Illiana Lancers
Other Names: Illiana Sons of American Legion Post 220
Chicago, IL United States
Founded: 1963
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | From Mighty Oaks * All for the Best (from Godspell) * Night in the City * Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood * House of the Rising Sun * Dust in the Wind * Standin' in the Rain | ||
| 1980 | Finale from Symphony #7 * Pauper in Paradise * New York City Rhythm * Make Me Smile * So Very Hard To Go * Firebird Suite | ||
| 1981 | From Mighty Oaks * Roundabout * Manhattan Spiritual * The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) | ||
| 1982 | Carmina Burana * The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) * Temptation * I Sing the Body Electric (from Fame) * Root Beer Rag * In The Lap Of The Gods | ||
| 1985 | 307 | 60.000 | (Repertoire not available) |
CORPS Photos
The Illiana Lancers drum and bugle corps was originally organized in 1963 as the Illiana Sons of American Legion (AL) Post 220, an independent parade and exhibition corps, located on the Southeast side of Chicago, between the Calumet River and the Indiana State line.
The original Lancers started with 16 members from the Illiana Sons of American Legion Post 220 and by 1965, membership was opened to all in the local area, now known as the Illiana Lancers. The corps performed in many parades and exhibitions from 1965 to 1973. Charles Johnson was the corps director when they entered the field of competition in 1974, participating in the VFW Illinois State preliminaries in their inaugural season, placing 12th.
Over the next two years, they continued to evolve as members of the Illinois Association circuit and in 1977, they competed in their first regional championship, the Mid-American circuit, finishing in 6th position in the finals. In 1978, the corps participated in the first annual Drum Corps Midwest circuit championships and was a perennial participant. From 1978 to 1984, the Illiana Lancers competed in the “Open Class” division prelims, placing 11th in 1983, 14th in 1984, 17th in 1979 & 1982, 18th in 1978 and 21st in 1980 & 1981. The corps placed 2nd in the 1985 “A/60 Class”.
They also participated in several National & regional championships including the 1974 VFW State contest, finishing 12th in the prelims, AL state conventions, the 1977 Mid-American circuit finals, placing 6th, the 1979 Illinois State Fair, finishing in 4th position, the VFW Nationals, 16th in the 1980 preliminarily round & 5th in the last championships, finishing 4th in 1984, the 1984 DCI Midwest regionals, placing 11th in the “Class A” division and the 1985 DCI “Class A/60”, finishing in 7th place, two positions out of a finalist spot.
Although attempts were made to field a corps in 1986, the Illiana Lancers disbanded by the end of that year.
Paul Legault (DCX)
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1969 1 scores
Highest Score 39.050
Final show in DCX Archives June 29, 1969 Geneva IL placed 5 with a score of 39.050
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1974 1 scores
Highest Score 54.600
Final show in DCX Archives June 22, 1974 Illinois VFW State Prelims Elk Grove Village IL placed 12 with a score of 54.600
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1978 2 scores
Highest Score 44.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 1978 Dubuque IA placed 6 with a score of 40.550
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1979 2 scores
Highest Score 34.700
Final show in DCX Archives July 28, 1979 DCM Championships (prelims) DeKalb IL placed 17 with a score of 34.700
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1980 8 scores
Highest Score 39.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1980 Mendota IL placed 6 with a score of 39.650
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1981 3 scores
Highest Score 48.600
Final show in DCX Archives July 25, 1981 DCM Championships Prelims DeKalb IL placed 21 with a score of 33.100
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1982 6 scores
Highest Score 55.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 1, 1982 Bradley IL placed 4 with a score of 43.900
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1983 11 scores
Highest Score 61.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1983 Momence IL placed 2 with a score of 45.550
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1984 6 scores
Highest Score 52.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1984 Momence IL placed 3 with a score of 52.100
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1985 11 scores
Highest Score 60.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1985 DCI World Championships Class A60 Prelims Madison WI placed 7 with a score of 60.000
Members (18)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Baker, Russell | Brass | 1984 |
| Barczak, Ted | French Horn | 1982 to 1983 |
| Bikar, Pam | Color Guard | 1978 to 1981 |
| Dusek, Jack | Soprano | 1972 to 1980 |
| Fischer, Deb | flag & horn | 1979 to 1981 |
| Foster, Jim | Horns | 1983 to 1986 |
| Foster, Jim | Horn | 1983 to 1986 |
| Lawrence, Mary | Brass | 1979 to 1981 |
| Leddin, G. Patrick | Horn Line | 1984 to 1985 |
| Leonard, Jim | soprano,drum major | 1982 to 1983 |
| Mallon, John J. | Percussion | 1982 to 1985 |
| Moreno, Lou | Sop | 1979 |
| Moreno, Lou | Sop/Bari/Contra | 1980 to 1983 |
| Saliga, Chris | soprano, 81; baritone, 82 & 84; contra 83 | 1981 to 1994 |
| Schmitt, JoAnne | Color Guard | 1977 to 1979 |
| Skitz Nickerson, Kim | Horns | 1977 to 1979 |
| tracy, patti | honor guard/horns | 1977 to 1980 |
| Wichowski (-Hill), Lisa Mary | brass | 1982 to 1983 |
CORPS 3 items
IllianaLancers,Chicago,IL,Pin1-DonQuixote(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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