50th Moments: The Founders Trophy's First | Episode 2

[@caroljordan2616]

I was a proud member that year (69-74), and remember going to practice where there were no instructors. We, the members, weren't about to let our hard work go to waste, so each section practiced anyway. Our guard captain, Linda Rieke kept saying, "We're going to win DCI", and the rest of us are saying, "what is DCI?" Anyway, I guess we were stubborn or stupid enough to just keep going.

[@dsantos10]

Just taking a quick moment to express gratitude for high school marching band and drum corps. This stuff literally kept me alive in high school, I was incredibly depressed at times and ready to end it all. The band room was my home. Band was my safe place. Any band room will do; you all know what I mean. Home is home. Keep with it, you’re bringing so much joy to people who may need it badly.

[@rotarychainsaw]

I really like this video series. Keep going!

[@russstewart1800]

And I have the recorded albums from 1972 and 1973. What a great time!

[@dwightmathis1336]

I've got those same albums. Anaheim Kingsman. First DCI CHAMPIONSHIP

[@keithbarnes9419]

I heard the Kingsmen at my first Drum Corps show in 1973. I don't really remember any of the other corps that where there.

[@bobbarksofficial4335]

Amazing!

[@aaronwitten]

Such a good story… didn’t even know they had won the first DCI championship because they were all on the bus… lol! :) Keep up the good work - love these historical videos!

[@tirecarcare]

Total Dedication!

[@dwightmathis1336]

This is why Star Of Indiana left competition.

[@keithbarnes9419]

Because the Kingsmen won in 1972???

[@TheStickCollector]

Interesting