Free Statesmen
Other Names: Confederate Statesmen
Cumberland, MD United States
Founded: 1967
CORPS Photos
The Free Statesmen drum and bugle corps was formed in August of 1967 and led by corps director James Macfarlane.
After their inaugural seasons of parades and exhibitions, the corps entered the field of competition in 1969 as the very first senior competitor in western Maryland and perennial Red Carpet Association (RCA) member. From 1969 to 1974 the Cumberland unit placed 9th in 1969, 10th in 1971, 11th in 1974, 12th in 1972 & 1973 and 13th in 1970 in RCA championships.
One of the highlights of the corps occurred in 1972 season when the infamous Ralph Silverbrand and Chuck Bishop, former drum majors with the Hawthorne Caballeros were added to the corps instructional staff. In 1975, under their new name, the Confederate Statesmen, competed in their one and only RCA circuit contest before reorganizing as a parade unit for the balance of that season.
They disbanded in 1976 and returned back to the former Blue Angels senior parade corps, originated 20 years prior.
Paul Legault (DCX)
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1969 2 scores
Highest Score 41.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1969 Red Carpet Association Championships Allentown PA placed 9 with a score of 33.150
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1970 1 scores
Highest Score 44.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 29, 1970 Red Carpet Association Championships Erie PA placed 13 with a score of 44.250
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1971 2 scores
Highest Score 47.950
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1971 Red Carpet Association Championships Erie PA placed 10 with a score of 43.200
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1972 5 scores
Highest Score 60.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1972 Red Carpet Assoc Championships Erie PA placed 12 with a score of 49.500
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1973 4 scores
Highest Score 48.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1973 Red Carpet Association Championships Erie PA placed 12 with a score of 48.450
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1974 1 scores
Highest Score 55.350
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1974 Red Carpet Association Championship Erie PA placed 11 with a score of 55.350
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1975 1 scores
Highest Score 39.600
Final show in DCX Archives June 14, 1975 Johnsonburg PA placed 5 with a score of 39.600
Members (2)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Francis, Dave | Drums | 1969 to 1975 |
| Francis, Dutch | Drums | 1970 to 1979 |
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