Sky Ryders
Other Names:AL Lyle Rischel Post # 68
Hutchinson, KS United States
Founded: 1955
Results from final championship competition of the year
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| Repertoire for 1980 |
| Enough is Enough by Laura Branigan |
| Night Streets by Chick Corea Chick Corea - My Spanish Heart - Polydor 825 657-2 |
| Here's That Rainy Day by Jimmy Van Heusen | Johnny Burke Montreux '77 - Fantasy/Original Jazz Classics; ASIN: B000000YL9 |
| Fire Dance by Allen Vizzutti Woody Herman Orchestra - Road Father |
| The Storm |
| Rainbow Connection by Paul Williams | Kenneth Ascher |
| Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) by E.Y. Harburg | Harold Arlen Wizard of Oz - Movie Soundtrack; Stanley Jordon - Stolen Moments - Blue Note CDP 597159 |
Among the corps’ many accomplishments were the Kansas State American Legion Championships from 1959 through 1962 and 1964, and top ten finishes in the American Legion National Championships from 1959 through 1962.
A distinguished alumnus of the Sky Ryders was Drum Corps World publisher Steve Vickers, who aged out of the group in 1970.
The corps had its down years. One early 1971 score for percussion was 00.00. By the end of that year, however, the corps' had moved to 15th at the VFW Nationals.
The Sky Ryders took part in the first DCI Championships, finishing 20th in 1972, but then did not return to international competition until 1977, when the corps finished 3rd at the DCI World Championships Class A Finals. They entered the DCI top twelve in Montreal and did not look back. Moving up to Open Class, the Sky Ryders competed through 1993, making Finals five times and finishing as high as ninth, in 1986.
In 1990 the corps transplanted from its traditional Kansas soil to Desoto, Texas, a suburb of Dallas; as many as three quarters of the corps' membership was being drawn from Texas anyway. The move was engineered by Jim Hildebrand and Paul Proctor, who had planned to start a corps in Texas before the Sky Ryders' availability became known.
One of the more unusual charts played by the 1964 Sky Ryders was "Overture from Tenderloin." The group also claims to be the only drum corps in history to incorporate animals in a show. In the 1984 DCI Prelims in Birmingham, they released live pigeons to enhance the finale to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
The corps colors were gold and black.
[Encyclopedia of Drum and Bugle Corps, 1966; DCW, 3/90, p.16; DCW, 6/8/90, p. 3; DCW, 6/22/90, p.1; A History of Drum & Bugle Corps; DCW, 5/04, p.3; Craig Coldren]
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1959 1 scores
Highest Score 75.370
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1959 American Legion National Championships Minneapolis MN placed 10 with a score of 75.370
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1960 1 scores
Highest Score 71.450
Final show in DCX Archives October 16, 1960 American Legion National Championships Miami FL placed 6 with a score of 71.450
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1961 1 scores
Highest Score 74.722
Final show in DCX Archives September 9, 1961 American Legion National Championships Denver CO placed 5 with a score of 74.722
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1962 2 scores
Highest Score 79.675
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1962 VFW Preliminary Minneapolis MN placed 16 with a score of 79.675
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1963 5 scores
Highest Score 89.706
Final show in DCX Archives July 21, 1963 McHenry IL placed 5 with a score of 67.850
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1964 4 scores
Highest Score 90.650
Final show in DCX Archives September 21, 1964 American Legion National Championships Dallas TX placed 3 with a score of 73.116
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1965 4 scores
Highest Score 83.010
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1965 VFW Nationals Prelims Chicago IL placed 19 with a score of 78.320
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1966 2 scores
Highest Score 50.200
Final show in DCX Archives July 3, 1966 Dixon IL placed 3 with a score of 49.830
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1967 1 scores
Highest Score 63.700
Final show in DCX Archives July 1, 1967 Kenosha WI placed 5 with a score of 63.700
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1968 2 scores
Highest Score 65.200
Final show in DCX Archives July 6, 1968 Des Plaines IL placed 6 with a score of 65.200
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1969 6 scores
Highest Score 88.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1969 American Legion National Championships Atlanta GA placed 7 with a score of 66.250
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1970 2 scores
Highest Score 69.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 1970 Mid American Open Excelsior Springs MO placed 2 with a score of 69.650
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1971 10 scores
Highest Score 82.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1971 VFW Nationals Prelims Dallas TX placed 15 with a score of 82.000
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1972 3 scores
Highest Score 67.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1972 DCI World Championships - Prelims Whitewater WI placed 20 with a score of 67.100
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1973 4 scores
Highest Score 61.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 4, 1973 Kansas VFW State Championship Hutchinson KS placed 4 with a score of 61.850
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1974 3 scores
Highest Score 47.400
Final show in DCX Archives July 6, 1974 Rhythm And Motion Waterloo IA placed 6 with a score of 47.400
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1976 3 scores
Highest Score 55.350
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1976 U.S. Open Prelims Marion OH placed 29 with a score of 49.450
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1977 7 scores
Highest Score 75.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1977 American Legion National-Prelims Denver CO placed 10 with a score of 75.100
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1978 4 scores
Highest Score 66.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1978 DCI World Championships - Prelims Boulder CO placed 31 with a score of 66.800
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1979 6 scores
Highest Score 76.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 19, 1979 American Legion National Championships Houston TX placed 1 with a score of 76.800
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1980 16 scores
Highest Score 71.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1980 DCI World Championships Prelims Birmingham AL placed 17 with a score of 69.700
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1981 24 scores
Highest Score 79.950
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1981 DCI World Championships Prelims Montreal QUE Canada placed 14 with a score of 77.550
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1982 34 scores
Highest Score 85.050
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1982 DCI World Championships Montreal QUE Canada placed 10 with a score of 83.100
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1983 33 scores
Highest Score 78.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1983 DCI World Championships Miami FL placed 12 with a score of 73.750
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1984 28 scores
Highest Score 80.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1984 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Atlanta GA placed 17 with a score of 80.700
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1985 23 scores
Highest Score 83.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1985 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Madison WI placed 15 with a score of 83.400
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1986 27 scores
Highest Score 88.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1986 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 9 with a score of 87.000
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1987 29 scores
Highest Score 86.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1987 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 12 with a score of 81.900
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1988 32 scores
Highest Score 86.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1988 DCI World Championships Kansas City MO placed 12 with a score of 85.100
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1989 36 scores
Highest Score 87.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1989 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Kansas City MO placed 14 with a score of 82.200
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1990 19 scores
Highest Score 75.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1990 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Buffalo NY placed 19 with a score of 75.900
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1991 34 scores
Highest Score 85.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1991 DCI World Championships Dallas TX placed 12 with a score of 82.900
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1992 31 scores
Highest Score 82.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1992 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Madison WI placed 15 with a score of 82.100
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1993 28 scores
Highest Score 77.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 19, 1993 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Jackson MS placed 20 with a score of 74.300
Members (62)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Barrow, Dean | Contra | 1983 to 1984 |
| Bateman, Freddie | Color Guard | 1987 |
| Blackaby, Boyd | Contra | 1982 to 1983 |
| Bowsher, Creighton | Baritone | 1990 to 1991 |
| Buxton, James | Baritone | 1987 |
| Cameron, Scott | percussion | 1979 |
| Cameron, Scott | percussion | 1979 to 1981 |
| Cameron, Scott | tenors | 1979 |
| Coldren, Craig | drumline | 1974 to 1980 |
| Corum, Thomas | Flugelhorn | 1982 |
| Croy, David (Beaker) | Bass | 1989 to 1991 |
| Dancinger, Jeff | Baritone | 1985; 1987 |
| Dancinger, Jeff | Baritone | 1985 to 1987 |
| Dancinger, Jeff | Baritone | 1985 to 1987 |
| Dismuke, George | soprano | 1993 |
| Dismuke, George | soprano | 1993 |
| Gaines, Ted | Drumline | 1982 to 1983 |
| Galloway, Daniel | Mid-Range | 1991 |
| Gardner, Clark | Snare | 1989 to 1991 |
| Gilbert, Michael | Soprano | 1987 to 1988 |
| Glover, David | Flugelhorn | 1986 |
| Griffin, Brian | Soprano | 1986 to 1987 |
| Hanscom, Cheryl | Colorguard | 1980 to 1981 |
| Harris, Mike | percussion | 1983 to 1984 |
| Heinrich, Craig | Contra | 1982 to 1984 |
| Higgins Jr., Bill | Soprano, Mellophone | 1983 to 1985 |
| Howard, Richard | Baritone | 1983 |
| Janner, David | Drum line | 1971 to 1979 |
| Johnson, Scott (Scooter) | Contra Bass Bugle | 1984 to 1985 |
| Jordan, Kevin | drumline | 1989 to 1990 |
| Keys, Corkie | Color Guard Instructor | 1983 |
| Knudson, Todd | rifle line | 1983 |
| Kviz, Andy | Baritone | 1989 |
| Kviz, Tim | Mellophone | 1985 to 1988 |
| Kviz, Timothy | Mellophone | 1985 to 1988 |
| Leonard, Kim | Colorguard | 1980 to 1981 |
| Maben, Kevin | Mellophone | 1983 to 1986 |
| Meadows, Scott | Brass | 1980 to 1981 |
| Montalvo, Rudy | Pit | 1989 |
| Mumma, Mark | horns | 1979 |
| O'Connor, Michael | baritone | 1981 to 1982 |
| O'Toole, Heather | Cymbal Line | 1990 to 1991 |
| Parkinson, John | Soprano | 1980 |
| Perry, Steve | Snare | 1992 |
| Poulan, Key | Marching Staff | 1985 |
| Poulan, Key | Staff - Visual | 1985 |
| Presley, Scott | baritone | 1990 |
| Rainey, Ryan | Baritone | 1990 to 1991 |
| Rask, Gale | Baritone/French Horn | 1988 to 1989 |
| Redman , Caroline | Cologuard | 1992 to 1993 |
| Reeves, Alexander | Horn - Mellophone | 1983 |
| Rosa, Sonny | Front Ensemble | 1989 |
| Sanders, Jeff | Flugelhorn | 1987 |
| Smith, Jimmy | Guard | 1982 to 1983 |
| Sucha, Bill | Flugel | 1983 |
| West-Manning, Whitney | Guard/Dorothy | 1986 |
| Whipple, Carl | Baritone | 1986; 1989 |
| Whipple, Tom | Soprano | 1987 |
| Whipple, Tom | Mellophone | 1989 |
| White, Kale | battery percussion | 1980 to 1983 |
| White, Kale | Snare 2 yrs. / Tenors 1 yr. | 1980 to 1981; 1983 |
| Worthington, Lewis | Pit | 1982 |
CORPS 33 items
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SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,LP1-1985-30thAnn(RE-1.25x0.75)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Richard Elmquist
SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,LP2-1985-WizardOfOz(RE-1.25x1.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Richard Elmquist
SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,LP3-FaceToFace(BIV-0.75x1.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Bill Ives
SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,Patch1-Rainbow(RE-3.875x2.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,Pin1-BlueRainbow(RE-3.5)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
SkyRyders,Hutchinson,KS,Pin2-WhiteRainbowSmall(RE-1.75)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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