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Changes that have been made to this website, with the most recent changes first.

 
May 16, 2008
  • photo slideshow, from DCA Alumni Spectacular, Rochester, 2007 (hit the "PLAY" button to start the show)
May 13, 2008
May 9, 2008
April 29, 2008
  • changed Download MP3 Files to include an new MP3 of the 1964 show (the old version had problems in "It's Legitimate")
April 27, 2008
April 25, 2008
April 23, 2008
  • changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 of the Optimists Brass Quartet, recorded in 1967 at the individuals
April 20, 2008
  • added William Porquet to the members list. William joins as a soprano. Welcome, William.
April 18, 2008
  • changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 recorded on July 3rd, 1964 in Racine, WI at the Boys of '76 show
  • changed Combined Schedules pages to indicate a change for Thursday, April 24th. Horns will meet at the Legion and Drums will rehearse at St Mike's with Jamie.
April 15, 2008
April 11, 2008
April 10, 2008
  • changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 recorded in 1967 at the CYO Nationals in Boston, MA
April 8, 2008
  • changed Video Files to include a slide show of photos of the Optimists Alumni Corps performances in 2007
    • Flash 7 version (smaller images & lower resolution)
    • Flash 8 version (bigger images & higher resolution)
March 30, 2008
  • modifications to the menu system
  • cosmetic changes to all pages
  • changed the photos on some pages
March 26, 2008
  • Gord Brown has joined our Executive as a "Director at Large". Welcome, Gord.
  • updated Contact Information to include an entry and an email link for Gord
March 20, 2008
March 19, 2008
March 17, 2008
  • changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Lawrence/El Cid, Concert and When You're Smiling
March 13, 2008
March 9, 2008
  • removed the event notices from the Home Page
  • added a new page, under Information called Upcoming Events to display notices for drum corps events in the local Toronto area
March 7, 2008
March 3, 2008
  • changed News to include a notice of the passing of Mary Agnes Clancy, the mother of Kevin Clancy
  • we've added two new members to our colour guard: Barbara Roberts and Wendy Barnard. Welcome, Barb and Wendy!
February 27, 2008
  • changed Combined Schedules to update the "To Be Announced" locations
  • changed Combined Schedules to add directions to St Thomas of Villanova as well as a link to a Google map
  • changed Music Downloads to update the Scorch files for Lawrence / El Cid (dated Feb 27, 2008). Please note that the 3rd sop parts have been changed to Alto, Flugel parts to Mello 2 and Mellophone to Mello 1.
  • changed Music Downloads to include updated tenor part for for Lawrence / El Cid, the snare into to More & More and the snare part for San Francisco
February 24, 2008
  • changed Combined Schedules to indicate that the March 2nd rehearsal has been changed to March 1st and to indicate that an optional horn rehearsal has been scheduled for Saturday March 29th at the Legion.
  • added another entry (1973–1975) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)
February 18, 2008
  • updated the "We Remember" page for Tim Watt
  • updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include the change for Tim Watt
February 15, 2008
February 12, 2008
  • updated the "We Remember" pages for Al Morrison, Ed Hall and Tim Burrage
  • updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include the change for Al Morrison, Ed Hall and Tim Burrage
  • changed Music Downloads to update the Scorch Score and Contra files for the 2008 concert
  • changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch files for San Francisco (Brass only, dated Feb 12, 2008)
  • changed News to include a mention of George Wright's sabbatical for 2008.
February 11, 2008
  • added a "We Remember" page for Diane Tenaglia (we just learned that Diane passed away in Jan 2007)
  • updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include an entry for Diane Tenaglia who was a member of the Toronto Optimists and the Seneca Optimists
  • changed Combined Schedules page to include rehearsals and camps until the end of June
  • added another entry (Summer 1972) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)
February 7, 2008  
January 31, 2008
January 27, 2008
January 23, 2008
January 19, 2008
January 13, 2008
January 9, 2008
January 1, 2008
December 26, 2007
December 24, 2007
December 23, 2007
  • changed News to include a notice of the passing of Wanda Forsythe, the sister of Jan Forsythe and Judy Davidson.
  • changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for San Francisco (Brass only)
December 21, 2007  
December 17, 2007
  • changed News to include a notice of the passing of De La Salle and Oakland alumnus, Bob Duggan.
December 16, 2007
December 15, 2007
December 13, 2007
  • added the first of fifteen Scrapbooks (all Acrobat files). These were written between 1968 and 1975. These Scrapbooks are not specifically Optimists History but they do related to Canadian Drum Corps activity during the period covered.
  • the Scrapbooks can be found under the History section
December 8, 2007
November 30, 2007
  • changed Music Downloads to include drum parts for Lawrence of Arabia / El Cid
November 24, 2007
November 24, 2007
  • updated Memories to include a page with memories and photos of 1966. I still can't believe that the folks who visit this website have no memories of past years! If those memory banks get activated while you're doing something, why not take a couple of minutes and put those memories on paper and send them to me. I'm sure that sharing your memories will help others remember theirs! And remember, it's not necessary to even try to write about a full year! If you have just short memories of any year please submit them.
November 21, 2007
  • changed Instructions to include instructions for the Etobicoke parade on Saturday, December 1st
November 20, 2007
  • changed Instructions to include instructions for the Markham & Fenelon Falls parades on Saturday as well as for the Milton parade on Sunday
  • changed Combined Schedule to include rehearsal dates for December
November 14, 2007
  • changed Instructions to include instructions for the Brampton Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov the 17th.
  • changed Alumni Corps Begins to include an Acrobat file notifying people of the first rehearsal of the Alumni Corps.
November 13, 2007
  • changed Instructions to include instructions for the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov the 17th.
November 12, 2007
  • changed Instructions to reflect a change in the reporting time for the Santa Claus parade at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre on Friday, Nov the 16th. We need to be ready to go at 6:00 pm!
  • changed News to include a notice of the passing of Toronto Signals member, John Longstreet.
November 11, 2007
  • changed Combined Schedule to reflect the rescheduling of rehearsals for the Brass section on Thurs, Nov 15th and Thurs, Nov 29th. These will now be held at Mount Dennis United Church. See Combined Schedule for a map and instructions.
  • changed Music Downloads to include Scorch Files for Lawrence of Arabia - El Cid. The files are dated Nov 10, 2007
November 6, 2007
  • changed Instructions to include information on the Santa Claus parade at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre on Friday, Nov the 16th.
  • changed Combined Schedule to reflect the cancellation of the rehearsal on Thurs, Nov 15
  • changed Western Tech (under History, Our Members Marched With) to include a 2 page Acrobat file on the Western Tech Trumpet Band. Includes photos of Barry Bell, Claire Reid and Lorne Ferrazzutti. (photocopy submitted by Glenn Copp).
November 5, 2007
  • changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Winter Wonderland. The files are dated Nov 4, 2007 and the changes apply to Contra and Baritone 1.
November 3, 2007
  • changed Music Downloads to include new drum parts for the "Ontario" section of Battle Cry
October 26, 2007
  • changed Combined Schedule to include notice of a Santa Claus parade on Friday, Nov 16th at 6:30 at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre
  • updated Memories from the past (under History) to include information on a new project
  • added a new page with memories and photos of 1963
October 25, 2007
  • changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Winter Wonderland (dated Oct 25, 2007)
October 23, 2007
  • to make my life easier we now have just one Music Downloads page.
  • we have updated Battle Cry with a march ending. You'll find the parts under the "Scorch" section of Music Downloads
October 20, 2007
  • added an Acrobat file (about 7 megs) created from a publication by the Canadian Drum Corps Association celebrating 50 Years of Drum Corps in Canada (1934–1984). A big "Thank you" to Maureen Bell for donating the source material.
October 16, 2007
  • changed Home Page to include a notice that this is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Toronto Optimists
  • added a 50 Years! page
October 15, 2007
  • changed the "Sales and Donations" page to include information on the Chocolate Fundraiser.
  • added an Order-form (Acrobat file) for the Chocolate Sales
  • minor changes to all pages
October 13, 2007
October 11, 2007
September 24, 2007
September 17, 2007
  • The rehearsal on Thursday, Sept 27th has been cancelled (the Legion has booked a large event for that night).
September 12, 2007
September 11, 2007
September 5, 2007
  • updated Combined Schedule to include our rehearsal schedule from September through November
September 4, 2007
September 2, 2007
  • John, Bogo and Bob extend a warm welcome to Gord Brown who is moving from the guard into the Alto section.
  • changed the layout of the Home Page and added a new photo.
  • changed the photo at the bottom of the Join Us page
August 27, 2007
August 25, 2007
  • updated Instructions (under Members) to include new information regarding DCA Show in Rochester
August 21, 2007
August 20, 2007
August 17
  • updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding DCA Show in Rochester and some some changes for the Waterloo show on Aug 18
August 15
  • updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding Waterloo Shows on Aug 18th. The new information is in blue.
  • Our rehearsal time has been changed. It is now 2 - 4pm!
August 13
August 9
August 7
August 1
  • changed Video Files to include a slide show of photos of the Optimists Alumni Corps from its first performance in 2003 to today
    • Flash 7 version (smaller images & lower resolution)
    • Flash 8 version (bigger images & higher resolution)
  • changed Combined Schedule to include "Order of Appearance" for Glens Falls & Rochester
July 30
July 26
July 24
July 22
July 21
July 13
July 12
  • cosmetic changes to all pages
July 8
  • added web pages for former members who are deceased
  • changed We Remember (under Our History) to include links to web pages for former members
  • updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file
  • cosmetic changes to all pages
July 6
June 30
June 26
June 20
  • changed "Instructions" to include info on the Canada Day Parade on July 1st in Cambridge
June 19
  • changed "About Us" to include a few words on "Who we are"
June 18
June 16
  • Combined Schedules page has been updated to include locations & Google maps for rehearsals between now and September
  • changed "Instructions" to include times, locations, directions and maps for upcoming rehearsals
June 15
June 14
  • changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to include the Toronto Warrior's Day parade and to confirm the Waterloo Band Festival Show, both on Aug 18th.
  • changed "Instructions" to include updated instructions for this weekend's parade in Welland.
June 12
  • The Thursday June 14th rehearsal has been moved back to the Legion since Jamie is no longer available.
  • The Thursday June 28th rehearsal has been moved back to the Legion since the event that had been planned has been moved to another night.
  • The Waterloo Band Festival show on August 18th has been confirmed.
June 6
  • The Scorch files for concert have been updated. Baritones, Contrabass and the complete score are affected by these changes. The new revision date for concert is June 2, 2007.
June 5
June 2
May 31, 2007
  • changed Our Members to include a photo of Chris Soluguk
  • changed Instructions to include info on the Welland Rose Festival Parade, Sunday June 17
May 30, 2007
  • updated Contact Info for Members and Our Members to include Dave Bruce on Mellophone and Gord Brown in the Colour Guard.
  • Welcome, Dave and Gord!
  • added "Happy Faces" for Dave Bruce and Gord Brown and a writeup for Toby Frechette to "Our Members"
  • updated York Lions page to include a photo of former York Lions members who are with the Optimists Alumni Corps.
May 29, 2007
  • updated Leaside Lions page to include a photo of former Leaside members who are with the Optimists Alumni Corps.
May 28, 2007
May 21, 2007
  • changed "Instructions" to include times & location for this weekend's marching camp
  • the Acrobat files for our current songs have been removed from "Music Downloads" and "New Music Downloads". Please print your parts for these numbers from the Scorch files which will be kept current.
May 17, 2007
May 14, 2007
May 11, 2007
  • changed Scorch files for concert to correct tempo change for Gen Krupa
May 8, 2007
May 7, 2007
  • added photos of John Malcolm, John Petti, Ron Smith and Tom Mellors to "Our Members"
  • changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Acrobat file for the Elton Choral
  • changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Acrobat file for the Elton Choral
  • changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Scorch Files. All files are dated  May 7, 2007. Changed songs include:
    • Battle Cry
    • Concert
    • More and More
    • Paint Your Wagon
    • Taboo
    • When You're Smiling
  • changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Scorch Files. All files are dated  May 7, 2007. Changed songs include:
    • Battle Cry
    • Concert
    • More and More
    • Paint Your Wagon
    • Taboo
    • When You're Smiling
  • If anyone finds any errors in the above parts, please send an email to Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com). I'll wait about a week make any corrections, and then I'll create new Acrobat files and update the website.
May 4, 2007
  • Notice: The Don Valley Parkway will be closed this weekend.
  • "The Strange Case of the City Hall Flag" has been updated to include additional information supplied by Glenn Copp.
  • We have two new members of the corps: Terry Sweeney's son, Shannon, who will be playing Baritone and Terry's stepson, Jamie Filipchuck, who'll be playing Mellophone. Welcome, Jamie and Shannon!
May 2, 2007
May 1, 2007
  • After a long fight with cancer, Teresa Zuraw, the wife of Baritone player Don Deschambault, has passed away.
  • News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members, has been changed to include information for the visitation and tomorrow's funeral.
April 30, 2007
  • added a new menu heading "Videos"
  • added a short video using photos of many of the corps from which our members have come
    • "Our members marched With..." Video: Flash 7 (lower resolution)
    • "Our members marched With..." Video: Flash 8 (higher resolution)
  • updated our Site Map to remove the old references to Videos and to include the new link
  • cosmetic changes to all pages
April 26, 2007
  • updated the "Home Page"
  • updated "News" with information and a "book now" caution for DCA Rochester
April 25, 2007
April 24, 2007
  • added write ups on Mike Twigg to "Our Members"
  • changed "Instructions" to include new times for Simcoe show and directions
April 22, 2007
  • added write ups on Clare Reid and Ron Smith to "Our Members"
  • updated Acrobat File for "Elton Choral" (dated, April 20, 2007)
  • updated Scorch files for "More & More" (dated, April 21, 2007) (the Acrobat Files will be updated  when all changes have been finalized)
  • updated Scorch files for "When You're Smiling" (dated, April 21, 2007) (the Acrobat Files will be updated  when all changes have been finalized)
  • horn players, please compare these versions to the ones that you're currently using and email Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com) if you see any errors.
April 21, 2007
  • changed "Our Members" (added entries for Al Hester and James Burgess. Added writeups for Gaelen Swartz, James Burgess & Ric Brown.
April 19, 2007
April 17, 2007
April 10, 2007
April 6, 2007
April 5, 2007
  • changed "News" (under Members) to a tentative schedule for the Simcoe show on May 12th
April 3, 2007
March 31, 2007
March 26, 2007
  • the rehearsal on Thursday, April 26th, at the Legion has been "un-cancelled"! Jamie has agreed to conduct a rehearsal from 7-9:30 at St Mike's on April 26th.
March 24, 2007
  • the April 7 Diabetes Benefit in Hamilton has been cancelled
  • the rehearsal on Thursday, April 26th, at the Legion has been cancelled
  • changed photos for Jack Roberts on "Our Members"
March 22, 2007
March 19, 2007
March 17, 2007
March 16, 2007
March 13, 2007
March 12, 2007
March 9, 2007
March 8, 2007
March 5, 2007
March 3, 2007
March 1, 2007
February 27, 2007
February 24, 2007
February 24 , 2007
February 23 , 2007
February 22 , 2007
February 21 , 2007
February 18 , 2007
February 17 , 2007
  • updated "Instructions" (under "Members") to include info for the Achilles performance on March 11
  • updated the "We Remember" acrobat file
    • changed write up on Don Chisolm
    • added write up for Wilson Chung
    • added photo for Réal Garneau (Froggy)
February 15, 2007
  • added a new page called "Our Members", under Members. It's a work in progress and will include the names of each corps member, a bit about which corps they've marched with as well as a small photo.
February 14, 2007
  • changed the Alumni Brochure (Acrobat File) to say "Drum & Bugle Corps" and to use new photos. Also made some minor cosmetic differences.
February 12, 2007
February 10, 2007
  • changed the page header. The font has been changed and it now says "Drum & Bugle Corps" instead of "Drum Corps" (sorry, drummers). This affects all pages
  • replaced the photo at the bottom of the home page with a photo from 2006
  • a few minor cosmetic changes on a number of pages.
  • updated the Alto part and the score for "When You're Smiling"
February 3, 2007
February 1, 2007
  • a situation has arisen that prevents Jamie from the attending tonight's rehearsal. As a result, St Mike's will NOT be available to us
  • tonight's rehearsal will be at the Legion.
January 31, 2007
  • The Baritone 2 and 3 parts for "When You're Smiling" have had minor changes made in Bar 4.
  • The Acrobat files and the Scorch files for the Score, and the baritone 2 & 3 parts have been updated.
January 26, 2007
  • Brian Hogan and Dave Burgess have both been appointed as Drum majors for our corps. Congratulations, Dave and Brian!
January 22, 2007
January 20, 2007
  • "We Remember" was added to Alumni Corps to remember former members and staff of the Toronto Optimists and the Seneca Optimists who have passed away.
January 18, 2007
  • changed "News" (under Members) to include visitation and funeral information for Dave Byrne, Brian's brother
January 17, 2007
  • changed "News" (under Members) to include notification of the passing of Dave Byrne who played contrabass with the Toronto Optimists in the 1960s.
January 16, 2007
  • A new area has been created in our Message Forum for My Most Memorable Drum Corps Moment. This is a place to recollect memorable moments in your drum corps history and share them with others. Anyone can read it but, to protect against "junk" postings (yes, we've started getting them) only those who have registered for the Message Forum will be able post memories. By the way, this idea was suggested by Brian Byrne.
January 15, 2007
January 14, 2007
January 12, 2007
  • changed "News" (under Members) to include notification of the passing of Keith Oehm who served on the Lancers and Cadet Lancers executive and instructed their horn lines
January 8, 2007
January 3, 2007
December 30, 2006
December 27, 2006
December 24, 2006
December 23, 2006
  • added a few more Rehearsal Reports (under Alumni Corps) from early corps rehearsals (more will be added later)
  • made some minor changes to the pages under Our Roots (under Alumni Corps) to make it easier to read all of the screens in the correct order
December 18, 2006
  • removed Christmas Party info
  • changed "Combined Schedule" under "Members" to include info until the end of March, 2007
  • changed "News" (under Members) to include a link to an image of our new uniform
  • changed "News" (under Members) to include a welcome to some members and information about our Drum Major
December 15, 2006
  • changed "News" (under Members) page to notify members that a uniform design has been chosen.
  • please come to Sunday's rehearsal so that we can start measuring you for your new uniform
  • changed "Upcoming Performances", under "Alumni Corps", to include new performances
December 7, 2006
December 3, 2006
  • changed "News" (under Members) page to include a small report on Bogo's surgery
  • changed "Small, But Mighty" (under Our Roots) to include a picture of the 1968 Corps button, celebrating the Toronto Optimists winning of 11 consecutive Canadian National Championships
  • changed "Instructions" (under Members) page to remove old parade information
November 28, 2006
November 27, 2006
  • added an information page for our Christmas party
  • changed home page to include a notice for our Christmas party
November 24, 2006
  • changed "Instructions" (under Members) page to include extra info for the Milton parade on Sunday
  • added information on our home page and to "News" (under Members) about a change of venue for the rehearsal on December 3rd
  • changed "Combined Schedule" (under Members) to reflect the change in venue for the December 3rd rehearsal
  • changed "Combined Schedule" (under Members) to reflect a change in times for the Dec 17th rehearsal and Christmas Party
November 22, 2006
  • changed "Instructions" (under Members) page
    • for the Markham Parade we are in Parade Position 55
    • prior to leaving Markham for Fenelon Falls, the bus will make a stop at the GO station
  • changed "News" (under Members) page to include a letter from Len Perrin about our Strategic Operating Plan
  • changed "Instructions" (under Members) page to include preliminary information on the Milton parade as well as directions and maps in an Acrobat file
November 19 & 20, 2006
  • changed "News" (under Members) page to include an update on uniforms
  • "Instructions and Notes" (under Members) has been changed to include  preliminary information for the Markham and Fenelon Falls parades on November 25th
  • changed "You Better Bleed" (under Our Roots) to include a retreat photo with Cavaliers (1963)
  • changed "You Better Bleed" (under Our Roots) to include  an Acrobat file about beating SAC at Rome in 1962
  • Removed Open House information and links from a number of places
  • Removed information relating to the Nov 18th parades
  • Minor cosmetic changes to all pages
November 16, 2006
November 15, 2006
November 11, 2006
  • Information regarding the Weston Parade (Nov 12th) has been changed! "Instructions and Notes" (under Members) has been changed to include the updated information.
November 7, 2006
  • changed "Instructions and Notes" (under Members) to include information relating to the parades on November 12th and 18th.
November 6, 2006
  • changed "News" page to include photo of Randy Cochrane with 1968 Circuit Guard Flag
  • changed "News" page to include photos of Phil Henning's presentation to Jamie Oatt on October 29, 2006
November 3, 2006
  • made some cosmetic to all pages
  • changed "Sales & Donations" to include contact information for Jim Dwyer, our Business Manager
  • changed "Contact Us" to include contact information for Jim Dwyer, our Business Manager
  • changed "Their Hearts Belong to Daddy" to include a link to the certificate for winning the 1956 Novice Championship.
November 2, 2006
October 30, 2006
  • changed the "Sales and Donations" page to include information on the Chocolate Fundraiser.
  • added an Order-form (Acrobat file) for the Chocolate Sales
  • added "A Special Invitation" to former members of the Toronto Optimists and the Seneca Optimists
October 28, 2006
  • This version of the website was implemented.
 
 
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