Magic Kingdom Corps
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The Magic Kingdom Corps was a professional ensemble, an all-age drum and bugle corps performing principally at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, where it was based.
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[edit] History
Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Korps was a 12 piece group playing high energy repertoire while performing precision drill. The MKK performed primarily in Tomorrowland but also performed at the Castle, on Main Street USA, for pre-parade, and Disney special events. Formed in 1992, the group was very popular until its dismantling in 1998.
Some members of The Magic Kingdom Korps:
Soprano 1 - Mike Collins (1992-96), Mike Sullivan (1996-98)
Soprano 2 - Mickey Hovey (1992-98)
Soprano 3 - Matt Cork (1992-1994), Roger Deloza (1994-1996) (RIP Roger), Bill Tyrell (1996-1997) (RIP Bill), Mike Gaughon (1997-1998), Jim Mooy (sub for Middlehorn and all Soprano spots (1992-1994)
Middle Horn - Mike Sullivan (1990 - 1994, sub. 94-96), Jim Mooy (1994-1995), Scott Stewart (1995-1998)
Baritone - Gary Smith (1992-94), Brad Harris (1994-98) (The 2nd leader of the group, another true professional!)
Baritone - Paul Bailey (1992-94), Jonathan Chang (1994-98)
Euphonium - Ken Mengle (1992-98)
Contra - Jerry Delgado (1990-1998)
Contra - Chuy Martinez (1992-1995), Terry Dawson (1992-95 Sub., 1995-97 Fulltime)
Snare - Dean Koba (1992-93), Tad Carpenter (1993-94), Dave Gonzolez (1994-98), Pete Sapadin (Sub.)
Quints - Roger Brooks (1992-1994)(Roger was the original leader of the group; he created a great working environment!), Roger Johnson, Vern Johnson (1994-1997)
Triple Bass Drum - Frank Lenz (1992-1994), Roger Brooks (1994-1998)
This picture is of Jerry Delgado during a performance
Mike Sullivan (Mellophone) and Jerry Delgado (Contra) perform the Jetsons theme in Tomorrowland.
[edit] Trivia
Roger Brooks, Terry Dawson, Jerry Delgado, Chuy Martinez and Brad Harris taught the band at what High School During the final years of the Magic Kingdom Corps?
-- Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe Springs CA. (I was their student. Class of 99 Mitch Miller!)
The first note of this group's signature piece was played with such force that it caused one unexpecting park guest to have a seizure. What was the piece?
The Jetsons
Where are they now?
Terry Dawson - http://www.lbpack23.com/staff.html - He is also in the process of getting his Masters!
Roger Brooks - http://goldenvalleyband.com/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&page=inline&id=228&Itemid=42
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