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Jeff Pearson
Jul 27, 2009 - 5:08AM
How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

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Bob Shreffler
Jul 27, 2009 - 5:44AM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

Pembrooke Imperials were from out East somewhere (New Jersey maybe?). They won VFW Nationals in New Orleans in 1973, beating Belleville, who had just come from making DCI finals.

The Seattle Imperials were around for many years and wore jumpsuits and fedoras one year in the 70s (why do I remember such silly things?).

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

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

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Jul 27th, 2009 - 5:44 AM
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Dave Borck
Jul 27, 2009 - 7:47AM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

Believe that the Pembroke Imperials were from Massachusetts.

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Keith Normandin
Jul 27, 2009 - 12:50PM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

I remember the Seattle Imperials. I remember them in the mid to late 70's in jump suites. Looking back on it, the Seattle Imperials probably wore the least expensive uniforms ever.

What did you do in the Corps? Sop

What years were you a Corps member? 1979

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Jul 27th, 2009 - 12:50 PM
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Bob Shreffler
Jul 28, 2009 - 5:42AM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

Dave,

I think you're right - Massachusetts. And I believe their colors were similar to ours.

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

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

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Jul 28th, 2009 - 5:42 AM
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Keith Normandin
Jul 28, 2009 - 12:00PM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

Of course...you can't forget Roman's Imperials of St. Patrick.

What did you do in the Corps? Sop

What years were you a Corps member? 1979

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Jul 28th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
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Jerry Davidson
Jul 28, 2009 - 10:24PM
Re: How many other corps were called the Imperials ?

I went to the Corpsrep site and got this list of corps with the name Imperials:

Chinese Imperials - San Francisco, CA (Imperial Palace Guard; Old China)
Imperials of St. Patrick's - Milwaukee, WI
London Imperials - London, Ontario
Midlanders - London-Woodstock, ONT (Merger Oakridge Optimists and Woodstock Imperials)
Norwood Park Imperials - Norwood, IL (Norwood Imperials; Skokie Imperials)
Pembroke Imperials - Pembroke, MA
Pioneer - Milwaukee, WI (merger of Imperials of St. Patricks and Thunderbolts, The Thing) Active
Pittsfield Imperials - Pittsfield, MA
Seattle Imperials - Seattle, WA (Imperials)
Twin City Imperials - Oil City, PA

Senior and Alumni Corps 3 Corps Found
Culver City Imperials - Culver City, CA
Imperials MiniCorps Active
Mechanicville Imperials - Mechanicville, NY

I would bet that there are more that haven't been listed even at that site.

What did you do in the Corps? Brass Instructor, Arranger and Corps manager in 81

What years were you a Corps member? 1979-1982

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Jul 28th, 2009 - 10:24 PM
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