1992
Music
Flag of Stars
Cool Water
Unsquare Dance
The Ecstasy of Gold
Riders in the Sky
Awards & Recognitions
Chosen to represent the state of Wyoming at Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.
DCI Individual and Ensemble Contest:
Snare: Brian Chavez - 62.00 - 35th
Corps Members
Drum Major: Mathew Krum
Guard Captains: Kari Gilbert & Charity Carstens
From the 1992 DCI Championship Program:
Long before it became fashionable to publicly declare oneself as patriotic, the Troopers were openly proud to be known as “America’s Corps.” throughout the history of DCI, the corps’ image and unswerving commitment to performing patriotic and western music have made it a perennial favorite. Though there are some fresh, new approaches to staging this year, the shows gives fans exactly what they want and expect.
Gordon Jacob wrote “Flag of Stars” in honor of American sacrifice for the cause of freedom. Except for rifles, the guard is hidden in the horn line during the introductory fanfare contributing to the startling visual impact of 92 bugles. Suddenly, red, white and blue flags burst forth as the corps digs into Jacob’s symphonic treatment of the “Star Spangled Banner.”
The remained of the show highlights the corps noble Western heritage. Don’t be embarrassed if you feel like singing along to Bob Nolan’s “Cool Water”, a refreshing classic cowboy ode featuring the first guard costume changes in the corps 37-year history. Dave Brubeck’s “Unsquare Dance” allows the guard to interact with the drum line as the drums play on the guard’s milk stools. The closer is a medley of Ennio Morricone’s somber and pensive “The Ecstasy of Gold,” followed by the greatest of Troopers’ trademark hits, Stan Jones’ “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.” Many of the famous drill and guard maneuvers from the past return for good measure -- classics never go out of style.
