El Toreadors
Other Names: West Seattle American Legion 160
West Seattle, WA United States
Founded: 1961
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CORPS Photos
The El Toreadors drum and bugle corps was formed in April of 1961 as the West Seattle American Legion (AL) Post 160, under the direction of Jerry Chambers as a parade and exhibition unit.
After their first two seasons of activity, the corps reorganized as the El Toreadors and entered the field of competition, participating in the 1963 Washington VFW state convention, placing in 5th position. Parental strife within EL Toreadors in May of 1964 caused a split resulting in Jerry Chambers’ departure and Bill Komorek taking over the helm until the end of 1967.
Over the next few years, sporting their uniforms of turquoise tops & black pants and skirts, the West Seattle group participated in parades and competitions in the “Class B” division placing 4th in the 1966 WA VFW & 5th in the AL state contests. In their final season of competition, the corps finished 2nd in the 1967 WA VFW convention. Some of their instructional staff included Duane Andrews as musical director, Tom Grinolds on brass and Loren Grinolds on percussion.
They disbanded in 1968 and several members joined the Sentinels of Bellevue.
Northwest Drum Corps Association website; Paul Legault (DCX)
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1963 3 scores
Highest Score 66.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1963 The Angels Sing Renton WA placed 9 with a score of 59.400
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1964 1 scores
Highest Score 61.300
Final show in DCX Archives April 18, 1964 Seattle WA placed 5 with a score of 61.300
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1965 3 scores
Highest Score 66.950
Final show in DCX Archives July 31, 1965 Music in Motion Seattle WA United States placed 2 with a score of 56.600
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 46.650
Final show in DCX Archives July 30, 1966 Music in Motion Seattle WA United States placed 3 with a score of 46.650
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1967 1 scores
Highest Score 34.780
Final show in DCX Archives June 16, 1967 Tacoma WA placed 5 with a score of 34.780
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1969 1 scores
Highest Score 54.750
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1969 World Open Lynn MA placed 4 with a score of 54.750
Members (3)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb, Glen | Sopranos | 1964 to 1967 |
| Lamb, Warren (Glen) | Sopranos | 1964 to 1968 |
| Sullivan, Suzie | color guard | 1965 to 1967 |
CORPS 3 items
El-Toreadors,Seattle,WA,Pin3-RedRound(RE-1.5)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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