Amvet Brigadiers
Randolph, MA United States
Founded: 1951
The first appearance of the corps was on November 11, 1961 as a parade corps in the Randolph Veteran’s Day Parade and the Boston Veteran’s Day Parade.
In 1962, the Brigadiers were one of the founding corps of the Mayflower Circuit. The first Mayflower contest was held at Randolph High School football field. The corps became the very first Mayflower State Circuit Class ‘B’ Champions. They also won the Amvet National Drum & Bugle Corp Competion in 1962, held in New York City.
In 1963, making it a second year in a row the Brigadiers won the Mayflower State Circuit Class ‘B’ Championship.
In 1965, the corps sponsored by the Randolph Industries Commission, appeared in exhibition at the New York’s World Fair.
In 1968, the Brigadiers placed second in the World Open Class ‘B’ Championship, went on to tie for 1st place in the Eastern Mass Circuit Class B standing and won the Mayflower State Circuit Class ‘B’ Championship.
The corps in 1971 won the Mayflower State Finals and also became the 1971 Eastern Mass Circuit Champions. The corp also appeared in the World Open, placing 11th for the second year in a row.
In 1974, the Amvet Brigadiers in their 14th year were out to gain as much success as they have in the past.
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1963 2 scores
Highest Score 70.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 28, 1963 1rst Mayflower Circuit Championship Unknown placed 3 with a score of 65.100
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1964 2 scores
Highest Score 73.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1964 Cavalcade of Music Millis MA placed 1 with a score of 65.650
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1965 1 scores
Highest Score 70.300
Final show in DCX Archives June 5, 1965 Tweksbury MA placed 2 with a score of 70.300
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1970 4 scores
Highest Score 63.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1970 World Open Class 'B' Prelims Lynn MA placed 11 with a score of 54.250
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1971 3 scores
Highest Score 68.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 19, 1971 Eastern Mass Finals Somerville MA placed 1 with a score of 68.100
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1974 1 scores
Highest Score 42.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 1974 World Open - Class B Prelims Lynn MA placed 22 with a score of 42.400
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1977 1 scores
Highest Score 46.050
Final show in DCX Archives July 30, 1977 World Open Prelims Lynn MA placed 21 with a score of 46.050
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1978 2 scores
Highest Score 62.550
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1978 Battle of Champions Malden MA placed 9 with a score of 62.550
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1979 3 scores
Highest Score 61.950
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1979 Malden MA placed 8 with a score of 61.950
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1980 5 scores
Highest Score 53.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1980 DCI World Championships Class A and All-Girl Finals Birmingham AL placed 3 with a score of 53.500
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1981 2 scores
Highest Score 61.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 19, 1981 DCI World Championships Class A Prelims Montreal QUE Canada placed 8 with a score of 61.100
Members (10)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess, Cathie | color guard | 1977 to 1981 |
| Dunlea, Peter | drum line | 1963 |
| Hogan, Lorna | Drumline | 1978 to 1982 |
| Kelley, Ginger | Horn Line | 1978 to 1981 |
| Morrissey, John (Jay) | Horn | 1967 to 1969 |
| Munafo, Ronnie | Snare | 1979 |
| richards, cheryle | hornline | 1974 to 1979 |
| Roy, Bob | Tenor Drum | 1967 to 1969 |
| Soares, Tony | Hornline | 1979 to 1981 |
| Taylor (Griffin), Janice | Color Guard | 1979 |
