Sticking with the Bluecoats Alumni Corps theme, here’s a montage of photos from our experience this past summer, set to audio of our performance Semifinals
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12 Corps Of Christmas – 1978-1982 Guardsmen
I’ll admit, this entry onto my list is a stretch since the Guardsmen are playing “Greensleeves”, but considering it is the same melody as “What
Read MoreMarching Monday – 2010 Bluecoats
NOTE: This article originally appeared on my old website as part of a series of 2010 show reviews. I’ve updated the article with photos, but
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 2012 Cadets
If you were a fan of drum corps when the Cadets announced they were doing a Christmas show, I’m betting you were skeptical about whether
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 2003 Carolina Crown
If you ask fans of Carolina Crown when the corps’ rise to become one of the perennial competitors for the DCI World Championship, a good
Read MoreThrowback Thursday – FORTY. FRICKIN. CONTRAS.
Really, the title says it all, doesn’t it?
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 1987 Phantom Regiment
1986 was a tough year for the Phantom Regiment. After a string of successful seasons, including multiple title contention years, the corps found itself in
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 1993 Colts
For today’s selection, we go back to when I marched with the Glassmen. In 1993, both the Glassmen and the Colts made DCI Finals for
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 1991 Cavaliers
In 1991, the Cavaliers answered a very important question: Can a drum corps performing a show comprised mainly of Christmas music be taken seriously and
Read More12 Corps Of Christmas – 1987 Santa Clara Vanguard
Considering that drum corps is a summer activity, you wouldn’t expect to hear a lot of holiday music from them. Christmas tunes have made some
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