Erie Thunderbirds
Erie, PA United States
Founded: 1956
Achievements include placing eighth in the DCA Championships in 1976 and consistent top ten placements through the early 1980s. The corps disbanded in 1984.
In 1991, an alumni corps was formed, which continued through at least 2002.
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1962 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1962 4th Annual MUSIC IN MOTION Titusville PA
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1963 2 scores
Highest Score 72.800
Final show in DCX Archives June 15, 1963 Glassport PA placed 4 with a score of 72.800
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1965 5 scores
Highest Score 75.760
Final show in DCX Archives July 27, 1965 Franklin PA
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 65.900
Final show in DCX Archives July 2, 1966 Freedom Festival Windsor ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 65.900
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1967 2 scores
Highest Score 68.750
Final show in DCX Archives July 14, 1967 McKees Rock PA placed 4 with a score of 68.750
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1969 5 scores
Highest Score 60.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1969 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 14 with a score of 45.750
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1971 2 scores
Highest Score 58.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1971 Red Carpet Association Championships Erie PA placed 7 with a score of 47.450
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1972 4 scores
Highest Score 69.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1972 Red Carpet Assoc Championships Erie PA placed 4 with a score of 67.550
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1973 9 scores
Highest Score 78.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1973 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 12 with a score of 66.000
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1974 5 scores
Highest Score 85.650
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1974 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 10 with a score of 59.150
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1975 8 scores
Highest Score 86.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1975 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 10 with a score of 74.600
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1976 4 scores
Highest Score 85.890
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 1976 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 10 with a score of 75.700
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1977 4 scores
Highest Score 75.750
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1977 DCA Championships Finals Allentown PA placed 9 with a score of 75.750
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1978 2 scores
Highest Score 78.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1978 DCA Championships Prelims Allentown PA placed 11 with a score of 70.500
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1979 3 scores
Highest Score 69.050
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1979 DCA Championships Prelims Hershey PA placed 8 with a score of 69.050
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1980 10 scores
Highest Score 71.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1980 DCA Championships Prelims Hershey PA placed 9 with a score of 71.200
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1981 9 scores
Highest Score 66.150
Final show in DCX Archives September 6, 1981 DCA Championships Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 9 with a score of 66.150
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1982 7 scores
Highest Score 69.200
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 1982 DCA Championships Prelims Allentown PA placed 12 with a score of 63.600
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1984 1 scores
Highest Score 52.900
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1984 DCA Championships Prelims Allentown PA placed 18 with a score of 52.900
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2003 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 2, 2003 Bugler's Holiday Jamestown NY
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2015 3 scores
Highest Score 70.050
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 2015 DCA Championship Preliminaries Rochester NY placed 6 with a score of 70.050
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2016 5 scores
Highest Score 77.750
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 2016 DCA Championship Finals Rochester NY placed 2 with a score of 77.750
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2017 8 scores
Highest Score 77.330
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 2017 DCA Championship Finals Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 77.330
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2018 7 scores
Highest Score 74.025
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 2018 DCA Prelims Williamsport PA United States placed 6 with a score of 74.025
Members (28)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| (Yonko) Porter, Dianne | Baritone | 1984 |
| ASHMAN, TOM | DRUM | 1968 to 1970; 1973 to 1979 |
| Adams, Bill | Snare Drum | 1966 to 1974 |
| Adams, William | Snare | 1966 to 1974 |
| Cannon, John | Baritone | 1982 to 1983 |
| Chase, Rob | Hornline | 1983 to 1985 |
| Cooley, Stephen | Brass arranger/Instructor | 1979 to 1982 |
| Danchik, Jeff | baritone | 1982 |
| Davenport, Tom | Brass | 1976 to 1977; 1982 |
| DeCourcey, Tanya | soprano | 1984 |
| Dunn, Jerry | Lead Soporano | 1970 to 1971 |
| Fox, Carrie | Guard | 1980 to 1982 |
| Fox, Todd | Percussion | 1976 to 1982 |
| Gruphofer, John | Baritone | 2006 |
| Hanlon, Philip | baritone | 1978 to 1980 |
| Hannah, Brian | soprano | 1984 to 1988 |
| Hatheway, Dave | Baritone | 1975 to 1979 |
| Ladwig, Max | Euph | 2017 |
| Marrero , Jamie | Contra | 1981 |
| Nesgoda, Ben | Contra | 2016 |
| Owens, Brett | Bari | 1979 to 1980 |
| Pfister, Gary | Percussion | 1982 to 1984 |
| Sweney, Gregg | Soprano | 1976 |
| Tinnerman, Larry | Baritone | 1972 to 1979 |
| Tinnerman, Larry | Brass Staff | 1982 to 1983 |
| Waclawik, Gene | Drm Major/Corps Director | 1968 to 1969 |
| Wilson, Jim | Baritone | 1973 to 1974 |
| Wood, Gary | Lead Soprano | 1980 to 1981 |
CORPS 13 items
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Erie Thunderbirds Uniform 1961 from the Bill Ives Collection Contributed by Bill Thissen
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,Patch1-2006-50thAnn(BIV-4.375x2.5)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,Patch2-Thunderbird(Site)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,Patch3-Alumni(BIV-4.75)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,Pin1-RainbowBird(RE-3.0)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,ST1-2006-50thAnn(BIV-4.0x3.5)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Thunderbirds,Erie,PA,ST2-MiniCorps(BIV-5.0x4.0)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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