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Connecticut Hurricanes

Seymour, CT United States
Founded: 1932

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Results from final championship competition of the year
  • Position: 8
  • Score: 84.150
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The roots of the Connecticut Hurricanes organization traces to 1932. Though it’s not known exactly who initiated the birth of Derby’s John H Collins Post Fife Drum & Bugle Corps, we do know that the initial members, comprised of veterans of WW1 as well as a few local guys, were perhaps looking for an escape from the depths of the Great Depression. Their venture quickly gained in popularity, so much so that in a few short years they’d become the premier marching musical unit in the region! By 1937 they’d earned enough money to outfit the Corps in snappy Cadet inspired uniforms…they not only played the part, they now looked the part! This early corps enjoyed great fun and lasting friendships that was highlighted by many years of travelling to the American Legion National Convention’s representing the Collins Post. 

Following WWII the competitive drum & bugle corps activity quickly gained in popularity and spread far and wide. With many members returning from the military, coupled with a large influx of youth, the Collins Post boys began itching to get into the fray! The transformation was slow, but sure….by 1949 the fifes were gone and as the calendar flipped to 1955 the Corps was preparing for their first season of competition. Since 1951 the corps had unofficially been known as the Hurricanes, but towards the close of their inaugural season of competition, in the wake of two vicious storms that pounded Connecticut, the Corps formally adopted the name they’d become attached to …they were now “The Connecticut Hurricanes.”  

The first couple of years brought mixed results, but the tenacity that would become a hallmark of the Hurricanes soon took hold. They embraced the challenge of the learning curve and by the 1960’s they’d become a dominant force in the Northeastern Circuit. In 1963 they were instrumental in forming a new circuit and thus became charter members of the newly formed Drum Corps Associates. In 1964 the Hurricanes captured the coveted World Open Championship Title…They had arrived!...In ten short years they’d become one of the elite corps on the senior scene!

In the years and decades that followed, the Hurricanes rose to fabulous heights, having garnered every major title available, including three DCA titles. The Hurricanes have also weathered their share of lows, but by tapping the inherent pride and determination of their heritage, the long green line perpetuates. True to their heritage, the Connecticut Hurricanes are preparing and anxiously looking forward to future competition seasons, and true to their history, their aspirations to be in the hunt for the DCA Championship Title remains an ongoing quest….2018 marks the 88th consecutive year of continuous operation for the Hurricane organization.

Those original members of 1932 would certainly be amazed if they could see today’s Hurricanes. It’s certain they’d appreciate and be proud of how their little neighborhood corps has evolved into Connecticut’s pre-eminent unit in the Marching/Musical Arts activity. The co-ed, All-Age Hurricanes is essentially a youth organization, with approximately 88% of their membership comprised of high school and college students. This nearly ninety year odyssey of the Hurricanes has been fueled by thousands of members through the years, all enjoying the fellowship, competitive spirit, focus towards excellence, tradition and an enduring legacy fraught with the lasting memories that make the Hurricanes what they are……The Pride of  Connecticut!

Please visit the Hurricanes history page to read the official detailed history.

[Submitted by John Fisher, corps historian, Jan 2018]

Members (56)

Member Name Section Years Involved
BOLL, SUE Hornline 1978 to 1981; 2000 to 2003
Boll, Sue lead soprano 1977 to 1980
Boll, Sue mellophone 2000 to 2002
Boll, Sue DCA WORLD CHAMPION HONOR GUARD 2006 to 2007
Brown, Joey Contra 2000 to 2001
Cataudella, Vinny Soprano 2002 to 2005
Chagnon, Pat Hornline 2000
Chagnon, Pat Drum Major 2001
Corcoran, Kathy guard 1995 to 1997
Covington, James Baritone 2003
Covington, James Trumpet 2007
Curran Sr., John soprano/baritone 1974 to 2002
D'Andrea II, Anthony Percussion 1997 to 2004; 2009; 2012
D'Andrea II, Anthony Staff 2010
D'Andrea, Anthony Drumline 1997 to 2004
Del Conte Jr, Thomas Trumpet/Mello 2014 to 2016
Dohn, Chuck drums 1996 to 1998
Dressler, Wendy Drum Major 1994 to 1995
Fallon, Carol Ann Soprano 1979 to 1982; 1985 to 1989
Fallon, Ray Arranger/Brass Instructor 1978 to 1983; 1985 to 1989
Ferris, Gary Baritone 1975
Ferris, Gary Baritone, xylophone 1977 to 1978
Forte, Brian Color Guard 2002 to 2003
Gherlone, Kevin Drum Major, Brass Technician 1977
Hetzer, Elliot tenor line 1997 to 2000
JENSEN, SANDRA HONOR GUARD 2006 to 2007
Kulinski Jr, Vic Snare/Quads/DM/Director 1974 to 1989
Lockwood, Vi Honor guard 2001 to 2007
Maloney, George Drum Major - Marching staff 1984 to 1998
McCarthy, Daniel Soprano/ Mellophone 1971; 1973 to 1976; 1981; 1983 to 1988; 1993 to 1999; 2003
McCollum, David Horn Line 2018
McLaughlin, Phyllis drumline, cymbols 1988
Mulla, Jonathan Baritone 1999
Ponzo, Frank Brass Instructor 1993
Ruot, Alan (Al) Soprano 1967 to 1969
Saunders, Bill Baritone 1961; 1964 to 1976
Scudder, Buddy Mellophone 2004 to 2007
Sederquist, Howard Baritone 1974 to 1975
Sherwood, Michael Drum 1975 to 1977
Smith, Gary Mellophone 2000
Socha, Kate Drum Major 2005 to 2007
Spall, "Sarge" Contra Bass 1965 to 1968
Steiner , Fred Lead Baritone 1982 to 1989
Tarbay, Valerie Mellophone 2005 to 2006
Unger, Daniel Rack 2015 to 2016
Van Deusen, Neal Soprano 1972 to 1976
Vincoli, Matt Baritone 2015 to 2016
Waterhouse, Robert Baritone 2000
White, Tony Guard, Rifle Line 1974
bonnette, suzanne soprano/melophone 1999 to 2001
cameron, bobby baritone 1999
mastronunzio, andrew cymbals 1999
mastronunzio, andrew tenor 2000
mycek, mike Drumline 1974 to 1975
rondyke, mark baritone 1985 to 1988
rondyke, mark baritone 1985

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