Historical Drum Corps Publications

A permanent home to share my family collection of Drum Corps publications. My Mom started this collection in the 40s. This is my labor of love. I hope you all enjoy these articles / scores / pictures... as much as we have over the decades. History must be preserved. This is my lil corner / contribution to the drum corps community (online). A place for all of us to live, relive, learn, love and share in our passionate hobby. Please feel free to add comments, share your experiences, stories, etc.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

January, 1967 Drum Corps Digest Cover (Nisei pic)

Drum Corps Digest
January, 1967 Vol. 3 - No. 1

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Labels: 1967, Chicago, DCD, Drum and Bugle Corps, Nisei, picture

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fantasy In Brass Ad

Drum Corps Digest
January, 1967 Vol. 3 - No. 1

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Labels: 1967, Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, DCD, Drum and Bugle Corps, Illinois., McCormick Place

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Spotlight

Drum Corps Digest
July, 1966 Vol. 2 - No. 7

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Labels: 1966, Boston Crusaders, Cavaliers, Chicago, Dan Feldstein, DCD, Drum and Bugle Corps, Jrs., Kilties, Royal Airs, Skyliners, Srs., Troopers, Vanguard

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Smith Music Sales Ad

Drum Corps World
June 1965 Vol. 15 No. 6

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Labels: 1965, Chicago, DCW, Smith Music

"This Is Your Life" Miss Jane Ebert

Drum Corps World
June 1965 Vol. 15 No. 6

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If you'd like to link to this article: click on the underlined *date and time* below the Labels at the bottom of this entry. This will open a new page that only contains this particular article. The new link is in the box at the top of the page. The links are long... you might want to then use a service such as
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Labels: 1965, Chicago, Color Guard, Commonwealth Edison, Corsairs, DCW, Des Plaines, Drum Corps, Illinois., Jane Ebert, Liyyle Bills, Mid West Color Guard Circuit, picture

Saturday, June 23, 2007

V.F.W. Kills Proposal To Reinstate Sr. Contest At Chicago Nationals

Drum Corps News - December 9, 1964 issue
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If you'd like to link to this article: click on the underlined *date and time* below the Labels at the bottom of this entry. This will open a new page that only contains this particular article. The new link is in the box at the top of the page. The links are long... you might want to then use a service such as
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Labels: 1964, Chicago, Drum Bugle Corps, V.F.W. Nationals

Friday, March 03, 2006

Slingerland Complete Instructive Manual - Piston Bugle (pics)

This was published in 1935.
Do yourself a favor... don't skim over any of this gem. There is information, notes, instructions on almost every page. So, just because you see some written music... open it anyway - there is probably some more info as well. You can click on each image / page to enlarge / enhance it for easier reading and better enjoyment! Don't be shy... Please share your thoughts and comments (try to note the page you are referring to in your comments). Enjoy!