Royal Grenadiers
Kankakee, IL United States
Founded: 1979
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 47 | 40.950 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1982 | Charge of the Light Brigade * Hava Nagila * Carmina Burana * Academic Festival Overture | ||
| 1983 | Charge of the Light Brigade * Carmina Burana * Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt Suite #1) | ||
| 1984 | 48 | 44.200 | Festive Overture * Baroque and Blue (from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio) * Golliwog's Cakewalk * Russian Christmas Music |
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The Royal Grenadiers junior marching and maneuvering corps was active in DCI and DCM competition in the first half of the 1980s. Their one DCI appearance was in 1981, when they finished 47th in Open Class Prelims. Their highest DCM finish was ninth in Finals in 1984.
[A History of Drum & Bugle Corps, 2002; DCW, 11/02, p. 3]
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The Royal Grenadiers Drum and Bugle Corps Inc, Kankakee County, Illinois was founded in the fall of 1979 to provide a worthwhile competitive activity for the youth of the east-central Illinois area.
The uniform worn by the Grenadiers is patterned after the Blues and Royals Regiment of the English Household Calvary Division. Chrome helmets and riding boots add a finishing touch to the style that has become the Royal Grenadier trademark.
Our 1982-83 staff is managed by program coordinator, Gary Moore. The show advisor is Gene Palowski. The performance staff includes: On Brass: Brad Niemi, Dave Smith. On Percussion: Gary Moore, Dan Leonard. M & M: Jim Baron, Stan Coclasure, Marge Anderson. The Guard is handled by Arlene Moore and Jo Billadeau.
The 1983 Repertoire:
Opener: The Charge of the Light Brigade
Major Production: Carmina Burana
Concert: Hava Nagila
Drum Production: The Grenadier
Closing Production; Academic Festival Overture
The 1983 Corps is composed of young men and women of the greater east central Illinois area. They will log over 12,000 miles while appearing in over 30 contests and exhibitions in seven states and two Canadian Provinces.
Drum Majors Dominick Lovino and Bill Bodemer handle the corps and are assisted by Color Guard Sergeant Gina Gee.
The Royal Grenadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is sponsored by the Royal Grenadier Booster Club and communities of the Kankakee County area.
The corps director is Tom Billadeau.
[From the 1983 Saginaw, MI Drums Across the Valley Program]
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1980 6 scores
Highest Score 40.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 2, 1980 World Open Prelims Lynn MA placed 16 with a score of 40.600
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1981 10 scores
Highest Score 45.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1981 DCI World Championships Prelims Montreal QUE Canada placed 47 with a score of 40.950
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1982 14 scores
Highest Score 61.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1982 DCI Canada Prelims Hamilton ONT Canada placed 24 with a score of 37.950
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1983 20 scores
Highest Score 68.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1983 VFW Nationals Finals New Orleans LA placed 1 with a score of 64.100
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1984 23 scores
Highest Score 61.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1984 DCI World Championships Prelims Atlanta GA placed 24 with a score of 44.200
Members (9)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Billadeau, Mike | Drum Line | 1981 to 1984 |
| Henderson, Ted(dy) | Contra | 1980; 1983 |
| Margraf, Mike | Soprano | 1982 to 1984 |
| Payne, Dave | Soprano | 1983 to 1984 |
| Rothbard, Bruce | Soprano | 1981 to 1984 |
| Schuller, Heinz | Percussion | 1981 |
| Taylor, Nick | Contra | 1986 |
| Weaver, Betsy | Rifle | 1979 to 1982 |
| jackson, ron | percussion "quads" | 1980 to 1984 |
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