The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

Central Square, NY (June 14, 2007) - Day 4 returns us to the not-so-distant past 2003. The photo featured in this edition of our series shows the corps at the 2003 DCA Finals in a drill formation that became closely associated with the corps during the late '90s and early 2000s the "Brigadier Wedge."

The 2003 Finals are probably best known, however, for a far more somber event - the unfortunate passing of Empire Statesmen founder and Director, Mr. Vince Bruni. The Brigs, in the only way they knew to possibly pay tribute to this legendary drum corps icon and close friend to the corps, performed the corps' ballad, "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," for the members of the Statesmen on the field at retreat. It was a moving moment for all involved, and one all Brigs involved hold deep in their hearts. Mr. Bruni continues to be missed by the drum corps community and by all who knew him.

The Brigs will revisit this "image" in 2007, again presenting the ethereal sounds of "First Time..." as the ballad in their 2007 "Images in Time" program. The Brigs will premier the program this Saturday, June 16, at the "Cabs Beach Party" at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

With roots dating to 1938, The Brigadiers Drum & Bugle Corps was reorganized in 1991 after a nineteen-year absence from competition. The Brigadiers are 5-time Drum Corps Associates World Champions, winning titles in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, and are the only drum and bugle corps to ever win four consecutive DCA titles.

We are our History.
We are our Future.