Crusaders - (DP program book)

From the 1962 Drum Pageant Contest (program book)

The 1962 Crusaders Drum Corps is sponsored by the Irondequoit Post No. 134 American Legion, Irondequoit, N.Y., and the Veterans Memorial Post 1466, VFW of Rochester, N.Y. One of the most colorful of the nation's top drum corps, they are known as the "Fabulous Crusaders" throughout the United States and Canada.

The Crusaders uses a powerful perfect 39-man horn line ; a precision 9-man drum section ; and a very active 14-man color guard. They have one of the most exciting and moving drills ever coordinated with a splendid variety of appealing music.

Vincent Bruni is the Corps Director and Drill arranger ; Musical Director, Edward Mizma ; Business Manager, Ken Thomas. This fabulous group captured 12 first places last year - out of 15 contests .... they captured the New York State Championship and the New York-Canadian Championship. They also hold the 7th District American Legion Championship as well as the Copper City championship of Rome, N.Y.