Sad news, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend Dick.

Condolences to the Hanson family as well as Gene's friends...

Godspeed...

--
Yours in Corps,
Tony ;-)
mdabc Mod

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, "olddrumcorpsnut"
<olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
>
> It is with a great deal of sadness that I must inform you all of the passing
of a good friend, and fellow musician and corpsmate, Eugene Hanson, of the
Andrews Sabres. I first met Gene while a freshman at Portland High School, where
I played trumpet along with him and his buddy Denny Ramsdell. Both Gene and
Denny later on joined the Andrews Sabres in Portland, and we all played lead
soprano right up through high school. Then, to top it off, I had the honor of
joining both of these guys to do a trumpet trio to Buglers Holiday at our
graduation ceremonies in 1960. He was a great asset to both the Sabres and the
Portland High School Band, and a good friend. I believe he later went on to work
with OLiva Gorey and the 5th Maine Regiment for awhile.
>
> R.I.P. old friend....
>

It is with a great deal of sadness that I must inform you all of the passing of
a good friend, and fellow musician and corpsmate, Eugene Hanson, of the Andrews
Sabres. I first met Gene while a freshman at Portland High School, where I
played trumpet along with him and his buddy Denny Ramsdell. Both Gene and Denny
later on joined the Andrews Sabres in Portland, and we all played lead soprano
right up through high school. Then, to top it off, I had the honor of joining
both of these guys to do a trumpet trio to Buglers Holiday at our graduation
ceremonies in 1960. He was a great asset to both the Sabres and the Portland
High School Band, and a good friend. I believe he later went on to work with
OLiva Gorey and the 5th Maine Regiment for awhile.

R.I.P. old friend....

Thomas J. Jordan, Andrews Sabres
Bette Carroll, Andrews Sabres
Penny Grant, Forest City Vanguard
Rose Discatio Walsh, Andrews Sabres
Leo Asselin, PineTree Warriors
Ricky Ham, 5th Maine Regiment
Wayne Sacco, Dirigo Jets, Defenders, 5th Maine Regiment
Marlene Brown, Aubdubon All-Girls, Audubon, NJ. (served as a moderator in this
group)
Robert Nixon, Andrews Sabres
Pam Neally, Dirigo Jets
In remembrance of 9-11
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/911tribute/index.htm
Sharon Giumond, Andrews Sabres Color Guard

Thomas J. Jordan, Andrews Sabres
Bette Carroll, Andrews Sabres
Penny Grant, Forest City Vanguard
Rose Discatio Walsh, Andrews Sabres
Leo Asselin, PineTree Warriors
Ricky Ham, 5th Maine Regiment
Wayne Sacco, Dirigo Jets, Defenders, 5th Maine Regiment
Marlene Brown, Aubdubon All-Girls, Audubon, NJ. (served as a moderator in this
group)
Robert Nixon, Andrews Sabres
Pam Neally, Dirigo Jets
In remembrance of 9-11
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/911tribute/index.htm
Sharon Giumond, Andrews Sabres Color Guard

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, "cabalumnidrummer"
<cabalumnidrummer@...> wrote:
>
> As a kid, I watched the St. Catherine's Queensmen practice during (what turned
out to be) their final season.
> After that, I was a big fan of the Sunrisers, who I also watched rehearse many
times, (at the same location as the Queensmen!) and had a drum instructor who
was a former member.  I really thought I'd join them, since I knew so many and
lived so close, but somehow I got 'sidetracked' to the Caballeros.  (Sorry
Tony!)  No regrets, though.
>
> John

LOL.. Thanks for thinking of me John... No apology necessary. Your contributions
to the Caballeros over the years is one of the reasons they (and you) have won
so many titles. Having marched with BAC I was "supposed" to go over to the
Skyliners but ended up with the Sunrisers...LOL (Having been a (small) part in 5
of their 7 DCA titles, I'm honored to have marched with Sun)

--
Yours in Corps,
Tony ;-)
mdabc Mod
dcot60sa70s Mod
aka: Tenntux - DCP

Glad you enjoyed yourself and the corps & very glad you came to visit.  Please
come back anytime, our regular rehearsals are open to the public but don't
typically serve pizza & cake.

We look forward to seeing you again.

Thanks,

Dave

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, Richard Henward sr
<olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
> Got back from the Open House a couple of hours ago. Thouroughly enjoyed
myself. The corps has a great sound, and should have a good season ahead. Thank
you Al Gagne, Dave Lafond and all the rest there at the Muchachos for your
hospitality..Hope to see you again.
>
> --- On Sun, 9/20/09, olddrumcorpsnut <olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: olddrumcorpsnut <olddrumcorpsnut@...>
> Subject: [mainedrumandbuglecorps] Muchachos Open House
> To: mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 9:32 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> Leaving in a while to pay a visit to the Muchachos 50th Reunion Open House in
Manchester, NH. Great job guys maintaining all this time when most of our corps
went defunct along the way. Looking forward to maybe meeting Dave Lafond and Al
Gagne, who I have chatted with briefly online, and maybe making some new drum
corps friends. Saw the Muchachos two or three years or so ago at the Spartans
show. Enjoyed them then, so know today will be great. See you soon guys......
> DICK
>

Thank you, Mary! We appreciate all of our fans, especially long-time loyal ones
like you.

1958 was long before I joined, but it's one of those 'legendary' AL Nationals
that the old timers often talked about when I joined.  It was Hawthorne's first
Nationals win in four years, and was the start of their incredible run of
national championships from 1958 through 1964.  They were finally stopped by a
great Rochester Crusaders corps in 1965, but we won again in 1966, my first year
in the corps.

The competing corps is still going strong, placing 5th at the recent DCA
Championships, which they have won nine times.  I was lucky enough to be part of
two DCA titles, in 1970 and 1973.




--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, "Mary" <bretkity@...> wrote:
>
> We were a little drum corp from Portland, Maine around 1959 when the
> Nationals were in Chicago.  Our color guard came in 8th - we were thrilled.
> We all went to Soldier Field to see the finals and that was my introduction
> to Hawthorne Caballeros - it was mind boggling.  I think it was your Junior
> Corps back in the days, but then and now, you are my favorites.

I 'commute'to Hawthorne from Astoria, Queens, right by the Triborough (Now
'RFK')Bridge.  I have only about a 35 minute trip to Hawthorne and most of our
other rehearsal sites. I have lived in Queens virtually all my life.  As a kid,
I watched the St. Catherine's Queensmen practice during (what turned out to be)
their final season.
After that, I was a big fan of the Sunrisers, who I also watched rehearse many
times, (at the same location as the Queensmen!) and had a drum instructor who
was a former member.  I really thought I'd join them, since I knew so many and
lived so close, but somehow I got 'sidetracked' to the Caballeros.  (Sorry
Tony!)  No regrets, though.

John

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, Richard Henward sr
<olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
> Excellent.  Maybe we can get to meet each other sometime that weekend. I will
be staying at the Best Western Cold Springs Friday and Saturday night. Just
ordered my tickets for the Reunion Concert. They cashed my check now I am
waiting on ticket confirmation...Looking forward to it. JOhn do you live in New
Jersey now or commute from somewhere else to participate in the corps?   Dick

John,

One could even say your the "Capitan" of the Drum Line....LOL
(an inside joke on another DC forum)

--
Yours in Corps,
Tony ;-)
mdabc Mod
dcot60sa70s Mod

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, "cabalumnidrummer"
<cabalumnidrummer@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I'll be there again this year performing with the Caballeros Alumni
Corps. We have been in the show every year it's been held, since 1996.  I play
in the snare line and I am the lead percussion instructor/coordinator.
>
> --- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, Richard Henward sr
<olddrumcorpsnut@> wrote:
> >
> > Well, that will probably work out OK> Ordered tiks online last night in that
area and waiting for email confirmation on seat choice. Must be closed over the
weekend.  Appreciate the info John, tks. Are you going to be there this year?
>

Yes, I'll be there again this year performing with the Caballeros Alumni Corps.
We have been in the show every year it's been held, since 1996.  I play in the
snare line and I am the lead percussion instructor/coordinator.

--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, Richard Henward sr
<olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
> Well, that will probably work out OK> Ordered tiks online last night in that
area and waiting for email confirmation on seat choice. Must be closed over the
weekend.  Appreciate the info John, tks. Are you going to be there this year?

Dick, The 'Mezzanine' is actually the first level, when you enter through the
front doors.  There are maybe a dozen or so steps outside, and then a straight
walk through the lobby and into the back of the mezzanine area.  I recall some
folks on the floor in folding chairs, but I think they are local VIP's.

John Smith


--- In mainedrumandbuglecorps@yahoogroups.com, Richard Henward sr
<olddrumcorpsnut@...> wrote:
>
> YEs, Mary, that is exactly how they show it as no floor seating. That answers
that question. Thanks.  I am looking forward to it. I have a room Friday and
Saturday night at the Best Western Cold Springs, which is right on the parade
route. Thanks for the info. Cant wait...

Leaving in a while to pay a visit to the Muchachos 50th Reunion Open House in
Manchester, NH. Great job guys maintaining all this time when most of our corps
went defunct along the way. Looking forward to maybe meeting Dave Lafond and Al
Gagne, who I have chatted with briefly online, and maybe making some new drum
corps friends. Saw the Muchachos two or three years or so ago at the Spartans
show. Enjoyed them then, so know today will be great. See you soon guys......
DICK

Hi all. Can anyone help me out? I have motel reservations in Plymouth for my
first trip to the Thanksgiving festivities there. While I was early getting
those, I didnt realize how difficult tickets for the Reunion concert would be.
As I look at the Memorial Hall website, it looks as if no seating is available
at ground level and I have yet to order tickets. Far as I can tell, just
messanine and balcony seats left. My problem is I walk with a cane and have
limited distance ability. Can anyone tell me what to expect as far as accessing
those areas and what would be my best shot at tickets. They say call, but all
attempts to get a phone number through directory assistance fails. Also, does
anyone know how, or if handicap parking is available near the facility? And
finally, does anyone know where the patriotic concert on Friday night is held,
and what the situation is there?  Anyone insight would be appreciated.   Thanks
>>>>  Dick

http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=130425

Kilties Drum & Bugle Corps help foster multi-generational friendships (3:32)
http://www.fox6now.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=134efbbd-5d18-43aa-b148-51ec08011f\
a8&src=front

Cool video clip!

--
Yours in Corps,
Tony ;-)
mdabc Mod
dcot60sa70s Mod

DCA I&E is just a week away. I have entered in the soprano contest with a
Ludwig single valve/slip slide horn and will play the "Stardust" solo. A little
walk down memory lane if you will. I have been planning this for a while and
thought that some of you might be interested. Here is an e-mail I received from
Carol Hooton about the history of that tune:

"I asked Bob Adair for his input on this question. Following is his reply:
"Hey Hoot: Ah yes , the saga of Stardust. A long time ago, Bob Adair fell in
love with the ballad, Stardust. When he became instructor of the Reilly Raiders
in 1957. he decided to arrange Stardust as a tune that the corps could use as a
dance step type number, sorta///kinda like a gliding, smooth, sidestep movement
across the field, along the lines of the type of maneuvering Reilly did in those
days. It was written for some solo work, and who better than Gene Bunting, the
young kid from Liberty Bell who was an excellent soloist for Adair in the years
up to the Bell's folding due to lack of drummers.
Bill Hooton said he loved the idea, but felt Reilly needed a concert, and "let's
use it that way, it should offer a good bit of dynamics, and should be
effective." Adair, 22 years of age at that time, and not one to challenge
authority, felt if Hoot wants it that way,. no question,.....let's do it!
Bunting played it extremely well up until the Albany concert , when something
prevented him from making the show. Now what! I arranged it , but never thought
I'd have to play it! The field at the Albany show for some reason was laid out
quite a distance from the stands, I remember a hot night with loads of bugs
flying around. I just wanted to get through it without screwing up and losing
the show for the corps. Fred Rohlfing told me recently that quite a few guys
lined up to shake my hand after the show, I don't remember that, I never liked
to draw attention to myself anyway, just wanted to get through it OK.
Bunting said I played it several times in 58 and 59 due to his work pressures,
as far as I was concerned he was the man to do it. In 1960 we decided to do a
sequel to Stardust, which was Sleepy Lagoon. While I personally favored it, as
is usually the case sequels don't measure up to the original idea. Bunting did
an excellent job all year and while I don't remember anyone other than Gene
playing it,. that was the year that Hoot left and withothers conducting, it was
much less effective. Oh yes, that also was the year that the music instructor
had to pick up the 3S sticks and become the 3rd snare when Biscotti's
replacement Joe Porta of BS was drafted very early in the season..
In answer to your original question, Stardust, full arrangement, was only played
in competition by Bunting and Adair in 58 and 59 .After that, Stardust,
shortened arrangement, was played most effectively by Bunting, Barney
Longhitano, from Bracken and maybe John Leonhardt from BS. The shortened
arrangement was without the intro. The foregoing is to the best of my knowledge
and felt to be very, if not 100%, accurate. BA"

This is a tune that I have tried to play over the years. I have discovered that
it is much easier to play on a two or three valve horn. Playing "Stardust" on
the original single valve horn only makes me appreciate the artistry and ability
of drumcorps in years gone by. See ya'll in Rochester.

Thomas J. Jordan, Andrews Sabres
Bette Carroll, Andrews Sabres
Penny Grant, Forest City Vanguard
Rose Discatio Walsh, Andrews Sabres
Leo Asselin, PineTree Warriors
Ricky Ham, 5th Maine Regiment
Wayne Sacco, Dirigo Jets, Defenders, 5th Maine Regiment
Marlene Brown, Aubdubon All-Girls, Audubon, NJ. (served as a moderator in this
group)
Robert Nixon, Andrews Sabres
Pam Neally, Dirigo Jets
In remembrance of 9-11
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/911tribute/index.htm
Sharon Giumond, Andrews Sabres Color Guard

Thomas J. Jordan, Andrews Sabres
Bette Carroll, Andrews Sabres
Penny Grant, Forest City Vanguard
Rose Discatio Walsh, Andrews Sabres
Leo Asselin, PineTree Warriors
Ricky Ham, 5th Maine Regiment
Wayne Sacco, Dirigo Jets, Defenders, 5th Maine Regiment
Marlene Brown, Aubdubon All-Girls, Audubon, NJ. (served as a moderator in this
group)
Robert Nixon, Andrews Sabres
Pam Neally, Dirigo Jets
In remembrance of 9-11
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/911tribute/index.htm
Sharon Giumond, Andrews Sabres Color Guard

Thomas J. Jordan, Andrews Sabres
Bette Carroll, Andrews Sabres
Penny Grant, Forest City Vanguard
Rose Discatio Walsh, Andrews Sabres
Leo Asselin, PineTree Warriors
Ricky Ham, 5th Maine Regiment
Wayne Sacco, Dirigo Jets, Defenders, 5th Maine Regiment
Marlene Brown, Aubdubon All-Girls, Audubon, NJ. (served as a moderator in this
group)
Robert Nixon, Andrews Sabres
Pam Neally, Dirigo Jets
In remembrance of 9-11
http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/911tribute/index.htm
Sharon Giumond, Andrews Sabres Color Guard