http://dicemanradio.com/dhp A Deeper Look Into Drum Corps History Tue, 22 Mar 2016 06:37:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 A weekly podcast delving deeper into Drum Corps History. Each episode is devoted to reading material and audio clips of a single corps. Ron Allard/Diceman Radio no Copyright © 2011 Drum Corps History Podcast Copyright © 2011 Drum Corps History Podcast podcast A deeper look into Drum Corps History http://dicemanradio.com/podcasts/DHP_600.jpg http://dicemanradio.com/dhp Port Saint Lucie, FL Port Saint Lucie, FL Weekly faf0d21b-02c3-503a-bafd-ef75f16b6823 28273330 drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radioron@diceman-radio.comRon Allard/Diceman Radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=723 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:00:31 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=723 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=723#comments http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=723 1 “In 1963, a drum corps emerged literally from the shadows of the magnificent “Peace Tower” of Parliament Hill in Canada’s National Capital of Ottawa. This group would go on to set the drum corps world on fire, but unfortunately, the flame that was the Cadets LaSalle would burn out much too quickly, lasting for only […] “In 1963, a drum corps emerged literally from the shadows of the magnificent “Peace Tower” of Parliament Hill in Canada’s National Capital of Ottawa. This group would go on to set the drum corps world on fire, but unfortunately, “In 1963, a drum corps emerged literally from the shadows of the magnificent “Peace Tower” of Parliament Hill in Canada’s National Capital of Ottawa. This group would go on to set the drum corps world on fire, but unfortunately, the flame that was the Cadets LaSalle would burn out much too quickly, lasting for only […] Diceman Radio full false 23:59 723 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=689 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:00:08 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=689 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=689#respond http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=689 0 “Established in the fall of 1976, Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps was the creation of husband and wife team Freddy Martin, a successful suburban Atlanta band director, and his wife, Lynda. That summer, they and Bob Hoehn partnered with a local network television affiliate to realize their dream of an Atlanta area junior drum and […] “Established in the fall of 1976, Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps was the creation of husband and wife team Freddy Martin, a successful suburban Atlanta band director, and his wife, Lynda. That summer, they and Bob Hoehn partnered with a local network tele... “Established in the fall of 1976, Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps was the creation of husband and wife team Freddy Martin, a successful suburban Atlanta band director, and his wife, Lynda. That summer, they and Bob Hoehn partnered with a local network television affiliate to realize their dream of an Atlanta area junior drum and […] Diceman Radio full false 30:24 689 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=681 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:47 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=681 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=681#respond http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=681 0 “The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps has been in existence since 1956. Originating in the “blue collar” community of Rockford, IL, the Regiment is the surviving marching unit in an area where drum and bugle corps have existed since the end of World War I.” …   “The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps has been in existence since 1956. Originating in the “blue collar” community of Rockford, IL, the Regiment is the surviving marching unit in an area where drum and bugle corps have existed since the end of Wor... “The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps has been in existence since 1956. Originating in the “blue collar” community of Rockford, IL, the Regiment is the surviving marching unit in an area where drum and bugle corps have existed since the end of World War I.” …   Diceman Radio full false 33:30 681 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=677 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:38 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=677 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=677#respond http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=677 0 “In 1972, Canton, OH, police officers J. Babe Stearn and Ralph McCauley, the director and assistant director of the Canton Police Boys Club, met with Canton businessman Art Drukenbrod to discuss an idea they had for a music program at the Boys Club.” …   “In 1972, Canton, OH, police officers J. Babe Stearn and Ralph McCauley, the director and assistant director of the Canton Police Boys Club, met with Canton businessman Art Drukenbrod to discuss an idea they had for a music program at the Boys Club.” …   “In 1972, Canton, OH, police officers J. Babe Stearn and Ralph McCauley, the director and assistant director of the Canton Police Boys Club, met with Canton businessman Art Drukenbrod to discuss an idea they had for a music program at the Boys Club.” …   Diceman Radio full false 22:07 677 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=673 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:46 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=673 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=673#comments http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=673 9 “The Saint Joseph Patron Parish was small, mostly Italian, and located in Brooklyn, New York. In 1956 the parish leaders were moved to organize a Sea Cadet corps for the youngsters of the neighborhood. The corps had a two-fold mission: to keep the kids out of trouble and to represent the church in parades for […] “The Saint Joseph Patron Parish was small, mostly Italian, and located in Brooklyn, New York. In 1956 the parish leaders were moved to organize a Sea Cadet corps for the youngsters of the neighborhood. The corps had a two-fold mission: to keep the kids... “The Saint Joseph Patron Parish was small, mostly Italian, and located in Brooklyn, New York. In 1956 the parish leaders were moved to organize a Sea Cadet corps for the youngsters of the neighborhood. The corps had a two-fold mission: to keep the kids out of trouble and to represent the church in parades for […] Diceman Radio full false 26:03 673 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=668 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:41 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=668 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=668#respond http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=668 0 “The musical program and drill design underwent explosive growth during the 1980s. In 1980, the Top 12 competing units were playing a musical book that averaged 5 separate selections, much the same as had been done for the previous 20 years.” …   “The musical program and drill design underwent explosive growth during the 1980s. In 1980, the Top 12 competing units were playing a musical book that averaged 5 separate selections, much the same as had been done for the previous 20 years.” …   “The musical program and drill design underwent explosive growth during the 1980s. In 1980, the Top 12 competing units were playing a musical book that averaged 5 separate selections, much the same as had been done for the previous 20 years.” …   Diceman Radio full false 33:27 668 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=662 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:00:21 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=662 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=662#comments http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=662 1 “No history of the 1980s can be written without a look at the influential year of 1979. At first glance, this year might seem like an average year for DCI up to the time. The Blue Devils had again won the national title. The Top 12 remained essentially the same. Thankfully, Fanfare from “Rocky” and […] “No history of the 1980s can be written without a look at the influential year of 1979. At first glance, this year might seem like an average year for DCI up to the time. The Blue Devils had again won the national title. “No history of the 1980s can be written without a look at the influential year of 1979. At first glance, this year might seem like an average year for DCI up to the time. The Blue Devils had again won the national title. The Top 12 remained essentially the same. Thankfully, Fanfare from “Rocky” and […] Diceman Radio full false 33:34 662 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=659 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:53 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=659 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=659#comments http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=659 2 “The history of the corps that would be known as the Glassmen actually started in 1961. The Maumee Demons, a senior corps based in the Toledo suburb, wanted to create a positive outlet for the children of the members, as well as the youth of the Toledo area.” …   “The history of the corps that would be known as the Glassmen actually started in 1961. The Maumee Demons, a senior corps based in the Toledo suburb, wanted to create a positive outlet for the children of the members, “The history of the corps that would be known as the Glassmen actually started in 1961. The Maumee Demons, a senior corps based in the Toledo suburb, wanted to create a positive outlet for the children of the members, as well as the youth of the Toledo area.” …   Diceman Radio full false 27:34 659 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=649 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:11 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=649 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=649#comments http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=649 1 “The St. Raphael’s Golden Buccaneers junior corps was organized in the fall of 1958 as a coeducational competitive marching activity as part of St. Raphael’s parish’s CYO music program.” …   “The St. Raphael’s Golden Buccaneers junior corps was organized in the fall of 1958 as a coeducational competitive marching activity as part of St. Raphael’s parish’s CYO music program.” …   “The St. Raphael’s Golden Buccaneers junior corps was organized in the fall of 1958 as a coeducational competitive marching activity as part of St. Raphael’s parish’s CYO music program.” …   Diceman Radio full false 29:38 649 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=620 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:49 +0000 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=620 http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?p=620#respond http://dicemanradio.com/dhp/?feed=rss2&p=620 0 “Like many Drum and bugle corps, Minnesota Brass, Inc. began during the boom of military-based units after World War II. Unlike most that started during that period, MBI is now experiencing their greatest success and proficiency in their more than 66-year history.” …   “Like many Drum and bugle corps, Minnesota Brass, Inc. began during the boom of military-based units after World War II. Unlike most that started during that period, MBI is now experiencing their greatest success and proficiency in their more than 66-y... “Like many Drum and bugle corps, Minnesota Brass, Inc. began during the boom of military-based units after World War II. Unlike most that started during that period, MBI is now experiencing their greatest success and proficiency in their more than 66-year history.” …   Diceman Radio full false 34:26 620 ron@diceman-radio.com (Ron Allard/Diceman Radio)drum,corps,drum,corps,history,diceman,radio