Keep in mind the reason that Drum and Bugle Corps is the way it is today is because of these people. They achieved near perfection by the 1980s and the activity had to go somewhere. It's not just that times change the activity pushed itself to achieve even greater goals. Just like any sport or art, Drum Corps had to progress- especially since it is both! Thanks for posting this video. It's great to see and hear the history of the activity.
@@marionwise973 I agree and disagree Perry you don't see football or baseball players running around dancing, and wearing costumes and makeup . These sports are still what they were come for the last 50+ years. It's called tradition, safety rules have changed a bit. But the games themselves are pretty much the same . Drum and bugle c o r p s, was originally started as a youth program. That one does not exist at all . Today the members are generally College, young men and women Karma working on music, degrees activity is no longer available to the average, young boy or girl. Plus the, dues, are through the roof . What these marching bands are doing is great, but it is not a drum and bugle c o r p s.
Young Legend in the making, Gail Royer as a PUPPY! I joined the Blue Devils in 1978 having not gone to a Drum Corps show; but THIS SHOW was what reeled me in. I listened to SCV, Cadets, Crusader, Blue Stars, North Star, Cavaliers, Phantom, and Blue Devils on vinyl over and over and over, though, imagining myself on the field in the SCV ensemble. The Homs were rough hewn and tone quality beasts, but the brilliance and power that kids could squeeze from them was amazing. Electrifying and unique sound, now, gone.
"I didn't think I had any particular talents..." Now these days you have to not only be essentially a musical prodigy to march anywhere, you also have to be rich. $4000-6000 for tour fees alone not including the other myriad expenses is absolutely ridiculous. That's a full semesters worth of tuition at a cheap CSU here in California for what is now an incredibly niche, insular activity.
In my opinion, DCI is the reason for the demise of what was one of the greatest youth activities in North America they've turned it into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus. Former member of the Long Island sunrise in 1964 through 1968. May they all rest in peace😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😢😮
this is so cool and great history, l started with a class c corp the Continentals of Norwood Mass in 68, winter of 70 they folded and the 21st lancers started up as a feeder corp to 27th, marched with 21st till 77 when they folded and i joined the Boston Crusaders for the 78 and 79 season, my age out.. created a work ethic, goals, how to give it your alll and be the best you can be and life long familiy and friends
Thanks for posting this. Would you happen to have any old MBA vids to post? Late 70s/Early-mid 80s especially. Trying to find old vids of the Pearl HS Marching Band from Mississippi at MBA.
Yes that was the man. We caught his band on tour in Chicago when Peer Erskine was his drummer, and our contact to Stan..What an amazing man indeed and so humble !
Keep in mind the reason that Drum and Bugle Corps is the way it is today is because of these people. They achieved near perfection by the 1980s and the activity had to go somewhere. It's not just that times change the activity pushed itself to achieve even greater goals.
Just like any sport or art, Drum Corps had to progress- especially since it is both! Thanks for posting this video. It's great to see and hear the history of the activity.
@@marionwise973 I agree and disagree Perry you don't see football or baseball players running around dancing, and wearing costumes and makeup . These sports are still what they were come for the last 50+ years. It's called tradition, safety rules have changed a bit. But the games themselves are pretty much the same . Drum and bugle c o r p s, was originally started as a youth program. That one does not exist at all . Today the members are generally College, young men and women Karma working on music, degrees activity is no longer available to the average, young boy or girl. Plus the, dues, are through the roof . What these marching bands are doing is great, but it is not a drum and bugle c o r p s.
What a great piece of drum corps history. Thank you.
Wish I had a pair of those amazing McCormick drum sticks from the 70's. I learned the bulk of my rudimental playing on those as a kid.
Glad you liked them. White Oak from Japan and hand tested for matching.
I LOVED the paramilitary flag corps and rifles of that time! Whippin' and Snapping' with perfect precision! !
Young Legend in the making, Gail Royer as a PUPPY! I joined the Blue Devils in 1978 having not gone to a Drum Corps show; but THIS SHOW was what reeled me in. I listened to SCV, Cadets, Crusader, Blue Stars, North Star, Cavaliers, Phantom, and Blue Devils on vinyl over and over and over, though, imagining myself on the field in the SCV ensemble. The Homs were rough hewn and tone quality beasts, but the brilliance and power that kids could squeeze from them was amazing. Electrifying and unique sound, now, gone.
70`s drum corps was so much better than the crap they put on the field today...HANDS DOWN
Thanks for the share and the TREMENDOUS stroll down Memory Lane. Wonderful stuff from a more simple and more innocent time.
'74 SCV and a Stan Kenton interview! Great post. ❤️
When I was in Bux Mont Raiders a small local corps they showed us this movie.
Thank you for preserving the history of competitive drum corps...wonderful film ❤SCV ❤
I recall seeing this sometime early high school. Went on to march corps.
I love seeing everyone’s game face as they come on and off the field and at retreat. I miss that type of discipline in the activity today.
Really great video, thank you so much for sharing!
"I didn't think I had any particular talents..."
Now these days you have to not only be essentially a musical prodigy to march anywhere, you also have to be rich. $4000-6000 for tour fees alone not including the other myriad expenses is absolutely ridiculous. That's a full semesters worth of tuition at a cheap CSU here in California for what is now an incredibly niche, insular activity.
I loved the ‘70s drum corps!
In my opinion, DCI is the reason for the demise of what was one of the greatest youth activities in North America they've turned it into a marching band competition, superimposed on a three-ring circus. Former member of the Long Island sunrise in 1964 through 1968. May they all rest in peace😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😢😮
this is so cool and great history, l started with a class c corp the Continentals of Norwood Mass in 68, winter of 70 they folded and the 21st lancers started up as a feeder corp to 27th, marched with 21st till 77 when they folded and i joined the Boston Crusaders for the 78 and 79 season, my age out.. created a work ethic, goals, how to give it your alll and be the best you can be and life long familiy and friends
Good Stuff
Many years ago when I first watched this, I freaked out when I saw my name in the credits, but this version chopped the credits off :(
look at the ages of the students in Vanguard in 73/74 NOW look at the students in TODAYS CORPS ..... I'm willing to bet todays average age is 20
Wonderful video!
When drum corps was drum corps!
Yes, it was. I marched 1982 and miss the structure of classic DCI.
I marched 84 Madison scouts
And loved all the corps ....
@@jwilk1281 I marched Crossmen 84. It was the best time of my life.
80-82 Phantom Regiment- days gone by 😢
Times change.
All you ladies take note - they did that on asphalt with no knee pads.
Hey Larry.
Part two, please?!
So sorry no part 2 ! However Vanguard won the show . Look for "50 Year History of Drum Corps" that we also produced, featuring the Cavaliers.
@@larrymccormickvideos what year was t his? I wonder where the featured members are now? They are surely the grandparents of many great people...
I like it better than dance!!!
Thanks for posting this. Would you happen to have any old MBA vids to post? Late 70s/Early-mid 80s especially. Trying to find old vids of the Pearl HS Marching Band from Mississippi at MBA.
STAN KENTON!
Yes that was the man. We caught his band on tour in Chicago when Peer Erskine was his drummer, and our contact to Stan..What an amazing man indeed and so humble !
Does anyone happen to know where and what show this was recorded at?
Northern Illinois University
Who was second and score
And did scv win and the score .?
@@coreymoore01 Thank you.
@@jwilk1281 DCI West, June 30, 1973 1. SCV 78.850 2. Blue Stars 77.850 3. Troopers 75.850 4. Kilties 72.450 5. Anaheim Kingsmen 71.150 6. Madison Scouts 69.300 7. DeLaSalle Oaklands 64.050 8. Argonne Rebels 62.450 9. Des Plaines Vanguard 60.350 10. Cavaliers 56.650 11. Bleu Raeders 54.750
Gail Royer was an amazing director for the SCV.
TNLSC