Cardinals
Other Names: Cardinals of Precious Blood
Scarborough, ON Canada
Founded: 1969
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
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| 1978 | Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 * MacArthur Park * Puttin' on the Ritz * I Write The Songs | ||
| 1982 | 240 | 26.900 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1987 | 320 | 50.100 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1988 | 314 | 61.500 | Flamenco Cha-Cha * Eglantine (from Bedknobs and Broomsticks) * Tempus Fugit * I Can't Stop Loving You * This Crazy Thing Called Love |
| 1989 | 214 | 74.100 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1990 | 210 | 70.000 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1991 | 218 | 63.900 | The Music of Elton John - The Music of Elton John |
| 1992 | 214 | 68.700 | The Music of Barbara Streisand - Evergreen (from A Star is Born) * Don't Rain on My Parade (from Funny Girl) * Send in the Clowns (from A Little Night Music) |
| 1993 | 213 | 76.100 | Seize the Day (from Newsies) * Escape from Snyder (from Newsies) * Carrying the Banner (from Newsies) * Santa Fe (from Newsies) |
| 1994 | 206 | 88.100 | Music of John Williams - Selections from Hook |
| 1995 | 209 | 81.700 | Songs of David Foster - Winter Games |
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The Cardinals drum and bugle corps was first organized in the fall of 1969 as a product of the extensive youth program of the church of the Precious Blood in Scarborough. The founders of the corps were Jim Towie, longtime corps director, and Father Dugo.
They first appeared in competition in the “Junior Novice” division at the 1970 Canadian and Provincial championships, fielding a corps of 22 members. They finished in 4th position at both contests. In 1971, the corps won both the Canadian and Provincial “Class C” championships with 50 members. In 1972, the corps moved up to the “Class B” competitive division, participating at the Bell Canada (4th), the Western Ontario (7th), the Drum Corps Canada (15th) and the Canadian Nationals (7th - prelims).
The 1973 season saw the corps continue to improve with 5th place finishes at the Junior B International and Western Ontario championships along with a 4th place at the Canadian Nationals “Class B” prelims. In the fall of 1973, Majorettes corps of Precious Blood fused into the Cardinals, increasing the membership to over 100 members by 1974.
From 1974 to 1978, the Cardinals of Precious Blood, enjoyed great success, participating at several regionals as finalists, including the American International Open (AIO) “Class A” (1974 and 1976), the AIO “Open Class” (1977 and 1978), the US Open “Class A” (1976 and were crowned 1977 champions), the Canadian Capital Open (1976), the 1974 Key to the Sea “Class A” prelims and the Canadian Nationals “Class B” (1974 and 1975) and “Class A” (1976 to 1978).
After the 1978 season, the corps went inactive and reorganized in 1982, when they converted their feeder corps back to the Cardinals, no longer under the sponsorship of the Precious Blood church. They performed at the DCI championships in 1982 before reverting to an exhibition and parade corps in 1983. They also had the distinction of appearing in the movie "The Terry Fox Story" that same year. The corps returned to the field of competition in 1984, placing 6th at the Canadian Nationals “Class B” prelims, finishing 7th in the prelims of the 1985 DCI Canada “Class A/60” prelims and 5th at the Canadian “Class B”. The following year, the Cardinals earned a finalist spot at the 1986 “Class B” Canadian Nationals.
From 1987 through to 1995, the Cardinals were a perennial competitor at the DCI championships, participating the first two years in the “Class A/60” prelims (1987 and 1988) and graduated to the “Class A / Division II” prelims (1989 to 1995) for the remainder of their existence. Along the way, they also participated at DCI Canada, DCI East, DCI North, the North American Open, the US Open, finalist in 1994 and Drum Corps East, finalist in 1993 and 1994. Locally, they competed in the “Class A” division at the Canadian Nationals, placing as high as 2nd in 1994.
In 1996, the Cardinals merged with the Oakland Crusaders to form Northshore of Toronto.
DCW, 6/17/88, p.7; DCW, 1/04, p.3; Paul Legault (DCX)
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1970 2 scores
Highest Score 34.400
Final show in DCX Archives September 12, 1970 Canadian National Championship - Prelims Toronto ONT Canada placed 5 with a score of 33.600
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1971 3 scores
Highest Score 76.950
Final show in DCX Archives September 11, 1971 Canadian National Championship - Prelims Ottawa ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 51.650
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1972 9 scores
Highest Score 56.900
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1972 Western Ontario Circuit Championships Guelph ONT Canada placed 6 with a score of 48.800
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1973 6 scores
Highest Score 58.250
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1973 Western Ontario Circuit Championships Guelph ONT Canada placed 5 with a score of 54.150
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1974 9 scores
Highest Score 53.900
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1974 Canadian National Championship - Prelims Toronto ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 53.900
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1975 7 scores
Highest Score 57.850
Final show in DCX Archives September 7, 1975 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 57.850
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1976 6 scores
Highest Score 64.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1976 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 64.100
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1977 10 scores
Highest Score 75.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1977 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 75.650
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1978 11 scores
Highest Score 72.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1978 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough Ont Canada placed 4 with a score of 72.500
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1978 11 scores
Highest Score 72.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1978 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough Ont Canada placed 3 with a score of 67.500
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1982 3 scores
Highest Score 35.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1982 Canadian Nationals Championship Brantford ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 35.600
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1985 1 scores
Highest Score 23.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1985 DCI Canada Prelims Hamilton ONT Canada placed 21 with a score of 23.300
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1986 4 scores
Highest Score 42.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 23, 1986 Canadian National Championship Prelims Oshawa ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 42.700
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1987 2 scores
Highest Score 50.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1987 DCI World Championships Class A60 Prelims Madison WI placed 20 with a score of 50.100
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1988 5 scores
Highest Score 66.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 27, 1988 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 66.000
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1989 13 scores
Highest Score 86.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1989 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 86.400
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1990 20 scores
Highest Score 86.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1990 DCI World Championships Class A Prelims Buffalo NY placed 10 with a score of 70.000
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1991 15 scores
Highest Score 75.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1991 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 75.000
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1992 20 scores
Highest Score 80.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1992 Canadian Nationals Championship Oshawa ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 80.400
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1993 14 scores
Highest Score 83.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1993 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Jackson MS placed 13 with a score of 76.100
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1994 17 scores
Highest Score 88.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1994 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Lowell MA placed 6 with a score of 88.100
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1995 13 scores
Highest Score 81.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 1995 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Buffalo NY placed 9 with a score of 81.700
Members (31)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Barnett, Tiffany | Colour Guard | 1991; 1994 to 1995 |
| Boniface, Jason | Percussion | 1986 to 1990 |
| Bruton, Richard | Brass | 1970 to 1974 |
| Bruton, Richard | Soprano/Contra Bass | 1971 to 1974 |
| Cuddy, Jason | Bass Line | 1991 to 1994 |
| Douglas, Mike | Bells, 1st Sop | 1976 to 1978 |
| Elie, Peter | Snare, Keyboards | 1977 to 1981 |
| Ellis, Clayton | Baritone | 1983 to 1992 |
| Emery, Phil | tenors | 1993 to 1994 |
| Gamble, Jackie | Colour guard | 1989 to 1994 |
| Giroux, Merry | Horn line - Mellophone | 1995 |
| Gomez, Gary | Snare drum | 1970 to 1979 |
| Ham, Brian | Soprano | 1990 to 1991 |
| Ham, Brian | Mellophone | 1994 |
| Johnston, Paul | Bass drum | 1977 |
| Johnston, Paul | Side tenor | 1978 |
| Johnston, Paul | Timbale-bongo quads | 1979 |
| Johnston, Paul | Tri-toms | 1980 to 1981 |
| Jones, Geoff | Baritone | 1993 |
| Mason, Jeff | Bass Drum/Double Bass | 1970 to 1971 |
| McPhee, Dave (ANTMAN) | Brass staff | 1992 to 1995 |
| Mutis, Barry | Brass | 1969 to 1978 |
| Mutis, Barry | Baritone | 1970 to 1978 |
| Parada, Fernando | mello | 1995 |
| Peters, Ted | Baritone | 1991 to 1995 |
| Phillips, Tina | Soprano | 1983 to 1988 |
| Sinclair, Mary | brass | 1977 |
| South, Christopher | Baritone | 1995 |
| Turner, Steve | Soprano | 1978 |
| Williams, Carl | Lead Soprano | 1975 to 1978 |
| randyis@gmail.com, Randy | Drumline (tenors) | 1993 to 1994 |
CORPS 8 items
Cardinals,Scarborough,ON,LP1-Cardinal(DST-1.0x0.75)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
Cardinals,Scarborough,ON,Patch1-PreciousBlood(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
Cardinals,Scarborough,ON,Pin2-PreciousBlood(DSM)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Cardinals,Scarborough,ON,Pin3-OfPrimeImportance(SSO)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
Cardinals,Scarborough,ON,Pin5-CadetsScarborough(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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