Never marched in one, but found the DCI contest on PBS in 1976 or 1977 and have been watching it ever since. One of my science nerd friends was drum major of the marching band in High School and spent the summer after he graduated with a DC up around Chicago. He had some very interesting stories to tell after that summer.
Wonder if it was the Cavaliers from Rosemont, IL. My son marched with them for about 5 years .. he HATED having to age out ... Cavvies are an awesome all-male corps!!
DCI fans! I am a big drum corps fan, was friends with some percussionists in high school that got me into it and been hooked ever since. We would go every summer to the competition in Houston.
I especially like the Madison Scouts and Phantom Regiment. And I have a good friend (that I made through a conservative website!) that was in Santa Clara Vanguard and is on their staff. :D
Very cool to see your posts!