April 2018Volume 47, Number 1Our 46th anniversary!Ever wonder what percussion instruments the award-winning drum corps play, what live sound gear they use — and why? It can all be summed up in one word: Yamaha. To see the products used by Crossmen and the eight other “All-Yamaha” World ClassDrum & Bugle Corps, visit www.4wrd.it/crossmendcw.YMRD-2900A 4½-Octave Acoustalon Marimba (F21–C76)YVRD-2700G 3-Octave Gold Vibraphone (F33–F69)YXRD-500F 3½-OctaveAcoustalon Xylophone (F45–C88)9000 Series Concert Bass DrumsT-GONG Gong StandOak Custom Drum SetRD-500 Accessory Rack YGRD-2500 Extended range Pedal Glockenspiel (C52–F92)MOX8 88-Key MOTIF SynthesizerPERC13820 What the Corps Play Crossmen.qxp_Layout 1 3/21/18 9:48 AM Page 1O1V96 Digital Mixing Consolewith wireless controlC215V, C115V Club Series LoudspeakersCW118V Club Series Subwoofer 8000 Series Concert TomsCSM Series Concert Snare DrumsDTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion PadCH Series Cymbal Arms RD-10 Clamps Hold everything from cymbal arms to concert tomsP7000S Power AmplifersFred MorrisonCrossmen Executive DirectorPERC13820 What the Corps Play Crossmen.qxp_Layout 1 3/21/18 9:48 AM Page 2Support our advertisersYamaha Corporation of America . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Director’s Showcase International . . . . . . . . . . 7DeMoulin Bros . Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906/23 Akron, OH; 06/28 / Monroeville, PA; 08/06, Massillon, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Key Poulan Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1504/21, Reilly Raiders “Music Festival 2018” . . 17Kanstul Musical Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19DCUK / UK Fan Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2108/05, Erie, PA; 07/03, Cedarburg, WI . . . . . . 2306/23, Whitewater, WI; 07/05, Wausau, WI; 07/08, Waukesha, WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2406/29, Oceanside, CA; 06/30, Pasadena, CA . . 25FJM, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27TAMA Percussion / Hoshino USA . . . . . . . . . . . 37Jarvis Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3905/12, Elverson, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41ChopSaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47CorpStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47CrownDigital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Jupiter / Mapex / Majestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Schilke Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61WeScanFiles .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Dinkles Shoes / Upfront Footwear . . . . . . . . . 65Stanbury Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Andalucia Musical Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Band Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Drum Corps International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Drillmasters Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83A Wish Come True . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Vater Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Pearl Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Dynasty Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91From the publisherPhoto creditsCover: Spirit of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (John Matter); page 4: Les Stentors, Sherbrooke, QUE (Ron Walloch); The Company, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, U.K. (John Matter); page 5: Gold, Oceanside, CA (Jim Claytor); Tarakanita, Indonesia (Dewi Bonanza); and The Cavaliers, Rosemont, IL (John Matter); back cover : Starriders, Bad Munder, Germany (Arjen Scholl).I’ve always been one to showcase the drum and bugle corps at all levels. Each and every group-- DCI, DCA, SoundSport, Drumline Battle, foreign, standstill, parade and exhibition -- is equally important because the whole of the activity is made up of young people (and adults) who are making music, learning new skills and learning to be part of an often sizable team.As the activity started growing again four years ago, through both with competitive DCI corps and SoundSport ensembles, it’s encouraging to see more people are stepping into roles as founders and surrounding themselves with management and instructional talent that wants to make drum corps more accessible to more people -- young people and adults.Throughout the last four and a half decades, Drum Corps World has been one of the biggest cheerleaders for every group and will continue this passion through the 2018 season and beyond.Keep watching! Steve VickersCopyright 2018 by Sights & Sounds, Inc. in the United States and Canada. 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Published by Sights & Sounds, Inc.Mailing/shipping address:4926 North Sherman Avenue, Unit HMadison, WI 53704-8443Madison office phone:608-241-2292 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Central time, Saturday/SundayProduct order line:608-241-22924:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central time, Monday - Friday9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Central time, Saturday/SundayWeb site:www.drumcorpsworld.comMadison staff:Steve VickersPublisher / Editor / Graphic DesignE-mail: publisher@drumcorpsworld.comAdvertising sales: Jeff Collins 916-200-8151 (cell, California)E-mail: jcdrumman1@yahoo.com or Steve Vickers 608-241-2292 (office, Wisconsin)E-mail: publisher@drumcorpsworld.com or 608-249-2590 (Steve’s cell, Wisconsin) 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Central time, Saturday/SundayMadison fax line:608-241-4974 (24 hours per day)The next issueThe May 2018 edition will be uploaded to the Internet on or before Friday, April 27 .April contentsDrum Corps World -- a look back and beyond by Michael Carlson2018 Nashville event returned to Murfreesboro, TN by DCIDrum Corps World cartoon and advertising artAround the junior drum corps world by Pat ChagnonArchives for DCX project displayed by Bill Ives in Upper Darby, PAPress releases, also on pages 48, 49, 53, 70, 72 and 99DCI launches “In Step: Women in DCI” initiative by DCI2018 worldwide competition scheduleAround the all-age and alumni drum corps world by William Aldrich-ThorpeSouvie volunteers by Russell TanakayaDrum Corps World writers and photographers for 2018Ennui and drum corps by Henry KaynesCelebrating the life of Richard “Dick” Burns by Gary DickelmanTraveling repair shop owner will complete one final tour by Steve VickersThe amazing world of drum corps by Brian TolzmannMaking a difference by William Aldrich-ThorpeDrum corps in the “Land of Enchantment” by Jesse AmadorGetting ready photos by Dave ValvoChicago Mel Tierney corps had member on “Sargeant Bilko” television program by Glenn PurtellGoing to nationals by Dave BorckI ran away with the drum corps, part 8 by Kevin RussellFrom our photo archives6131416262830323442465054606874777882848694Welcome to the 46th Anniversary edition of Drum Corps World and what is one of our biggests editions ever! A hardy congratulations goes out to Steve Vickers and the rest of the team, along with a special thank-you to the army of readers and fans around the world for making this all possible for over four and a half decades.Drum Corps World was born as a special pre-release edition in October 1971 for the American Legion Uniformed Groups Congress. That event was, coincidentally, held in Indianapolis, IN, just two blocks from the current headquarters of Drum Corps International. Both this publication and DCI began at that historic meeting.[Publisher’s note: I have included photos of some of the key figures in the early days of this publication, including the original editor, Richard Blake, founders Jim Jones and Don Whiteley, and the person I bought the publication from in July 1974, Richard Wentland. The photo of Dr. Kampschroer and I was taken during a mid-1970s “debate” we had at a winter DCI Management Seminar.]The teaser edition announced, “On December 8, 1971, the first issue will mark the beginning of a new era in drum corps journalism.” With those words, original editor, Richard Blake, set the compass course that has maintained DCW on the cutting edge of drum corps’ most significant changes and turbulent times.The journey of our activity the past 46 years has been colorful, to say the least. It continues to survive the social winds of its fans and performers, while the cyber-debates over the smallest changes seem endless. Followers of drum corps history, however, can pretty much agree that the period of 1971 and 1972 is where the most influential changes began to take place.The big news in the fall of 1971 was the meeting in Indianapolis of the Midwestern Combine (Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Madison Scouts, Santa Clara Vanguard and Troopers) and the United Organization of Eastern Junior Corps (Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, Blue Rock, Boston Crusaders, Garfield Cadets and the 27th Lancers) to discuss a proposed merger of the two groups into what would become known as Drum Corps International.The creation of DCI in October 1971 and the first DCI Championships less than a year later was the dominate Drum Corps World -- a look back and beyond!by Michael Carlson, Drum Corps World staff (michael.carlson@mac.com)(Top to bottom) Dick Blake; Steve Vickers and David Kampschroer; (left to right) Jim Jones and Don Pesceone; Jerry Seawright and Don Whiteley; Dick Wentland.The First and Only Athletic Shoewith a Marching Band SoleINTRODUCINGThe DSI Crossover was developed specifically for marching bands and drum corps by a world-class foot doctor who regularly works with professional athletes and top drum corps. 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Suggested retail price: $49.95.Crossover-Reveal-2-BOA.indd 110/2/17 11:47 AMnews at the time, but a lot of little changes began to take place that would sprout into major adjustments to the sound, the look and the feel of the drum and bugle corps activity for the next four decades and beyond.The level of competition among the top 12 corps of the period played a major role in this desire and need for the movement to evolve. Unfortunately, the rules of the pre-DCI time period were rather restrictive in allowing creative innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. The following were considered the tops shows of the time and coming out on top was never a sure thing.Instrumentation on the field was one of the first notable changes. The use of the mid-voice French horns began to expand to include alto bugles, flugel horns and mellophones. The boosting to the mid-voice line-up provided for much thicker musical arrangements and a new power to the brass voicing on the field.The most dramatic change, however, was the growth of drum lines into percussion lines as the experimentation of the late 1960s continued to push the envelope. Timp-toms, double toms, tuned bass drums and multiple cymbals were common to almost every drum line. And on the rise were marching timpani and marching keyboards, along with other percussive instrument the corps felt they could carry or get away with.The traditional “marching and maneuvering” was not exempt from the winds of change. A handful of corps began to shy away from the symmetric maneuver style and military traditions. In an effort to be more competitive, visual designers pushed the edge of the norm and smoothed out the line patterns and military look, injecting creative risk to add more entertainment value to their shows.In 1971, the Cavaliers (top right, Moe Knox), Garfield Cadets (below left, Moe Knox) and Madison Scouts (right, Moe Knox) introduced what became known as “total concept shows.” By today’s standards, these shows would be considered pretty tame, but at the time they were considered too experimental for many judges. At the VFW Finals, the corps were not allowed to dance, skip, hop or change costumes. The Cavaliers, with their Circus Music Medley, literally turned the field into a three-ring circus to include a ringmaster, clowns and more. The Garfield Cadets'’ show depicted the Battle of Trenton from the American Revolution that included a giant peace sign formation. CompetitionVeterans of Foreign Wars (various convention sites)American Legion (various convention sites)CYO Nationals (Boston, MA)U .S . Open (Marion, OH)Danny Thomas Invitational (Lowell, MA)World Open (Lynn, MA)Dream (Jersey City, NJ)Canadian Nationals (various Ontario sites)1971Santa Clara VanguardArgonne RebelsBlue RockBlue Rock27th Lancers27th Lancers27th LancersDe La Salle Oaklands1972Chicago CavaliersArgonne RebelsAnaheim KingsmenAnaheim KingsmenRacine KiltiesRacine KiltiesNo junior contestToronto OptimistsNext >