Fusiliers (CoC program)

The New York State "FUSILIERS" Senior Drum Corps was organized in March 1959 composed of a few experienced members but mostly new untrained membership. This corps through intelligent leadership rose very quickly. The "FUSILIERS" fielded a marching and maneuvering unit within one year of its inception.

Six months after organizing they held one of the largest drum corps contests in the East, called the "Cavalcade of Champions". They are under the direction of Adolph "Rudy" Caprifolio. Mr. Caprifolio was the director of the former Garbarina "Skyliners" during the years 1946-1952. Under his direction they won and held the American Legion National title for two consecutive years and won 38 out of 41 contests.

The "FUSILIERS" are under the instruction of Paul Vogt, drums; Robert Lewis and William Lutz, marching and maneuvering; Henry Carr and Edward Cozzolino, music; Their drum major Francis "Buddy" Tretola and the color guard captain is Donald Geroux. This corps has already been seen on the competition field and have made a surprising impression. They have traveled many thousands of miles for exhibitions and competitions. Generally thought of as a fast moving and up and coming new corps, the "FUSILIERS" hope to attain the highest possible achievement and reputation in the drum corps world.