Southwind

Other Names:Formerly from Montgomery, AL and Lexington, KY

Mobile, AL United States
Founded: 1980

Active Junior
Open Class

Year	Theme/Songs
1981	Prelude and Rondo * Hoedown (from Rodeo) * Miserlou * Granada Smoothie * Bless the Beasts and Children * Alabamy Bound * Stars Fell On Alabama
1982	Song of the South * Magic (from Pippin) * Granada Smoothie * Fugeace * I Sing the Body Electric (from Fame)
1983	Hunter * Concerto in F * Tangerine
1989	Southland
1990	You are My Sunshine * Lucretia McEvil * Sometimes in Winter * God Bless the Child
1991	Fanfare (from The Little Mermaid) * Tour of the Kingdom (from The Little Mermaid) * Poor Unfortunate Souls (from The Little Mermaid) * Eric to the Rescue (from The Little Mermaid) * The Storm (from The Little Mermaid) * Part of Your World (from The Little Mermaid) * Happy Ending (from The Little Mermaid)
1992	Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - Overture to Robin Hood * The Prisoner of the Crusades (from Robin Hood) * Marian at the Waterfall (from Robin Hood) * The Abduction (from Robin Hood) * The Wedding Scene (from Robin Hood) * The Final Battle (from Robin Hood)
1993	Far and Away - Joseph's Dream (from Far and Away) * Life in Ireland (from Far and Away) * The American Way (from Far and Away) * Reunion (from Far and Away) * The Land Race (from Far and Away)
1994	A League of Their Own - Making the Team * Ballad-Life Goes On * The Final Game (from A League Of Their Own)
1995	Gospel - Precious Lord, Take My Hand * Jericho * Sweet, Sweet Spirit * Are You Ready for a Miracle (from Leap of Faith) * Oh Happy Day (from Li'l Abner) * Brand New day (from The Wiz)
1996	A Gospel Celebration - Make His Praise Glorious * Amazing Love * Resurrection Ceremony * Are You Ready for a Miracle (from Leap of Faith) * All Creatures of Our God and King
1997	Scenes from Childhood (Zimmer, Holsinger) - Nilesdance * Children's March * Daydreaming * Iron Will
1999	American Salute * Kentucky Suite * Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan) * Summon the Heroes
2000	Suite for Band * Legends of the Fall * Les Preludes * Totentanz
2001	A New Era - Fanfare for a New Era * Academic Festival Overture * Concerto for Violin and Orchestra * Fire Storm
2002	Evolution - Toccata and Fugue in D minor * Marche Slav * Prelude * Esprit de Corps
2003	Dance Portraits - Gayne Ballet
2004	Music from The Mummy
2005	A Distorted Imagination - Star of Bethlehem (from Ben Hur) * Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) * The Battle (from Gladiator) * Mars (from The Planets) * Blue Shadows and Purple Hills (from Spartacus) * Main Title (from The Wind and The Lion) * Incantation (from Quidam) * A Mother's Love (from Ben Hur) * Bacchanale (from Samson and Delilah) * Reunited (from Van Helsing) * The Horseman ( from The Wind and The Lion) * Raisuli Attacks ( from The Wind and The Lion)
2006	Duality - Firebird Suite * In the Spring, at the Time When Kings Go Off to War * Lost in the Darkness (from Jekyll and Hyde) * Pie Jesu (from Requiem) * Incantation (from Quidam) * Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) * Tenth Symphony * Original
2007	InTheLoop - InTheLoop
2015	By the Numbers - Morning Alleluias for Winter * Romeo and Juliet * Symphonic Dance No. 3 * America * Halloween Music * Carol of the Bells
2016	Motion - The Chairman Dances * Rest * Ride * Spinning Wheel
2017	Strange Things - Wrecking Ball * Rite of Spring * Creep * Superstition * Dies Irae * Toxic * Hysteria

Southwind, formed in 1980, began life as a junior marching and maneuvering corps based in Montgomery, Alabama.

From their Montgomery base, Southwind took part in DCI competition in 1981 and 1982 before going inactive for seven years. In 1989, with newly organized backing, the corps began to compete in Class A, A-60, and Division II/III contests, divisions they won in 1991 and 1992. Since moving to Open Class in 1993, their highest finish has been 13th, in 2000.

By 1997, though financially secure and still attracting a sizable membership, it was becoming difficult for the small nucleus of boosters and management to keep the corps operating effectively. That same year, several members of the Madison Scouts' design team wrote for and advised Southwind, thus starting an important relationship between the corps. In the fall of 1997, Southwind Director Dave Bryan, who has been a part of Southwind from the beginning, approached Madison's Scott Stewart about taking over management and direction of the corps. The newly formed liaison made Southwind a part of the Madison Drum & Bugle Corps Association.

Southwind sat out the 1998 season and moved their base of operations to Lexington, Kentucky. The move north allowed Southwind to participate in DCI Midwest, to be closer to their parent organization in Wisconsin, and to draw on strong music programs in the surrounding states.

The corps finished 18th in 2002 and 21st in 2003.

Souhwind received a stern lesson in the financial realities of drum corps in July of 2004 when a bus, essential to keeping the corps on the road, blew an engine. The $15,000 replacement cost could have been enough to bankrupt the corps and end its life. Despite the mishap, the corps regained three places by finishing 18th in DCI Quarterfinals, playing Jerry Goldsmith's music to "The Mummy."

[DCW, 8/30/02, p.22; A History of Drum & Bugle Corps, 2002; Johnathan Neuls, RAMD, 10/16/98; DCWm 7/23/2004, p.3]

Members (162)

Member Name	Section	Years Involved
Abdon, Brandon	Visual/Administrative Staff	2004
Adkisson, David	Percussion	1993 to 1995
Ainsworth, Heather	Mellophone	2001
Ainsworth, Shane	Soprano	1996
Ainsworth, Shane	Soprano	1996
Arnold, Mackenzie	mellophone	1999 to 2000
Barrentine, Jacob	Baritone	2016
Barrow, Dean	Contra	1982
Basso, Jeremy	Baritone	2000 to 2001
Beasley-Paris, Laura	charter member-color guard-captain	1980 to 1981
Bedingfield, Lindsey	Baritone	2005 to 2008
Benson, Danny	Soprano	2001 to 2002
Bertram, Daniel	Color Guard	2005
Blezinger, Drew	Front Ensemble	2004 to 2005
Brandenburg, Taylor	Contrabass	2005
Brewer, Johnny	Mellophone	1992
Brock, David	Baritone	2007
Brough, Alex	Euphonium	2003 to 2005
Bruegger, Robb	Cymbals	2004 to 2005
Byrne, Brendan	mellophone	2002
Campos, Chris	Brass/ContraBass	1994 to 1995
Campos, Paco	Contra	1994 to 1995
Carter, Erica	Sop	1996
Carter, Scott	Baritone	1993 to 2003
Carter, Steve	Percussion Staff/Marimba	1981 to 1983
Cates, Tracy	Mellophone	2001
Chaffin, George	Bass 3	2004
Chaffin, George	Bass 3	2004
Christopher, Emily	Soprano	2002 to 2003
Christopher, Emily	Soprano	2002 to 2003
Claytor, Hiram	baritone	1991 to 1992
Collier, Christy	Mellophone	2000 to 2005
Cook, Megan	Color Guard	2003 to 2005
Cowell, Brian	Soprano-line	2000 to 2004
Cramlet, Nikki	Soprano	2003
Davis, Adam	Baritone	1994 to 1996
Davis, Jason	Soprano	1991 to 1992
DeFerraro, John	Front Ensemble	2004
Dittrich, Andy	Snare	2004
Dixon, Edward	Contra	2004
Doyle, Colleen	mellophone	2000
Duke, Catherine	Cymbals	2002
Duke, Catherine	Frontline	2003
Duke, Catherine	Cymbals	2002
Duke, Catherine	Frontline	2003
Durbin, Lee	Contra	2006
Elrod, Brian	French Horn	1981 to 1983
Faison, Tyler	Baritone	2002
Fischer, Brian	Baritone	2001
Flannigan, Neil	front ensemble	2004 to 2006
Fulkerson, Jordan	Soprano	2005
Gagaza, J.P.	Tenors	2007
Gardner, Jessica	colorguard	1999 to 2000
Geis, Kevin	Snare	2005
Ghantous, Daniel	Cymbals	2005 to 2006
Gipson, Derek	soprano	1992 to 1993
Glueck, Zach	Baritone	2002 to 2003
Goldberg, Jeremy	Soprano	2000 to 2001
Goltz, Derek	Front Ensemble	2004 to 2007
Gross, Brandon	Baritone	2004
Gross, Brandon	Baritone	2004; 2006
Hanzelka, Mike	Euphonium	2003 to 2004
Harmsen, Bryan	Battery - Tenors	2001
Harmsen, Bryan	Tenors	2001 to 2002
Hawley, Brooke	Mellophone	1999 to 2000
Hayes, Anastasia	Soprano	1991
Hendry, Adam	Contrabass	2002 to 2003
Henshaw, Jen	Guard/Flag	2002
Hernandez, Tony	Soprano	1999
Hobson, Bryan	Guard	1982
Holderby, Daniel	Cook Crew	2005
Holderby, Danny	Support	2005
Huff, Ken	Contra	1980 to 1982
Hyatt, Anna	pit percussion	1999
Jenkins, Amanda	Soprano	2005 to 2006
Jones, Keegan	Soprano	2004 to 2005
Jones, Matt	Euphonium	2004
Kessel, Jennifer	colorguard	2002
King, Jamie	Soprano	1992 to 1994
Korra, Lisa	Colorguard	2000 to 2002
Korra, Lisa	Colorguard	2000 to 2002
Kuy, Vania	Soprano	1994 to 1997
Laffoon, Ray	pit-marimba	2000 to 2001
Lavelle, John	Contra	2000
Lilliefors, Erin	Contra	2004 to 2007
Little, Matt	Snare	1994 to 1995
Longfield, Heather	Colorguard	2002 to 2004
MacNaughton, Cathy	Front ensemble	1990 to 1992; 1994
McCawley, Lauren	front ensemble	2001; 2003
McCawley, Lauren	cymbals	2002
McCawley, Lauren	drum major	2004
Mickley, James	Trumpet	2007
Miller, Joey	Contra	2002 to 2003
Mills, Jennie	Mellophone	1995 to 2001
Mills, Jennie	Brass Staff	2002
Mills, Robbie	Bass Drums	2013 to 2014
Moody, Tristan	Frontline	2002 to 2003
Mooney, Christopher	Mellophone	1996 to 1997
Moore, Keith	Contra	1993
Moorman, Jeff	Brass	1999 to 2001
Nelson, Bethany	Support Staff	1999 to 2000
Norrgard, Zoe	Colorguard	2002 to 2003
O'Brien, Trevor	Mellophone	2006
O'Shields, Elizabeth	Baritone	2000 to 2001
Owen, Allison	Asst. Conductor	2005
Owen, Blake	Quads	1983
Palumbo, Katie	colorguard	2003 to 2005
Parker, Ben	Contra	2007
Parsons, Susan	Mellophone	1999 to 2001
Patrick, Charlie	Soprano	1999 to 2000
Payne, Brian	Contra	1989 to 1990
Peel, Bernie	Driver	1998 to 2000
Radford, Nick	Sop/Trumpet	2005 to 2010
Randall, Julie	Colorguard	2001; 2004
Rayburn, Rachel	Colorguard	2004
Reed, Kevin	Soprano	1999
Reichardt, Matt	Soprano/Mellophone	2002 to 2003
Reitenbach, Neil	Snareline	2004
Restivo, Maggie	Colorgaurd	2004 to 2006
Robinson, Ben	Mellophone	2004
Romo, Angela	Colorguard	2004
Romo, Angela	color guard	2003
Romo, Jelly	Colorguard	2003
Ryles, G. Ron	Drum Major/Baritone	1992; 1994
Ryles, Ron	Baritone	1992
Ryles, Ron	Drum Major	1994
Sanchez, Damion	Instructor-Bass Line	2000
Saputo, Joseph	Mellophone	2006
Saputo, Joseph	Mellophone	2006
Schwartz, Andy	Baritone	1999 to 2001
Seidling, patrick	director	1998 to 2000
Sersion, Andrew	Euphonium	2005
Shernoff, Alex	Sop and Mello	2002 to 2003
Simpson, Steven	Euphonium	2004 to 2005
South, Christopher	Baritone	1994
Stephenson, Alison	Mellophone	2002 to 2003
Stephenson, Alison	Tour Manager	2004 to 2005
Stewart, Josh	soprano	2002
Stoeckel, Andy	Frontline	2004 to 2005
Stringfield, Jason	Baritone	2004 to 2006
Terry, Michael	Founder/Director, Admin/Support	1980 to 1997
Terry, Michael D	Founder/Executive Director	1980 to 1981
Terry, Michael D	Support	1982 to 1997
Terry, Michael P.	Volunteer	1991 to 1997
Terry, Patty	Volunteer	1983 to 1997
Tharp, Mike	Euphonium	1999 to 2002
Tharp, Mike	Baritone/Euphonium	1999 to 2003
Vaughn, Susan	Colorguard	1996
Verburg, Matt	Snare	1999 to 2003
Weber, Kurt	Baritone	2004
Wheeler, Eric	mellophone	2003 to 2006
White, Mike	Frontline	2005 to 2006
Williams, Austin	Front Ensemble-Timpani	2001
Williamson, Brad	Baritone	1999
Wood, Steve	Low Brass Tech	2005
Wright, Rachel	Mellophone	2001
Zeiss, Tim	Contra	2004
Zimmerman, Diana	mellophone	2004
bielat, marjorie	front line/drum major	1999 to 2002
castle, angie	colorguard	2004 to 2005
hutcherson, jamie	contra bass	1981
vaughn, eric	battery	1993 to 1996