March of the Olympians-A Tribute to the World Championship Cardinal Dougherty High School Band.

Live concert recording of the world championship Cardinal Dougherty High School band from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@jamesburgmann977]

They were a great band.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

My band came down from Boston to compete at the Cardinal Dougherty contest in the late 60s. We stayed in the homes of band families - great people.

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

The fact this school operated in Olney

[@DaveRichardson1121]

So proud of my older sister for being on the drill team for a few years. When I was a young football fan and player I remember them playing at halftime and the biggest game in the land Baltimore colts versus green bay packerss

[@gievoify]

Thanks Dave I knew we played in Baltimore but couldn't remember the opposing team and wasn't sure of the year.

[@danspielberg]

Just found this record in a thrift shop. Sounds great. My dad went here in the 70s.

[@gerardduffy8165]

great Job, Married into the CD Band family the Mcgill"s I remember those ealy morning rehersals as I was a stage crew member. Gerard duffy CDHS "71"

[@wadesewell4179]

Three cheers for Cardinal Dougherty High!

[@theresajones4420]

Very nice. I have heard the many stories and is Msgr Mortimers pride and joy. Father Watson just sent it to me. Thanks for sharing. Kindest regards - Msgr's niece, Theresa

[@marycullinan5150]

I remember those days!!

[@sierrarose318]

Really glad you put this together. I didn't go to Cardinal Dougherty, but I was well aware of its band, and I have looked before online for a fitting tribute to it. I hope you can find some film footage and put it online.

[@SMTopFlight]

Searching for parade of champion albums from 1970-1976. Would like to upload to music site ie spotify

[@mspace54]

Those were the days.

[@ettoredipugnar6990]

It's a shame all gone. Class of 70. Also thanks for not showing an image of that son of a bitch Fr. Ferret.

[@SMTopFlight]

Searching for parade of champions album from 1969 up to 1976 Want to save to music site ie Spotify. Any help would be appreciated

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

Does anyone have the results of those contests in the 60s? I'd love to see them.

[@civicpromotionsfromottovox2285]

Great share! I have been looking for a clean version of the alma mater, but cannot find one anywhere. Also, I wanted to use the recording to back a project I am doing for the Cardinal Dougherty Soccer Alumni Hall of Fame. May I have your permission? I will give you and the album musical credit when it is complete - John McBride, CDHS 1980

[@gievoify]

John you have my permission to use this video Robert Giovanisci CDHS 1969.

[@rjcohen2001]

We Are CD!

[@lindaeferraro]

The Cardinal Dougherty High School Band did not "compete" in Cavalcade of Bands competitions. They were a large and visually impressive group, but they had no band front skills, i.e. baton twirling, rifles, flags. The musical presentation was at a basic skill level. What they did they did well, but was not prepared for competitions at that time.

[@jimchenault3802]

why did they win so many competitions ?

[@lindaeferraro]

What competitions did they win?

[@jimchenault3802]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_Dougherty_High_School

[@jimchenault3802]

en.m.wikipedia.org

[@gregoryhall3992]

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