Connecticut Hurricanes

Seymour, CT United States
Founded: 1932

Active Senior

Year	Position	Score	Theme/Songs
1958			Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Rain * Basin Street Blues * Muskrat Ramble * Tropical Heat Wave * I'll Never Smile Again
1959			Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Rain * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Autumn Leaves * A Foggy Day * Tropical Heat Wave
1960			(Repertoire not available)
1961			The Ten Commandments * Battle Hymn of the Republic * It Ain't Necessarily So (from Porgy and Bess) * The Magnificent Seven * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon)
1962			The Ten Commandments * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * Battle Hymn of the Republic * I Got Plenty of Nothin' (from Porgy and Bess) * It Ain't Necessarily So (from Porgy and Bess) * The Magnificent Seven * Maria (from West Side Story) * Tonight (from West Side Story) * Till the Clouds Roll By
1963			Mutiny on the Bounty * Tonight (from West Side Story) * Battle Hymn of the Republic * I Got Plenty of Nothin' (from Porgy and Bess) * It Ain't Necessarily So (from Porgy and Bess) * The Magnificent Seven * Bill Bailey * Love Look Away (from Flower Drum Song)
1964			The Man I Love * Hello, Dolly * Under the Double Eagle * Tropical Heat Wave * The Magnificent Seven * Caravan * Bill Bailey
1965	2	84.360	The Man I Love * Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart * Under the Double Eagle * Tropical Heat Wave * The Magnificent Seven * Caravan * Bill Bailey * Rhapsody in Blue
1966	2	84.400	Inka Dinka Doo * You Gotta Start Off Each Day With A Song * Just One Of Those Songs * National Emblem March * Of Thee I Sing (from Of Thee I Sing) * Heat Wave * The Magnificent Seven * Caravan * Bill Bailey * Just One Of Those Songs
1967	1	85.583	You Gotta Start Off Each Day With A Song * Just One Of Those Songs * Under the Double Eagle * National Emblem March * America I Love You * Rhapsody in Blue * Fiddler On the Roof * Return Of The Magnificent Seven
1968	6	78.450	The Man I Love * Step to the Rear (from How Now, Dow Jones) * Hallelujah Chorus * Rhapsody in Blue * Fiddler On the Roof * The Magnificent Seven * Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather)
1969	1	79.475	Les Preludes Overture * Queen of Sheba March * Hallelujah Chorus * Rhapsody in Blue * Walk on the Wild Side * Hang 'Em High * The Magnificent Seven * Also Spracht Zarathustra (from 2001: A Space Odyssey)
1970	3	80.950	If My Friends Could See Me Now (from Sweet Charity) * I'm a Brass Band (from Sweet Charity) * Stars and Stripes Forever * Walk on the Wild Side * Hang 'Em High * The Magnificent Seven * Also Sprach Zarathustra
1971	4	87.925	If My Friends Could See Me Now (from Sweet Charity) * I'm a Brass Band (from Sweet Charity) * Stars and Stripes Forever * Malaguena * Hallelujah Chorus * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * Hang 'em High * The Magnificent Seven * Also Spracht Zarathustra (from 2001: A Space Odyssey)
1972	5	88.200	Fanfare for the New * Fiddler on the Roof * Malaguena * The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) * America the Beautiful * Rule Britannia * La Marseillaise * Fanfare for the Common Man * The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) * Hang 'em High * The Magnificent Seven * Also Spracht Zarathustra (from 2001: A Space Odyssey)
1973	3	85.300	Entry of the Gladiators (aka Thunder and Blazes) * Ballyhoo March * Barnum and Bailey's Favorite * The Billboard March * Theme from Shaft * Rhapsody in Blue * Journey for Peace * America the Beautiful * Rule Britannia * La Marseillaise * Fanfare for the Common Man * The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) * What the World Needs Now * Hang 'Em High * Magnificent Seven Suite * The Billboard March
1974	6	66.700	Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Don't Rain on My Parade (from Funny Girl) * Rat Tat Tat * Margie * Entry of the Gladiators (aka Thunder and Blazes) * Ballyhoo March * Barnum and Bailey's Favorite * The Billboard March * The Way We Were * Tropical Heat Wave * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * The Magnificent Seven * Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather)
1975	4	86.980	I Got Rhythm (from Girl Crazy) * Walk on the Wild Side * Hallelujah Chorus * Jesus Christ Superstar * Hang 'Em High * The Magnificent Seven * Entry of the Gladiators (aka Thunder and Blazes) * Ballyhoo March * Barnum and Bailey's Favorite * The Billboard March * My Way
1976	6	79.950	I Got Rhythm (from Girl Crazy) * Ease on Down the Road (from The Wiz) * Tropical Heat Wave * Hallelujah Chorus * Yankee Doodle * Stars and Stripes Forever
1977	8	78.650	Light Cavalry Overture * Watch Closely Now (from A Star is Born) * Mighty High * Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Oklahoma Crude * Velvet Green * Nadia's Theme * The Magnificent Seven
1978	5	82.800	Cantina Band (from Star Wars) * Main Title (from Star Wars) * Throne Room (from Star Wars) * Antares, the Star * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * Sanctus (from The Mass) * Agnus Dei (from The Mass) * Chorale Almighty Father (from The Mass) * Offertory (from The Mass) * Saturday Night Fever Medley * Salsation * My Way * The Magnificent Seven
1979	5	78.650	Children of Sanchez * Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band * Got To Get You Into My Life * Nowhere Man * Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band * My Way * The Magnificent Seven
1980	3	86.350	Les Preludes Overture * Queen of Sheba March * Swing, Swing, Swing (from 1941) * Spirit of America Medley * The Magnificent Seven
1981	1	89.650	Les Preludes Overture * Queen of Sheba March * Swing, Swing, Swing (from 1941) * Salute to Freedom * Devil Went Down to Georgia * It's My Turn * The Magnificent Seven
1982	3	87.650	Rustic Wedding Overture * Moonlight Serenade * Swing, Swing, Swing (from 1941) * Salute to Freedom * Let It Be Me * The Magnificent Seven
1983	7	82.200	Overture (from Swan Lake) * Rustic Wedding March * Swing, Swing, Swing (from 1941) * Hallelujah Chorus * Memory (from Cats) * The Magnificent Seven
1984	6	83.250	Meadowland * Pictures at an Exhibition * Gumbie Cats (from Cats) * Rhapsody in Blue * The Magnificent Seven
1985	9	74.050	Olympic Fanfare * Imagination * Don't Leave Me * I Loved These Days * Magnificent Seven Suite
1986	12	73.400	Concerto to End All Concertos * Catavento * Return Of The Magnificent Seven * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * The Greatest Love of All * Magnificent Seven Suite
1987	10	82.640	Theme (from An American Tail) * Market Street * Begin the Beguine * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * The Magnificent Seven
1988	9	81.040	Magnificent Seven Suite * Requiem for the Masses * Platoon * America the Beautiful * Market Place * Begin the Beguine * Try to Remember (from The Fantasticks) * The Way We Were * The Magnificent Seven
1989	11	82.000	Bugle Call Rag * Willowcrest * Maria (from West Side Story) * Somewhere (from West Side Story) * Something's Coming (from West Side Story) * The Magnificent Seven * Hang 'em High * The Magnificent Seven
1990	10	85.900	Night on Bald Mountain * Pictures at an Exhibition * Swing Street * Cleanin' Up the Town * Wind Beneath My Wings * The Magnificent Seven
1991	5	90.500	Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (from Pal Joey) * That Old Black Magic * Omulu * Symphonie Fantastique
1992	4	93.200	Gospel John * Make His Praise Glorious * Pour On the Power * Amazing Grace * Maybe God is Tryin to Tell You Something
1993	5	91.200	"Ben Hur" - Theme (from Ben Hur) * Prologue (from Ben Hur) * Adoration of the Magi (from Ben Hur) * The Rowing of the Galley Slaves (from Ben Hur) * The Naval Battle (from Ben Hur) * Chorale (from Ben Hur) * Finale (from Ben Hur)
1994	5	89.900	"Ben Hur" - Theme (from Ben Hur) * Prologue (from Ben Hur) * Adoration of the Magi (from Ben Hur) * Rowing of the Galley Slaves (from Ben Hur) * Naval Battle (from Ben Hur) * Finale (from Ben Hur)
1995	5	90.600	Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Rhapsody in Blue * Concerto in F * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * The Magnificent Seven
1996	9	84.000	To Die For (from The Lion King) * Hippo Attack (from Congo) * Bail Out (from Congo) * Omulu * Medley (from The Lion King)
1997	6	87.600	Sophisticated Lady * It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing * Caravan * Autumn Leaves * The Magnificent Seven
1998	7	87.700	Baroque Samba * Stella by Starlight * Swing, Swing, Swing (from 1941)
1999	6	90.100	"Vision Of The American West" - Magnificent Seven Suite * Hang 'Em High
2000	6	91.300	"Celtic Pride: Music from Far and Away" - The Land Race (from Far And Away) * Greensleeves * Fantasia on the Dargason (from Second Suite in F) * Joseph and Shannon (from Far And Away) * Blowing Off Steam -drum solo (from Far And Away) * Finale (from Far And Away)
2001	10	85.100	You Are My Sunshine (jazz version) * Stormy Weather (from Stormy Weather) * Hurricane (drum solo) * Come In from the Rain * Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz)
2002	8	88.000	"A Tribute to American Composers" - Fanfare for the Common Man * Symphony #3, Mvt. 3 * Agnus Dei (from Adagio For Strings) * Ballet Sacra
2003	11	84.300	Godzilla Eats Las Vegas * Viva Las Vegas * I Dream of Jeannie Theme * The Magnificent Seven * Bacchanale (from Samson and Delilah) * I'll Be Seeing You * Heartbreak Hotel
2004	9	84.475	The Hurcs 50th Anniversary Celebration : The Magnificent 50 - Rhapsody in Blue * Make His Praise Glorious * The Storm
2005	10	84.425	The Year It All began - Frankie Machine (from The Man With The Golden Arm) * To Kill A Mockingbird
2006	7	86.738	Jesus Christ Superstar - Heaven on Their Minds (from Jesus Christ Superstar) * Everything's Alright (from Jesus Christ Superstar) * Jesus Must Die (from Jesus Christ Superstar) * Trial Before Pilate (from Jesus Christ Superstar) * John Nineteen Forty One (from Jesus Christ Superstar) * Superstar (from Jesus Christ Superstar)
2007	7	92.488	"The Music of Leonard Bernstein" - On The Waterfront * Mambo (from West Side Story) * Make Our Garden grow (from Candide) * Overture to Candide
2008	4	94.913	Journey West - Billy The Kid * Shenandoah * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * Hoedown (from Rodeo) * The Magnificent Seven
2009	4	95.838	“The Gold Rush” - Gates of Gold: Call of the Mountain * Theme from Can-Can * The Red Pony * Grover's Corners (from Our Town) * Silverado
2010	4	95.338	Heaven Sent - Gloria * Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee * God Said (from Bernstein's Mass) * Before the Throne of God Above * Gloria
2011	4	94.350	Gershwin: Old, New, and Blue - Porgy and Bess * Concerto in F * Rhapsody in Blue * But Not For Me * Fascinating Rhythm
2012	4	93.180	Blokes and Birds - Rule Britannia * Downtown * Georgy Girl * Windy * First Suite in E-Flat * Greensleeves * Water Music * Major Modern General (drum solo) * Crown Imperial * The Windmills of Your Mind * Fantasia on the Dargason (from Second Suite in F) * Turn, Turn * God Save the Queen * A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
2013	9	84.850	Rage Against The Machine - Enter The Machine * The Machine (from the Fifth Symphony * Mechanical Love (from Bicentennial Man) * Sam at the Lake (from Transformers) * Revenge of the Fallen * Flynn Lives (from Tron Legacy) * My Name is Lincoln (from The Island)
2014	8	87.350	Always Greener - The Promise of Living (from Tender Land) * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * Children's Dance (from Merry Mount Suite) * Make Our Garden grow (from Candide) * The Magnificent Seven
2015	10	83.800	After Hours - Sing Sing Sing * Since I Don't Have You * Nutville * Harlem Nocturne * Jump Jive an' Wail
2016	13	82.250	Freedom - Amazing Grace * Freedom * Nelle Tue Mani (from The Gladiator) * Freedom Trilogy
2017	13	79.780	Porgy & Bess - My Man's Gone Now (from Porgy and Bess) * Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) * Bess, You Is My Woman Now (from Porgy and Bess) * It Ain't Necessarily So (from Porgy and Bess) * Oh, Lord, I'm On My Way (from Porgy and Bess)
2018	9	85.275	Clash at Olympus - Original Music
2019	8	84.150	The Deadly Seven - Original Music

Position 200+ indicates Division II, Position 300+ indicates Division III, Position 400+ indicates Mini Corps.

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The roots of the Connecticut Hurricanes organization traces to 1932. Though it’s not known exactly who initiated the birth of Derby’s John H Collins Post Fife Drum & Bugle Corps, we do know that the initial members, comprised of veterans of WW1 as well as a few local guys, were perhaps looking for an escape from the depths of the Great Depression. Their venture quickly gained in popularity, so much so that in a few short years they’d become the premier marching musical unit in the region! By 1937 they’d earned enough money to outfit the Corps in snappy Cadet inspired uniforms…they not only played the part, they now looked the part! This early corps enjoyed great fun and lasting friendships that was highlighted by many years of travelling to the American Legion National Convention’s representing the Collins Post.

Following WWII the competitive drum & bugle corps activity quickly gained in popularity and spread far and wide. With many members returning from the military, coupled with a large influx of youth, the Collins Post boys began itching to get into the fray! The transformation was slow, but sure….by 1949 the fifes were gone and as the calendar flipped to 1955 the Corps was preparing for their first season of competition. Since 1951 the corps had unofficially been known as the Hurricanes, but towards the close of their inaugural season of competition, in the wake of two vicious storms that pounded Connecticut, the Corps formally adopted the name they’d become attached to …they were now “The Connecticut Hurricanes.”

The first couple of years brought mixed results, but the tenacity that would become a hallmark of the Hurricanes soon took hold. They embraced the challenge of the learning curve and by the 1960’s they’d become a dominant force in the Northeastern Circuit. In 1963 they were instrumental in forming a new circuit and thus became charter members of the newly formed Drum Corps Associates. In 1964 the Hurricanes captured the coveted World Open Championship Title…They had arrived!...In ten short years they’d become one of the elite corps on the senior scene!

In the years and decades that followed, the Hurricanes rose to fabulous heights, having garnered every major title available, including three DCA titles. The Hurricanes have also weathered their share of lows, but by tapping the inherent pride and determination of their heritage, the long green line perpetuates. True to their heritage, the Connecticut Hurricanes are preparing and anxiously looking forward to future competition seasons, and true to their history, their aspirations to be in the hunt for the DCA Championship Title remains an ongoing quest….2018 marks the 88th consecutive year of continuous operation for the Hurricane organization.

Those original members of 1932 would certainly be amazed if they could see today’s Hurricanes. It’s certain they’d appreciate and be proud of how their little neighborhood corps has evolved into Connecticut’s pre-eminent unit in the Marching/Musical Arts activity. The co-ed, All-Age Hurricanes is essentially a youth organization, with approximately 88% of their membership comprised of high school and college students. This nearly ninety year odyssey of the Hurricanes has been fueled by thousands of members through the years, all enjoying the fellowship, competitive spirit, focus towards excellence, tradition and an enduring legacy fraught with the lasting memories that make the Hurricanes what they are……The Pride of Connecticut!

Please visit the Hurricanes history page to read the official detailed history.

[Submitted by John Fisher, corps historian, Jan 2018]

Members (56)

Member Name	Section	Years Involved
BOLL, SUE	Hornline	1978 to 1981; 2000 to 2003
Boll, Sue	lead soprano	1977 to 1980
Boll, Sue	mellophone	2000 to 2002
Boll, Sue	DCA WORLD CHAMPION HONOR GUARD	2006 to 2007
Brown, Joey	Contra	2000 to 2001
Cataudella, Vinny	Soprano	2002 to 2005
Chagnon, Pat	Hornline	2000
Chagnon, Pat	Drum Major	2001
Corcoran, Kathy	guard	1995 to 1997
Covington, James	Baritone	2003
Covington, James	Trumpet	2007
Curran Sr., John	soprano/baritone	1974 to 2002
D'Andrea II, Anthony	Percussion	1997 to 2004; 2009; 2012
D'Andrea II, Anthony	Staff	2010
D'Andrea, Anthony	Drumline	1997 to 2004
Del Conte Jr, Thomas	Trumpet/Mello	2014 to 2016
Dohn, Chuck	drums	1996 to 1998
Dressler, Wendy	Drum Major	1994 to 1995
Fallon, Carol Ann	Soprano	1979 to 1982; 1985 to 1989
Fallon, Ray	Arranger/Brass Instructor	1978 to 1983; 1985 to 1989
Ferris, Gary	Baritone	1975
Ferris, Gary	Baritone, xylophone	1977 to 1978
Forte, Brian	Color Guard	2002 to 2003
Gherlone, Kevin	Drum Major, Brass Technician	1977
Hetzer, Elliot	tenor line	1997 to 2000
JENSEN, SANDRA	HONOR GUARD	2006 to 2007
Kulinski Jr, Vic	Snare/Quads/DM/Director	1974 to 1989
Lockwood, Vi	Honor guard	2001 to 2007
Maloney, George	Drum Major - Marching staff	1984 to 1998
McCarthy, Daniel	Soprano/ Mellophone	1971; 1973 to 1976; 1981; 1983 to 1988; 1993 to 1999; 2003
McCollum, David	Horn Line	2018
McLaughlin, Phyllis	drumline, cymbols	1988
Mulla, Jonathan	Baritone	1999
Ponzo, Frank	Brass Instructor	1993
Ruot, Alan (Al)	Soprano	1967 to 1969
Saunders, Bill	Baritone	1961; 1964 to 1976
Scudder, Buddy	Mellophone	2004 to 2007
Sederquist, Howard	Baritone	1974 to 1975
Sherwood, Michael	Drum	1975 to 1977
Smith, Gary	Mellophone	2000
Socha, Kate	Drum Major	2005 to 2007
Spall, "Sarge"	Contra Bass	1965 to 1968
Steiner , Fred	Lead Baritone	1982 to 1989
Tarbay, Valerie	Mellophone	2005 to 2006
Unger, Daniel	Rack	2015 to 2016
Van Deusen, Neal	Soprano	1972 to 1976
Vincoli, Matt	Baritone	2015 to 2016
Waterhouse, Robert	Baritone	2000
White, Tony	Guard, Rifle Line	1974
bonnette, suzanne	soprano/melophone	1999 to 2001
cameron, bobby	baritone	1999
mastronunzio, andrew	cymbals	1999
mastronunzio, andrew	tenor	2000
mycek, mike	Drumline	1974 to 1975
rondyke, mark	baritone	1985 to 1988
rondyke, mark	baritone	1985

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