Open House in Welland: Sunday, Jan. 10

Come out for a fun afternoon, meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the Drum Corps spirit.

All former Drum & Bugle Corps members, friends and fans are invited to see and hear the Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps as we prepare for the 2010 season. And you can join in!

• Preview our 2010 performance schedule
• Hear our 2010 repertoire
• Meet our staff and corps members
• Drum Corps videos
• Cash bar
• Food available

Details regarding the time and location can be found at the bottom of this page.

Click here for an Acrobat flyer containing the details and maps..

For a blast from the past, check out this video footage from the 1961 Grape Festival Parade

Everyone is welcome!

Check out the Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps as we prepare for the 2010 season. Our Brass section is instructed by Dave MacKinnon, former Optimist and Co-Brass Caption Head for the DCI Bluecoats. Jeff MacKay, who instructs our drums, marched with the Optimists Lancers, Oakland Crusaders and Bridgemen. In addition, Jeff has instructed the Oakland Crusaders, Guelph Royalaires and Kingston Grenadiers

Bring your horn and mouthpiece or drumsticks and practice pad and sit in with the Corps as we work on our new rendition of "Over the Rainbow" (links to the music files can be found below). A few instruments will be available if you need one

Even if you don't play an instrument you can still participate. The Colour Guard is developing a presentation for the field show and we can always use help in both the support and administration areas.

Details

Music for "Over The Rainbow"

The music files are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

• Soprano 1
• Soprano 2
• Mellophone
• Baritone 1
• Baritone 2
• Contrabass