Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps
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The Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is a Drum Corps International
World Class (formerly Division I) drum and bugle corps
. Originally founded in 1998 and based out of Jacksonville, FL, the corps is currently the only World Class corps in the state of Florida
.
In 1998, two of the original students, Michael Butler and Danny Clark, once again attempted to start a corps in Jacksonville. This time, they were successful in securing financial support and sponsorships. They used donated uniforms and bugles and were allowed to perform during halftime for the Jacksonville Jaguars
during the 1999 season.
Although they did not expect to tour in 1999, the response to the new organization led the administration to have the corps take a 2-week tour eventually into Madison, WI, and the corps finished the season 9th out of 12 corps in Division II.
In the 2000 season, the corps shrunk itself and began competing in Division III, in order to ensure its longevity. The corps eventually climbed the Division III ranks, finishing 2004 in 3rd Place. In 2005, the corps moved up to Division II again and finished 4th in Division II/III finals. The corps won the Spirit of Disney award in 2007 while taking home 3rd place, and also placed 5th in the new Open Class in 2008.
In 2009, the corps switched its uniforms from the old black and teal to the current cream uniform with teal and gold. The corps finished 4th in Open Class that year.
Before the 2010 season, Teal Sound was granted World Class membership, and as such became the first drum corps from Florida in Drum Corps International
's top division since the Florida Wave, Magic of Orlando, and Suncoast Sound. That year, the corps finished 20th out of the 23 World Class corps.
Drum Corps International
Drum Corps International , formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body operating the North American drum and bugle corps circuit for junior corps, whose members are between the ages of 14 and 21. It is the counterpart of Drum Corps Associates which governs senior or all-age drum corps...
World Class (formerly Division I) drum and bugle corps
Drum and bugle corps (modern)
A drum and bugle corps, also known as a drum corps, is a musical marching unit consisting of brass instruments, percussion instruments, and color guard. Typically operating as independent non-profit organizations, drum corps perform in competitions, parades, festivals, and other civic functions...
. Originally founded in 1998 and based out of Jacksonville, FL, the corps is currently the only World Class corps in the state of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.
History
The corps considers its origin to be the year 1983, when three Jacksonville area high school students attempted to found a community drum and bugle corps. Approximately 200 youth showed up to a city park, and a couple of rehearsals took place. However, the three students realized they did not have the money or experience to run the corps.In 1998, two of the original students, Michael Butler and Danny Clark, once again attempted to start a corps in Jacksonville. This time, they were successful in securing financial support and sponsorships. They used donated uniforms and bugles and were allowed to perform during halftime for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
during the 1999 season.
Although they did not expect to tour in 1999, the response to the new organization led the administration to have the corps take a 2-week tour eventually into Madison, WI, and the corps finished the season 9th out of 12 corps in Division II.
In the 2000 season, the corps shrunk itself and began competing in Division III, in order to ensure its longevity. The corps eventually climbed the Division III ranks, finishing 2004 in 3rd Place. In 2005, the corps moved up to Division II again and finished 4th in Division II/III finals. The corps won the Spirit of Disney award in 2007 while taking home 3rd place, and also placed 5th in the new Open Class in 2008.
In 2009, the corps switched its uniforms from the old black and teal to the current cream uniform with teal and gold. The corps finished 4th in Open Class that year.
Before the 2010 season, Teal Sound was granted World Class membership, and as such became the first drum corps from Florida in Drum Corps International
Drum Corps International
Drum Corps International , formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body operating the North American drum and bugle corps circuit for junior corps, whose members are between the ages of 14 and 21. It is the counterpart of Drum Corps Associates which governs senior or all-age drum corps...
's top division since the Florida Wave, Magic of Orlando, and Suncoast Sound. That year, the corps finished 20th out of the 23 World Class corps.