Edmonton Strutters

Other Names:Wink's Strutters Drum and Bugle Band; First Canadian Regiment

Edmonton, ALB Canada
Founded: 1963

Inactive Junior
Open Class

Year	Position	Score	Theme/Songs
1988	321	48.400	(Repertoire not available)
1989	322	43.300	(Repertoire not available)
1990	309	70.800	(Repertoire not available)
1992	322	50.300	(Repertoire not available)
1993			The Magic of the Mouse - Prince Ali (from Aladdin) * Everybody Wants to be a Cat * Night on Bald Mountain * Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book) * When You Wish Upon a Star (from Pinocchio) * A Whole New World (from Aladdin)
1994	328	51.000	Music of the 70s - (Repertoire not available)
1995	334	54.700	(Repertoire not available)
1996			Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat - Selections from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1997	325	62.200	The Best of Broadway - (Repertoire not available)
1998			Guys and Dolls
1999	315	75.000	My Fair Lady - I Could Have Danced All Night * The Rain in Spain (from My Fair Lady) * With A Little Bit Of Luck
2000	318	65.100	Epic Strutters - Selections from Hook * Selections from Jurasic Park * Selections from Star Wars * Selections from Indiana Jones * Superman
2001			Mystere - Ouverture * Mystere * Incantation (from Quidam) * Jeaux de Eaux * Eclipse
2002	318	68.500	The Elements - New Century Dawn * Galactic Empires * Projector * The Battle (from Gladiator)
2003			Canadiana - Great White North * Satellite * Arms of an Angel * The Hockey Theme * Enid
2005			When We Draw Near - Songs of Sanctuary * Adiemus * Dances of Time

Position 200+ indicates Division II, Position 300+ indicates Division III, Position 400+ indicates Mini Corps.

CORPS Photos

The Edmonton Strutters, also known as the 1st Canadian Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, was in existence from 1963 through 2003, and for 40 years maintained its commitment to involve the youth of Edmonton, Alberta, and surrounding communities in the drum and bugle corps activity. The corps had the distinction of being DCI's northernmost member corps, making spring outdoor rehearsal challenging.

Originally the Wink Strutters Drum and Bugle Band, the group also marched under the name 1st Canadian Regiment for ten years.

In the fall of 1997, the volunteer board of the Strutters developed a plan to realign the organization to meet the changing needs of today's youth. Deep rooted philosophical changes were needed in order to ensure continued success and perhaps the corps' existence into the new millennium and beyond.

"We need to ensure that our organization is accessible and rewarding for all young people regardless of experience, physical limitations or financial status to expand our membership and refine our teaching initiatives.

"These statements must reflect our commitment to teaching performing arts and on entertaining our viewing audience."

Although the drum and bugle corps is a competitive activity, a philosophical change ensued that allowed audiences to become the judges of the Strutters' success. "Get them to their feet in applause and let our score be a byproduct of audience reaction. "

The Strutters also offered a winter corps program along the lines of 'Blast!,' entitled 'Back in Da House.'

The Edmonton Strutter Junior Corps was added in 2001 to give youth ages 7 to 13 an opportunity to share the drum corps experience, as well as learn basic music and dance skills.

In 2002, the Strutters finished 18th in DCI Division III Prelims.

In honor of their 40th anniversary in 2003, the Strutters put together a program of 'All Things Canadian.'

Percussion instructor Steve Kress set a record for the longest snare solo, at 18 hours and 7 minutes, on November 11-12, 2003. This he did in true Canadian style: outdoors.

After the 2003 season, The Edmonton Strutters merged with Allegiance Elite of Calgary to form Fusion, based in Edmonton.

[http://www.strutters.org/who_are_we.asp; DCW, 4/02, p.8; DCW, 6/6/03, p.6; DCW, 1/04, p.13; DCW, 2/04, p.17]

Members (11)

Member Name	Section	Years Involved
Cardamone, Geneva	Mellophone	1988 to 1990
davis, allee	front ensemble	2005
Dick, Alex	Colorguard	2003
Hirsch, Dennie	Brass Line	1993 to 1996
Martin, Lorraine	Horns	1975
McConnell, Stephen	Bass	1996
McConnell, Stephen	Baritone	1997 to 2003
McConnell, Stephen	Corps Director	2008 to 2009
McKinnon, Lisa	Percussion	1997 to 2000
Melton, Dallas	hornline	1997 to 2002
Young, Amber	Color Guard	1998 to 2002