Yankee Rebels
Baltimore, MD United States
Founded: 1935
The new corps participated in numerous parades in 1947 in their service uniforms, but later that same year they donned white and gold uniforms. The Eisenhower-jacketed corps had taken its first step toward becoming a legend. The "Boys in White,” in their first American Legion national contest, scored a 29.5 out of a possible 30.0 in the marching and maneuvering category.
The name "Yankee Rebels" was adopted in 1949, and the group carried the Confederate battle flag for the first time during a contest in West New York, New Jersey. This was the year of the first Dream Contest, held at the Newark Armory with three VFW and three American Legion senior corps competing. The Yankee Rebels finished in sixth place, although the point spread between the six corps was a mere 1.8 points.
In 1952, new cadet-style white and gold uniforms clothed the Yankee Rebels, as they traveled extensively throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, placing first in several circuit shows.
Following the 1953 season, Joe Sedlack and the staff of the Yankee Rebels began the organization of an invitational contest in Baltimore. The very successful “March of Champions” competition was held for 24 consecutive years, 1954 through 1976.
Other changes affected the Yankee Rebels organization during those years as well. In 1955, George Bull was elected director, and he oversaw a complete change of music and drill, including the blast of "Dixie" off the line, as well as music from the musical "Oklahoma.“ The corps underwent constant rebuilding over the next several years.
In 1962 with a new instruction staff - Skip Groff for horns, Tom Garrahy for drill, John Flowers for percussion, and Bill Hooten as coordinator - the corps continued to win their share of contests. During 1967, Drum Corps Hall of Famer Truman Crawford, having transferred from the Air Force to the U.S. Marine Corps, became the new music director, and in 1969 Charlie Kammer presented the corps with a complete program of North/South Civil War tunes. This was to be the Yankee Rebels’ theme. The corps would attempt to perform a battle on the contest field with two armies playing North-South music.
It was said that it took 24 years for the Yankee Rebels to reach their summit. The group didn't win every contest, but they did take more than their share, and that included the 1969 American Legion Nationals in Atlanta. The crowd applauded for over ten minutes at the conclusion of that memorable show. The Yankee Rebels won not only the show but also the hearts of the drum corps world.
In addition to that 1969 capstone win, the corps competed in 11 DCA National Championships between 1965 through 1981. Their best finishes were consecutive second places in 1970 and 1971.
For more than 30 years, the on-field performances of the Yankee Rebels reflected the effort, work, sacrifice, disappointment, achievement, and glory of every member who ever had the distinction of wearing the white and gold and, later, the orange and white. The original Yankee Rebels disbanded in 1977, but an active alumni corps took its place in 1988.
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1949 1 scores
Highest Score 91.800
Final show in DCX Archives July 10, 1949 The Dream Jersey City NJ placed 5 with a score of 91.800
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1951 2 scores
Highest Score 91.433
Final show in DCX Archives January 1, 1951 American Legion National Miami FL placed 6 with a score of 83.917
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1952 2 scores
Highest Score 88.633
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1952 American Legion National Championships (senior finals) New York City NY placed 5 with a score of 88.633
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1953 2 scores
Highest Score 90.383
Final show in DCX Archives January 1, 1953 American Legion Nationals St. Louis MO placed 5 with a score of 87.350
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1956 2 scores
Highest Score 85.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 9, 1956 The Dream Jersey City NJ placed 4 with a score of 85.100
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1957 2 scores
Highest Score 86.140
Final show in DCX Archives September 14, 1957 American Legion National Championships - Senior Prelims Atlantic City NJ placed 10 with a score of 84.600
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1958 2 scores
Highest Score 81.450
Final show in DCX Archives July 19, 1958 Pagent of Drums Syracuse NY placed 5 with a score of 80.070
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1959 2 scores
Highest Score 84.400
Final show in DCX Archives July 11, 1959 Kiwanis Championship Pottsville PA placed 1 with a score of 84.400
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1960 2 scores
Highest Score 82.390
Final show in DCX Archives July 2, 1960 Hershey Invitational Hershey PA placed 3 with a score of 82.390
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1961 2 scores
Highest Score 78.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 16, 1961 Toronto ONT Canada placed 6 with a score of 78.100
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1962 11 scores
Highest Score 87.800
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1962 11th Annual Mardi Gras of Champions Pittsfield MA placed 2 with a score of 80.550
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1963 16 scores
Highest Score 85.023
Final show in DCX Archives September 8, 1963 American Legion National Championships Miami FL placed 3 with a score of 80.536
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1964 15 scores
Highest Score 84.150
Final show in DCX Archives September 12, 1964 13th Annual Mardi Gras of Champions Pittsfield MA placed 2 with a score of 77.660
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1965 13 scores
Highest Score 80.450
Final show in DCX Archives September 11, 1965 DCA Championships Milford CT placed 4 with a score of 80.250
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1966 5 scores
Highest Score 79.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1966 American Legion National Championships Washington DC placed 5 with a score of 78.033
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1967 6 scores
Highest Score 79.810
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1967 DCA Championships Prelims Bridgeport CT placed 7 with a score of 76.783
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1968 4 scores
Highest Score 77.050
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1968 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 7 with a score of 76.850
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1969 12 scores
Highest Score 81.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1969 DCA Championships Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 77.650
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1970 13 scores
Highest Score 81.200
Final show in DCX Archives September 6, 1970 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 2 with a score of 80.000
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1971 11 scores
Highest Score 90.750
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 1971 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 89.275
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1972 10 scores
Highest Score 85.200
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1972 DCA Championships Prelims Jersey City NJ placed 6 with a score of 85.200
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1973 5 scores
Highest Score 83.150
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1973 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 7 with a score of 79.100
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1974 6 scores
Highest Score 80.500
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1974 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 7 with a score of 69.200
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1975 3 scores
Highest Score 84.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1975 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 6 with a score of 84.330
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1976 11 scores
Highest Score 84.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 1976 DCA Championships Prelims Rochester NY placed 5 with a score of 83.850
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1980 5 scores
Highest Score 87.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1980 DCA Championships Prelims Hershey PA placed 11 with a score of 60.000
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1981 3 scores
Highest Score 52.600
Final show in DCX Archives September 6, 1981 DCA Championships Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 15 with a score of 52.600
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2002 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 2002 Alumni Spectacular Scranton PA
Members (27)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Adams, Bill | Snare Drum | 1976 |
| Adams, William | Snare | 1976 |
| Blancato, Louie ( Streak) | Soprano | 1971 to 1976 |
| Bruce Jr., Walter | First Baratone Bugle | 1968 to 1972 |
| Bruce, Bryan | 1st Baratone/Contra Bass | 1968 to 1972 |
| Burnell, James | Baritone | 2000 |
| Dailey, Gary | Brass instructor/arranger | 1975 to 1976 |
| Davidson, Gil | Baritone | 1969 to 1971 |
| Davidson, Gil | BARITONE | 1969 to 1971 |
| Dempsey, Ed | Contra | 1976; 1980 to 1981; 1989 to 1991 |
| Frazer, Bill | Bugle | 1960 |
| Gillen, Jack | Mellophone | 1975 to 1976 |
| Gruphofer, John | Baritone | 1974 |
| Hedling, Paul | Drill Instructor / Drum Major | 1976 |
| Jones, Bruce | Baritone | 1974 to 1976 |
| Kirkwood, James | lead soprano | 1978 |
| Krauss, David | Snare | 1975 to 1976 |
| Krissinger, Larry | drumline rud bass | 1969 to 1976 |
| Linck, Burton | Drum line | 1970 to 1976 |
| Martin, Joe | Rudimental Bass | 1967 to 1968 |
| Miles, Sonny | Color Guard | 1967 to 1977 |
| Quackenbush, Chuck | Contra | 1973 |
| Rasmussen, Bill | Mellophone | 1973 to 1976 |
| Schorsch, Paul | Snare | 1971 to 1972 |
| Soul Jr, Edward | Director, Public Relations | 1969 to 1972 |
| Visnic, Larry | Percussion | 1980 |
| myers, beef | contra | 1997 to 2001 |
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Yankee Rebels 1966 Uniform 1966 from the Bill Ives Collection Contributed by Grady Hess
Yankee Rebels 1969 Uniform 1966 from the Bill Ives Collection Contributed by George Biggs
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