Rose City Guardsmen
Other Names:Rose City Guardsmen
Windsor, ONT Canada
Inactive Junior
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 219 | 22.250 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1976 | 224 | 43.850 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1977 | Symphonic Metamorphosis * Tequila * Valse Triste * Funeral For A Friend * Evergreen (from A Star is Born) |
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"The Guardsmen of Windsor, after a very successful 1976 season, which was climaxed by the winning of the Great Lakes Drum Corps Association Junior A Championship, are entering the 1977 season with the most exciting field show in the history of the corps.
Garbed in their new blue on black uniforms the Guardsmen will march 100 members, 44 horns, 30 drums, 24 flags and 6 rifles.
The Guardsmen of Windsor are governed by a Board of Directors and a Booster Club. Corps Director Don Merio, Assistant Corps Director Leon Smith, John Zavitz and Business Manager Guy Hamel.
The Instructional Staff comprised of Head Instructor Mike West, Matt and Andy James and Val Bachelade. Horns and Drums, Ken Mazer, Kevin Woodford, John Brogan, M&M Scott Kulow, Dave "Fuzzy" Austin and Lynn Rostch, Rifles, Becky Hill. The corps will be led on the field by Drum Major Brian McGookie and Guard Seargant Dana Ditmars.
The repertoire of the show consists of :Off the line Symphonic Metamorphesus" by Paul Handement. Drum Solo is an exciting version of "Tequila" special arrangement by Ken Mazur.
The Production number will bring back memories for those who remember the 40's "Valse Triste" by Gene Krupe. Concert brings us up to date with "Funeral For A Friend" by Elton John and off the field is "Evergreen" from "A Star Is Born".
A Wintario Project. "
[From the Windsor Detroit Freedom Festival Drum Corps Competition 7 P.M. Friday July 1, 1977 Windsor Stadium Winsor, Ontario Canada Programme]
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1968 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1968 Drums Across the Border Windsor Ont Canada
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1975 1 scores
Highest Score 22.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1975 DCI World Championships - Class A and All Girl Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 19 with a score of 22.250
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1976 2 scores
Highest Score 47.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1976 DCI World Championships - Class A and All Girl Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 24 with a score of 43.850
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1977 7 scores
Highest Score 63.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1977 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 63.650
Members (7)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Burnett, Scott and mike | Percussion | 1975 to 1978 |
| McGookey, Brian | Lead Soprano | 1976 to 1977 |
| mitchell, linda | guard | 1974 to 1977 |
| Shea, Dave ,aka Canuck, | Drummer | 1969 to 1971 |
| Shea, Dave ,aka Canuck, | Drummer/Drum Major | 1977 to 1978 |
| Warren, Ed | Baritone | 1971 to 1976 |
| Warren, Ed | Timpani | 1977 |
CORPS 1 items
Rose City Guardsmen
Guardsmen,Windsor,ON,Pin1-1977(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Guardsmen,Windsor,ON,Pin1-1977(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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