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The DesPlaines Vanguard, one of the BIG FOUR from the 60's, was organized in 1934, the Corps came to fame under the colors of the Logan Square American Legion Post of Chicago, winning first place in 101 consecutive contests.  In the 1950's this same corps, then sponsored by the Mel Tierney A.L. Post of Park Ridge, IL, continued its winning ways.  The name Vanguard was adopted in 1954 when the corps reorganized after its entire personnel graduated to senior status.  Visit their website at www.DesPlainesVanguard.com

Norwood Park Imperials, also one of the BIG FOUR from the 60's.  They were founded in 1926 by William Widemeyer.  Norwood is one of the oldest Junior Drum & Bugle Corps in the United States.   They have their music CD's and t-shirts for sale.  Check their website for details.
www.NPImperials.org

The Chicago Royal Airs, was a BIG FOUR Corps in the 60's.  Their 1965 season took the Corps to its greatest heights, during which time they won 16 consecutive titles throughout the nation, including the coveted CYO, VFW and American Legion National Championships.
http://www.chicagoroyalairs.com

Vincent Chancey is an Alumni member of both St. Brendan's Patriots, Giles Yellow Jackets and the DesPlaines Vanguard.  He is an internationally renowned Jazz French Horn player.  He tours many countries and is on about 150 CD's as well as having 2 CD's of his own. 
He welcomes you to visit his
website at www.vincentchancey.com
email him at vincent@vincentchancey.com

Drum Corps World is designed and published by Steve Vickers who was a writer for Drum Corps Digest in the 60's & 70's.  His column was entitled "Midway, U.S.A. and he brought us information on all of the Midwest Drum Corps.  Now Steve has his own publication which has become the top Drum Corps publication in the country.  Please visit his website at
www.drumcorpsworld.com

St Rita's Brassmen - A Tribute site for the St. Joseph Patron Cadets and the St. Rita's Brassmen. Two home grown Brooklyn, New York corps with a shared Carman Cluna, Hy Dreitzer, Eric Perrilloux drum corps history.
www.stritasbrassmen.org