Jolly Jesters
Toronto, ONT Canada
CORPS Photos
The corps grew out of the Fifth Column Army Service Corps. In 1956 this group was invited to participate in a four-week competition sponsored by the Toronto Argonaut Football Club. To avoid conflict with union and army regulations, the corps rented clown costumes for this appearance and adopted the name "Jolly Jesters." To their surprise, the name/costume and show caught on. The corps decided that they would appear the following year in the clown uniforms. In 1957 the corps appeared in red and white satin clown uniforms, but the drum major/director Ted Riley dressed as a comical tramp.
In 1960, however, the corps moved on from the clown motif and donned dress blues. The corps' name changed to "The Jesters" at that time.
The Jesters merged with the Viscounts of Hamilton to form the Canadian Commanders in 1963.
[DCW, 8.31.03, p. 32; Ron Allard, RAMD, 5/25/2000; Ed Law December 2006]
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1930 1 scores
Highest Score 78.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 6, 1930 Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 78.250
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1956 1 scores
Highest Score 67.950
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1956 Albany NY placed 5 with a score of 67.950
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1957 1 scores
Highest Score 83.430
Final show in DCX Archives September 7, 1957 Canadian Nationals Championship Galt ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 83.430
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1958 2 scores
Highest Score 88.600
Final show in DCX Archives September 13, 1958 Canadian Nationals Championship Galt ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 84.700
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1959 1 scores
Highest Score 81.410
Final show in DCX Archives September 12, 1959 Canadian Nationals Championship Galt ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 81.410
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1960 4 scores
Highest Score 84.275
Final show in DCX Archives September 10, 1960 Canadian Nationals Championship Hamilton ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 84.275
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1961 4 scores
Highest Score 78.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 9, 1961 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 78.300
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1962 9 scores
Highest Score 84.100
Final show in DCX Archives October 7, 1962 Toronto ONT placed 2 with a score of 80.900
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1963 8 scores
Highest Score 82.750
Final show in DCX Archives September 7, 1963 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 82.750
Members (1)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Tarasco, Vince | Baritone | 1956 to 1958 |
CORPS 6 items
JollyJesters,Toronto,ON,Patch1-Jester(RE-2.75)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Richard Elmquist
JollyJesters,Toronto,ON,Patch2-WhiteRedLetters(ELA)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Ed Law
JollyJesters,Toronto,ON,Patch3-RedWhiteLetters(ELA)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Ed Law
JollyJesters,Toronto,ON,Pin1-TheJesters(RE-2.75x1.75)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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