Bob Shreffler (NP drummer and drum major from the 1970's) and Donna Larsen (Gatlin) from the same period, have donated an extensive collection of drum corps magazines to the Corps. These cover the years from 1950 to 1979.

Most are DRUM CORPS WORLD, but there are DRUM CORPS DIGEST and DRUM CORPS NEWS copies in there too.

We are preparing to box these up in a protected manner, with appropriate labels, and lend them to Corps alumni gatherings to read and enjoy.

If any alums have similar old copies they'd like to donate for this purpose, give me a shout. Or.. just send them to me: David Borck, 1424 N. Walnut Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

I have reviewed the copies on hand and it is a hoot! Seeing the old corps (many now gone). Seeing the old scores. Reading the commentary in columns ... especially the "Windy City Breezes" column by RICK MAASS.

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

Glad to get this started! I actually have TONS more magazines in the attic, but the ones I sent were the ones that mentioned Norwood specifically. The rest are WAY too heavy to mail - I couldn't afford it - but maybe I'll throw them in the car the next time I head North.

Actually, I did this same thing for the Kilties' 65th anniversary a couple of years ago, because my Dad marches in the American flag squad for them now. Maybe if more corps contact me, I'll eventually be rid of these things entirely!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73, 78-79