Iron Brigade
Other Names:merger of Royal Lancers and Marauders
Madison Heights, MI United States
Founded: 1973
Inactive Junior
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 45 | 55.200 | (Repertoire not available) |
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The corps was formed from elements of the Madison Heights Marauders and Royal Lancers Drum Corps, both from Southeast Michigan and previously bitter rivals and contenders for state championships. Many other members were from the Flint Guardsmen and area High Schools.
Their innovative shows and field presentation pushed the envelope for early drum corps and many of their inspirations were seen in drum corps several years later.
This open class corps marched in GLDCA and DCI shows in 1973 and 1974 but unfortunately ceased fielding a corps after the 1974 season.
The Iron Brigade Drum Corps was named after the famous Iron Brigade's 24th Michigan Regiment from the Civil War and their uniforms followed along with the Civil War theme as well as their brass and percussion scores, which included selections from "American Civil War Fantasy".
History from the Iron Brigade yahoo group.
Their innovative shows and field presentation pushed the envelope for early drum corps and many of their inspirations were seen in drum corps several years later.
This open class corps marched in GLDCA and DCI shows in 1973 and 1974 but unfortunately ceased fielding a corps after the 1974 season.
The Iron Brigade Drum Corps was named after the famous Iron Brigade's 24th Michigan Regiment from the Civil War and their uniforms followed along with the Civil War theme as well as their brass and percussion scores, which included selections from "American Civil War Fantasy".
History from the Iron Brigade yahoo group.
[submitted by GrewvyG2@aol.com April 2010]
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 72.340
Final show in DCX Archives June 18, 1966 Port Clinton OH placed 4 with a score of 72.340
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1973 8 scores
Highest Score 76.950
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1973 Royal Oak MI
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1974 6 scores
Highest Score 55.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1974 DCI World Championships - Prelims Ithaca NY placed 45 with a score of 55.200
Members (15)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| baldiga, joe | horn section mellophone | 1973 to 1974 |
| Beal (Smith), Mary Beth | Color Guard | 1973 to 1974 |
| DONLON, DENISE | GUARD/DRUM LINE/DRUM MAJOR | 1972 to 1974 |
| Doran, Art | Instructor | 1972 to 1975 |
| elizondo, michael | melophone | 1973 to 1974 |
| james, rick | brass | 1973 to 1974 |
| LaFountaine, David | Drum Major | 1973 |
| London, Bob (Kemo) | Baritone | 1974 |
| Rempes, Richard | Baritone Horn | 1972 to 1975 |
| Shea, Dave ,aka Canuck, | Drummer/Saber line | 1973 to 1974 |
| Simmons, Lynne | Guard | 1974 |
| Szostek, Dawn | rile line | 1973 to 1974 |
| Triplett, Paul | Soprano | 1973 |
| Zimmicky, Judy | Soprano/color guard | 1970 to 1974 |
| Zimmicky, Mike | Tenor, Snare | 1973 to 1974 |
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