Imperial Cadets
Portland, OR United States
Founded: 1965
Inactive Junior
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | (Repertoire not available) |
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"Imperial Cadets
DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
Portland, Oregon
A young corps is coming into the spotlight of Northwest drum corps.
Entering the competition circuit in 1966, the Imperial Cadets climbed to Class "A" by 1970 and up to the Oregon State American Legion Champions the following year. At the state contest, the Cadets took many firsts, including "Best Bugle Section" along with a fine drum line. To add to their big win,
Drum Major Sharon Wirfs walked off with the "Top Drum Major" award. The Imperial Cadets were growing up.
As a busy season drew to a close, the Cadets sponsored their first and very successful show, "The Chrome Circus". Happy and proud, the Cadets are seeing to it that the 1972 season will see an even bigger and better IMPERIAL CADETS.
With the new season now in gear, the corps is hard at work. Fielding 36 horns and 20 percussion, the Director and Instructional staff came up with a challenging musical program which the musical section felt they were ready for. Here is a summary of their program: The corps is opening with "Waterloo", arranged by Scott Pierson of Santa Clara, followed by "1812 Overture", also a Pierson arrangement. Next is a drum solo by McCormick. Going into concert with a beautiful and difficult arrangement of "Night City" by Bob Bunce. Out of concert is a spirited "Zippity-doo-da" arrangement by Mike Duffy. Gustave Holtz "Jupitar" arranged by Dave Richards is their exit number.
With a program of this caliber and a new field drill by Scott Pierson, the corps is really looking forward to many hard hours of practice and a successful new season.
Along with growth and effort to continue climbing, changes have been made throughout the corps, management and instructional staffs, and parents booster club. New equipment and uniforms to replace or supplement older gear has been obtained along with a large equipment truck to haul it around in. New enthusiasm is spreading throughout the corps, and with a bit more "sunshine", the Imperial Cadets will bloom.
The sponsors of this fine, young group are: V.F.W. Post 1442, 91st Division American Legion Post 52, Cootie Pup Tent #1, and, American legion Post 146."
[From the April 1972 Vol. 2 No. 3 Drum Corps America]
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"IMPERIAL CADETS DRUM & BUGLE CORPPORTLAND, OREGON
This corps was incorporated in October 1966. The Imperial Cadets are sponsored by post NO 1442 VFW, Prip Tent NO. 1, Military Order of the Cooties, and Southeast Post NO. 1 American Legion. Its officers in 1970 are : Director, Don Worth, Business Manager - Ross Johnson, Assistant Business Manager - Rich Afolter, Parent Rep. - Lyle Wirf, Bugle Instructor Gary Guthman, Drum Instructors - Don & Melba Worth, Drill Instructors - Earl England & Sgt. Toni Rizzuto, USMC, Color Guard Instructors - Susan and Judy Schindele."
[From the Spartans of Vancouver, WA Sat July 8th 1989 Drum Corps Spectacular Program.]
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1967 1 scores
Highest Score 45.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 14, 1967 Oregon American Legion State Eugene OR placed 5 with a score of 45.000
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1968 1 scores
Highest Score 45.310
Final show in DCX Archives July 27, 1968 Northwest Championship Seattle WA placed 7 with a score of 45.310
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1969 1 scores
Highest Score 45.450
Final show in DCX Archives July 19, 1969 Unknown OR placed 4 with a score of 45.450
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1970 2 scores
Highest Score 62.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 29, 1970 American Legion National Championships - Prelims Portland OR placed 17 with a score of 54.800
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1972 1 scores
Highest Score 65.050
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1972 Concord CA placed 5 with a score of 65.050
Members (4)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Jones, David | Drum Major | 1970 |
| McCall, Mike | Soprano/Mellophone | 1970 to 1973 |
| McCall, Mike | Horn Line | 1970 to 1974 |
| Salmon, Steve | Baritone | 1972 |
CORPS 4 items
Imperial Cadets
ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Patch1(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Patch1(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
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ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin1-Oval(RE-2.75x1.75)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin1-Oval(RE-2.75x1.75)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin2-RoundGold(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin2-RoundGold(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin3-RoundOrange(RE-3.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
ImperialCadets,Portland,OR,Pin3-RoundOrange(RE-3.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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