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| Welcome, from the land of the Magic Kingsmen... |
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| History: |
| Originally founded in 1958 as the Anaheim Scouts Drum&Bugle Corps, The Kingsmen Drum&Bugle Corps was officially created in 1965. The Kingsmen have experienced a history of performance excellence which culminated in 1972 when they captured the first Drum Corps International Championship title. The Blue Machine has performed before thousands with its unique style that has earned its place in drum corps history. And as displayed on our Coat of Arms: Spectemur Agendo. Let us be judged by our actions. |
| Corps Titles: |
| • Drum Corps International - World Champions: 1972 • CYO - National Champions: 1972 • U.S. Open - National Champions: 1972, 1973 • Drum Corps International - 6th Place: 1973 • Drum Corps International - 3rd Place: 1974 • World Open - National Champions: 1974 • Key to the Sea - National Champions: 1974 • Mid-American Open - National Champions: 1971 • VFW - State Champions: 1966, 1968, 1971 • American Legion - State Champions: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 • American Legion Nationals - 2nd Place: 1970 • CYO - 2nd Place: 1971 • CYO - 2nd Place: 1974 |
| Brass Titles: |
| • CYO - High Brass: 1969 • Mid-American Open - High Brass: 1971 • CYO - High Brass:1972 • U.S. Open - High Brass: 1972 • DCI World Championship - High Brass: 1972 • World Open - 2nd Place: 1969 • American Legion - 2nd Place: 1970 • World Open - 2nd Place: 1974 |
| Percussion Titles: |
| • American Legion - High Drums: 1970 • Mid-American Open - High Drums: 1971 • CYO - High Drums: 1972 • U.S. Open - High Drums: 1972 • DCI World Championship - High Drums: 1972 • CYO - High Drums: 1974 • CYO - 2nd Place: 1970 • CYO - 2nd Place: 1971 • World Open - 2nd Place: 1974 • DCI World Championship - 2nd Place: 1974 |
| Guard Titles: |
| • Western Regionals - 2nd Place/High Flags: 1978 • Winter Guard International - Finalist: 1990, 1991, 1992 |
| Values: |
| The level of commitment that was required of our members to achieve these titles demonstrates the excellent character building capabilities of the Kingsmen Drum&Bugle Corps. Kingsmen members have discovered that dedication and working together as a team enabled them to achieve success. Success in turn builds confidence in their own abilities. With this experience, the important values of dedication, self-discipline, commitment and achievement are carried back into the community. |
| Community Representation: |
| The Kingsmen have been the official musical representatives for Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the California Angels, the City of Anaheim, and Bob Hope's USO. |
| Go Big Blue! |
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