Baltimore, MD United States
Founded: 1998
That fall, active and inactive alumni members were contacted and a rehearsal planned. George Bull and his team had to come up with drums, bugles, flags and some kind of uniform. This was no small project, but with the help of the many Yankee Rebels friends, everything was lined up in time for the first rehearsal in February, 1988, at the Hamilton Post. No one was sure what to expect or how many would show up, but to everyone's amazement, 70 buglers, more than 30 percussionists, and well over 30 to carry the colors answered the call. The average age of these returning veterans was about 50 years, with several well into their 70s.
By August of 1989, the alumni corps was ready. The Yankee Rebels, with over 90 horns, 40 percussionists, a 32-man color guard, and with Phil Gentile and Don Conners performing as drum majors, was crowned the best musical unit in the parade.
The rest is history, but might be summed up by a conversation between a couple of young corps members from competing units. One asked, "Who the heck are all those old guys around here today?" The other answered that he didn't know who they were, but "Those SOBs sure can play those horns.”
The 1990s have seen the Yankee Rebels Alumni Corps performing in indoor concerts, parades, and field competitions.
Quoting George Bull, "May the Lord continue to bless the Yankee Rebels.”
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Highest Score 86.430
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1963 Lewisburg PA placed 4 with a score of 86.430
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 2003 Alumni Spectacular Scranton PA
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 2005 Alumni Spectacular Scranton PA
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 2006 Alumni Spectacular Rochester NY
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Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 2012 Alumni Spectacular Annapolis MD
Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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Blancato, Louie | Soprano | 1995 |
Bruce Jr., Walter | 1st Baratone | 1988 to 1993; 2000 to 2002 |
Bruce, Bryan | Baratone | 1989; 1993 to 1994; 2002 |
Doctor, Dana | Contra | 1995 to 1997 |
Fallon, Ray | Brass Instructor | 1995 to 1996 |
Knisely, Deb | contra | 2002 to 2004 |
Martin, Joe | Snare Drum | 1996 to 1998 |
Miles, Sonny | Color Guard | 1967 to 1977 |
Quackenbush, Chuck | contra | 1988 to 1992 |
Rasmussen, Bill | Mellophone | 1988 to 1992; 2000 to 2003 |
Soul Jr, Edward | Color Guard | 1989 to 2010 |
Twiss, Jeff | # 5 bass drum line | 2000 to 2002 |
myers, brad | Contra | 1997 to 2010 |
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