Notes and Quotes

By Ed and Les Dahlstedt
DCN Sept. 12, 1962 issue

We recently attended a drill practice of the Wanderers on Randall's Island, and we can honestly say that they have come a LONG way since last season - or for that matter, earlier this season.

While at their practice, we were shown a flag that had been presented to them by the Mayor of Truro, England after one of the corps members wrote to the Mayor telling him of their playing, "The Nightingales Sang in Barkley Square", their off-the-line number, which originated in England.

Drum Corps is really getting into the public spotlight when New York's newest radio station is broadcasting contests! It's about time someone got the ball rolling here in New York.

We're travelling again . . this time to Milford for the Troopers contest.This contest was a fund raising affair for the Jimmy Fund, and all proceeds went to this worthwhile fund.

Scores were:
1. Conn. Hurricanes ......... 86.216
2. Carver Gay Blades ........ 81.133
3. Sunrisers ................ 78.833
4. Vagabonds ................ 74.566
5. Wanderers ................ 71.566
6. Stateliners .............. 68.050

Exhibitions by Troopers and Shoreliners. Both corps showing great improvement since we last saw them.

This was the first contest for the Stateliners, and how could they have made enemies so soon after being in their ONLY CIRCUIT contest this season. It seems a good percentage of their uniforms were cut to ribbons in the locker room dressing area ... WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POOR SHOW OF SPORTSMANSHIP???

The Miss Milford Beauty Pageant took place at this contest, and those girls kept everyone's attention (even us drum corps nuts).

The next day were were at the Dream which we will voice our opinion on. Thought Audubon a much improved corps...much of the improvement lies in their drum line. It sounds really fabulous. Liked St. Kevin's color guard, especially rifles and sabres.

Liked Archie's BIG drum line - 5 snares, 4 tenors .. are big drum lines coming back? Those Yankee Rebels, WOW!!! Their GE loaded concert, "The Stripper" was accompanied by a corps member, who had the crowd of 30,000 believing he was a Stripper. After retreat as the corps marched off the field, they stopped and serenaded the crowd, who were shouting for more. We could not believe the decision of the judges that B.S. won over Garfield. Many people felt that Garfield did the better job. Hawthorne winning the Senior show, did their no-sweat job, although one man went down at the finish line.

See ya soon. Any news or questions? Just write...