Malden, MA United States
Founded: 1946
The corps traces its roots to when the Sacred Heart Crusaders, moderated by Father John J. Sheehan of the Sacred Heart Parish of Malden, Massachusetts, won the 1940 New York World’s Fair National Championship. This attracted the Lt. Norman Prince Post 1506 in Boston to sponsor the Crusaders in statewide VFW competitions. Thus was born the association that continues today.
The Princemen, formed in 1946 out of returning servicemen, was a senior marching and maneuvering corps based in Malden, Massachusetts. They were also known as the Lt. Norman Prince and Lt. Norman Prince Renegades.
The corps’ colors were white, red, gold, and black. Their signature tunes were “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Someday My Prince will Come.” In a hair-raising maneuver, the drill team tossed actual 12-pound M1 rifles backward over the shoulder - with bayonets attached.
This dominating corps won the VFW National Championships in 1946, 48, 49, 53, and 1955, plus the Massachusetts State VFW Championships for 12 consecutive years. They also competed in DCA for three years, as well as in the Dream Contest. World Drum Corps Hall of Famer Harry Latinik was a soprano with the corps from 1948 to 1966.
The Lt. Norman Prince Drum & Bugle Corps was inducted into the World Hall of Fame in 1982, an achievement reserved for very few. An alumni association was formed in 1967 and met regularly. In October 1980, the members suggested that Joe McNaught, a former music instructor, arrange some four-part harmony to “spark up” their meetings. That first group of 15 men has grown into the 50-member chorus of today. The Prince Alumni Chorus has inspired other senior drum corps to begin their own choruses, and now they meet once a year to perform for each other. The chorus and drum ensemble continue in 2002.
[Encyclopedia of Drum and Bugle Corps, 1966; http://www.princealumnichorus.com; rec.arts.marching.drumcorps; DCW, 8/31/03, p. 32]
Highest Score 88.350
Final show in DCX Archives January 1, 1946 VFW Nationals Boston MA placed 3 with a score of 88.350
Highest Score 93.250
Final show in DCX Archives July 10, 1949 The Dream Jersey City NJ placed 3 with a score of 93.250
Highest Score 91.700
Final show in DCX Archives January 1, 1951 VFW Nationals New York NY placed 2 with a score of 91.700
Highest Score 81.675
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1954 7th Annual Pageant of Drums Syracuse NY placed 6 with a score of 81.675
Highest Score 83.300
Final show in DCX Archives January 1, 1955 The Dream Jersey City NJ placed 4 with a score of 83.300
Highest Score 85.050
Final show in DCX Archives September 22, 1956 Lynn MA placed 1 with a score of 85.050
Highest Score 93.100
Final show in DCX Archives October 10, 1957 North Adams MA placed 1 with a score of 90.750
Highest Score 85.450
Final show in DCX Archives September 7, 1958 The Dream Jersey City NJ placed 5 with a score of 83.600
Highest Score 86.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 30, 1959 Jersey City NJ placed 4 with a score of 85.850
Highest Score 87.900
Final show in DCX Archives September 10, 1960 2nd Cavalcade of Champions Johnstown NY placed 2 with a score of 86.130
Highest Score 89.120
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1961 10th Annual Mardi Gras of Champions Pittsfield MA placed 3 with a score of 89.120
Highest Score 82.900
Final show in DCX Archives July 14, 1962 Capital Mardi Gras of Champions Albany NY placed 3 with a score of 82.900
Highest Score 75.783
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1963 12th Annual Mardi Gras Of Champions Pittsfield MA placed 4 with a score of 69.850
Highest Score 77.820
Final show in DCX Archives September 19, 1964 Hamilton ONT placed 5 with a score of 75.150
Highest Score 76.700
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1965 Septieme Concours Internationale Ouvert Shawinigan QUE Canada placed 3 with a score of 76.700
Highest Score 76.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 10, 1966 12th Annual Music In the Air Ansonia CT placed 6 with a score of 69.130
Highest Score 50.100
Final show in DCX Archives June 14, 1969 Stratford CT placed 5 with a score of 50.100
Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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Bell, Larry | French horn | 1963 |
Curran Sr., John | soprano | 1966; 1970; 1973 |
DeGraaf, James B. | Horn Line (ContraBass) | 1980 |
Forte, Edward | Baritone | 1948 to 1955 |
Frederick, Bob (Fred) | tympani | 1971 |
Gayron, mike | Soprano/mellophone | 1968 to 1969 |
Kellerman, Arthur | soprano | 1966 |
Martin, Paul | mellophone | 1980 to 1981 |
McGowan, Ted | 2nd Soprano | 1958 to 1962 |
Mulligan, Jack | Horn (Bass Baritone) | 1961 to 1964 |
Murphy, Don | FH/Mellophone | 1965 to 1969 |
O'Neil, Harry | Sop. | 1948 to 1957 |
Parker, Tyrone | Horn | 1973 to 1975 |
Sederquist, Howard | French Horn | 1965 |
Sederquist, Howard | Mellophone | 1966 |
Sederquist, Howard | Soprano | 1967 |
Spring, Roger | sophrano | 1960 to 1965 |
WOO, THOMAS | BASS BARI. | 1963 to 1969 |
Walsh, Tom | snare drum | 1962 to 1964 |
casey, james | hornline | 1966 to 1969 |
cisco, al | drum line | 1963 |
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