Grenadiers
Other Names: Cedar Rapids Playground; Cedar Rapids YMCA Boys; Cedar Rapids Cadets
Cedar Rapids, IA United States
Founded: 1928
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Fanfare * The Cedar Rapids Song (A Song of Dedication) * Mazurka * Speak Low * Battle Cry of Freedom * That Old Devil Moon * Theme from Lawrence of Arabia * They Call the Wind Maria (from Paint Your Wagon) * Our Day Will Come |
CORPS Photos
The Grenadiers drum and bugle corps was originally formed on January 14th, 1928, under the auspices of the Cedar Rapids Playground Commission with Jack Fromm as the corps director and sponsorship from the Optimists International.
In 1930, a parents organization was formed purchasing, new uniforms and equipment, under the direction of Stanley Vesely in 1933. They competed in several Festivals including the Musicland Festival, winning many titles in the 30’s and the National Lions Club championships 1928-1944. In 1935, the corps became the Cedar Rapids YMCA Boys, under the YMCA sponsorship, winning the International Lions Club championships 1937, 1941 & 1942 and made an appearance on television, at the Iowa State Fair in 1946, with support from the All-Iowa Fair. They were also featured in the Warner Brothers movie short feature, "A Day at the Fair," in 1947, as the Hanford American Legion (AL) Post 5 also sponsored the unit.
In 1950, they hosted their first annual Hawkeye Tournament of Drums as the Cedar Rapids Cadets. The 1952 season was the beginning of a rebuilding period for the corps. The Cedar Rapids unit, sporting their red, black, and white, also competed regularly in the Spectacle of Music in South Milwaukee, winning the 1951 & 1959 contests along with the Iowa State AL championships in 1947, 1951 & 1958 to 1965 and 1968 & 1969. The group also participated in 5 AL National championships, including the preliminary rounds in 1958 (17th), 1965 (7th) & 1969 (12th) along with the finals in 1959 (11th) & 1968 (2nd).
They disbanded in 1970.
Encyclopedia of Drum and Bugle Corps, 1966; DCW, 12/88, p.2; DCW, 1/04, p.3; Paul Legault (DCX)
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1932 1 scores
Highest Score 87.150
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1932 Chicagoland Music Festival Chicago IL placed 2 with a score of 87.150
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1934 1 scores
Highest Score 89.980
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1934 Chicagoland Music Festival Chicago IL United States placed 2 with a score of 89.980
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1950 2 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 29, 1950 Spectacle of Music (prelims) South Milwaukee WI
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1951 4 scores
Highest Score 93.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1951 3rd Annual Cavalcade of Corps Chicago IL placed 1 with a score of 89.900
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1952 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1952 Hawkeye Tournament of Drums Cedar Rapids IA
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1953 2 scores
Highest Score 86.700
Final show in DCX Archives July 25, 1953 8th Annual Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 5 with a score of 86.700
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1954 3 scores
Highest Score 86.650
Final show in DCX Archives July 31, 1954 9th Annual Wisconsin Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 6 with a score of 86.650
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1955 1 scores
Highest Score 75.950
Final show in DCX Archives July 23, 1955 10th Annual Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 11 with a score of 75.950
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1956 3 scores
Highest Score 84.000
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1956 5th Annual Parade of Champions Janesville WI placed 8 with a score of 80.200
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1958 2 scores
Highest Score 76.550
Final show in DCX Archives August 30, 1958 American Legion National Championships - Junior Contest Chicago IL placed 17 with a score of 76.550
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1959 2 scores
Highest Score 78.480
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1959 American Legion National Championships Minneapolis MN placed 11 with a score of 75.030
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1960 2 scores
Highest Score 78.600
Final show in DCX Archives July 23, 1960 Spectacle of Music (prelims) South Milwaukee WI placed 5 with a score of 78.600
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1961 1 scores
Highest Score 74.550
Final show in DCX Archives July 22, 1961 Spectacle of Music (prelims) South Milwaukee WI placed 5 with a score of 74.550
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1962 6 scores
Highest Score 75.700
Final show in DCX Archives July 28, 1962 Spectacle of Music (finals) South Milwaukee WI placed 2 with a score of 74.083
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1963 4 scores
Highest Score 79.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1963 Waterloo WI placed 3 with a score of 78.700
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1964 6 scores
Highest Score 77.700
Final show in DCX Archives September 12, 1964 Drums on the Chippewa Eau Claire WI placed 2 with a score of 72.400
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1965 2 scores
Highest Score 68.550
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1965 American Legion Nationals - Preliminary Contest Portland OR placed 7 with a score of 68.550
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 52.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1966 Drums In The Night Rhinelander WI placed 6 with a score of 52.700
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1968 3 scores
Highest Score 59.916
Final show in DCX Archives July 20, 1968 Spectacle of Music (prelims) South Milwaukee WI placed 9 with a score of 55.630
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1969 2 scores
Highest Score 59.050
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1969 American Legion National Championships (prelims) Atlanta GA placed 12 with a score of 59.050
Members (5)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Coonrod, Al | brass | 1953 to 1957 |
| Coonrod, Al | b corps instructor | 1958 to 1960 |
| Heefner, Jeff | Drumline | 1960 to 1966 |
| Omar, Emmitt | Brass (Baritone) | 1964 to 1965 |
| Schultz, Thomas (Tomm) | Drumline | 1956 to 1961 |
CORPS 3 items
CedarRapidsCadets,CedarRapids,IA,Hat1-1965-StateChamps(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
CedarRapidsCadets,CedarRapids,IA,Pin1-RedDotCadets(RE-2.125)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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