Brass and Percussion
By Bill Stalzer and John Bouteiller

DCN July 11, 1962

Sorry to miss the last issue, but it was "Just One Of Those Things". John has moved to Sacramento, California and in the not-too-distant future, the column will be known as "Brass and Percussion East and West". First, our apology to the "QUEENSMEN" from St. Albans, concerning the statement we made about the show at Troy, on March 31. It was a misunderstanding between the drum major and the chief judge. Once again, our apology to one of the best, the "QUEENSMEN".

An up and coming corps to keep your eye on is the SMITHTOWN, (L.I.) FREELANCERS. This year they will play an opening fanfare of "Gigi". Off the line with "Parisian", and right behind this are "Say It With Magic" (color presentation), "Jezebel", "C'est Magnifique", "Too Young", and exit with "One For My Baby". Their concert will be "You Are Beautiful" (Flower Drum Song) and "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" (Gigi). Let's not forget the "WANDERER'S of New Rochelle will present their "Music Under the Stars" show on July 7th, at the New Rochelle high school field. It will be an All-American circuit contest, with the HAWTHORNE CABALLEROS, and the WANDERER'S in exhibition. Check the new retreat ceremony this circuit has. It's different, and we are sure you'll like it.

So far, on the answers we have received about our poll, the HAWTHORNE CABALLEROS have taken a comanding lead in the senior division. The junior division is a complete toss-up, with 4 or 5 corps already receiving first place votes. Let's hear from you out there. Who are your ten favorite senior and ten favorite junior corps? AUDUBON is improving all the time. Their 4th place finish at Hackensack had them extremely close to the "QUEENSMEN". There's no telling how far they will go.

The Preview of Champions is, without a doubt, one of the best contests in the nation. This year the HAWTHORNE CABALLEROS and the CAVALIERS from Chicago finished on top. The Canadian corps showed us lots of G.E., as usual, which the crowd went wild over. The "GREEN MACHINE" looks headed for another excellent season. Liked their "Riff Song", "One Flower", and "French Military Marching Song". You just can't beat that Sigmund Romberg music. St. Pat's, who takes the bows for this fine show, are much improved over last year. Their concert of "Moon River" rivals that of AUDUBON..... So long for now and don't forget to vote.
Bill Stalzer Ridgewood NY