the northernaires performance history

THE NORTHERNAIRES PERFORMANCE HISTORYThe Northernaires Drum & Bugle Corps was formed in 1953 under the name andsponsorship of the D.A.R. Boys Club of Menominee, Michigan. The All-Boy corps,ages 13 to 18, first started out performing at parades in 1954 and first appeared onthe field in competition in 1956. After a naming contest in 1957, the name waschanged to The Northernaires. After 1959, the age requirement was 13 to 21.

From 1956 through 1968 the corps has appeared in 135 contests, winning 51 ofthose and gaining 2nd place in 51. Of the remaining contests, the corps has placed in3rd or less.

The Northernaires have won (7) Upper Michigan American LegionChampionships, (3) Michigan American Legion State Championships, (4)Michigan VFW State Championships, and (4) Wisconsin AMVETS StateChampionships. There was also a run of six straight years without a loss in everyMichigan contest appearance. The corps also had a winning Jr Color Guard whichwas won (1) Upper Michigan American Legion Championship, (4) MichiganAmerican Legion State Championships, and (4) Michigan VFW StateChampionships. The Northernaires are the only corps to hold both the MichiganState Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps and Jr. Color Guard titles! The Northernaires alsoappeared in four (4) Green Bay Packers NFL football game halftime shows.

The Northernaires also had a feeder corps called The Northernlites which wasstarted in 1962 and was active until 1972 and then later revived in 1983 through1985. The Northernlites provided drum corps experience to those aged 9 -12 toperform at local parades and at the local “Drums In The North” field show.

In 1970, The Northernaires allowed girls into the corps and the following yearplaced 8th in the 1971 American Legion National Championship in Houston,Texas. The corps also appeared in the first 1972 DCI World Championship inWhitewater, Wisconsin taking 32nd place and also appeared in the 1973 DCI WorldChampionship finishing 44th.

In 1974, The Northernaires did not field a corps. In 1975 an attempt was made toput together an “All Male” senior corps but it did not materialize. The corps did field acompetitive summer guard. In 1976 the corps was renamed The Shoreliners All-Girl Drum & Bugle Corps after a merger with The Patriots Drill Team fromMarinette, WI. The new corps performed mainly in parades. In 1977, TheShoreliners allowed boys back in and appeared on the field in exhibition for the local“Drums In The North” contest held in Marinette, Wisconsin. The Shoreliners alsoappeared in many judged parades and exhibitions and appeared at the 1977Michigan American Legion Championship in Lansing, Michigan. Also in 1977,The Shoreliners sponsored a competitive winter color guard which appeared inmany WGI and Midwest Color Guard shows throughout the Midwest.

In 1978 the corps changed its name back to The Northernaires and performedmainly in parades. In 1980, a small group of Northernaires alumni performed as acolor guard in local parades. The junior corps saw a rebound in 1982 with a largecorps again and competed in many regional parades. In 1983 The Northernairesperformed at many judged parades and also appeared in an exhibition in a contest

held in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The corps fielded about 60 members. The 1983corps also sponsored a competitive winter color guard in the WGI and MidwestColor Guard circuits.

In 1984, The Northernaires merged with The Royal Knights Drum & Bugle Corpsfrom Manitowoc, Wisconsin to get back on the field in competition and appeared inseveral DCM and DCI contests throughout the Midwest. The corps gained several2nd and 3rd places or less in 15 contests and placed 18th place in the 1984 DrumCorps Midwest Championship held in DeKalb, Illinois.

In 1985, The Northernaires joined the Drum Corps Midwest (DCM) circuit anddeveloped a field show to attempt to go back on the field as The Northernaires. Butdue to inconsistent practice attendances, the corps was unable to do so and opted toperform in parades only.

After the 1985 season, the corps organized as an alumni group and performed anexhibition for the 1986 & 1987 “Drums In The North” contests in Menominee,Michigan. The Northernaires went inactive again from 1988 to 1992 and laterreappeared in winter color guard competitions in the WGI and Michigan ColorGuard circuits from 1993 to 2001.

In 1992 several Northernaires alumni decided to get a group together and march inthe Menominee, Michigan, Waterfront Festival parade. Since then the group hasadded performing a standstill in the festival area after the parade and also invitedseveral local senior and alumni corps like the Ishpeming Blue Notes, OntonagonMountaineers, and Bessemer’s Marty’s Goldenaires to join them since 1999.

In 1999 The Northernaires organized a senior corps with the intent of joining DCA &DCM to become a competitive field corps again. After one year of marching parades,the senior corps concept fell through although the alumni corps has maintainedsuccess.

In 2009 The Northernaires became a founding member of the Small Drum CorpsAssociation (SDCA) which was created to provide small drum corps a venue toperform a show indoors in arenas or basketball courts. The Arena Corps show canalso be done on football fields between the 30 yard lines and mid-field. The corpshosted the first ever SDCA show with the return of the “Drums In The North”contest in Menominee, Michigan. The SDCA show is unique in that it uses anAudience Choice Award given to the top two performers selected by the audiencethrough cell phone text messaging (another drum corps first). The shows are alsojudged but for comments only. The corps performed a full field show at its homeshow and in other contests in Fond du Lac, WI and McHenry, IL. The corps wonfirst place in the show at Fond du Lac and placed second at McHenry.

The Northernaires continue to sponsor an alumni corps and perform at the annualWaterfront Festival parade and concert in Menominee, Michigan. The annualfestival is looked forward by many as a reunion to be with many friends and relativesand to be able to perform again in front of thousands.

The Northernaires is under the umbrella of The Northernaires Music andMarching Groups, Inc, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and has beencontinuously operating since 1953 and will be celebrating its 58th year in 2011. Thecorps stays financially alive through private donations and had once operated abingo from 1973 until 2001.

The historical performances and scores were compiled from several drum corpspublications, internet and newspaper articles. Some performance appearances arebased from interviews with alumni and from my personal experiences. The list is onlypartial and is a living document which will be updated occasionally.

I hope you enjoy reading and may this bring back great memories!

Chris Wellner - Northernaires Alumnus 1977 – 1984 Jr Corps1993 - ? Alumni Corps2009 - ? Arena Corps

1954 PerformancesRepertoire: “Drum & Bugle Glory”, “Them Basses”, “Onward Christian Solders”, “MassesIn The Cold Cold Ground”, “Red Sails In The Sunset”, “Anchors Away”

Note:The corps first year under the sponsor’s name D.A.R. Boys Club – Menominee, MI(all boys). Mick Pichette is the first boy to sign up.

Uniforms are boy scout olive green shirt and pants, butcher cap, leggings, and spatson black shoes.

Bugles are Slingerland brand, single valve in key of G. Drums are wooden with darkbrown finish. No color guard except for American Flag squad and D.A.R. squadronbanner.

Parades Only


Parades Only


Note: First year marching drill and competing in field shows.

August 1956 - Michigan UP American Legion – St. Ignace, MIContest & Parade

1. D.A.R. Boys Club – Menominee, MI -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

August 4, 1956 - Michigan American Legion Championship – Lansing, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. D.A.R. Boys Club – Menominee, MI -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------6. ------- -------7. ------- -------

September 15, 1956 – AMVETS National Convention Parade – Milwaukee, WIParade – 2nd Place

1956 – Green Bay Packers Game – Green Bay, WIHalftime Exhibition – Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions

1956 – Home Coming Parade – Menominee, MIParade

1957 PerformancesRepertoire: “(?)”, “Red White & Blue March”, “(?)”, “America”, “(?)”, “(?)”, “Rock AroundThe Clock”, “(?)”, “Anchors Away”, “(?)”

Note:A contest is held to name the corps. The winner is member Rick Sonntag and thecorps name changes to The Northernaires.

The Northernaires perform at pre-game show for Green Bay Packers’ new CityStadium (Lambeau Field) dedication! In attendance is V.P. Richard Nixon, MissAmerica Marilyn Van Derbur, NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, and TV’s James Arness(Matt Dillion-Gun Smoke).

1957 – Madison, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------ -------

July 27, 1957 – Spectacle Of Music – S. Milwaukee, WIContest & Parade

1. Cavaliers ------2. Trojans – Quincy, IL ------3. Americanos ------4. Thunderbolts ------5. Vanguard (Mel Tierny) – Park Ridge, IL ------6. Madison Jr. Scouts ------7. Madison Scouts ------8. Norwood Park Imperials ------9. Militaires ------

10. Vaqueros – Aurora, IL ------11. St. Thomas Crusaders ------12. Northernaires ------

September 28 & 29, 1957 – City Stadium Dedication – Green Bay, WIParade & Pre-game Show – Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears.

1957 – Home Coming Parade – Marinette, WIParade

1958 PerformancesRepertoire: “(?)”, “(?)”, “Red White & Blue March”, “(?)”, “(?)”, “Anchors Away”, “(MyName is Simon?)”

May 26, 1958 – Little League Opening – Menominee, MIExhibition

May 30, 1958 – Memorial Day – Menominee, MIParade

May 31, 1958 – Memorial Day – Oconto Falls, WIParade

June 7, 1958 – Pardeeville, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------ -------

June 21, 1958 – VA Hospital – Iron Mountain, MIExhibition

June 22, 1958 – Michigan UP American Legion – Crystal Falls, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------ -------

June 28, 1958 – Plymouth, WIParade

June 29, 1958 – Cedarburg, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Thunderbolts Exhibition

July 4, 1958 – Menominee, MIParade

July 5, 1958 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. Thunderbolts 78.504. Northernaires Exhibition

July 12, 1958 – Madison, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 12, 1958 – Bayjammer - Menominee, MIParade

July 26, 1958 – Spectacle Of Music – S. Milwaukee, WIContest & Parade

1. Cavaliers ------2. Madison Scouts ------3. Norwood Park Imperials ------4. Holy Trinity Cadets – Boston, MA ------5. Vaqueros – Aurora, IL ------6. Northernaires ------

August 3, 1958 – Park Falls, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------ -------

August 10, 1958 – Milwaukee, WIContest

1. Northernaires ------- 2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------ -------

August 29, 1958 - American Legion Nationals – Prelims - Chicago, ILContest & Parade

1. Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights 91.852. Garfield Cadets 91.553. Cavaliers 90.374. Belleville Black Knights 90.295. Audubon Bon Bons 89.436. Madison Scouts 88.907. Norwood Park Imperials 87.568. Paterson Cadets 87.449. St. Vincent’s Cadets 86.42

10. St. Catherine’s Queensmen 85.9811. Kilties 81.1612. American Woodmen Cadets 80.1613. Quincy Trojans 80.1214. St. Patrick’s Cadets 79.4715. Kankakee Lancers 79.2416. Chicago Vanguard 78.7817. Cedar Rapids Cadets 76.5518. Ottawa La Salle Cadets 75.8819. Andrew’s Sabres 75.5720. Argonne Rebels 75.5321. Miami Vanguard 74.5722. Northernaires 74.4323. Bath Cadets 74.2324. Giles Yellow Jackets 70.6225. Royal Airs 68.6226. L’Anse Golden Eagles 64.5727. Legionettes 57.8728. Grayslake 47.9729. Morton Grove Cougars 46.8330. Viscounts 46.07

September 14, 1958 – Knights of Columbus – Menominee, MIParade

September 28, 1958 – Green Bay Packers Game – Green Bay, WIHalftime Exhibition – Green Bay Packers vs.

1958 – Home Coming Parade – Menominee, MIParade

1959 PerformancesRepertoire:

May, 1959 – Memorial Day - Menominee, MIParade

July, 1959 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Racine Scouts -------3. ------- ------4. ------- ------5. Northernaires Exhibition

July 11, 1959 – Madison, WIContest

1. Belleville Black Knights 90.402. Cavaliers 89.703. Norwood Park Imperials 86.604. Kilties 85.205. Northernaires 78.306. Americanos 74.907. Thunderbolts 74.708. Madison Scouts Exhibition

1959 – Bangor, WIContest

1. Northernaires 77.602. Kilties 73.403. Wis. Rapids Scouts 70.504. St. Paul Indianhead Boy Scouts 59.80

1959 – Green Bay, WIParade

August, 1959 – 1st Annual Fiesta Musicana – Whiting Field, Appleton, WIContest & Parade

1. Militaires, Milwaukee ____2. Racine Scouts ____3. Kilties ____4. Cedarburg Thunderbolts ____5. Northernaires ____6. Americanos Exhibition



August 13&14, 1960 – Drums In The North – Blesch Field, Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Thunderbolts -------5. Northernaires Exhibition

August 1960 – 2nd Annual Fiesta Musicana – Appleton, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires 83.902. Racine Boy Scouts 83.703. Thunderbolts -------4. Militaires, Milwaukee -------5. Wisconsin Rapids Boy Scouts -------6. Little Chute Dutch Girls Exhibition7. Americanos Exhibition8. Appleton Legionettes Drill Team Exhibition

1961 PerformancesRepertoire: “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”, “Ghost Riders In The Sky”, “VolgaBoatman”, “Sheik Of Araby”, “Temptation”


August 12, 1961 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. L’Anse Golden Eagles -------2. Americanos -------3. Thunderbolts 69.504. St. Mathias Cadets -------5. Northernaires Exhibition

August 1961 - Michigan American Legion Championship - Lansing, MIContest

1. Sarnia Lionettes -------2. Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------

1962 PerformancesRepertoire: “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”, “Ghost Riders In The Sky”, “VolgaBoatman”, “Sheik Of Araby”, “Temptation”


June 16, 1962 – Michigan UP American Legion – Iron River, MIContest & Parade

1. L’Anse Golden Eagles 77.252. Ishpeming Blue Notes 76.253. Northernaires 75.554. Ontonagon Mountaineers 62.95

Color Guards

1. L’Anse Golden Eagles 95.102. Ishpeming Blue Notes 90.803. Northernaires 89.45

June 23, 1962 - Michigan VFW Championship – Sault Ste. Marie, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------

Senior Division1. ------- -------2. ------- -------

August 3, 1962 - Michigan American Legion Championship - Lansing, MIContest & Parade

1. L’Anse Golden Eagles 75.6902. Wyandott Royal Lancers 74.7533. Ishpeming Blue Notes 72.3114. Northernaires 69.7005. Madison Heights Marauders 68.6456. Grand Rapids Green Hornets 63.4567. Flint Corvair Cadets Prelims Only8. Coldwater Blue Angels Prelims Only9. Muskegon Wanderers Prelims Only

10. Detroit Northwest Post Prelims Only11. Haslett Warriors Prelims Only

Note: Tabulation error is reported with the Northernaires score.

August 19, 1962 – 4th Annual Fiesta Musicana – Appleton, WIContest & Parade

1. Madison Scouts 85.402. Racine Scouts 83.303. St. Mathias Cadets 82.204. Troopers 79.605. Northernaires 77.006. Thunderbolts 73.807. Americanos Exhibition

1963 PerformancesRepertoire: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “(?)”, Drum Solo, “Ghost Riders In TheSky”, “Volga Boatman”, “Sheik Of Araby”, Drum Fill, “Temptation”

Note: Northernlites Feeder Corps formed for boys aged 8-13.


June 22, 1963 - Michigan VFW Championship - Kalamazoo, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Lionettes 81.052. Northernaires 79.503. Royal Lancers – MI 78.854. Green Hornets 78.405. Madison Heights Marauders 77.906. Corvair Cadets 65.40

Senior Division1. Skylarks 70.302. Vanguard 63.35

June 30, 1963 – Blue and Gold Tournament of Champions - Mundelein, ILContest & Parade

1. Cavaliers 78.682. Royal Airs 75.373. Norwood Park Imperials 72.644. Madison Scouts 72.295. Toronto Optimists 71.736. Belleville Black Knights 70.387. Marion Cadets 62.068. Maple City Cadets 52.539. Northernaires 50.07

10. Cedar Rapids Cadets 45.90

July 4, 1963 – Inaugural Great Circus Parade – Milwaukee, WIParade

Note: Great picture on front of Milwaukee Journal of baritone section!

July 6, 1963 – Drums In The North – Marinette, WIContest & Parade

1. Racine Scouts 85.102. Ishpeming Blue Notes 81.203. L’Anse Golden Eagles 80.204. Thunderbolts 78.305. Starlites 76.606. Northernaires Exhibition

July 13, 1963 – Unknown (Ishpeming?)Contest

1. Northernaires 87.702. L’Anse Golden Eagles 87.403. Thunderbolts 87.404. Ontonagon Mountaineers 79.705. Blue Notes Exhibition

July 16, 1963 American Legion Nationals – Prelims – Detroit, MIContest & Parade

1. -------------- -------2. -------------- -------3. -------------- -------4. -------------- -------5. -------------- -------6. Northernaires -------7. -------------- -------8. -------------- -------9. -------------- -------

10. -------------- -------11. -------------- -------12. -------------- -------13. -------------- -------14. -------------- -------15. -------------- -------

August 17, 1963 – 5th Annual Fiesta Musicana – Appleton, WIContest & Parade

1. St. Mathias Cadets 82.302. Eau Claire Boys 80.203. Cedar Rapids Cadets 79.304. Starlites 76.905. Northernaires 76.506. Americanos Exhibition

September 2, 1963 – Labor Day Festival – Merril, WIContest & Parade

1. St. Matthias Cadets 85.502. Eau Claire Boys 85.403. Northernaires 83.104. Maria High 78.505. Apple Arrows 71.506. Warriors 67.60


June 20, 1964 - Michigan VFW Championship - Muskegon, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Ishpeming Blue Notes 83.352. Northernaires 80.103. Royal Lancers – MI 78.754. Madison Heights Marauders 75.305. Lionettes 73.406. Green Hornets 71.407. Opti Cadets 66.908. Coldwater Blue Angels 61.409. Muskegon Wanderers 52.8010. Owosso Embry Cadets 41.05

Senior Division1. Vanguard 70.302. Skylarks 63.35

Color Guards

1. Praesidium 89.602. Ishpeming Blue Notes 89.553. Rae Vans 89.304. Northernaires 88.955. Madison Heights Marauders -------6. Lionettes -------7. Green Hornets -------8. Royal Lancers -------

June 27-28, 1964 – 17th Festival Of Music – Cedarburg, WIContest & Parade

Class A1. Kilties 84.602. Racine Scouts 82.953. St. Matthias Cadets 80.504. Boys of ’76 78.805. Cedar Rapids Cadets 77.706. Madison Scouts 77.607. Ishpeming Blue Notes 75.358. Northernaires 73.859. Austin Lancers 73.0510. Our Lady Of Mercy All Girl 71.4511. Kenosha Shoreliners 65.70

12. Militairs-Starlites 63.6013. Chordaliers 59.3514. Americanos 47.10

Class C1. Imperials of St. Pat’s 68.202. St. Matthias Prep 61.603. Shoreliners (Juniors) 57.404. St. Gregory The Great Crusaders 57.10

July 5, 1964 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade (Fun-O-Rama)

1. Madison Scouts -------2. ------- -------3. Racine Scouts -------4. ------- -------5. Northernaires Exhibition

July 17, 1964 - Michigan American Legion Championship – Grand Rapids, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Ishpeming Blue Notes -------2. Northernaires -------3. Green Hornets -------

Senior Division1. Skylarks -------

Color Guards

1. Northernaires -------

August 1964 – 6th Annual Fiesta Musicana – Appleton, WIContest & Parade

Northernaires win “Best All Round Show” (GE) & parade with a 91.0 score

Open Class

1. Eau Claire Boys 72.802. St. Mathias Cadets 72.303. Blue Notes 71.204. Northernaires 69.605. Lancers, Austin, Minn 66.206. Americanos Exhibition

Class C

1. Racine Boy Scouts 72.102. St. Pat’s Imperials 65.203. Belles of St. Marys 63.304. Oshkosh Warriors 57.505. Little Chute Dutch Girls 57.406. Maria High School 56.407. Appleton Toros Exhibition8. Grafton Blue Guards Drill Team Exhibition

1965 PerformancesRepertoire: “Great Escape”, Drum Fill, “Temptation”, Drum Fill, Color Pres:“Walk Hand InHand”, “Volga Boatman”, Drum Solo, “Gold Finger”, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”,Drum Fill, “Sheherazade”

April 4, 1965 – Midwest Color Guard Circuit – Mount Prospect, ILColor Guard Contest – All American D&B Assn.

1. Viscounts 85.052. Buccaneers 84.753. Vikings 84.304. Corsairs 83.405. Cavaliers 80.306. Mounties 75.707. Purple Knights 75.258. Guardsmen 74.809. Nisei Ambassadettes 74.30

10. S.M.M.B. 74.1011. Coronets 73.8512. Hi-Landers 72.9013. Regels of Racine 71.6514. Northernaires 71.2515. Pirateers 70.1016. Algonquin Indians 67.7517. Vikettes 67.6518. Shamrockettes 67.5019. Hi-Lighters 66.5020. Milwaukee Elks 66.42521. Hedgewisch Cadets 64.8522. Kiwanis Keydets 62.0523. Golden Lions 59.7024. Addison Gents 59.8525. Crimson Corps 57.0526. Vi-Queens 52.10

1965 – Marion, WIContest & Parade

1965 – Racine, WIContest

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. Northernaires -------

June 25, 1965 – Michigan UP American Legion – Hancock, MIContest & Parade

1. Ishpeming Blue Notes 88.502. Northernaires 82.303. Munising Silver Echoes 73.704. Ontonagon Mountaineers 73.40

August 21, 1965 – Drums In The Knight – Rhinelander, WIContest

1. Eau Claire Boys 74.002. Northernaires 72.403. Shoreliners – WI 68.004. Thunderbolts 59.305. Americanos 57.106. Ontonagon Mountaineers 54.307. Belles Of St. Mary’s Exhibition


Open Class

1. ------------ -------2. Northernaires -------3. ----------- -------4. ----------- -------5. ----------- -------6. ----------- -------7. ----------- -------8. ----------- -------9. Americanos Exhibition

1966 PerformancesRepertoire: “Great Escape”, Drum Fill, “Color Pres: Grand Old Flag/When Johnny ComesMarching Home”, “(?)”, “Walk On The Wild Side”, Drum Solo, “Gold Finger”, Drum Fill,“Up A Lazy River”, Drum Fill, “Sheherazade”

1966 – Ishpeming, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------6. Blue Notes Exhibition

1966 – Grand Rapids, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. Northernaires -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------6. Green Hornets Exhibition

June 1966 - Michigan VFW Championship - Detroit, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Northernaires -------2. ---------- -------3. ---------- -------4. ---------- -------5. ---------- -------6. ---------- -------7. ---------- -------8. ---------- -------9. ---------- -------

July 1966 – Wisconsin AmVets Championship – WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires ____2. _______ ____3. _______ ____4. _______ ____5. _______ ____


Northernaires win “Best All Round Show” (GE)Show has extreme 90 degree heat. 13 performers drop from the heat.

Open Class

1. Imperials of St. Patricks -------2. Northernaires -------3. Lancers, Fort Dodge, IA -------4. Shoreliners, Kenosha, WI -------5. Our Lady of Mercy -------6. Americanos Exhibition

Class C

1. Oshkosh Warriors -------2. Marquis -------3. St. Gregory, Milwaukee -------4. Little Chute Dutch Girls Exhibition5. Appleton Toros Exhibition

1967 PerformancesRepertoire: “El Momentz”, Drum Solo, “Alfie”, “How The West Was Won”, “Hall Of TheMountain King”, “Great Escape”, Drum Fill, “Color Pres: Ode To Joy/Battle Hymn”, DrumFill, “(?)”

Note: One of the best years for the corps!

June 17, 1967 – Michigan UP American Legion – Escanaba, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------

June 23, 1967 – Michigan VFW – Sault Ste Marie, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. Royal Lancers 65.503. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 1, 1967 – Mayville, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 4, 1967 – Manistique, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 9, 1967 – Clintonville, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 15, 1967 – Ishpeming, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 21, 1967 – Michigan American Legion Championship – Grand Rapids, MIContest & Parade

1. Blue Notes 64.402. Northernaires 63.663. Royal Lancers 60.804. Marauders 59.235. Green Hornets 47.906. Silver Echoes 44.057. Guardsmen, Flint, MI 30.088. Diplomats, Mt. Clemens, MI 26.38

July 29, 1967 – Port Washington, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 30, 1967 – Blessing of the Fleet – Menominee, MIParade

August 5, 1967 – Racine, WIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. Northernaires -------


Open Class

1. ------------ -------2. Northernaires -------3. ----------- -------4. ----------- -------5. ----------- -------6. Americanos Exhibition

August 6, 1967 – Burlington, WIContest & Parade

1. Racine Scouts 90.202. Northernaires 84.153. Boys Of ’76 82.904. Elkhorn Titans 76.505. Our Lady Of Mercy All Girl 76.056. St. Matthias Cadets 73.157. Eaglettes 67.75

August 12, 1967 – Munising, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

August 13, 1967 – Marion, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

August 19, 1967 – Upper Peninsula Fair – Escanaba, MIExhibition

September 4, 1967 – Merrill, WIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

1967 – Ontonagon, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------6. Mountaineers Exhibition

September 9, 1967 – Green Bay Packer Game – Green Bay, WIHalftime Exhibition – Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants

1968 PerformancesRepertoire: “El Momentz”, Drum Fill, “Color Pres: Battle Hymn”, Drum Solo, “How TheWest Was Won”, “Hall Of The Mountain King”, “Going Out of My Head/Its Too Good ToBe True”, Drum Fill, “Color Pres: Ode To Joy/Battle Hymn”, Drum Fill, “(?)”

June 22, 1968 – Michigan UP American Legion – Ishpeming, MIContest & Parade

1. Northernaires 58.602. Blue Notes 57.253. Silver Echoes 25.29

Note: A 2 point penalty for being late against the Northernaires is reduced to onehalf moving the corps into first place.

June 29, 1968 - Michigan VFW Championship - Muskegon, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Northernaires -------2. ---------- -------3. ---------- -------4. ---------- -------5. ---------- -------6. ---------- -------7. ---------- -------8. ---------- -------9. ---------- -------

10. ---------- -------11. ---------- -------12. Norwood Park Imperials 73.7513. ---------- -------14. ---------- -------

1969 PerformancesRepertoire: “(?)”, “2001 Space Odyssey”, “(?)”, Drum Solo, “(?)”, “Mas Que Nada”, “WhenThe Saints Go Marching”, “(?)”

Note: This was the year of heavy staccato notes in the music. Last year as an all-boy corps.

1969 – Marquette, MIContest & Parade

1. * Northernaires -------2. * Colt 45 -------3. ------- -------4. Marquette Majestics Exhibition

Note: * Place unknown

1969 – Munising, MIContest & Parade

1. * Northernaires -------2. * Colt 45 -------3. ------- -------4. Munising Silver Echoes Exhibition


June, 1969 - Michigan VFW ChampionshipContest & Parade

Junior Division1. Royal Lancers -------2. * Northernaires -------3. ---------- -------4. ---------- -------5. ---------- -------6. ---------- -------7. ---------- -------8. ---------- -------9. ---------- -------

10. ---------- -------11. ---------- -------12. ---------- -------


July 18, 1969 – American Legion - Detroit, MIContest & Parade

1. Royal Lancers – MI 70.952. Marauders 68.603. Ishpeming Blue Notes 67.404. Northernaires 65.055. Munising Silver Echoes 52.156. Praesidium 52.007. Flint Guardsmen 51.508. Marching Diplomats 48.229. L’Anse Golden Eagles 47.67

10. Blue Knights - MI 43.6711. Pretorian 39.7012. Blossomland Cadets 36.95

August 3, 1969 – Drums In The North - Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. *Chordaliers -------2. *St. Paul Scouts -------3. *Ishpeming Blue Notes -------4. *Imperials of St. Pats -------5. *Oshkosh Warriors -------6. *Americanos -------7. *Our Lady of Mercy – Milwaukee -------8. Northernaires Exhibition9. Northernlites Exhibition


1970 PerformancesRepertoire: “Old McDonald”, “El Momentz“, “Color Prez”, Drum Solo, “Romeo & Juliet”,“Abbey Road Medley”, Drum Solo, “--------“, “------“

Northernlites feeder corps plays ‘Green Beret”, “Red Sails in the Sunset”

Note: Corps becomes coed and allows girls to join.

July 3, 1970 – Munising, MIContest & Parade

1. Ishpeming Blue Notes 65.452. Americanos 64.903. Northernaires 61.104. Eau Claire Boys 59.405. Marquette Majestics 43.006. Munising Silver Echoes Exhibition

July 4, 1970 – Marquette, MIContest

1. Americanos 69.702. Ishpeming Blue Notes 67.503. Northernaires 63.554. Eau Claire Boys 59.005. Munising Silver Echoes 45.006. Marquette Majestics Exhibition

July 11, 1970 – Iron Wood, MIContest

1. Americanos 69.852. Ishpeming Blue Notes 69.203. Northernaires 62.304. Belles Of St. Mary’s 45.605. Ambassadears 40.006. L’Anse Golden Eagles 39.507. Brass Regiment 38.558. Munising Silver Echoes 37.20

August, 1970 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Northernaires Exhibition5. Northernlites Exhibition

1970 - Michigan American Legion – Grand Rapids, MIContest & Parade

Junior Division1. * Northernaires -------2. ---------- -------3. ---------- -------4. ---------- -------5. ---------- -------6. ---------- -------7. ---------- -------8. ---------- -------9. ---------- -------

10. ---------- -------11. ---------- -------


1971 PerformancesRepertoire: “Patton”, “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Zippity-Doo-Dah (Zip)”,“Happy Together”, Drum Ensemble, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)”

The Northernlites feeder corps plays ‘Green Beret”, “Red Sails in the Sunset”

Note:Corps changes uniform style to British army jackets and pith helmets based on the movie“Zulu”. Uniforms are too heavy and hot and the helmets cracked from the sun. Differentvariations of the old satin blouses are used with white pants throughout the year.

June 27, 1971 – Mayville, WIContest

Class A1. Racine Scouts 59.902. Phantom Regiment 54.403. St. Matthias Cadets 49.554. Americanos 45.305. Boys of ’76 43.806. Northernaires 29.20

Class C1. Capitol Aires 49.602. Milwaukee Rebels 40.453. Ambassadears 38.404. Sundowners 39.00

August 8, 1971 – Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest & Parade

1. Thunderbolts -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Northernaires Exhibition5. Northernlites Exhibition

1971 - American Legion Nationals – Finals - Houston, TXContest & Parade

1. Argonne Rebels 83.002. Cavaliers 78.953. Stardusters 76.654. Hawthorne Muchachos 74.305. Belleville Black Knights 67.756. Lakewood Diplomats 58.807. Royals 55.258. Northernaires 43.309. Miami Vanguard 39.85

1972 PerformancesRepertoire: “Patton”, “Color Pres: ?/Ode To Joy/Battle Hymn”, Drum Solo, “Zippity-Doo-Dah (Zip)”, “Walk On The Wild Side”, “Happy Together”, Drum Solo, “Romeo & Juliet(R&J)”

The Northernlites feeder corps plays “Green Berets”, “Red Sails in the Sunset”

May 20, 1972 - Macomb, ILContest

1. Belleville Black Knights 69.202. Chevaliers 59.503. Colt 45 57.004. Nee-Hi’s 49.105. Windjammers 45.406. Northernaires 41.10

May 21, 1972 – Quincy, ILContest

1. Belleville Black Knights 69.602. Chevaliers 59.503. Colt 45 58.404. Nee-Hi’s 43.205. Northernaires 42.206. Capitol Chargers 33.40

June 24, 1972 – Drums In The North – Marinette, WIContest & Parade

1. Imperials of St. Pat’s 75.102. Chevaliers - IA 69.503. Blue Notes 60.154. Northernaires 57.505. Blue Knights - MI 50.80

June 25, 1972 – Cedarburg, WIContest

1. Blue Stars 80.252. Imperials of St. Pat’s 72.403. Colt 45 68.454. Americanos 56.755. Northernaires 54.906. Argonne Rebels 46.307. 32nd Hussar 45.458. Sundowners 44.409. Blue Knights – MI 42.85

July 22, 1972 – Spectacle Of Music - Milwaukee, WIContest

1. Kilties 79.152. DP Vanguard 79.003. Kewaunee Knights 70.754. Warriors 66.705. Americanos 60.656. Northernaires 53.757. Memorial Lancers 43.058. Scorpians 26.009. Spectacle City Mariners Exhibition

August 17&18, 1972 DCI World Championships – Prelims Whitewater, WIContest

1. Santa Clara Vanguard 87.702. Blue Stars 85.003. Anaheim Kingsmen 84.504. 27th Lancers 83.955. Argonne Rebels 81.856. Troopers 81.707. Des Plaines Vanguard 80.958. Kilties 80.459. Cavaliers 79.85

10. Hawthorne Muchachos 79.6511. Bleu Raeders 78.8512. St Andrew’s Bridgemen 78.5513. Garfield Cadets 78.4514. Madison Scouts 77.4515. Belleville Black Knights 74.7516. De La Salle Oaklands 74.5517. Pembroke Imperials 73.1018. Geneseo Knights 71.5519. Imperials of St Patrick 70.7520. Hutchinson Sky Ryders 67.1021. Percussion-Naut Patriots 66.8022. Charioteers 65.8523. Phantom Regiment 64.4024. Stockton Commodores 64.1025. Guardsmen 61.0526. St. Francis Sancians 60.7527. Osage Precisionnaires 60.3528. Thunderbolts 59.4529. Skokie Imperials 59.1530. Mariners 57.6031. Capitol Aires 55.7032. Northernaires 54.9033. LI Kingsmen 54.6534. Frontiersmen 50.6035. Queen City Cadets 48.6536. Southern Rebels 43.5537. 32nd Hussar 42.3038. Blue Knights - MI 41.8039. Saginaires 39.25

1973 PerformancesRepertoire: “Walk On The Wild Side”, “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Toilet Bowl(TB)”, Drum Ensemble, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)”

Note: Northernlites feeder corps is inactive due to funding.

July 29, 1973 – Marsh Days - Horicon, WIContest

1. Madison Scouts 83.352. Phantom Regiment 75.153. The Thing 72.054. Colt 45 70.855. Chevaliers - IA 65.606. Racine Scouts 65.057. Minnnesota Brass, Inc. 59.558. Northernaires 52.859. Americanos ?????

August 15&16, 1973 DCI World Championships – Prelims Whitewater, WIContest

1. Santa Clara Vanguard 86.652. Troopers 85.403. Blue Stars 83.004. Madison Scouts 82.405. Hawthorne Muchachos 82.156. Kilties 81.607. Anaheim Kingsmen 80.808. 27th Lancers 79.859. St Andrew’s Bridgemen 79.60

10. Stockton Commodores 77.2511. Argonne Rebels 76.6512. Belleville Black Knights 76.5513. De La Salle Oaklands 75.5514. Phantom Regiment 74.7015. Cavaliers 74.6516. Royal Crusaders 73.8517. Garfield Cadets 72.0018. Purple Lancers 70.8019. Kewanee Black Knights 70.6020. Des Plaines Vanguard 70.4021. Bleu Raeders 68.7022. Blue Rock 68.0523. Audubon Bon Bons 66.4524. Blue Devils 66.1025. Precisionnaires 65.30

26. The Thing 65.1527. Silver Sabres 63.4528. Colts 62.8029. Velvet Knights 62.3530. St. Francis Sancians 59.3531. Americanos 59.2032. Chevaliers - IA 57.8033. Capitol Aires 55.3034. Percussion-Naut Patriots 54.6535. Tri-City Columbians 54.3536. Windjammers 53.3537. Queen City Cadets 53.3538. LI Kingsmen 52.1539. Boston Crusaders 51.8540. Frontiersmen 51.3041. Saginaires 49.3542. Floridians 47.6543. Sentinels 42.5044. Northernaires 40.8045. Springfield Falcon Cadets 34.6046. Mounties 30.8047. Fox Valley Raiders 26.5548. Flying Dutchmen 23.30

1974 PerformancesNot Active

1975 PerformancesA competitive summer color guard is formed and performs throughout the Midwest.

No active field corps but an attempt to form a all-male senior corps is done. An“Old Timers” night was held at the corps hall on 1st street with 35 male membersattending to perform at the Jaycee parade on July 4th and at the “Drums In TheNorth” show on Aug. 25th.

1975 Michigan VFW Championship – Lansing, MIContest

Color Guard1. Melvindale Pace-Setters 68.902. Praesidium 67.103. Blue Angels 62.404. Northernaires 54.005. Chesaning Marching Indians 51.006. Berkley Challengers 48.30

1975 Michigan American Legion – Grand Rapids, MIContest

Color Guard1. *Northernaires -------2. --------------- -------3. --------------- -------4. --------------- -------5. --------------- -------6. --------------- -------


August 25, 1975 - Drums In The North – Menominee, MIContest

1. *Phantom Regiment -------2. --------------- -------3. --------------- -------4. --------------- -------5. --------------- -------6. --------------- -------7. Northernaires Color Guard Exhibition


1976 PerformancesRepertoire: “Shenandoah”, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)”, “Toilet Bowl (TB)”

Note:The Northernaires combine with The Patriots Drill Team – Marinette, WI, and

reorganize as The Shoreliners All-Girl Drum and Bugle Corps. New corpscolors are Powder Blue, Blue, & White and wear blue Aussie Hats. Corps buysnew 2 valve soprano bugles. Other bugles are still piston/rotor. Chrome drumsare borrowed from the Munising Castle Rangers except for the bass drums.

1976 UP Music Clinic – Ishpeming, MIThe music clinic is sponsored by the Blue Notes, to acquaint the UP corps to different music,styles, rehearsal procedures, and instructional techniques. Also attending are the CastleRangers, the Marquette Majestics, and Ironwood Blue Knights. This is the second of threesuch trainings for the Shoreliners.

May, 1976 – Memorial Day – Menominee, MIParade

July 4, 1976 – Independence Day – Menominee, MIParade

1977 PerformancesRepertoire: “Happy Together”, “Toilet Bowl (TB)”, Street Beat, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)

Note:Boys allowed back into the corps. Corps name is still Shoreliners. Green drums are

covered with blue contact paper.

Winter Color Guard competes in WGI circuit.


June, 1977 – Flag Day – Appleton, WIParade

July 2, 1977 – Drums In The North - Marinette, WIContest & Parade

1. Marquis 67.452. Wausau Story 66.803. Pioneer 56.504. Marion Cadets 55.205. Cleveland Caballeros 53.256. St. John’s Girls 45.607. Shoreliners Exhibition

July 3, 1977 – Independence Day – Marinette, WIParade

July 4, 1977 – Independence Day – Chicago, ILParade, Parade, Parade

July, 1977 – Independence Day – Hoffman Estates, ILParade

July, 1977 – Schaumburg, ILParade

July, 1977 – Kiel, WIParade

July, 1977 – Rodeo Days – Iron River, MIParade & Exhibition

July, 1977 – Ishpeming, MIParade

July, 1977 – Milwaukee, WIParade

July, 1977 – DCI Midwest – Whitewater, WIParade

August, 1977 – Michigan American Legion Championship – Lansing, MIContest & Parade

1. Saginaires ------2. ------- ------3. ------- ------4. ------- ------5. ------- ------6. ------- ------7. ------- ------8. Shoreliners Exhibition

1978 PerformancesRepertoire: “Toilet Bowl”, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)

Note:Corps name returned back to The Northernaires. Still using the blue Shoreliners’ uniforms.Winter practices yielded very small horn and drum lines. Only color guard marches parades.Winter color guard started but did not compete.


June, 1978 – Flag Day – Appleton, WIParade


July, 1978 – DCI Midwest – Whitewater, WIParade

August, 1978 – Zinnia Festival/Blessing of the Fleet - Menominee, MIParade

1979 PerformancesRepertoire: “Toilet Bowl”, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)”, “Color Prez”

Note:Winter practices yielded very small horn line, drum line, and color guard.Corps colors go back to forest green, black, & white.No performances scheduled.

1980 PerformancesRepertoire: Street Beat

Note:A group of 18 Northernaires Alumni perform at three parades: (1) - Marinette, WI,

(2) - Menominee, MI, wearing original uniforms except for black shoes; greensatin blouses, black pants w/green piping, white belt w/chrome buckle, and greenshakos w/white plume. First parade is done with color guard only. Secondparade is done with color guard and lone triple tenor player for cadence. Lastparade has color guard and full drum line.

Winter Jr Color Guard started but did not compete.

June 21, 1980 – American Legion Convention – Menominee, MIParade



1981 PerformancesNot Active.

1982 PerformancesRepertoire: “Roll Out The Barrel”, “Fujimo (Drum Solo)”

Note:Junior Corps consists of large color guard and drum line with horn players playingdrums. Corps wears green satin blouses, black pants & shakos.

Later in year an exhibition is done in Powers, MI with full corps although horn lineconsists of 6 players. This started an interest in organizing a full corps again.


June, 1982 – Appleton, WIParade

June, 1982 – Crivitz, WIParade

June, 1982 – Wausau, WIParade

July 4, 1982 – Independence Day – Menominee, MIParade

July, 1982 – Coleman, WIParade

July, 1982 – Abrams, WIParade

August, 1982 – American Legion Convention - Powers, MIParade & Exhibition


1983 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Romeo & Juliet (R&J)”

Note:The Northernlites feeder corps are reactivated and play “Old McDonald” and “ScalesWarmup” and also marches in Memorial Day and 4th of July parades. Corps wears the 1971 “Zulu” coats with shakos. Some days too hot and wear white tees.

Winter Jr Color Guard competes in WGI circuit.


June, 1983 - Appleton, WIParade

June, 1983 - Crivitz, WIParade

June, 1983 - Coleman, WIParade

June, 1983 - Wausau, WIParade

July 4, 1983 – Independence Day – Chicago, ILParade, Parade, Parade (win 1st place in one parade)

July, 1983 – Hoffman Estates, ILParade

July, 1983 – Rodeo Days – Iron River, MIParade

1983 – Iron Mountain, MIContest

1. Madison Scouts -------2. ---------- -------3. ---------- -------4. --------- -------5. --------- -------6. Northernaires Exhibition

July, 1983 – Schaumburg, ILParade

August, 1983 – Zinnia Festival/Blessing of the Fleet - Menominee, MIParade & Exhibition

1984 PerformancesRepertoire: “Winners Circle”, “My Fair Lady Melody”, “Celebration (Drum Solo)”, “ClimbEvery Mountain”. Brass score by John Georgeson (Madison Scouts).

Note:The Northernaires merge with The Manitowoc Royal Knights - Manitowoc, WI

and competes in DCI under the Royal Knights name and uniforms. Intent is togain experience and return to field competition the following year.

Winter Color Guard started but did not compete.

June 3, 1984 – Artistry In Motion - Manitowoc, WIContest

1. Phantom Regiment 68.602. Madison Scouts 61.603. Pioneer 38.604. Rivermen 16.205. Marquis 11.306. Royal Knights/Northernaires Exhibition

June 8, 1984 – Branch Fireman’s Park – Manitowoc, WIExhibition

June 9, 1984 – Sturgeon Bay, WIParade

June 16, 1984 – Manteno, ILParade

June 17, 1984 – Molvano, ILParade

June 24, 1984 – Geneva, ILContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. ------- -------

June 30, 1984 – Clinton, IAContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

July 1, 1984 – Mundelien, ILContest & Parade (Hornline beats Black Knights in brass caption)

1. Belleville Black Knights 66.002. Cavalier Cadets 49.803. Guardsmen Cadets 47.804. Royal Knights/Northernaires 43.005. Joliet Kingsmen 37.60

July 3, 1984 – Highland Park, ILContest & Parade

1. Cavalier Cadets -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. ------- -------

July 4, 1984 – Chicago, ILParade, Parade, Parade

July 7, 1984 – Two Rivers, WIParade

July 8, 1984 – St. Nazianz, WIParade

July 15, 1984 – Fond du Lac, WIContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. Marquis -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. ------- -------

July 20, 1984 – DeKalb, ILParade

July 21, 1984 - DCM Championships – Prelims - DeKalb, ILContest

1. Phantom Regiment 91.202. Madison Scouts 87.603. Cavaliers 82.004. Knights 81.105. Colts 65.406. Emerald Knights 62.507. Pioneer 59.608. Glassmen 57.909. Royal Grenadiers 52.5010. Saginaires 51.0011. Northmen - WI 49.3012. Bandettes 42.3013. Rivermen 40.9014. Illiana Lancers 38.3015. Capitol Aires 30.4016. Sundowners 27.2017. Marquis 24.9018. Royal Knights/Northernaires 18.30

July 22, 1984 – Glendale Heights, ILContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------5. ------- -------

July 26, 1984 – Bessemer, MIParade

July 28, 1984 – Bessemer, MIParade

July 29, 1984 – Hurley, WIParade

August 4, 1984 – Grand Haven, MIContest & Parade

1. Pioneer 59.302. Saginaires 56.303. Marion Cadets 40.804. Cavalier Cadets 37.405. Caballeros 34.206. Royal Knights/Northernaires 28.80

August 6, 1984 – Toledo, OHContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------4. ------- -------

August 8, 1984 – Butler, PAContest & Parade

1. Belleville Black Knights -------2. General Butlers Vagabounds -------3. ------- -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. ------- -------

August 10, 1984 – Marion, OHContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------3. ------- -------4. ------- -------

August 11, 1984 – Momence, ILContest & Parade

1. Royal Grenadiers 61.702. Northmen - NY 57.103. Illiani Lancers 52.104. Spirit of ’76 48.305. Cavalier Cadets 38.906. Sundowners 35.407. Royal Knights/Northernaires 27.10

August 12, 1984 – Kiel, WIParade

August 25, 1984 – Libertyville, ILParade

August 26, 1984 – Muskego, ILParade

September 1, 1984 – Kewanee, ILContest & Parade

1. Illiana Lancers -------2. Pioneer -------3. Royal Grenadiers -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. Marquis -------

September 2, 1984 – Calumet Park, ILContest & Parade

1. ------- -------2. ------- -------3. ------- -------4. Royal Knights/Northernaires -------5. ------- -------

September 3, 1984 – Hillsboro, WIParade

September 8, 1984 – Janesville, WIHalftime Exhibition

September 15, 1984 – Chicago, ILParade

September 16, 1984 – Woodridge, ILParade

October 14, 1984 – Marengo, ILParade

1985 PerformancesRepertoire: “El Momentz”, “Zip”, “On Broadway (Drum Solo)”, “Truly”

Note:The Northernaires rehearsed a show drill but did not compete in any shows.

The Northernlites feeder corps play “Old McDonald” and “Scales Warmup” and alsomarches in Memorial Day and 4th of July parades.


July 4, 1985 – Independence Day - Menominee, MIParade


1986 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Toilet Bowl (TB)”, “Romeo & Juliet(R&J)”

Note:The Northernaires hosts “Drums In The North” show at Walton Blesch Field for

1st time since 1977 with juniors & alumni members performing an exhibition.

June, 1986 – Drums In The North - Menominee, MIContest

1. Madison Junior Scouts -------2. Captial Aires -------3. Bandettes -------4. Joliet Kingsmen -------5. Ishpeming Blue Notes Sr. -------6. Northernaires Alumni Exhibition

1987 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Toilet Bowl (TB)”, “Romeo & Juliet(R&J)”

Note:The Northernaires hosts “Drums In The North” show at Walton Blesch Field.Show is rained out and held indoors at Blesch Auditorium. Corps performs exhibition

with juniors and alumni members.

June, 1987 – Drums In The North - Menominee, MIContest

1. Musketeers – Phoenix, AZ -------2. Blue Stars -------3. Madison Junior Scouts -------4. Capital Aires -------5. Bandettes -------6. Joliet Kingsmen -------7. Northernaires Alumni Exhibition

1988 Performances

Not Active.

1989 Performances

Not Active

1990 PerformancesNot Active.

1991 Performances

Not Active.

1992 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Note:The Northernaires Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps is formed.

August 9, 1992 – Waterfront Festival - Menominee, MIParade

1993 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, “Great Escape”

The Northernaires Winter Jr Color Guard started and performs in Michigan ColorGuard Circuit and WGI.

August 8, 1993 – Waterfront Festival - Menominee, MIParade and standstill

October 9, 1993 – Peshtigo Fire Day – Peshtigo, WIParade (Disaster - no drummers or baritones showed up!!)

1994 PerformancesRepertoire: “Color Presentation”, “Bull Fighter”, “Great Escape”, Drum Ensemble, “AuldLane Syne”

The Northernaires Winter Jr Color Guard performs in Michigan Color Guard Circuitand WGI.


1995 PerformancesRepertoire: “Great Escape”, Drum Ensemble, Street Beat 1 “Color Presentation”, DrumEnsemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Auld Lane Syne”



1996 PerformancesRepertoire: Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, Street Beat 2 “ColorPresentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Great Escape”, “Auld Lane Syne”






September, 1999 – M&M Foundation Pep Rally – Marinette, WIStandstill




October 2, 1998 – M&M Foundation Pep Rally – Menominee, MIStandstill


Note: The Northernaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corps is formed. Intent is to get back toperforming on the field in DCM & DCA shows.


June 12, 1999 – Copperfest – Oconto, WIParade

June 13, 1999 – Flag Day - Menominee, MIStandstill


September 6, 1999 – Labor Day Bridge Walk – Cedar River, MIParade and standstill

October 15, 1999 – M&M Foundation Pep Rally – Menominee, MIStandstill

December 5, 1999 – Christmas Parade – Marinette, WIParade

2000 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, Street Beat 2“Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Scotland The Brave/Auld Layne Syne”, “BullFighter”, “Great Escape”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”



1. Northernaires Alumni2. Blue Notes Sr. – Ishpeming, MI3. Mountaineers Sr. – Ontonogon, MI4. Blue Knights Jr. – Sadbury, Ontario, Canada

September 4, 2000 – Labor Day Festival - Ontonogan, MIParade and standstill

1. Northernaires Sr.2. Blue Notes Sr.3. Mountaineers Sr.4. Marty’s Goldenaires Sr. – Bessemer, MI

October 6, 2000 – M&M Foundation Pep Rally – Peshtigo, WIStandstill (Added Marinette & Menominee Fight Songs, “Tequila”, Pep Music)

2001 PerformancesRepertoire: “Gold Finger”, Street Beat 1, “2001 Space Odyssey”, “Black Saddles”, DrumEnsemble, Street Beat 2 “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “GreatEscape”, “Magnificent Seven”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”



1. Northernaires Alumni2. Blue Notes Sr.3. Mountaineers Sr.4. Blue Knights Jr. – Sadbury, Ontario, Canada

2002 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, Street Beat 2“Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Ava Maria”, “Bully”, “GreatEscape”, “American Salute/Battle Hymn Of The Republic”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”


1. Northernaires Alumni2. Blue Notes Sr.3. Marty’s Goldenaires Sr.

2003 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, “Ghost Riders InThe Sky”, Street Beat 2 “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Bully”,“Great Escape”, “Alabama Jubilee”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Note:The Northernaires 50th Anniversary! Ken Norman – Kilties alumni & composer plays withthe corps & is baritone soloist on “Bully”. Ken also directs corps on his arrangement of“You’ll Never Walk Alone”.


1. Northernaires Alumni2. Marty’s Goldenaires Sr.3. Ontonogon Mountaineers Sr.

2004 PerformancesRepertoire: “Bully”, “Black Saddles”, “Goldfinger”, “Ghost Riders In The Sky”, DrumEnsemble, “Great Escape”, Street Beat, “Bullfighter”, “America/O Canada”, “You’ll NeverWalk Alone”



2005 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, Street Beat 2“Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Bully”, “Great Escape”, “AlabamaJubilee”, ‘Taps”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

Note:Bill King, director and founder, passes away July 3rd. Corps performs “Taps” written by JackFisher in Bill’s memory.


1. Northernaires Alumni2. Blue Notes Sr.3. Ontonogon Mountaineers Sr.4.

2006 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, Street Beat 1, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, “Rio”, StreetBeat 2 “Color Presentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Bull Fighter”, “Bully”, “Great Escape”,“Alabama Jubilee”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”



2007 PerformancesRepertoire: “Goldfinger”, “Brazil”, “Black Saddles”, Drum Ensemble, “Rio”, “ColorPresentation”, Drum Ensemble, “Beer Time”, “Bull Fighter”, “Clam Bake” (quartet), “HeyBaby” (contra/chorus), “Bully”, “Great Escape”, “Alabama Jubilee”, “You’ll Never WalkAlone”



2008 PerformancesRepertoire: “Black Saddles”, “Brazil”, Drum Ensemble, “Rio”, “Color Pres ‘03”, DrumEnsemble, “Beer Time”, “Clam Bake” (quartet), “Hey Baby” (contra/chorus), “Bullfighter”,“America The Beautiful”, “Great Escape”, “Bully”, “Alabama Jubilee”, “Memory”, “You’llNever Walk Alone”



2009 PerformancesArena Corps Repertoire: Déjà vu - “Bullfighter”, ’68 Drum Ensemble, “Color Pres ‘09”,’67 Drum Ensemble, “Moondance”, “Truly”

Alumni Repertoire: Street Beat - “Black Saddles”, “Brazil”, “Rio”, ’68 Drum Ensemble,“Color Pres ‘09”, ’67 Drum Ensemble, “Moondance” (Arena Corps), “Truly” (Arena Corps),“Clam Bake” (quartet), “Hey Baby” (contra/chorus), “Beer Time”, “Climb Every Mountain”,“Bullfighter”, “America The Beautiful”, “Great Escape”, “Bully”, “Alabama Jubilee”,“Memory”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

March 21, 2009 – Drums In The North - Menominee, MISDCA Show

1. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass2. Royal Airs3. Blue Saints4. Twilight Knights (No Show)5. Northernaires (Exhibition)

March 22, 2009 – Drums In The Twilight – Fond du Lac, WISDCA Show

1. Northernaires2. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass3. Royal Airs4. Blue Saints5. Twilight Knights (No Show)

June 13, 2009 – Copperfest Festival – Oconto, WIParade and Exhibition

Won first place in the parade for Best Musical Act

June 14, 2009 – Bluegrass Festival – Kewaunee, WIStandstill

July 18-19, 2009 – Fiesta Days Festival – McHenry, ILSDCA Show and Parade

Drum Corps1. Classic Cavaliers2. Northernaires3. Lakeshoreman4. Royal Airs (Exhibition)

Drill Teams1. Strikers Percussion2. South Shore Drill Team



2010 PerformancesArena Corps Repertoire: Drum Corps Classic – Part I - “Bullfighter”, ’68 DrumEnsemble, “Color Pres ‘09”, “Amazing Grace”, “Turkey In The Straw” (’67 DrumEnsemble), “Magnificent Seven”, “Moondance” Review:“Hey Baby” (contra/chorus)

Alumni Repertoire: Street Beat - “Black Saddles”, “Brazil”, “Rio”, ’68 Drum Ensemble,“Color Pres ‘09”, ’67 Drum Ensemble, “Amazing Grace”, “Magnificent Seven”,“Moondance” (Arena Corps), “Hey Baby” (contra/chorus), “Beer Time”, “Climb EveryMountain”, “Bullfighter”, “America The Beautiful”, “Great Escape”, “Memory”, “You’llNever Walk Alone”

(Arena Corps cancelled trip on April 10th for Heartland Tattoo parade and show in Chicago)

April 17, 2010 – Bugler’s Holiday - Ishpeming, MISDCA Show

1. Royal Airs2. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass3. Northernaires4. Imperial Knights5. Americanos6. Blue Notes (Exhibition)

April 18, 2010 – Drums In The North - Menominee, MISDCA Show

1. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass2. Royal Airs3. Americanos4. Imperial Knights5. Blue Notes6. Northernaires (Exhibition)

May 1, 2010 – Harbors Community – Menominee, MIExhibition & Picnic(SDCA shows cancelled in Illinois for May 1st and 2nd)

June 5, 2010 – Green Bay Blizzard Football Game – Green Bay, WINational Anthem and Halftime Show at Resch Center

June 12, 2010 – Copperfest Festival – Oconto, WIParade

Won first place in the parade for Best Musical Act

June 12, 2010 – Fox Valley Sound-Off – Appleton, WISDCA Show(Royal Airs and Lakeshoremen unable to make it)

1. Northernaires 2. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass3. Pioneer4. Americanos (Exhibition)5. Americanos Alumni (Exhibition)

June 13, 2010 – Copperfest Festival – Oconto, WISDCA Show(Royal Airs and Lakeshoremen unable to make it)

1. Minnesota Brass – Minne Brass2. Northernaires 3. Americanos

August 8, 2010 – Waterfront Festival - Menominee, MIParade and standstill(Blue Notes unable to make it this year)

1. Northernaires Alumni2. Marty’s Goldenaires Sr.

the northernaires performance history

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