Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps

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The Brigadiers is an all-age drum and bugle corps operated by the Brigadiers Music Assiciation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Brigadiers is a charter member of Drum Corps Associates and holds the highest ever score at DCA finals from their 2002 performance. They are based in Syracuse, New York.

[edit] Early years

The corps was founded as a junior drum and bugle corps sponsored by the Polish Legion of American Veterans (P.L.A.V.) Post #14 in Syracuse, NY. It performed as a parade corps until World War II. After World War II, the group was reorganized as an all-age drum and bugle corps and began field competition in 1947.

The Syracuse Brigadiers competed in American Legion National Championships from 1947 until 1964 making finals in every year. The corps captured the American Legion National Championship in 1957 and 1958. In 1965, the Brigadiers became a charter member of DCA. The Corps folded after the 1973 season.

[edit] Modern Years

In October 1990, several alumni of the Syracuse Brigadiers met to discuss resurrecting the corps. After placing advertisements on television and radio, a parade corps was formed for 1991 and a field corps was formed for 1992. Being one of the original DCA corps, the Brigadiers received standing ovations at every performance and an 11th place finish at finals. In 1993, the corps placed ninth and regained full membership within DCA. The Brigadiers won championships in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

[edit] External links

• [Official Webpage]
• [Drum Corps Associates Homepage]
• [Press Releases]

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