Imperial Guard

"Organized in 1979 as a product of Drum Corps in Evansville,Inc. Toured in competition the summer of 1980 after only 4 months of preperation. 1981 proved successful as they moved up in DCI finals and captured 4th place in the VFW National Competition. In 1982 the corps finished in the top ten in Drum Corps Midwest. The Imperial Guard is the only competing corps in Indiana and hopes to make 1983 a banner year.

1983 Repertoire:
"Johannes Festival Overture"
"Captain Marvel"
"When I first saw you" from Dream Girl.

Non-Profit Information:
Drum Corps in Evansville Inc.
A non-profit corporation of Indiana.

Uniforms:
Red cadet style Jackets, white sash, cross belt,
and black trousers.

Sponsors:
Drum Corps in Evansville Inc.
Downtown Evansville Civitan Club
Imperial Guard Booster Organization

Instructors:
M&M Greg Fisher
Bugles Greg Lyons
Percussion: Robert Salimbene and Bruce McConnel
Guard James Smith

Titles Won:
1980-37th place Drum Corps International
1981-32nd place Drum Corps International
1981-4th place VFW National Championships
1982-Top Ten Drum Corps Midwest

Corps Personnel:
Bugles 50
Percussion 28
Guard 28
Drum Major 1
Total 107"
[From the 1983 Saginaires Drums Across the Valley Show Program]
Note: The corps cancelled and did not appear in the show.

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The Imperial Guard was a junior marching and maneuvering corps based in Evansville, Indiana. It was sponsored by the local Civitan Club.

The Guard was active in the early 1980s. Its highest finished as 32nd in Open Class Prelims in 1981.

[DCW, 6/28/02, p.3]