February 2019 Volume 47, Number 16Ever 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. For a list of the choices made by The Madison Scouts, simply look below. For more information please visit www.4wrd.it/scouts.BO14001 What the Corps Play Madison Scouts Spread.qxp_Layout 1 1/14/19 11:15 AM Page 1BO14001 What the Corps Play Madison Scouts Spread.qxp_Layout 1 1/14/19 11:16 AM Page 2BO14001 What the Corps Play Madison Scouts Spread.qxp_Layout 1 1/14/19 11:16 AM Page 2“Chris LugobyLearn more at: dshowcase.com/crossovershoeAvailable now from any authorized DSI retailer.Executive Director, The CavaliersFrom rehearsal to performance, the Crossover provides our musical athletes with the support and stability needed to perform at the highest level. These shoes are simply a must-have for your program!“Chris LugobyLearn more at: dshowcase.com/crossovershoeAvailable now from any authorized DSI retailer.Executive Director, The CavaliersFrom rehearsal to performance, the Crossover provides our musical athletes with the support and stability needed to perform at the highest level. 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Long); page 7: Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA (Raymond Fudge); Arsenal SoundSport, Albuquerque, NM (Scott Bates); back cover: Vessel, Ontario, CA (Donny Helvey).I want to first of all thank Tery LeFebvere who recently joined the staff . Her December and January cover collages are striking, as it the one fronting this edition recognizing the corps of the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Ireland!The type of content I receive each month from regular staff members, as well as other contributors, is not only helpful, but also appreciated as I continue to produce material that is positive and useful for readers all over the world .Each magazine I release is hopefully a good balance between the various types of drum corps that exist, as well as a look back at the activity’s history through articles and photos .This hobby of mine has been a great ride during the last 45 years since I purchased the newspaper from Don Whiteley and Jim Jones in July 1974! 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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/SundayThe next issueThe March edition will be uploaded to the Internet on or before Friday, February 22 .February contents 8 l Thanks for the holiday greetings10 l New Year’s message from Drum Corps International12 l Corrections14 l Watchmen steadily build DCI Open Class corps while concentrating on local exposure by Steve Vickers18 l Reigning British Champions and Beeches set sights on 2020 DCI World Championships by DCI20 l From our photo archives22 l My first drum corps recording by Jud Spena28 l Skokie Indians30 l From the 50 -- A summer tour series from a drum corps fanatic by Kevin Russell38 l Around the junior drum corps world by Pat Chagnon46 l The amazing world of drum corps by Brian Tolzmann50 l Around the all-age and alumni drum corps world by Larry Eckert56 l Hoshino USA announces partnership with Bergerault58 l Stetson D . Richmond preserved 23 years of drum corps history60 l Practice makes perfect, chapter 2 by Bruno Bergeron66 l Reilly Raiders celebrate 25th anniversary68 l DCI announces Strategic Collaborative for Wellness by DCI70 l Scout House recognizes members with up to 25 years of service72 l Jumpin’ Joe Genero by John M . FisherDrum Corps WorldThanks for the holiday greetings!We heard from friends and fans from every corner of the world this season -- through cards and social media -- and here is who sent messages for the Christmas and New Years season . . . the Kent Eversmeyer family; Steve and Gill Hars; the Tanakayas; Kathy and Rod Laudenbach; Phyllis Buchwalder; Judy Torigoe; the Mark Stasa family; Rich and Vicki Jones; Jim, Susan and Jimmy Centorino; Mark and Mary Buchwalder; Anne and Tom Newman; the Blue Stars; JoEllen and Mac McIntire; the Charles Hornbaker family; Blue Knights; Moe Knox; Kevin Russell; Bill Wiggins; the John Chapman family. (Artwork above by Larry Denman, YoJazz Exclusives © 2018 -- shell.king@verizon.net)The Sell family; Donna and Bobby Delorey; Brian Jones and Scott Arthofer; Larry Denman; Ray Luniewski and “Lake Erie Fanfare”; Thomas and Cecily Siegfried; Lara and Chad Zuleger; Dave Borck; Bill Ives; the Steve Powers family; Cid and Jane Voth; Roman and Sue Blenski; Jim Zuelsdorf; John “Boo” Kelly and Linda Shult; Sharon Wallbridge; Chuck, Boo and Peeco Cournoyer; Greg Jewell; Francesca, Jeff and Andrew DeMello; the Kip Ritchie family; Russ Gaston; Steve Proctor; Jeff Collins; Bruno Bergerson; Michael and Rita Carlson; Brian Tolzmann.Rich Templin and the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame; the Phantom Regiment; Raymond Leger; Alan Thompson and Drum Corps United Kingdom; Ron and Jane Ruggles; Dave and Connie Heilman; Dennis and Rose Stone; Ed Porcaro; Chaz Hernandez; Lucille Downey; Bert, Marc and Rob at Drum Corps Europe; Jim and Janice Swiggart; Joe Brancati; Patrick McDonald and famijly; Fred Sampson; Mark Johnstone; Vern Johansson; Ray and Judith Putnam; Josie and Steve Jordan; Bill and Linda Flaker, Dave and Theresa Scott.Ken Mason; Raymond George Munzer; Robin Richardson and family; the Colts; Christine and Peter Hoeffner; Wally Smith; Philip Austen; Carl Jeter; Bill Clendenson; Dale Shelite; Bill Kennedy; The Academy; Herb and Karen McCartney; Karen Brewer; Jack Stenlake; Ken Behrend; Carter Schuld; Jim and Helen Pankratz; Lee Nelson and the Alumni Breakfast Club of the Madison Scouts alumni; Richard Widmeier; Steve Evans; Bob Thomas; Matthew Durkin; Hans Kloppert with Jubal and Jong Jubal; the David Juntilla family; the Niswonger family.Jason Brady and family; Mary Beth Searcy-Price; Barbara Kauppi; Dan Dickinson; John Hannigan; Doug Rutherford; Mhairi Cumming; John Matter; Clifford Bacon; Bill Collins; Stephen Anderman; Robert W. Smith; Brian Fisher; Mark Chaffee; Al Hammond; Alan Chez; Adolph DeGrauwe; Glenn Kubacki; Carson Caldwell and family. Apologies to anyone I missed noting from Facebook and e-mail. THANKS! n n n Next >