem strange at first, but they’re fun when you get the 1. The pit’s name: mixing frets hang of them. This one is part word game, part DCI trivia test. Here are some puzzle- & noblemen (5,8) solving hints: Answers can be more than one word. Use the numbers in parentheses to see how many letters are in each answer word. Many of the answers are hidden in the 6. If it’s trimmed, it means “in shape.”(3) question as an anagram or as a string of letters in a word or phrase. Questions with 9. Sounds like a Mayberry deputy can “crazy,” “mixed up,” “confused,” etc. tell you to look for an anagram. So Wacky percussion groups found in slum diner (4, 5) gives you “drum lines” (an anagram of march, but not in DCI (4) “slum diner”, first word four letters, second word five). If you see “cut,” “chopped,” etc. 10. Weird marching band walks in the question, the solution is hidden in a longer word or phrase. Short author notes a brass instrument (4) gives you “horn” (author notes). Ready? Have fun! in a drape (6) 11. Scorer, D winners earned enough 1 234 5 points to set a few of these. (7) 67 12. It ends like the 2000 DCI Finals, two 8 corps inside win at 1 event (2, 1, 3) 14. Recent DCI champion got jumbled 9 10 as raw corn in cola. (8, 5) 11 12 18. “Captain” composer is a new man 13 with this first name (6) 14 15 20. A southern city with spirit (7) 16 23. DCI’s major in marching music (6) 18 19 17 24. A tree or a chord can have one (4) 25. Less room to sit, in brief. (3) 20 21 26. Bernstein musical is mixed up 22 in rowdiest styes (4, 4, 5) 23 24 DOWN 25 26 1. Weird Ref: a fan goes before the common man in Copland song (7) 48 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook 2. You can leave one or play one (4) 3. Next Ed mixes to get longer (6) 4. DCI members take a lot of them (5) 5. A general at a drum corps show (6) 7. Songs, shows and parks can have them (6) 8. DCI hanging sign amid urban nerds (6) 13. The first number starts in this eon (3) 15. Phantom’s been known to haunt them and perform them (6) 16. TD aces of the World Class (6) 17. Percussion group has the power (7) 19. Crazy ol wolf watches drum major in order to do this (6) 21. Do zen to spell out number in Finals (6) 22. Looking for that Italian composer’s last name? Drive! (5) 24. Music stops at the end of forest (4)