Callahan		23/Jul/2002:00:15:17
If you're going to be in Madison for DCI, you definitely don't want to miss the SCV Alumni corps' performance at finals. They go on just before the show starts, at 5:54 PM. If you're not going to finals, go hear them practice and sit close. Last night I heard them rehearse and it was great, just like you'd want it to be. The lead sops were just screamin'. The horn line will have about 100 people (I saw one girl!) and the best guys are 35 to 40 years old. Geez. Ira, Mikey, you still got it? The corps will be in town Thursday and Friday and are staying in the dorms or at apartments near the stadium. That's all I know right now. The show lasts something like 20 minutes and includes bits and pieces from the 35 years of the Vanguard. Ends with the Bottle Dance, of course. Enjoy the show.
Bob Melville		06/Jun/2002:11:39:11
Rob, I just sold Bill Snyder a guitar at my music store and I can get a hold of him very easily. Let me know your email address and I will forward to him. Bill was my snare instructor in A corps in '78. He has not changed one bit! Any one else needing any musical esoteria please feel free to email me and I will get you a price on any guitars, drum stuff, and I've got alot of used horns as well....trumpets,bones,saxes blah blah blah.........
Gary		03/Jun/2002:04:14:18
Just an FYI- if you go to the DCI website, they are now selling 1974- 1999 finals on DVD! $39.00 a piece is a little steep but at least they are finally making these available.
rob skiera		18/May/2002:11:15:31
come on , where are all the old timers...flying fat waynes...al kawell, don hobart, 68 nationals... inspection in the horse barn at the state fair, flying dutchman opener,tequila,for concert, fritz, bunwad, janet bartley??,bill snyder... don maschinski???
judy Mitchell		09/Apr/2002:02:42:22
Gene- I had forgotton all about that incident but after I read your message it all came back to me. I think we actually had to stop the bus to get it back. Thanks for the memory
Gene G.		07/Apr/2002:12:11:18
Hey Judy, I actually remember you, specifically for one thing: We were on our way to a show and cruising down the highway. You were doing something with your rifle, and it actually slipped or flew out of your hands and right out the window as we were rolling along. Pretty funny, and just the look on your face alone was pretty memorable...HA!
Judy Mitchell (wiggi		02/Apr/2002:05:53:00
I marched in the Guardsmen from 1975-1978, I was also in the color guard from 76-81. I am married to Jeff Mitchell who also marched in both the cadets and the Guardsmen. We have been married for almost 15 years now. The last 10 years we have been living in Atlanta, Ga. Recently we moved back to the Hoffman Estates area. We both have wonderful memories of drum corps I feel bad for those who grew up without the drum corps experience. Jeff and I still play the albums from those years. I am trying to locate Cathy Jacob. Both she and her brother Steve marched in the Guardsmen in the 1970's. If anyone knows how to get a hold of either Cathy or Steve please E-mail me at jeffandjudym@yahoo.com. We would love to see everyone at a reunion.
Judy Mitchell (Wiggi		02/Apr/2002:05:43:47
Carol Smith		26/Mar/2002:14:46:49
Just heard Kilties are playing "God Save the Queen" (aka: GSTQ) -&- "Henry V". Ooo, Guardsmen flashbacks! Terri D., is this your doing?
Jeff H		24/Feb/2002:19:19:29
Calling all Guardsmen! Hi this is Jeff Haynes from the UK who as a "roadie" toured with the Guardsmen in 1980. I cant beleive that its 21 and a bit years since that summer! Anyway, I just found this site as I head for a mid life crisis and wish to gather my past before I go quite crazy! If you recall we did the summer tour with you to Birmingham finals. We, being the 2 Ians (Messrs Lyall and Newton), Ivan Balchin plus myself. Having spent the first 10 days or so acclimatising to the US way of life at the Hagopians in Itasca we journeyed south with the Guardsmen talking in memorable er, sites as Cary ID, and Huntsville AL. Big memory was the bus (which caught fire) replaced by a Church Bus - Hence the tour theme "On a mission from God!" However, the biggest memory is the great hospitality from all the Guardsmen, the instructors and the support crew. Finally a big hello to Kevin, Mitch and Tina Hagopian, Bob Callahan, Yvonne (mallets), Lester Roberts (!!!),Jim Campbell plus many
Geno		18/Feb/2002:11:45:50
Hey Dick Severa...How ya doin'? That '79 drumline was full of some of the most talented percussion people I had ever met, and yet as a percussion section as a whole, we never fully clicked and really played "clean." We certainly had power and a decent bunch of charts to play. But of the three sections (Horns, Percussion and Guard) we had a harder time keeping up with the scores of the other two. It was certainly no small task, however, to keep up (scoring-wise) with what was no doubt one of the finest hornlines drum corps has ever heard. I'm not saying we held the corps back, because we were certainly competitive. But I agree that, had we had one more year together as a section, we would have been quite awesome.
Geno		18/Feb/2002:11:28:55
I remember Hopkins when he was marching with Crossmen in the '70's. I know he has been an inovator and proven instructor, but I totally agree with "Curly" regarding NOT introducing electronics to the percussion pit, or anywhere else for that matter, into Drum Corps. We used to get a kick out of watching the "marching bassist" with some bands years ago, an electric bass guitar with his/her own amplifier pusher! That just seemed so wrong, and still does!
curly		17/Feb/2002:09:05:20
According to the DCI web-site, on 1/27/02 a meeting was held by the board of directors concerning the use of "electronics" in drum corps performances. These proposals were voted on and the results are in !!! The motion failed, with 5 yes votes and 14 no votes. It's interesting to see who DID vote yes.(BD for one). These proposals were submitted by mr. george hopkins.(from what I hear, this clown has a history). Scary to think of what other proposals mr. hopkins could dream up. Hey, I have one! How about reinstating the "tick" system. Boy would that shake things up!!
Bob Callahan		15/Feb/2002:04:11:58
Drum corps was changed forever, ruined in my opinion, when they eliminated ticks. Changing the system to all subjective judging reminds me of the ice skating controversy going on now at the Olympics. I think it was at DCI Midwest in ’84 when Garfield did this amazing blind back-up move. The problem at that performance was that the first guy tripped and the next 5 people fell on top of him. Then the scores came out and Garfield got a perfect score in the marching caption. I was teaching SCV at the time, and at critique the judges told us they didn’t notice 6 guys lying on their ass on the grass! They would have had to be out getting a beer not to notice . . . I guess I answered my own question.
Beth Myers		13/Feb/2002:23:27:25
Hey everyone! The Kilties (co-ed, senior over-18 corps) is seriously in need of some percussion and guard (and a few more lower brass). CONSIDER IT! We are having a blast!!!!!!!!!!! Very family/career-friendly schedule. Too much fun and a kick butt horn line...but we need people before our next camp (2nd weekend of March). See more at www.kilties.com. or email me for more info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
curly		11/Feb/2002:03:43:19
The '79 drumline WAS awesome. I agree, we never did play well together on a CONSISTENT BASIS. If that line had stayed together for 1 more year (with the same people, in the same positions)and the same instructors things would have been a lot different. But no,... they had to go and bring in B. Callahan. Don't get me started !!
Gary		09/Feb/2002:22:47:16
Curly, I couldn't agree with you more. Maybe Mr. Hopkins wants some batons out there too. Geno, I don't know about the beer choice - I happen to know GK doesn't touch anything but Schlitz. We've got to talk him into having us over to his bar room for a few cocktails. Stoods
Dick Severa		08/Feb/2002:23:42:27
Hey Geno and Curly and other drummers from '79, I often wonder what you guys thought of that year. I have always thought the drumline had more talent than any other I have been in but we never got to a point where we played well consistently. Hey all you Kilts, say hi to my friend Dave Santalucia (tenor player). I marched with him in Bucs and Bush.
Bob Melville		01/Feb/2002:23:12:56
Hey Greg, If they allow electronics in the pit, Let's hope the Cavies run out of batteries!
Steve Evans		27/Jan/2002:11:23:17
Hey Geno: Another name from the past! As I sit here listening to 1979 - It still sends shivers down my back. Try this email address for Glenn - mellowraith2010@yahoo.com I saw it down at the lower part of the guestbook! Man, I sure hope DCI dosen't add electronics to the pit. If they do that, why not just add live animals, and strings! Later.
Curly		27/Jan/2002:09:58:55
To Whom it may concern: Has anyone been to the DCI web-site lately? Scroll down to "rules proposals" and click. There you'll find that George Hopkins has submitted to the DCI board of directors a change in the rules for the year 2003. The rule would allow for the implementation of electronics to the "pit" section, for drum corps performances. As of this date it has not been passed,(yet). Symphonic music and drum and bugle corps shows are still the only forms of "all acoustic music" still left. (besides marching band). Hasn't corps changed enough?? Stop this clown ! sincerly, Curly
Geno Garrett		24/Jan/2002:23:59:29
Hello again... Great to hear from some of you by e-mail. What a great thing to reconnect with some great people from great days gone by. The "old days" don't ever die when so many people remember different things about them and can share those memories with each other. G.K. - Great to be in contact with you again... let's go have a couple Old Mil's (bleah...) soon... Bob Melville - You've done more with drums and music than almost any of us... how cool!! Terry D. - I checked out the Kilties website. Looks like a lot of fun. We should talk sometime. I'll e-mail ya... Gary S. - Thanks for sayin' hi... Come have that Old Mil (bleah...) with me and G.K. Still looking for Glenn Conrad!
Beth Myers		17/Jan/2002:09:44:59
Bob Melville -- Monica Rosa told me she ran into it...well, not literally. Sounds like you have made music your life. Good for you. Marty Wexler...there's a name from the past! Spread the word that we badly need drummers in the Kilties this year. What a great decision Kathy and I made by joining. A great group of people, affordable, family-friendly, and no sleeping on gym floors this time!
Craig Hollingsworth		17/Jan/2002:08:50:54
AKA Wort, 1976 - '77 Contra Bass. Learing we made DCI in '76, sitting in the stands, is still one of the highest points of my life.
Bob Melville		15/Jan/2002:12:51:50
Geno, Dont tell anyone that Greg plays great or he will get a bigger ego! Hello to Beth Myers........I saw Marty Wexler a couple years ago and he is living down in the St. Louis area. Say hello to your mom! Bob Melville Snare Drum ~ Cadets '76-'77 A Corps '78 soso rock drummer 79-present
Terri Dittrich		13/Jan/2002:09:40:33
Hey Geno! If you ever want to drum again, Me, Beth Myers, Kathy(Myers)Iwanski, and Mike Kolle are marching with the Kilties. I'd love to have another Guardsmen in there. Pretty soon they are gonna have to get Orange jackets! LOL! Let me know and I can sure give you all the specs! Or any other Gmen alumni who would be interested! -Terri Dittrich Guardsmen '76 - '78 Kiltie french horn 2000 Kiltie mellophone 2002 Capital Sound parent 1999 - ??
Geno		13/Jan/2002:08:48:59
GeneG423@aol.com
Geno Garrett		13/Jan/2002:06:46:28
Jeez ... OK ... part III, then I'll shut up: Anyway... after living in L.A. for many years, I now have a little house in Elmhurst. Not married yet...I'm pacing myself. After 13 years in the airline industry, I was recently a "down-sizing" victim from American Airlines. Bummer. But Hello to all my old friends. Write and say hello!
Geno Garrett		13/Jan/2002:06:43:42
Oops ...part II: Anyone recall such excellent memories like fire extinguishers going off in schools we stayed in? Staying with 27th Lancers and Kilties in 1978 somewhere in Pennsylvania, and the one night romances that were everywhere that night? The fact that we were in hot pursuit of 27th there for a tour in '78? Riding the "Lunar Schooner?" And Dave "Tidy Bowl" Tidebeck exploring the science of lighting natural gasses emitted from ones own body on board that very bus? What great days those were. I became a somewhat less popular guy in '79, believing we could win DCI that year if we just tried a little harder, and my intensity getting in the way of my personality. But I sure had fun anyway. I aged out in '82 as a snare drummer with Madison. Another great year as well, but a different group of people to share 21 year old craziness with. How I wish my life was still as "simple" as just playing a drum all day... HA! Anyway... after living in L.A. for many years, I now have a
Geno Garrett		13/Jan/2002:06:41:40
Wow...hello everyone! I was a snare drummer in '78 and '79. Some great friends from back in those fun fun days! I remember practicing in that huge warehouse in the Schaumburg industrial park in like winter '77. Hello to "Rock", Jim and Terri, Cindy Inden, Kevin and Tina, G.K., Jeanne "Bun", Ira, Bob Melville (what's up dude!), Glen Conrad, and anyone else I might be forgetting who's name I ran across here. Mike Klinker(?) Didn't we call our drum solo "Klinker" there for a while in '79? Incredible to stumble across this site while browsing corps sites. Of course so many of your names are familiar to me, but it's been so long. Like Greg "Curly" Kulma, who was a friend long before G-men when we were both in a smaller corps together. I had the opp to see him playing drums at the "Cubby Bear" in downtown Chicago a while back, and you should all know that he is still truly one of the most fluid and phenominal drummers in Chicago. Anyone recall such excellent memories l
Eileen (Sturm) Johns		03/Jan/2002:03:08:50
I marched in the drum corp for only one season before they folded and that was 1982 in the colorguard. I also marched in the winterguard from 1982 - 1987 when I aged out. I then continuted with the guard by instructing from 1988 through 1991 and that was the last year the winter guard competed. I would love to hear from anyone who marched any of those years. It is great to see a Guardsmen website! Eileen Johnson
Mike Klinker		14/Dec/2001:03:01:54
Anyone out there that had the pleasure of being transported on the "Piece of Phuque" bus. Driving into Michigan City and almost having the bus driver quit when well yelled "Piece of Phuque" at 3AM. It ha been a looooooong time. Hello all former Guardsmen. Mike Klinker Quad Tom '79 and '80
Bobby O	Drum Corps Avenue	08/Dec/2001:14:36:20
Looking for 2 members of the Guardsmen that marched in the mid to late 70's - Mike -&- Lori Newman. I marched with them in Miami, FL just befoe they moved to Shaumberg and I would really like to get ahold of them. If anyone has any info.I'd appreciate it. Bobby O FMM - Madison Scouts, Cavaliers, Florida Vanguard, Floridians
Beth Myers		28/Nov/2001:07:53:35
I talked for an hour today with Tina Hagopian, and she let me know about this site. I, in turn, let my mom (Clara "the seamstress" Myers) and my sister (Kathy Myers) know about the site. We are all having so much fun reading everyone's comments and memories. Drum Corps was our life for so long that the memories meld with any other childhood memories. My family already ordered tickets to DCI finals this year in Madison. I hope to be back to being a full-time drum corps fanatic this summer. After watching finals on PBS this year, and seeing the return of rifles and sabres, I have the itch again. Thanks again for all the memories! Beth Myers Cadets '72-76 A-corps 77
Dick Severa		19/Nov/2001:06:51:10
Man, oh man! All these names coming back from the past! Sometimes I remember a name and can't put a face to it, sometimes I remember a face and can't put a name to it. Anyway, I marched '78 - '80 and have a ton of great memories. I think a reunion is a great idea although, since I live in Virginia, it might be tough. It'd be cool to hear from anyone who remembers me and catch up a little. I always think it odd that, of the thousands of people who have marched in drum corps, I never run into any - maybe I should wear a sign around my neck. I could dig out the old Guardsmen jacket but it's a little frayed around the cuffs. All of you take care, hope it's all going your way.
Mike Donka		13/Nov/2001:09:55:22
Just started using the computer, and I can't believe what I've found. I just went back about 22 years!!! WAZ UP PEOPLES!!!! Great pictures Great memories!!!! What about a reunion? It was really cool just to see all of my old friends names!!! LATER EVERYONE
Mike Donka		13/Nov/2001:08:15:41
Hey everyone, what's up? Get a hold of me.
Pam(Geudtner)Willis		04/Nov/2001:07:25:28
I am sorry to hear of Mr Ledig's passing, my condolences to Linda, Sally and Chris. Also to Mrs. Ledig and the youngest daughter (I cannot remember her name). I think that he sincerely loved us all. The amount of time and effort that he put into founding the Guardsmen and seeing that vision through to fruition, is astounding. Greatest Sympathy, Pam (Geudtner) Willis
Rob Skiera		03/Nov/2001:21:11:00
Iwas judging a show this fall, and learned from Len Selinski that Richard Ledig had passed away. He was tough on us, but looking back he just wanted us to be better than we were...
Pamela (Geudtner) Wi		03/Nov/2001:07:07:47
I joined the corps in 1966 and left in 1970. I would be interested in the reunion that I've seen posted here. Please count me in on any updates etc. One of the posts here recalled the old tag sales. I recall selling tags in the late '60's during the height of protests against the Viet Nam War. We were, with some regularity, grilled about our "Militaristic" outfits etc. Hell, at 14, I just wanted to sell tags so I could get to Nationals. What a great time! A good opportunity for a lower middle class kid to travel and see sights that would not otherwise have been available to her. Great site! Hi to Bill Hardy (I married a plumber).
Teri Williams (Lewan		31/Oct/2001:21:58:49
Hi everyone. I've been looking at the site regularly and it's been fun catching up with a number of you over the past few months. It's hard to believe that it has been over 25 years since we all marched. I think it's great that we have some second-generation drum corp kids out there also. Just thought I would pass along some information to you. I found out last evening that Fred "Derf" Campbell, who was in the cymbal line with Kathy Hill, myself and Ed Anderson, passed away suddenly on Sunday. If anyone wants to send a note to the family, please contact me and I will pass along his mother's home address. His sister lives down the street and I know that the family would appreciate hearing from anyone who remembers Fred. Cathy Deneen - If it's the Sharon I'm thinking of, her sisters are Gayle and Lois. Take care everyone. Teri (Lewandowski) Williams Cadets - 74 - 75 A Corps - 76 - 78
Cathy Deneen		30/Oct/2001:12:48:54
HEY, Paul Majors was right, there is a Guardsman website! I doubt if anyone remembers me, but I marched in '76-'77, in the hornline. I live in Lake In The Hills, IL now and run into Paul from time to time. My cousin Tom Downey marched with the Cavies and is married to Sharon from Guardsman rifle squad. Sharon sister (who's name escapes me at the moment), also lives out here. Ran into Kathy Hill at Schaumburg High School (hi Ira) reunion, she was a cymbol player w/Guardsman in '76, she's living in Cyrstal Lake, IL. I was looking at the DCI medallion from '76 just this weekend and thinking about those daze and what a life education it was, the worm certainly turned for me during those two summers in the corps. Good Times indeed! Hey Mike Kolle how are you?
Terri (Golden)Dittri		16/Oct/2001:05:44:03
Hi everybody, I told my good friend in Kilties(who is in charge of recruiting), that I'd do a little gratuitous recruiting of old Guardsmen. The Kilties from Racine, Wisconsin are looking for some new members to fill the ranks. I marched there in 2000 and I'm back this year on Mellophone. I'm looking forward to a great year. We're playing "Henry V" as our opening selection. I'm sure a few of you from '77 and '79 remember that piece. If you have that itch to "strap it back on" like I did, you can send an email to Kilties2002@aol.com, visit the Kilties website at http://www.kilties.com. Even I can answer some questions about the corps at my email addy! There's a couple of Gmen alumni Kilties now. It would be GREAT to have a few more! -Terri Dittrich Guardsmen '76 - '78 Kilties 2000, 2002 -?
Kimmi (Palacz) Orlan		08/Oct/2001:00:30:00
I marched in the Cadets 67-71, A-Corps 72-76, I played soprano in the Cadets and was a proud 3rd soprano in the A-Corps before I switched to French Horn and played beside Kathy Meyers -&- Madonna Kempf. I was also a Sabre Lady in the Comp Guard from conception to 76-77. What a blast I had those years of my life and having my brother Dale and my parents to share it with was extra special too!! I am married 12 years to Nick and have one son Danny-6, we live in Bartlett,IL Dale is married to Linda 16 years and has two kids Lauren-14,Anthony-12 they live in Plainfield, IL My parents are both retired and doing well, still living in the same house in Hoffman Estates, IL I have so many memories of bus trips,breakdowns,sleeping bags,-&- hard gym floors,practicing,free time,hairnets,good luck kisses from the boys, and just a bunch of fun!!!!
Alum-		01/Oct/2001:03:56:53
Hey Ira, how much did you pay that guy from the Cavies to praise you?
John Florio		30/Sep/2001:01:13:02
You must have a length limit. Here's the rest... Please know that I remember your drum corps with fondness, admiration, and respect. John Florio Lead Soprano, Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 P.S. Owen and Ira: You guys rocked!
John Florio		30/Sep/2001:01:07:38
This is a great website! I have very pleasant memories of competing against the Guardsmen many years ago. Your brass lines in 78, 79, and 80 were incredible and I never tired of hearing your show. To this day when someone asks me, "John, what does drum corps sound like?" I play them a recording of the '79 Guardsmen playing, "Tiger of San Pedro." No kidding; I really do that! It was a very special time in drum corps and I enjoyed the friendly rivalry we had between two corps that were homebased only miles apart and I think had the Guardsmen survived to this day it would have been a competitive spirit between Guardsmen and Cavaliers much like the Blue Devils and SCV have. It makes me sad to think that a great drum corps like the Guardsmen no longer exists. What you did at the '79 DCI Finals will never be forgotten; going from 10th to 7th was amazing. Do you remember Maynard Ferguson's gushing comments about your soloists? I do. He was flat out impressed. So was I. Please know t
Cindi Holbay		28/Sep/2001:01:16:39
Hello to you all that marched in the 70's. Seeing names from those years brings back some long-forgotten memories. . . Initiations, Tag Days, The Pumpkin, Bus Breakdowns, Winter Guard, Quickies and that burning desire to make it to DCI Finals. But most important were the friendships and sense of belonging to an organization that felt like family. We had a great time, didn't we? I would love to see you all again! Cindi Kirchner, Colorguard 1972-77.
Paul Harty		21/Sep/2001:05:04:24
Terri, Ya see that's what I'm talking about...How can I forget LaDucka! I believe I returned LaDucka somewhere out west by tossing it into the guard practice from up stairs down to the gym floor.
Paul Harty		21/Sep/2001:04:58:01
Terri D.		19/Sep/2001:07:44:59
1. No Paul, never offended. Just remember having LOTS of fun. Remember the "hunt for LaDucka" in '78? And Whitewater? Guess those oatmeal boxes came in handy SOMETIMES! 2. Ira, yes we worship at your pic daily. The family gathers around the 'puter and stares wide-eyed. And Glenn, we also stare blurry-eyed at your pic. ;-) 3. I'm in a pic on here too but of course, I was only a lowly- fhorn player, (a foot soldier, all the grunt work and never the glory) so I am in a TINY, TINY pic. I had to join Kilties in 2000 to get BIG pics on their website. Haha! -Terri
Paul Harty		17/Sep/2001:09:07:08
It's great to see all the familiar names from the past...When I marched in the Guardsmen I had the time of my life...I hope I didn't offend anybody while I was doing it. P.S. Gary, thanks for showing me this site!
What's the matter Ir		16/Sep/2001:04:02:39
were you upset because he thought of doing it 1st? I've gotta go now, I need to check the pictures to figure out who that Soprano player is... Gary
Ira		16/Sep/2001:03:54:11
Gary - By any chance are you aware that Glenn was the one who posted the question about the hack mellophone player? He's just trying to build his ego and you fell for it!! I refuse to stoop to his level and respond to his obvious cry for attention. By the way, did any of you see that striking yet balding soprano soloist on the second page of pictures? He looks like he could really play. Later, Ira
Gary		14/Sep/2001:23:38:36
That was only one of the hottest MP players to ever march in the history of DCI.
in the name of decen		13/Sep/2001:12:19:10
who is that hack of a mellophone player in that new picture?
phil summerall		11/Sep/2001:02:58:20
I and many others are glad you have this page up.Only other corps we were wanting to see a page on would be...........The North Stars Thanks again
Bobby Menear		02/Sep/2001:22:41:05
Don't forget, the Corps was also featured in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commerical featured nationwide..... Bob Menear rmenear@alltel.net
Scott Wagner		28/Aug/2001:02:30:44
Tim Salzman: I'm in Dallas these days and periodically think about some of the goofy things we used to do with horn lines. I echo your sentiment about wishing I knew then what I know now. It appears that you have made the most of your education and innate understanding of music and made an excellent career for yourself and family. Speaking of which, how is Mary? BTW, I just heard from Verona Mucci by e-mail. Regarding your thanks to me, I wish I could take some credit. You may remember what things were like in Aurora with Th. (Embry) seeming to want to destroy everything the Abel's, Goodrich's and all had struggled so hard to put together. You seemed like (you were) a sane voice in an otherwise crazy situation (remember Buglino's drill rehearsals??). However, I still remember seeing your arrangement of the Pines for the first time. I thought you were crazy, then a few years later Cavs played it. Well, we couldn't have handled it, anyway. Do you remember watching a VERY HOT parade
Jan Cheetah		26/Aug/2001:09:14:52
I still remember Mike Ramelli pursuading my parents into letting me join the corps. So on Mother's Day weekend in '72 I came into camp and was promptly put in the American Flag squad! (I marched flag -&- rifle in the Nisei Ambassadors). I think Mike -&- Lenny Krusecki got me a flag spot. In our first show I promptly dropped the flag on SPINS! I have no idea what happened. I guess Mr. Lettig figured I really wanted to march rifle because the next practice I started learning the rifle show. The rest,they say, is history. I have such wonderful memories and it's good to see that everyone is doing well. Jan (Uchida) Gasiecki
Kiddie (Spring) Dani		26/Aug/2001:06:24:35
I marched with the Rose City Guardsmen later renamed Windsor Guardsmen from Windsor Ontario CA...I was in the drum line. Had a total blast. Ken Mazur (from the Phantom Regiment) was our drum instructor. I played the trap table, quints, base drums....I also stayed at Valley Forge with the Guardsmen for the DCI in Philly.....practiced on their football field....had a great time....would be great to connect with some long lost friends...have a great day....BTW waht is happening with Ken Mazur these days?? Kiddie
Verona Mucci-Hurlbur		25/Aug/2001:06:00:07
Hey is this great! I saw some of those ever important female horn players whose names I haven't heard in a long time. Hello to all, and a reunion of the 79 Guardsmen would be awesome! Verona
Steve		25/Aug/2001:05:43:18
As a Cavalier Alum (76-81), the Guardsmen were always viewed as a rival. But it was a healthy and competitive rivalry! The Guardsmen were great and are missed!
Ira Arenson		20/Aug/2001:03:41:36
Mike - I thought I made it pretty clear that after the Colorado vacation, we weren't going to talk for a couple years. I've got you pegged for a phone call in August of 2002. Wait by the phone, OK? Ira
Mike Ahlert		19/Aug/2001:11:19:17
WOW what a site The past 20 years have gone by so fast. Gary Stoodley called me last night, told me about this site. After watching DCI last week this is a perfect time to reflect. My family still has a hard time understanding what the hell I was doing all those summers. Been very busy the past few years. Debbie (Wife} Michael (14) Emily (12) Christina (10) Amanda (8) I've only seen one show since aging out (Madison "81") Took my oldest daughter Emily and sister Susan to DCI North in Dekalb a couple of years ago. The others could care less. We live in Orland Hills Il. I work for Andrew Corporation. We need to call more people and let them know about this site. Ira thanks for letting me know, DIC ha ha Just kidding
Bob Callahan		18/Aug/2001:10:20:43
Carol and Michael: As much as I would like to play third soprano in a senior corps, 20 years after aging out, my mom says I have to go to summer school or else I'll never get out of Harper College. But thanks for asking. Callahan
Michael Kolle		17/Aug/2001:22:48:16
Wow!!!! So many names from the past! I'm glad I stopped by on this anniversary weekend! Bob.....You should really check out Renegades....A great group of people.... Tina....Another voice from the infamous "You wanna piece of us?" French Horn line Kevin.....I say a private "Hot Damn!" before walking on the field at every show.... Bill.....I need your e-mail addy! Besides...I march with a Bari who is still head over heels in love with your sister! (ex Colt .45/BD now Kilties soloist)Only problem....He can't make up his mind...Celeste or Claudia! My best to all the Guardsmen! Now its time to jet off to practice! Its time for a DCA Finals to go with '76 DCI! There are 3 of us....Myself....Jeff Hart (Rembrandt) and Kimmy Wilson plus a Guardsmen Cadet!....Wish the Kilties luck and keep us in your thoughts and hearts....As we do to all our wonderful friends who donned the Orange and Black! Michael
Michael Kolle		17/Aug/2001:22:36:51
Okay....I'm 3 days early but I wanted to say it NOW! To all my fellow Guardsmen Alumni....... Happy 25th Anniversary!!!!! August 21, 1976 Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA THREE corps, from within a 90 miles distance of each other, perform under the lights at DCI Finals! Michael "Will never forget the moment that Saturday afternoon" Kolle Guardsmen 75-77 Kilties 99- *NOTE* Looking forward to the 1st anniversary of our 25th anniversary next year and seeing a lot of friends from the past! Also.....Looking for ANY/ALL memorialbilia from the Guardsmen/Guardsmen Cadets from ANY year! Forward your scanned pictures....stories or a list of what you have to me please!!!!
CJ Smith		17/Aug/2001:11:14:33
Hey Bob C., If you're in the San Francisco Bay area and really want to relive old times, there's a senior corps waiting for you -- the Renegades from San Francisco. (Actually, we're from all over the Bay Area.) We just finished our season and are recruiting for 2002. I marched this year -&- had an absolute blast. We were 90 strong -- 52 horns -- and hope to reach 128 next year. Check out our website, http://www.renegades.org. Carol Smith Soprano '81-'82 There have been unconfirmed rumors of tall shako sightings at various California shows....
Larry Ortega	LJ Productions	16/Aug/2001:11:22:24
Sorry. . . . . Had to move my Guardsmen picture archive to a new location. . .plus I was re-doing the site as well. The new address : http://www.ljpro1.com/Guardsmen.html Talk to you all soon, Larry
Larry Ortega	LJ PRODUCTIONS	16/Aug/2001:03:39:21
Hey everyone, I put up some picture's I had from back in the mid 70's of the Guardsmen if you want to check them out. look for picture archive..... http://ljpro1.homestead.com/Guardsmen.html Take care, Larry
Bob Callahan		15/Aug/2001:04:03:40
Callahan here. Lots of familiar names popping up. I hope the people that posted 6 months ago are still looking in every once in a while. Do you remember the crazy fundraisers we used to do? Last weekend my wife and I were driving in San Francisco and while we were stopped at several traffic lights there were people claiming to be homeless asking for money. It reminded me of tag days. (Can you believe our parents used to let us walk in traffic asking for donations, or that people actually gave us money for a paper Guardsmen tag?) I wasn't very impressed by their technique and I was reminded of someone who could really work the street corners . . . Lester Roberts. He would dodge moving cars for a buck and run to the crossroad when the lights changed. And his bucks were polished the whole time. I had to tell my wife about Lester and tag days. Anyway, as Tina said, I'm living in CA with my young wife and cute baby boy, with another son due in December.
Terri Dittrich		14/Aug/2001:08:11:49
Tina Hagopian! One of the french horn girls. Well, we did rule back then, didn't we? :-) Last I heard, Lynn Lieberum was married with a couple kids, living down near Kankakee. Kathy Myers was a nurse in Rockford. I also heard about Beth but I can't remember(I'm getting old). As you've probably already read, Jim and I have a boy marching in Capital Sound from Madison, Wisconsin. He is center snare and section leader and this was his third year in the corps. He's going back for more next year, haha! He turned 16 last Friday in Buffalo. I would love to see all of you. I think of you often. I hope we can get this reunion thingie going. I'm going to add all of you who have posted on the message board to the email list. You can also send your information to gmen2002@hotmail.com. Andy's home now and a friend from Scouts who is very computer literate so we're gonna get a webpage going soon! -Terri ('76 - '78)
Paul Major		13/Aug/2001:22:26:46
HELLO ALL!! WOW! What memories rekindled finding this site! Read in the Daily Herald that our long time enemies the Cavaliers won DCI, so that got me curious and here I am. Marched "71-76" cadets/"A"corp in the drum line. Those memories will always be close to my heart. Nice to see some of those oldtimers names. Bye for now!
Mark Dudding		13/Aug/2001:19:53:03
Yo! Finally a site dedicated to the best corp there was. I marched in the drum line in 80-81,Maybe 81-82 I think. A long time ago!!! I would love to find some video footage of these years. Can you help. When are we re-grouping and puting this corp back out there and show'em how it's done??? It's more than just the most members, it's the dedication and loyalty to the show and the corp regardless of anything else that makes it work. Greensleeves, I played it on the Bells from the pit in 81. (GOOSEBUMPS)thinking about it. Anyone remeber that one? Short fat kid playing bells to Greensleeves. And to Geoff, can't remeber the last name who taught me the stick toss for the snare line. You know the one, 5 stroke roll, 2 tosses then in the mouth, then drop to the other hand? What a pleasent place to find after all these years. Stay in touch. Respectively, Mark Dudding Johnsonr0d@aol.com
Mark Dudding		13/Aug/2001:19:47:12
Yo! Finally a site dedicated to the best corp there was. I marched in the drum line in 80-81,Maybe 81-82 I think. A long time ago!!! I would love to find some video footage of these years. Can you help. When are we re-grouping and puting this corp back out there and show'em how it's done??? It's more than just the most members, it's the dedication and loyalty to the show and the corp regardless of anything else that makes it work. What a pleasent place to find after all these years. Stay in touch. Respectively, Mark Dudding Johnsonr0d@aol.com
Bob Melville		13/Aug/2001:12:15:39
Hello... I marched Snare Drum for the BCorps in'76 and '77 -the year we stole the ACorps bus and took it to Canada. I also marched Snare Drum for ACorps in'78 and lucked out and got in that great shot of the Snare Line at DCI... thats me on the far left,then Cindi,Paul,-&- Dave.
Jay Elliott		13/Aug/2001:02:38:41
I would love to get video copies of Guardsmen 78-81 shows. If anyone can help me out, I will gladly pay a reasonable amount.
Curly		12/Aug/2001:12:14:10
This site is a God-sent !! Hello to all my old friends. I just watched DCI on TV last night,then Gary Stoodley tells me about this site today.(what a cool weekend) I don't know how many of you will remember me, but I was that curly-haired little snare drummer that always seemed to get into trouble.(and always seemed to have plenty of beer). I've been reading the postings, and the names of all the people out there. I have to say Hi to a few of you. Dick Severa,(thanks for teaching me the secret to playing the "3 stroke roll" correctly.) By the way, your e-mail isn't working! Robbie Skiera,Bun,Tiger lady Colleen Somers,Steve Evans,Patty Frear,Ira,Glenn Conrad, Tina and Kevin H.(Kevin,when you were drum major,I remember how you and the "parliment" just hated John Kirk and myself.With good reason) I miss those days, and all of you very much !! CURLY
Gary Stoodley		12/Aug/2001:07:30:20
Next time I'll READ the Guest book before I sign in! Glenn Conrad, I haven't heard from you in ages! Patty Frear, I certainly remember the car rides out from New York. I remember jogging in the road on the way home, trying to stay awake! Great to see Tim S. signed in, awesome instructor. Ira, you weren't IN the DIC squad, you were the President! Kevin, glad to hear Mitch is doing so well. Tina, in Chicago? Small world. Mary Mitchell, I can still see you whipping that flag in '80 during prelims at Birmingham. It's great to hear everyone is doing well. Owen ,what part of Texas? How about you boys in N. Carolina? I travel a lot for my job, so if I hear from one of you guys you never know, I might just stop by. Gary
Gary Stoodley		12/Aug/2001:07:05:23
Who put this site together? I marched in '80 and helped teach the winter Guard in '81 and '82. I still love Drum Corps and try to catch at least one show every year. Some of my best friends still are from Corps days, including Ira Arenson, Greg Kulma and Paul Harty. I'd love to hear from some old Corps members. Owen, are you out there? How about LLoyd Dukes?? I know I'll nevewr forget what a blast I had that summer and how many wonderful people I met marching with the Guardsmen. Gary Stoodley
Melissa Sutton		11/Aug/2001:23:11:04
I was in the Guardsmen (with my 2 brothers) in 1972. When I was 10 years old. I belong to the colorguard. I have pictures I would be willing to mail to you I have no way to scan them. I was in the B Corp (Jolly Olly tangerines) and my brothers Greg and Lu, were in the A Corp. My lastname was Lackore at that time. Thanks for starting the page.
Melissa Sutton		11/Aug/2001:23:08:47
I was in the Guardsmen (with my 2 brothers) in 1972. When I was 10 years old. I belong to the colorguard. I have pictures I would be willing to mail to you I have no way to scan them.
Bob Brandt		09/Aug/2001:10:16:25
I was in the Cavaliers horn line in '79 and '80 and heard a lot of the Guardsmen. I thought they played some of the best music and had one of the best horn lines ever. Tiger of San Pedro was just plain great and I never tired of hearing it. I was searching for a recording of it on the web tonight and ran across this page. Any chance of directing me to a link on the web of some '79 Guardsmen music. Thanks Bob
Kevin Hagopian		08/Aug/2001:05:51:11
Thought people would like to know some of the story behind the Guardsmen's 1979 opener, "Fanfare for the New." The piece was composed by Hugo Montenegro, and recorded by something called the Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra in 1971. This group was under the direction of Stan Kenton, and premiered a series of contemporary, experimental symphonic works scored to emphasize brass and percussion. The piece may have also have been played by Kenton's band, which at the time was still touring. A trumpet player in Kenton's band scored it for the Argonne Rebels, according to Glenn Opie, the corps' former director. (DCI judge Sandra Opie is Glenn's wife.) Argonne played the song in 1973. Argonne, like the Guardsmen, was known for a great horn line. The recording is available on CD as "Stan Kenton Conducts the Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra," on the Capitol label. The tune is note-for-note the same, though the Guardsmen horns sounded better than the Neophonics... Kevin Hagopian
Johan Delacauw		07/Aug/2001:04:48:52
Hi, great to find somthing about Guardsmen! I remember them very good with the high shako's I guess I've got some pic's, but, When I'll find it, 'll drop in your mailbox! Johan, a Belgian drum corps collector, nut, (Les Eclipses Soprano '86)
Tina Hagopian		05/Aug/2001:23:13:06
It's been a thousand years since '79, but it feels like yesterday reading these notes from everyone. I was talking with Kev and I said that I had gone for an early morning walk by the lake (i live in Chicago) and it smelled like an early morning practice (that I was no doubt late for!). That's how I found out that we are all still out there wondering how eachother is doing. Scott S., Glen, Mikey A., Terri -&- Jim, Bun, Roc, The Shepleys, Ira, Tim S., Scott W., Pat and Coleen, all the Iowa boys (Owen, kev gives periodic updates, glad to hear of such a nice life) among so many folks; it absolutely put an idiot grin (Bill Shake!) on my face to go back to those memories. Who knew that those years would become such a fixture for us all. Can't wait to get reconnected. Callahan is living in CA, married w/ adorable boy. would love to hear of Jeff, Lynny Liebrum, the rest of the Kentucky contingent. Tina Hagopian- (French Horn Leaker)'76 cadets, '77-part of '80 A- corps, "Tina Honey"
Owen Raun		01/Aug/2001:03:34:57
Thanks Keven H for telling me about this site - good stuff... Bill, I just figured out that little "jig" thing that you tried to teach the horn line - (a week before finals in 79) remember? during the sop duet in Henry V? Tim, so many years with the Cavies... are you ok? I'm in Texas and see one show per year and if we had to march like they do now.. well, maybe I would have played more baseball. Good to see Ira, Todd, Glenn, Dick, Scott, and Scott (lay your head.... ) gosh - I'm tearing up. Great memories... Owen Raun soprano 79-80
Kevin Hagopian		31/Jul/2001:06:18:44
What a pleasure to find the Guardsmen on the web, finally. It seems incredible that there's nothing left to mark an organization that was, for many of us, the single focus of our lives, whatever years we marched and however the Corps fared in competition. I love thinking back on those years, and the strong pull of memories, the vividness of those laughing faces, and the sound of that great music... It's a little like having a whole ghost town in your head. As emotionally draining as it often was (remember Denise Thomaszewski?), it taught me a great deal, and I met people who had a profound impact on me. The seven years I was in, from 73-79, went by like a flash... You might be interested to know that my brother, Mitch, who played soprano from `74-77, `79-80, and who aged out in Santa Clara in `81, is now a lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin, and in November, he'll be arguing a case in front of the Supreme Court. Maybe not as cool as making DCI in `76, but...
Duane and Bernie She		21/Jul/2001:00:18:21
We are new to the internet and were very excited to see that there are so many people that still remember the Guardsmen!
CHERYL HANSEN/JOHNSO		18/Jul/2001:00:44:22
SORRY...IT CUT MY NAME OFF....MY LAST NAME WAS JOHNSON CHERYL JOHNSON....
CHERYL HANSEN (WAS J	marched in '84 and '85	18/Jul/2001:00:41:54
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WEBSITE IS OUT THERE. THIS IS GREAT!!!! BUT I AM SADDENED TO NOT SEE ANYONE I KNOW FROM THE MID 80'S. THE YEARS I SPENT IN CORPS WERE THE BEST OF YEARS OF MY LIFE. MY PARENTS TOOK ME OUT OF CORPS WHEN I STARTED HIGHSCHOOL IN 86. I WAS DEVESTATED. THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE FEELING I HAD ABOUT CORPS. SO TO FILL MY COLOR GUARD NEED, I JOINED THE FLAG SQUAD FROM HOFFMAN HIGH AND COMPETED IN THE ILLINOIS DRILL TEAM ASSOCIATION. WE TOOK FRIST IN THE STATE IN '87. BUT THOSE FOUR YEARS DON'T HOLD A CANDLE TO THE TIME IS SPENT WITH MY FREINDS IN GUARDSMEN. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORPS OF '84 TO '89. VALERIE GOLDBEN, GEORGE HALIOTIS, GENE KOWALSKI, JIM FROLIECH, DOES ANYONE KNOW THEM ANYMORE.... I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE REUNION....
Jack Bornstein	That's the Fact Jack!	17/Jul/2001:23:36:48
Nice memorial to the Guardsmen! I always loved "Tiger of San Pedro"... great solists. BTW, I'm selling a Guardsmen pin on eBay a href="http://cgi.ebay.aol.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem-&-item=1166753781here/a. The auction ends on 7/20/01. -Jack
Larry Ortega	LJ PRODUCTIONS	14/Jul/2001:01:15:45
Hi, It sure has been a long time since I've seen alot of these names. . . I plan on going to Dekalb today for the DCM show. . . .maybe I'll see some of you. Talk to you all soon. Larry
Mary (Mitchell) Whea		07/Jul/2001:06:50:43
BILL HARTY!!! How the heck are you? This is Mary (Mitchell) from the guard 78-80. I think about my times in Guardsmen with fond memories. I am busy as a mom of 3 and a physical therapist. Our kids are into music but do not have the time for corps. There is still hope because the oldest is not quite 17. The boys play Trumpet and are downloading old corps stuff from the internet. I spend my free time (???) as tour director of our middle son's boys choir. We just completed a 13 day tour of the Southwest and I draw many comparisons to touring with drum corps. My husband Tim and I got tickets to DCI East in Philadelphia and are excited to see all the corps there. We are out of town for the DeKalb show. KEEP IN TOUCH! I would like to know how you are doing. Mary
Bill Harty		06/Jul/2001:09:24:33
Hello everyone!It's great to see such interest in this site. After all this time so many of the great memories are still so vibrant. The thing that I really miss are all of you.
Maureen Burgess		03/Jul/2001:01:25:55
I enjoyed seeing this webpage. I marched in the Middlesex County Guardsmen from Wakefield, MA in 78,79 and 80. We always thought you guys were great and got a real kick out of sharing the same prelim time slot with you all in 1980 Birmingham. I hope all is well with your alumni.
Jim Dittrich		02/Jul/2001:22:57:08
Oops, ran out of space..Here is the end of my note. You are all welcome to forward this note to any alumni you may have contact with, and please, if possible, send any contact information (E- mail, phone nos., addresses,etc.) to the following e-mail address - gmen2002@hotmail.com - or reply directly to my personal address here.We will try to get a website going also. As soon as our more technically gifted son gets home from tour. :-) Also,if you have some free time and would like to help us organize this thing,let us know. It would be great to have a big group next year and to see a lot of old (too old!) friends who we haven't seen in a long time. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you all very soon! Jim and Terri Dittrich Guardsmen Class of '78
Jim Dittrich		02/Jul/2001:22:53:50
Hi everyone, The idea for a Guardsmen reunion has been floated around for quite some time now without a lot of serious preparation, so Terri and I have kind of taken the matter into our own hands and are willing to start some serious arrangements for a reunion for next season. There are two sites that we were thinking would be good for a reunion. Madison, where DCI is being held in 2002, and Dekalb, during DCM weekend in July. Madison is a great city with a lot of hotels and places where we could have a large group meet, if our group gets large enough. It would also give everybody an excuse to go to DCI.Dekalb is good because it may be closer for a lot of us, and the DCM people may be more willing to help us out. We will be sending this note out to as many alumni as possible. We don't have a lot of e-mail addresses yet, but we'll put this on as many message boards as we can.You are all welcome to forward this note to any alumni you may have contact with, and please, if possible,
Terri Dittrich	Percussion in Motion Productions	02/Jul/2001:09:49:55
WOW, Tim Salzman signing the guestbook! I hate to even mention this Tim, but I was in your first Guardsmen brassline in '78, (I played french horn) and I am going to be 44 in November. So 46, well... that's not so bad! :-) -Terri(Golden)Dittrich
Jill Fulton (Ellison		30/Jun/2001:23:27:23
Nice to see a web site for the oldies. I marched from '74 to '77, I think. I was in the winter guard with the posting buckets and marched in the summers. What a great time I had. I was in the rifle line with Brenda, Amy, Sharon, Kim, Pam, Mary Kay and Micki. I hope more oldies visit your site. I have some old pics if interested.
Anne Marie Smith		30/Jun/2001:09:33:46
I marched color guard in '88 as an age-out rookie. (The only age-out that year!) I learned so much from Hobie, our instructor. Thanks to him the color guard was great! Anybody know where he is? Or John Mallon? Or Noah? Or Stacy? George, the wonder quint player? Anyone I know? Sigh, perhaps this site is only visited by those from the 70's. (Although I saw Guy Chamberlain signed the guest book - Hi Guy!) Well, hopefully I'll be able to meet some of you 70's folks at DCM/DeKalb July 14th. Thanks for setting up this site! Your efforts are appreciated!
Tim Salzman		29/Jun/2001:20:46:04
To all of you who marched 78-80; Thanks for your wonderful dedication and patience in tolerating a young teacher who was trying to find his bearings. I will never forget you...especially the '79 brass section. Of all of the lines that I taught (3 yrs. Guardsmen; 7 years SCV; 15 years Cavaliers) the '79 Guardsmen section was clearly the most talented. I wish that I knew then what I know now! But then again, I'd never have the energy at the ripe old age of 46! And to Scott Wagner, wherever you are, thanks for everything. Tim Salzman Professor of Music/Director of Bands University of Washington (Seattle)
Steve Evans		17/Jun/2001:09:15:25
THIS IS SO COOL! I played bass drum in 1978 -&- 1979. We were so entertaining in '79! I would do it all over again! I ran into this site from http://www.worlddrumcorpshof.org/ most of these names I haven’t seen since 1979. It's about time there is a site for G-Men! Keep the posts coming! Steve Evans
Scott Dickinson		08/Jun/2001:15:59:47
Hey y'all, this is Scott Dickinson, contra player, one of the Iowa boys who marched in 79, and oh yeah, 1980. I saw this web page awhile ago. In fact Larry Mann, I beleive it is, the contra player from Michigan is the one who set it up. I recognize a lot of names from the past. Scott the french horn player, Ira, Glen Conrad and I think I even saw a posting from MR BILL!!!I live in North Carolina now very close to John Davisson, we both work for the same Insurance company. I always what happened to every one. Anybody ever hear from Owen Raun? Last I knew he was in Texas. Alwyas wondered what happened to him. I hear from Dick Severa (snare) every once in a while, he lives in Virginia. I checked out a Senior corps in the Raleigh Durham area, never say never huh? Anybody know what happened to Kelly Grimes? Boy that girl could sass..... By the way, I want to reming you all I'm the one who thought of putting the contras in the middle of the rifle toss in 79, thank you very much. Now only if we had practiced M -&- M
Chris Campbell		17/May/2001:10:33:32
Marched 1987, and I'm looking for some video or audio of our show. All my recordings got lost in moving or another way. Please e-mail me with any information on how to get them ...Thanks
CrusaderKev	Ottawa Crusaders	08/May/2001:14:13:51
Ah yes, the dreaded Guardsmen. We were always chasing you back in the early 70's. Seems we could never get within a point or two. Eventually, the "Punkins" as we lovingly refered to went upwards and the Ottawa Crusaders went out. Nothing about the Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial?
glenn conrad		06/May/2001:23:37:41
to scott wagner,wow!thats a blast from the past!would love to hear from you sometime,or anyone else out there who may remember who I was.thanks alot, glenn conradmellowraith2010@yahoo.com monday,may 7,01
ljpro1		05/May/2001:00:41:44
Hi, I was wondering does anybody know how to get in contact with Bill Hardy ? Thanks, ljpro1
Miranda		30/Apr/2001:13:02:05
i marched in Guardsmen but not the one you remember... i marched from 91 to 94 i was 8 when i first started there. that year was the first year that the guardsmen cadets had to step up and take the name the guardsmen. i might have some old stuff in my basement from the guardsmen. my mom was the old board of directors so we actually have the old trophies still. a guy we know wants to bring the guardsmen back so he will be taking them soon.
Patrick somers		14/Apr/2001:23:09:03
continued from ist message since this space was not long enough. until I heard Stan Kenton's Fanfare for the New. i was hooked and had to march the 1979 season as my last before aging out. I had marched with some great corps in canada and especially marching along some of the greatest drumlines that ever existed. However, the hornline never came to the brillance that I heard in 79's hornline. Eventhough we came 4th that year I still felt that we were the best considering the chops that we needed for the first three charts. If I never said it then, it was a pleasure being associated with the 79 guardsmen. anyone hear from mitch and bob callihan. I lost contact with them a few years ago. Ira, good to see that you haven't lost your humor. My brain cells got a melt down over the years because i somehow ended up in indiana and married a hoosier. Glen, good to know you are alive and well. I can still hear your solo's. All right Ira, you weren't too bad either. I may have been
patrick somers		14/Apr/2001:22:53:13
I was always wondering what happened to the guardsmen. You might remember that I marched in 1979 and then moved to staff for the 1980 season. certainly those years were different and fun. I was reading the messages from everyone and instantly I was back in michigan city, In, 1979 where we invented mick angel, bill shake, etc. Everytime that I hear Van halen, Elvis costello, The knack, the Clash it brings me back to 1979 and i start to recall all those fun people we had assembled. It was a different experience for me since I had marched with De la salle and Oakland Crusaders. We had always looked at the guardsmen as a vovelty corps eversince we had seen the kfc commercial back in 1976- 77. Until I showed up to a practice at harper college around may 1979 and hung around listening to the horn line. even early in the season you could tell immediately that this group of musicians had something special. 77 was my last year with the crusaders and I had hung up my lips until

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