Americanos
Other Names:S.A.L. Squadron 38
Menasha, WI United States
Founded: 1936
Division III
In 1957 the corps adopted the name Americanos Drum and Bugle Corps, and performed quite successfully under the sponsorship of private donations, personal fundraisers, and the most supportive parents in the activity. In 1963 the El Toros Drum and Bugle Corps was formed as a feeder unit for the Americanos.
However, by 1968 the organization's membership had dwindled to a mere 15 marchers. The members were stunned when, after the 1968 VFW Finals, management announced that after 33 years the corps was opening its membership to females.
The coed Americanos entered the 1969 season with nearly 80 members, and they returned to the ranks of the nation's most competitive corps. At the VFW Nationals in Portland they placed a proud sixth.
As the corps traveled through the 1970s, the burden of travel costs, equipment, and declining membership resulted in the decision to perform as a parade corps only. But a dedicated core of marching members, parents, alumni, and local volunteers took the initiative to re-build the corps. 1985 saw the El Toros take the field in a new beginning, leading to the Americanos organization of the present day. By 1989 the corps had once again claimed a spot with the most competitive units, winning divisional titles and numerous show titles.
By 1993 the Americanos had won the U.S. Open Division III Championship, and had earned a finalist position at both the Canadian Open and Drum Corps International Championship competitions. A spectacular 1994 secured the corps the prestigious DCI Division III title. Along the way they picked up additional honors with the Drum Corps Midwest Division III Title, Drum Corps East Division III Title, and a second-place finish in both the U.S. and North American Opens.
The Americanos spent a few seasons in Division II, capturing titles in various regional events including the Division II DCM Title in 1999. 1999 also saw the corps finish fourth overall in Division II, capturing the high brass award in the preliminary round. This is their highest DCI finish to date.
In 2000, the corps returned to Division III to narrowly miss out on another world championship title, capturing the Silver Medal. They finished third in Division III in 2001, and fourth in 2002, as well as claiming the "Spirit of Disney" Award as most entertaining corps for both years. In 2003, the 47-member corps finished 18th in Division II/III Prelims.
The 2003 show, 'Zorro Rides Again,' ended with Zorro running his opponent through with a sword, stretching the blackguard out on a sweltering Florida stadium floor. Paramedics, watchful for marchers overcome from the 94-degree heat, were halfway onto the field to revive the fallen before they realized that his demise was just part of the act.
The Americanos' 2004 program was called 'Dimensions of Latin Rhythms,' and the corps finished seventh in Division III Finals.
One of the longer-lived Division III corps, the Americanos have participated in DCI competition 22 times, including every year since 1987.
[http://www.angelfire.com/wi2/americanos/; Dave Strickler, inter alia]
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1954 1 scores
Highest Score 80.350
Final show in DCX Archives July 31, 1954 Wisconsin Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 10 with a score of 80.350
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1956 1 scores
Highest Score 72.050
Final show in DCX Archives June 24, 1956 Cedarburg WI placed 6 with a score of 72.050
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1957 1 scores
Highest Score 77.800
Final show in DCX Archives July 3, 1957 Racine WI placed 6 with a score of 77.800
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1958 1 scores
Highest Score 82.300
Final show in DCX Archives July 12, 1958 Madison WI placed 1 with a score of 82.300
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1959 2 scores
Highest Score 75.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 18, 1959 Wisconsin American Legion State Championship Kenosha WI placed 1 with a score of 75.000
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1964 1 scores
Highest Score 47.100
Final show in DCX Archives June 27, 1964 Festival of Music Cedarburg WI placed 14 with a score of 47.100
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1965 1 scores
Highest Score 57.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1965 Drums In The Knight Rhindelander WI placed 5 with a score of 57.100
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 26.260
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 1966 WI American Legion State Eau Claire WI placed 12 with a score of 26.260
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1969 5 scores
Highest Score 58.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1969 Marion WI placed 4 with a score of 40.600
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1970 10 scores
Highest Score 72.350
Final show in DCX Archives August 30, 1970 American Legion National Championships Portland OR placed 6 with a score of 60.650
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1971 4 scores
Highest Score 53.900
Final show in DCX Archives July 3, 1971 Fond Du Lac WI placed 6 with a score of 53.900
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1972 9 scores
Highest Score 70.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1972 VFW Nationals (prelims) Minneapolis MN placed 23 with a score of 69.100
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1973 11 scores
Highest Score 65.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1973 DCI World Championships - Prelims Whitewater WI placed 31 with a score of 59.200
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1974 24 scores
Highest Score 71.000
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1974 Merrill WI placed 3 with a score of 71.000
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1975 16 scores
Highest Score 74.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1975 American Legion National Championships Minneapolis MN placed 2 with a score of 74.450
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1976 11 scores
Highest Score 65.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1976 Fascination' Rhythms Waupun WI placed 4 with a score of 57.950
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1979 5 scores
Highest Score 78.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 1979 Green Bay WI placed 4 with a score of 53.250
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1980 10 scores
Highest Score 61.050
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1980 VFW Nationals Chicago IL placed 7 with a score of 57.500
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1981 12 scores
Highest Score 59.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1981 DCI World Championships Prelims Montreal QUE Canada placed 45 with a score of 44.250
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1982 15 scores
Highest Score 64.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 1982 Bloomington IN placed 10 with a score of 34.850
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1987 3 scores
Highest Score 58.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1987 DCI World Championships Class A60 Prelims Madison WI placed 12 with a score of 58.300
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1988 7 scores
Highest Score 80.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1988 DCI World Championships Class A/A60 Finals Kansas City MO placed 4 with a score of 74.600
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1989 13 scores
Highest Score 84.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1989 DCI World Championships Class A60 Finals Kansas City MO placed 4 with a score of 84.400
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1990 18 scores
Highest Score 88.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1990 DCI World Championships Prelims Buffalo NY placed 18 with a score of 64.400
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1991 22 scores
Highest Score 80.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1991 DCI World Championships Class A/A60 Finals Dallas TX placed 6 with a score of 72.400
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1992 18 scores
Highest Score 76.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1992 DCI World Championships Division III Prelims Whitewater WI placed 8 with a score of 76.700
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1993 21 scores
Highest Score 79.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1993 DCI World Championships Division II/III Finals Jackson MS placed 5 with a score of 78.000
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1994 17 scores
Highest Score 93.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1994 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Foxboro MA placed 15 with a score of 64.100
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1995 21 scores
Highest Score 83.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 1995 DCI World Championships Division III Prelims Buffalo NY placed 8 with a score of 83.100
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1996 22 scores
Highest Score 87.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1996 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 82.500
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1997 23 scores
Highest Score 86.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1997 DCI World Championships Division II Finals Orlando FL placed 5 with a score of 81.100
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1998 24 scores
Highest Score 85.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1998 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Orlando FL placed 8 with a score of 85.000
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1999 27 scores
Highest Score 91.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1999 DCI World Championships Division II Finals Madison WI placed 4 with a score of 91.600
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2000 29 scores
Highest Score 90.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2000 DCI World Championships Division II/III Finals College Park MD placed 2 with a score of 87.900
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2001 30 scores
Highest Score 86.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2001 DCI Championships - Div II/III Finals Buffalo NY placed 3 with a score of 86.800
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2002 31 scores
Highest Score 83.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 6, 2002 World Championships - Division II & III Semifinals Madison WI placed 5 with a score of 83.550
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2003 27 scores
Highest Score 77.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2003 DCI Championships - Div II/III Prelims Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 77.600
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2004 25 scores
Highest Score 78.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2004 DCI World Championships - II/III Division Finals Denver CO placed 7 with a score of 78.900
Members (68)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Ahlers, Jacqueline | French Horn / Flugal Horn | 1980 to 1982 |
| Ambrose, J. Adam | Pit | 2004 |
| Basten, Jon | Mellophone/soprano | 1980 to 1981 |
| Basten, Jon | Brass Caption/Trumpet | 2010 to 2011 |
| Baumann, Walter | Cymbal Line | 2002 |
| Baumann, Walter | Pit | 2003 to 2004 |
| Blank, Nick | pit, bass | 2001 to 2002 |
| Bonslater, Bobby | Soprano | 2004 |
| Brown, Jennifer | Color Guard | 1996 |
| Brown, Kat | Soprano | 2001 |
| Carstensen, Bryan | Baritone | 2001 |
| Carstensen, Bryan | Hornline--Baritone | 2001 to 2003 |
| Cooper, Shea | Soprano, Mellophone | 1992 to 1994 |
| Daniele, Nick | Bass | 2004 |
| Estep, Dawn | Soprano | 2000 |
| Estep, Dawn | Contra | 2001 |
| Hoolsema, Matt | Soprano | 2001 to 2003 |
| Hoolsema, Matt | Soprano | 2001 to 2002; 2004 |
| Hoolsema, Matt | Mellophone | 2003 |
| Humes, Scott | Brass | 2002 |
| Ingmundson, Eric | Soprano | 1969 to 1976 |
| Kangas, Gabe | Soprano | 1999 |
| Kelly, April | CG | 1996 |
| Klawitter, Mike | Percussion-keyboards | 1980 to 1981 |
| Klawitter, Mike | Percussion Instructor | 1986 to 1987; 1993 to 1995 |
| Klawitter, Mike | Program Coordinator | 1996 |
| Kogan, Lea | Guard | 1999 |
| Locke, Brandon | Baritone | 2001 to 2002 |
| Locke, Brandon | Baritone | 2001 to 2002 |
| Loos, Brian | Sop. | 2004 to 2005 |
| Loverude, Woody | Guard | 2000 |
| Low- Underwood, Amanda | Snare/Front Ensemble | 1996 |
| Maas, Jill | Drum line ( Cymbals) | 1994 |
| Markel, Amanda | Baritone | 1999 to 2000 |
| McGehee, Michael | guard | 1996 |
| McGill, Lauren | Pit | 2003 |
| McGill, Lauren | Pit | 2003 |
| McKenna, Michael | Tenors | 2001 |
| McKeown, Phillip | Bass Line | 1996 to 1997 |
| Melson, Drake | Bassline | 2003 |
| Mielke, Dave | Baritone | 1975 to 1976; 1979 to 1980; 1982 |
| Milanov(Goof), Rob(Goof) | Contra | 1996 to 1997 |
| Milanov, Robert | Contra | 1996 to 1997 |
| Miller, Eric | Soprano | 1997 to 1998 |
| Miller, Eric | Mellophone | 1999 |
| Mooney, Chris | Soprano | 1998 |
| Morales, Brian | Pit | 2004 |
| Nelson, Dave | soprano | 2000 to 2003 |
| Otto, Emily | Color guard | 1997 to 1998 |
| Pearson, Hilary | pit | 2003 to 2004 |
| Peters, Dave | Bass Drum | 1997 to 1998 |
| Petrie, Bryon | Percussion | 1980 to 1982 |
| Presley, Scott | baritone | 1991 |
| Proulx, Maxime | Snare line | 2003 |
| Quigley, John | Mellophone | 1978 to 1981 |
| Quigley, John | Brass Staff | 1989 |
| Redfield, Jason | mellophone | 2002 |
| Rooney, Tim | Front Ensemble | 2001 to 2002 |
| Sagar, Carl | Pit | 2004 |
| Schneide, Cliff | Soprano | 1973 to 1976 |
| Shannon, Derrick | Bass | 2004 |
| Shannon, Derrick | Bass | 2004 |
| Sierra, Martin "Muff" | Contra | 1997 to 1998 |
| Stevenson, Rob | Drumline-Tenors | 1998 |
| Thede, Tara | Percussion | 1984 to 1986; 1990 to 1994 |
| VanderPas, Tony | Hornline (Baritone) | 1994 to 1995 |
| burk, tim | front line | 1998 to 2000 |
| maddox, cassidy | percussion | 1996 |
CORPS 12 items
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Americanos,Appleton,WI,LP1-Pedro(DST-1.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
Americanos,Appleton,WI,Patch1-Multi-Color(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
Americanos,Appleton,WI,Patch2(RE-4.0x2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Richard Elmquist
Americanos,Appleton,WI,Pin5-DancingParrot(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Americanos,Appleton,WI,Pin6-1986-50thAnn(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Americanos,Appleton,WI,Pin7-ProudVolunteer(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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