Chops, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN United States
Founded: 1994
| Repertoire for 2000 |
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| Theme from Dragnet by Walter Schumann |
| Livin' la Vida Loca |
| Ecstasy by Rusted Root |
| The Simpsons Theme by Danny Elfman |
| Copacabana by Barry Manilow | Jack Feldman | Bruce Sussman Barry Manilow - Even Now (Remaster) |
| What a Wonderful World by George Weiss | Bob Thiele Good Morning, Vietnam - Movie Soundtrack |
| Hava Nagila by Traditional Hava Nagila - Traditional Jewish Melodies |
| Play Me Some Mountain Music by John Denver |
| My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic) by James Horner |
| Pinball Wizard (from Tommy) by Peter Townshend Tommy - Movie Soundtrack |
| Rodeo by Aaron Copland Greatest Hits - Copland |
Composed of the elements "Chopstix Percussion," formed in 1991, "Hot Chops Color Guard," formed in 1992, and "Top Chops Horn Line," formed in 1994, the corps performs primarily in parades and in Drum Corps Midwest competitions.
Chops' mission is "to provide a program for people in music and performance training within a positive environment that emphasizes character and social development, leadership, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence."
Chops, Inc. emphasizes fun and irreverence in their appearances. Dressed in aloha shirts, black shorts, Panama hats, and red tennis shoes, "Chops is known for their fun loving unique style, zany antics to encourage crowd participation, and tireless energy that sets [them] apart from the rest of the performing units."
[www.chopsinc.com]
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1999 4 scores
Highest Score 60.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1999 DCA Senior Preview Show Madison WI placed 6 with a score of 60.400
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2000 5 scores
Highest Score 48.750
Final show in DCX Archives July 8, 2000 DCM Championships Prelims DeKalb IL placed 4 with a score of 48.750
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2001 7 scores
Highest Score 50.550
Final show in DCX Archives July 14, 2001 DCM Championships - Senior Prelims DeKalb IL placed 4 with a score of 50.550
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2002 8 scores
Highest Score 55.350
Final show in DCX Archives July 13, 2002 DCM Championships - Division III & Senior Prelims DeKalb IL placed 3 with a score of 55.350
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2003 6 scores
Highest Score 49.450
Final show in DCX Archives July 10, 2003 Music on the March Dubuque IA placed 8 with a score of 49.450
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2004 10 scores
Highest Score 64.150
Final show in DCX Archives July 25, 2004 Blast of Brass Port Washington WI
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2005 7 scores
Highest Score 79.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 2005 DCA Class A & Open Class Finals Scranton PA placed 1 with a score of 79.100
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2006 8 scores
Highest Score 77.888
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 2006 Open Class & Class A Prelims Rochester NY placed 4 with a score of 73.700
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2007 8 scores
Highest Score 77.975
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 2007 World Championship Prelims Rochester NY placed 6 with a score of 77.975
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2008 9 scores
Highest Score 80.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 2008 Finals Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 79.225
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2013 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 3, 2013 Kiltie Klassic Invitational Racine WI
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2014 3 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 2014 Drum Corps Expo St. Peter MN
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2015 4 scores
Highest Score 73.600
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 2015 DCA Championship Preliminaries Rochester NY placed 5 with a score of 70.850
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2016 5 scores
Highest Score 75.250
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 2016 DCA Championship Finals Rochester NY placed 3 with a score of 75.030
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2017 4 scores
Highest Score 74.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 2017 DCA Championship Preliminaries Rochester NY United States placed 5 with a score of 74.100
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2018 8 scores
Highest Score 77.500
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 2018 DCA Finals Williamsport PA United States placed 11 with a score of 77.500
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2019 4 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 3, 2019 Drum Corps Expo St. Peter MN United States
Members (9)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Bohanek, Bob | Mello / Executive Director | 2005 to 2007 |
| Bonfig, Mike | Brass Staff | 2001 to 2003 |
| Conlin, Sarah | Drumline and Colorguard | 2000 to 2004 |
| Kilanowski, Matthew | Pit & Cymbals | 2001 to 2002 |
| Kilanowski, Matthew | Mellophone | 2003 to 2010; 2012 to 2013; 2016 to 2019 |
| Kilanowski, Matthew | Sideline Conductor | 2014 |
| Lemm, Tony | Pit | 2006 |
| Reed, Michael | Contrabass/Baritone | 1998 to 1999 |
| Yaroch, Andy | Mellophone | 2004 to 2008 |
CORPS 3 items
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ChopsInc,Minneapolis,MN,LP1-BeYourself(DST-0.625x1.0)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
ChopsInc,Minneapolis,MN,Patch1-BeYourself(LSA)AA_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Louis Sather
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