Changes that have been made to this website, with the most recent changes first.

• changed Combined Schedule to show that the Jan 17-18 camp will be at St Mike's

• changed GCC to include the August 1978 issue of Gold Capsule Comments (Submitted by Enzo Marrella)
• added Lupin to Music Downloads (under music for the Ensemble / Small Corps)
• changed the layout of Music Downloads
• changed the layout of the menu for Music Downloads

• updated the We Remember Acrobat file
• added a few words for the We Remember page on Sandy Stoklosa (Douglas)
• added a few words for the We Remember page on John Konstantinou

• changed Music Downloads to include the updated Brass parts for the Battle Cry - Patton medley. The new parts are dated December 8, 2008.

• the times for the rehearsal on Sunday, December 7th has been changed to 9 am to 3 pm. Combined Schedule has been modified to reflect this change
• changed Music Downloads to include the Brass parts for the Battle Cry - Patton medley
• changed Instructions to include info on the Etobicoke parade, this saturday (Dec 6)

• added a new page for the Christmas Party (Acrobat flyer)
• updated Instructions to include information regarding the Markham and Fenelon Falls parades on Saturday, November 29th
• changed Combined Schedule to include information regarding the Christmas party

• sadly we had to add another We Remember entry, this time for John Konstantinou. John was the father of Sandra, who marched with Seneca Optimists. He was also responsible for feeding the hungry hordes while the corps was on tour. He passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

• changed Instructions to include information on Sunday's parade in Milton
• added a We Remember page for Sandy Stoklosa (Douglas). If anyone has a photo or would like to write a few words about Sandy, please contact Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com)

• funeral arrangements for Edith O'Halloran have been posted on our News page
• added a write-up on Marty McVeigh
• added an entry in We Remember for Sandy Stoklosa (Douglas). If anyone has a photo or would like to write a few words about Sandy, please contact Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com)

• Sandy Stoklosa (Douglas) a soprano player with Seneca Optimists 1977-78 passed away on Saturday November 15th in Brantford from a massive heart attack. She leaves her husband (Cliff) and 2 daughters. I don't have any other details right now but will post them when I get them. Sandy also marched in St John's and was on their staff in the late 70s and early 80s. We offer our condolences to Cliff and their children.

• Edith O'Halloran, the wife of Gord O'Halloran, passed away last night around 8 pm at the hospital. Edith was continuing to improve from her aneurysm so this came as a real shock. We offer our condolences to Gord and to their family.
• Details for visitation and the funeral will be posted on our News page once arrangements have been finalized.

• changed Instructions to include Instructions for the Brampton Parade on Saturday November 15, 2008
• Jim Dwyer is moving out of town and has resigned as Business Manager. Jim has been both an excellent Business Manager and a wonderful corps member. We'll really miss you, Jim!
• Ric Brown has been appointed Business Manager.
• the Contact Us and Sales pages have been updated to reflect these changes.

• added info on our Chocolate sales to the home page
• changed Instructions to include Instructions for the Oakville Parade on Saturday November 15, 2008
• changed GCC to include an Acrobat file for the April, 1977 issue of Gold Capsule Comments.

• Instructions has been updated to include a preliminary dress code for the Santa Claus parades
• the location of the December 7th rehearsal is St Thomas of Villanova College
• changed Combined Schedule to include the dates of all camps (except May) between December and June
• our Christmas party will be on Sunday, December 14, time to be announced . A rehearsal, beginning at noon, will precede the party.

• changed the "Sales and Donations" page to include information on the Chocolate Fundraiser.
• added an Order-form (Acrobat file) for the Chocolate Sales

• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch files for Winter Wonderland

• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for Patton.

• unforeseen circumstances have forced us to change the times and place for our rehearsal on Saturday, November 1st. We will now meet at the Legion from 10 am to 4 pm. The Combined Schedule page has been changed to reflect this change.
• Sunday's rehearsal will remain the same, we rehearse at St Mike's from 10 am – 4 pm

• the times for our rehearsal on Saturday, November 1st have been changed to 12:30 – 6:30 pm
• the times for Sunday's rehearsal remain the same (10 am – 4 pm)

• Both the Blog and the Message forums have been removed from the website. Why? Since the only activity seemed to come from the spammers maintaining these features simply created unnecessary work for me. If anyone really wants these features, please contact me and we can discuss it.

• changed Combined Schedule and Upcoming Performances to include times for the upcoming Santa Claus parades.
• added a Santa Claus parade in Etobicoke on Saturday December 6th.
• there is the possibility of another parade that is not on this list

• changed Home Page to include a notice for DOCA's Zack Nite 5, saluting the 50th Anniversary of De La Salle Drum & Bugle Corps, and the members who made it possible.

• changed Sop 1 part (Bar 12 was changed) in Scorch files for Jingle Bells. ALL parts are now dated "October 8, 2008"
• added a new page, under Memories, about Rick Roussel joining the Optimists

• changed Instructions to include information and links to maps for Monday's Oktoberfest parade
• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for Jingle Bells.

• changed Music Downloads to include Acrobat files for Jingle Bells. When I can find the time, I'll create the necessary Scorch files.

• updated We Remember to include a page for Tim Roussel.
• uploaded a new "We Remember" acrobat file (dated Sept 2, 2008) that contains the write-up on Tim Roussel
• added a notice to the Home Page saying that we're looking for used horns

• I've just received a message from the Show Committee to say that Thursday night rehearsals have been cancelled for this year.
• A camp weekend has been scheduled for November 1st and 2nd at St Mike's (10 am to 4 pm)
• We have a new baritone, Brian Adam. Brian marched with Seneca Optimists in 1977 and, most recently, he's been playing with the Empire Statesmen.
• Santa Claus parades have been scheduled for Nov 15, 23, 29. Details will be supplied when Jim Dwyer returns from holidays.
• And remember, we're doing the Kitchener Octoberfest parade on Monday, October 13th. This is one of the three parades that are televised across Canada.

• changed News to report on our board elections and Contact Information to reflect the changes

• changed News to include the obituary for Tim Roussel, brother of Ray Roussel and an alumnus of the Toronto Optimists.

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of Tim Roussel, one of the four Roussel brothers who marched with the Toronto Optimists.

• The caterers are also supplying tents so the reunion will happen, rain or shine!
• added a map and directions to Home page for Sunday's Reunion
  • Map to Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
  • Google Directions to Bruce's Mill Conservation Area

• changed Combined Schedule and Upcoming Performances to include the Octoberfest Parade in Kitchener for Monday, October 13
• changed Our Members to include new photos of: Barbara Roberts, Bob Carell and Debbie Bruce

• changed Our Members to include new photos of: Bill Kane, Bogo Avsec, Brian Collingdon, Doug Roblin, Ed Wilson, Gerry Bencze, Gord Brown, Karen Bosworth, Mike Lang,  Peter Burton, Rick Lang, Ron Cottrell, Shannon Sweeney, Stephen Lambert, Terry Sologuk and Toby Frechette

• changed Download MP3 files to include a recording of the 1976 Seneca Optimists at the World Open.
• added updated versions of the 1965 and 1975 shows as well as correcting the link for the 1966 Nationals to point to the correct file.

• updated Combined Schedule to include rehearsal info for September
• updated the "We Remember" page for Dave Barrett to include a brief write-up.
• updated the "We Remember" page for Ron Cook to include a new photo.
• uploaded a new "We Remember" acrobat file (dated Sept 2, 2008) that contains the write-up on Dave Barrett and the new photos of Dave Watt, Ed Hall and Ron Cook

• added an Acrobat (pdf) file with driving instructions for the 2008 DCA show in Rochester
• changed Instructions to include Jim Dwyer's instructions for the 2008 DCA show
• changed News to include a link to the Contest entry from Jamie Prokop, the son of former Toronto Optimist Ron Prokop, for the new Hockey Night in Canada theme

• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch file for Abide with Me (key change in parts). The current version is dated August 16, 2008).

• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for two of our warm ups: Abide with Me and Navy Hymn

• changed the Scorch files in Music Downloads for San Francisco. The only changes are in bars 52–54. These changes only apply to Mellophones, Baritones and Contras. The new files are dated: August 11, 2008.
• changed "The Strange Case of the City Hall Flag" to include improved photos and the best (still not great) image I could find of the flag.

• replaced 1958 East York and 1975 recordings in MP3 downloads with updated versions

• changed Combined Schedule 
  • added an option rehearsal and social on Sunday, August 10 at the Legion
  • added the performance for former member Wayne Dean on Saturday, Aug 16
  • added the Sept 14th performance at the 50th Reunion Gathering

• the information the the 50th reunion gathering has been changed. We have also added Acrobat files for the DVD Order Form and the Menu
• the deadline for registrations is now August 15th.

• updated Memories to include a page with memories and photos of 1964
• added an Article on the Optimists from the April 23, 1964 issue of the Toronto Telegram (6.8 mg Acrobat File)

• changed Combined Schedule to add the rehearsal on Sunday, August 17 at St Thomas of Villanova
• updated the "We Remember" page for Ed Hall to include a new photo.

• updated the "We Remember" page for Dave Watt to include a new photo.

• changed Upcoming Shows, Upcoming Events and Combined Schedule to point to an Acrobat file for the July 27th show in Hamilton

• changed Music Downloads to point to new files for the 2008 Concert. The new files are dated June 28, 2008. Accents and dynamics have been changed in bars 6, 10-17, 22-29 and 40.

• changed Combined Schedule to add an extra rehearsal on Sunday, July 13 at St Thomas of Villanova

• changed News to include an update on funeral arrangements for Dot Kane, the mother of Bill and Jim Kane.

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of Dot Kane, the mother of Bill and Jim Kane.

• changed Video Files to include a slide show of photos of the 1977 Seneca Optimists
  • Flash 7 version (smaller images & lower resolution)
  • Flash 8 version (bigger images & higher resolution)

• updated Instructions with information on the Canada Day parade in Cambridge
• the rehearsal on Thursday, June 26 has been moved from the Legion to St Mike's (the Legion is not available)

• the information the the 50th reunion gathering has been changed. A new acrobat file, which includes the menu for the catered meal, has been posted.

• changed Upcoming Events to include a notice for United Alumni's 10th Anniversary Reunion and Dance (Not listed on the flyer – they have added tickets just for the dance at $15.00 per person)
• changed Instructions to include instructions for the Welland parade on Sunday, June 15th

• changed Combined Schedule to add Camp Weekends on July 26/27 and August 23/24 as well as a rehearsal in Rochester on August 30th.
• changed Combined Schedule to add an exhibition at a DCI Level III show at 2 pm in Hamilton on Sunday, July 27
• changed Upcoming Performances to include the Hamilton show

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of William Dwyer, Jim Dwyer's father.
• information on visitation and the funeral have also been included

• the Thursday, June 5th rehearsal at the Legion has been changed to St Mike's (the Legion is not available)
• St Mike's will be available from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm
• horns will work with Jamie on More and More and San Francisco
• Drums will use the East room, horns will use the West room
• if you have equipment at the Legion, please remove it on Thursday May 29th so that you'll have it for June 5th

• changed the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include an updated photo of Froggy (Réal Garneau)
• changed the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include a new photo of Tim Burrage
• changed the "We Remember" page for Froggy (Réal Garneau) to include an updated photo

• changed the "We Remember" page for Tim Burrage to include a new photo

• photo slideshow, from DCA Alumni Spectacular, Rochester, 2007 (hit the "PLAY" button to start the show)

• added a page for the Scarborough Firefighters / Seneca Princemen to "Our Members Marched With"

• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to add two tentative shows on Saturday, August 16th (Warrior's Day Parade and a show at the Fort York Armouries with Toronto Signals)

• changed Download MP3 Files to include an new MP3 of the 1964 show (the old version had problems in "It's Legitimate")

• changed Home Page and Upcoming Events to add information on the Toronto Optimists – Seneca Optimists Reunion Picnic. Sunday, September 14, 2008

• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for the Shenandoah warm-up

• changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 of the Optimists Brass Quartet, recorded in 1967 at the individuals

• added William Porquet to the members list. William joins as a soprano. Welcome, William.

• changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 recorded on July 3rd, 1964 in Racine, WI at the Boys of '76 show
• changed Combined Schedules pages to indicate a change for Thursday, April 24th. Horns will meet at the Legion and Drums will rehearse at St Mike's with Jamie.

• changed the Brass section of Goodies to include a primer on How To Read Music (Acrobat format. Thanks to Gord Neill who created it and to the De La Salle /Oakland Crusaders Alumni who have allowed us to post it.

• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to remove the June 21st parade in Brampton and to show the July 1st parade in Cambridge as confirmed

• changed Download MP3 Files to include an MP3 recorded in 1967 at the CYO Nationals in Boston, MA

• changed Video Files to include a slide show of photos of the Optimists Alumni Corps performances in 2007
  • Flash 7 version (smaller images & lower resolution)
  • Flash 8 version (bigger images & higher resolution)

• modifications to the menu system
• cosmetic changes to all pages
• changed the photos on some pages

• Gord Brown has joined our Executive as a "Director at Large". Welcome, Gord.
• updated Contact Information to include an entry and an email link for Gord

• changed Upcoming Events to include a notice for the May 1st G.A.S. gathering sponsored by the Optimists Alumni
• changed Links to include a link to HIstorical Drum Corps Publications

• changed the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include an updated write up on Ben Burrage and a write up on Roman Perohanycz
• changed "We Remember" to include an updated write up on Ben Burrage and a write up on Roman Perohanycz

• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Lawrence/El Cid, Concert and When You're Smiling

• added a notice to the Upcoming Events page (under Information) for the Brampton Senators Reunion which will be held on August 23rd.

• removed the event notices from the Home Page
• added a new page, under Information called Upcoming Events to display notices for drum corps events in the local Toronto area

• added a new page with memories and photos of 1958 (Under Our History / Memories from the Past)

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of Mary Agnes Clancy, the mother of Kevin Clancy
• we've added two new members to our colour guard: Barbara Roberts and Wendy Barnard. Welcome, Barb and Wendy!

• changed Combined Schedules to update the "To Be Announced" locations
• changed Combined Schedules to add directions to St Thomas of Villanova as well as a link to a Google map
• changed Music Downloads to update the Scorch files for Lawrence / El Cid (dated Feb 27, 2008). Please note that the 3rd sop parts have been changed to Alto, Flugel parts to Mello 2 and Mellophone to Mello 1.
• changed Music Downloads to include updated tenor part for for Lawrence / El Cid, the snare into to More & More and the snare part for San Francisco

• changed Combined Schedules to indicate that the March 2nd rehearsal has been changed to March 1st and to indicate that an optional horn rehearsal has been scheduled for Saturday March 29th at the Legion.
• added another entry (1973–1975) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• updated the "We Remember" page for Tim Watt
• updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include the change for Tim Watt

• updated the Home Page to include a notice of the Cardinals Reunion
• added another entry (Summer 1972) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• updated the "We Remember" pages for Al Morrison, Ed Hall and Tim Burrage
• updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include the change for Al Morrison, Ed Hall and Tim Burrage
• changed Music Downloads to update the Scorch Score and Contra files for the 2008 concert
• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch files for San Francisco (Brass only, dated Feb 12, 2008)
• changed News to include a mention of George Wright's sabbatical for 2008.

• added a "We Remember" page for Diane Tenaglia (we just learned that Diane passed away in Jan 2007)
• updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include an entry for Diane Tenaglia who was a member of the Toronto Optimists and the Seneca Optimists
• changed Combined Schedules page to include rehearsals and camps until the end of June
• added another entry (Summer 1972) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• changed Our Members (under Members) to include a number of new photos
• added another entry (Winter 1971–1972) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• added another entry (Summer 1971: Part 2b) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• added another entry (Summer 1971: Part 2a) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)
• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to include new shows and parades

• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for our 2008 Concert (Brass only)
• added another entry (Summer 1971: Part 1) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• added another entry (Winter 1971) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• added a link for the G.A.S. 2008 Show (Great Alliance of Seniors)
• added another entry (Winter 1970–1971) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• Mike Twigg has returned to the corps after a break. Welcome back, Mike!
• added another entry (Summer 1970: Part 2) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• Happy New Year!
• added another entry (Summer 1970: Part 1c) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• added another entry (Summer 1970: Part 1b) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• Our Christmas Party has been re-scheduled to Jan 13th.

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of Wanda Forsythe, the sister of Jan Forsythe and Judy Davidson.
• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch files for San Francisco (Brass only)

• changed Combined Schedule to include Thursday rehearsals for January through April
• added another entry (Summer 1970: Part 1a) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• changed News to include a notice of the passing of De La Salle and Oakland alumnus, Bob Duggan.

• added a second entry (Spring 1970) to Scrapbooks (can be found under the History section)

• We apologize but Our Christmas Party has been cancelled!

• added the first of fifteen Scrapbooks (all Acrobat files). These were written between 1968 and 1975. These Scrapbooks are not specifically Optimists History but they do related to Canadian Drum Corps activity during the period covered.
• the Scrapbooks can be found under the History section

• changed Combined Schedule to camp and Sunday rehearsal dates for January through March, 2008
• the dates of Thursday rehearsals have not yet been set
• updated Our Repertoire through the Years to include our repertoire for 2008

• changed Music Downloads to include drum parts for Lawrence of Arabia / El Cid

• added a notice on our Home page about the Christmas Party
• added a page for our Christmas Party

• updated Memories to include a page with memories and photos of 1966. I still can't believe that the folks who visit this website have no memories of past years! If those memory banks get activated while you're doing something, why not take a couple of minutes and put those memories on paper and send them to me. I'm sure that sharing your memories will help others remember theirs! And remember, it's not necessary to even try to write about a full year! If you have just short memories of any year please submit them.

• changed Instructions to include instructions for the Etobicoke parade on Saturday, December 1st

• changed Instructions to include instructions for the Markham & Fenelon Falls parades on Saturday as well as for the Milton parade on Sunday
• changed Combined Schedule to include rehearsal dates for December

• changed Instructions to include instructions for the Brampton Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov the 17th.
• changed Alumni Corps Begins to include an Acrobat file notifying people of the first rehearsal of the Alumni Corps.

• changed Instructions to include instructions for the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov the 17th.

• changed Instructions to reflect a change in the reporting time for the Santa Claus parade at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre on Friday, Nov the 16th. We need to be ready to go at 6:00 pm!
• changed News to include a notice of the passing of Toronto Signals member, John Longstreet.

• changed Combined Schedule to reflect the rescheduling of rehearsals for the Brass section on Thurs, Nov 15th and Thurs, Nov 29th. These will now be held at Mount Dennis United Church. See Combined Schedule for a map and instructions.
• changed Music Downloads to include Scorch Files for Lawrence of Arabia - El Cid. The files are dated Nov 10, 2007

• changed Instructions to include information on the Santa Claus parade at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre on Friday, Nov the 16th.
• changed Combined Schedule to reflect the cancellation of the rehearsal on Thurs, Nov 15
• changed Western Tech (under History, Our Members Marched With) to include a 2 page Acrobat file on the Western Tech Trumpet Band. Includes photos of Barry Bell, Claire Reid and Lorne Ferrazzutti. (photocopy submitted by Glenn Copp).

• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Winter Wonderland. The files are dated Nov 4, 2007 and the changes apply to Contra and Baritone 1.

• changed Music Downloads to include new drum parts for the "Ontario" section of Battle Cry

• changed Combined Schedule to include notice of a Santa Claus parade on Friday, Nov 16th at 6:30 at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre
• updated Memories from the past (under History) to include information on a new project
• added a new page with memories and photos of 1963

• changed Music Downloads to include updated Scorch Files for Winter Wonderland (dated Oct 25, 2007)

• to make my life easier we now have just one Music Downloads page.
• we have updated Battle Cry with a march ending. You'll find the parts under the "Scorch" section of Music Downloads

• added an Acrobat file (about 7 megs) created from a publication by the Canadian Drum Corps Association celebrating 50 Years of Drum Corps in Canada (1934–1984). A big "Thank you" to Maureen Bell for donating the source material.

• changed Home Page to include a notice that this is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Toronto Optimists
• added a 50 Years! page

• changed the "Sales and Donations" page to include information on the Chocolate Fundraiser.
• added an Order-form (Acrobat file) for the Chocolate Sales
• minor changes to all pages

• changed Music Downloads and New Music Downloads to include Scorch Files for Winter Wonderland (dated Oct 12, 2007)
• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to include our Christmas parade schedule

• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members has been changed to include a notice that Jim Dwyer has been appointed as Director at large
• Contact Information has been updated to include the updated directors info.

• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members has been changed to include the results of our elections.

• The rehearsal on Thursday, Sept 27th has been cancelled (the Legion has booked a large event for that night).

• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members has been changed to include Proxy Forms and information on our elections which will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007.

• changed Our Members (under Members) to include a photo of John Parkinson
• added a page for the Optimist Bantams to "Our Members Marched With"

• updated Combined Schedule to include our rehearsal schedule from September through November

• changed the Home Page to include an Acrobat file with information on the 12th annual CADRE Shake (October 12-13 in Hamilton, ON)

• John, Bogo and Bob extend a warm welcome to Gord Brown who is moving from the guard into the Alto section.
• changed the layout of the Home Page and added a new photo.
• changed the photo at the bottom of the Join Us page

• updated News to include a notice of the passing of Vic Decloux, the father of Mark Decloux
• changed Music Downloads and New Music Downloads to include Acrobat information on using Scorch files
• you'll also find a link in the Scorch section near the top of the page as well as after the "Scorch Files" heading in the "Scorch" section of each page

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include new information regarding DCA Show in Rochester

• changed Our Members (under Members) to include an entries for Dave Bruce and Jan Burgess

• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members has been changed to include information on our elections which will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007.
• added an order form (Acrobat format) for recordings of the upcoming 2007 DCA Shows in Rochester

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding DCA Show in Rochester and some some changes for the Waterloo show on Aug 18

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding Waterloo Shows on Aug 18th. The new information is in blue.
• Our rehearsal time has been changed. It is now 2 - 4pm!

• updated Combined Schedule to include the "Order of Performance" for the Waterloo Show
• changed Our Members (under Members) to include an entries for Don White and John Parkinson
• changed Our Members (under Members) to include new photos of Bill Kellas, Bob Keenan, George Wright, Jamie Filipchuk, Jason Filipchuk, Mel Dey, Tom Mellors and Toby Frechette

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding the Warriors Day Parade and Waterloo Shows on Aug 18th
• changed Our Members (under Members) to include new photo of Rick Tracey

• added a new page, Stay Connected!
• here's a link to some photos of the Glens Falls show

• changed Video Files to include a slide show of photos of the Optimists Alumni Corps from its first performance in 2003 to today
  • Flash 7 version (smaller images & lower resolution)
  • Flash 8 version (bigger images & higher resolution)
• changed Combined Schedule to include "Order of Appearance" for Glens Falls & Rochester

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding the Glens Falls show

• updated the page for Grantham Police Boys Band under "Members From Other Corps" with an Acrobat file (about 4 megs) created from materials supplied by Bev Hill

• updated Instructions (under Members) to include information regarding the Lindsay parade
• corrected links in MP3 downloads for 1963 & 1969
• changed Our Members (under Members) to include new photos of Al Miller,  Brian Byrne, Dennis Roberts, Ed Wilson, Gord Brown, Ron Smith and Terry Sologuk

• changed Our History to include a write-up on the Beginnings of the Alumni Corps

• updated Home Page to include a notice for the Waterloo Band Festival on August 18th
• added a link to Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages for the Lindsay 150th Anniversary Parade on July 28th and the  Waterloo Band Festival on August 18th
• changed Our Members (under Members) to include new photos of Brian Hogan, Dave Kirton, Susan Roberts

• updated We Remember to include a photo of Marty McVeigh
• updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file to include a photo of Marty McVeigh
• changed Our Members  (under Members) to include links by person's name

• cosmetic changes to all pages

• added web pages for former members who are deceased
• changed We Remember (under Our History) to include links to web pages for former members
• updated the "We Remember" Acrobat file
• cosmetic changes to all pages

• replaced the Acrobat File of the Constitution (dated September 10, 2006) with a corrected version
• changed  Our Members to include a new photo and a bio for Dave Johns

• changed Links to include a link to the website for Corpsreps.com, Kawartha Kavaliers, Les Diplomates, DCAT Chorus, Drum Corps of the 60s & 70s, Kingston Grenadiers, La Salle Cadets, Marching Arts
• added a link to Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages for the Glens Falls Show on Aug 4th

• added a page for the Etobicoke Crusaders to "Our Members Marched With"
• changed "Music Downloads" and "New Music Downloads" to include Scorch files for the version of Paint Your Wagon that we're using for drill
• changed "Music Downloads" and "New Music Downloads" to include modified Baritone & Contra Scorch files for concert. Bars 94-87 were changed from rests. The parts are dated June 25.

• changed "Instructions" to include info on the Canada Day Parade on July 1st in Cambridge

• changed "About Us" to include a few words on "Who we are"

• changed Combined Schedules to correct misinformation for Sunday, June 24th.

• Combined Schedules page has been updated to include locations & Google maps for rehearsals between now and September
• changed "Instructions" to include times, locations, directions and maps for upcoming rehearsals

• updated Contact Info for Members and Our Members to include Terry Legate on Drums.
• Welcome, Terry!

• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to include the Toronto Warrior's Day parade and to confirm the Waterloo Band Festival Show, both on Aug 18th.
• changed "Instructions" to include updated instructions for this weekend's parade in Welland.

• The Thursday June 14th rehearsal has been moved back to the Legion since Jamie is no longer available.
• The Thursday June 28th rehearsal has been moved back to the Legion since the event that had been planned has been moved to another night.
• The Waterloo Band Festival show on August 18th has been confirmed.

• The Scorch files for concert have been updated. Baritones, Contrabass and the complete score are affected by these changes. The new revision date for concert is June 2, 2007.

• changed "Instructions" to include times & location for the June 9 & 10 marching camp
• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members and Combined Schedules pages, have been updated to include notice of a special Brass rehearsal with Jamie on Thurs, June 14.

• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to add the July 28th Parade & rehearsal in Lindsay and to add times for the Welland, Cambridge and Glens Falls performances.

• changed Our Members to include a photo of Chris Soluguk
• changed Instructions to include info on the Welland Rose Festival Parade, Sunday June 17

• updated Contact Info for Members and Our Members to include Dave Bruce on Mellophone and Gord Brown in the Colour Guard.
• Welcome, Dave and Gord!
• added "Happy Faces" for Dave Bruce and Gord Brown and a writeup for Toby Frechette to "Our Members"
• updated York Lions page to include a photo of former York Lions members who are with the Optimists Alumni Corps.

• updated Leaside Lions page to include a photo of former Leaside members who are with the Optimists Alumni Corps.

• changed "Instructions" (under Members) to include an Acrobat file on Taking care of our uniforms

• changed "Instructions" to include times & location for this weekend's marching camp
• the Acrobat files for our current songs have been removed from "Music Downloads" and "New Music Downloads". Please print your parts for these numbers from the Scorch files which will be kept current.

• changed Combined Rehearsal & Performance Schedule, under Members, to reflect changes for May 31, June 14 and June 21.
• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members, has been updated to include notice rehearsal changes.
• removed the high resolution formal corps photo from the photo gallery and replaced it with a smaller version.
• changed the photo on "About Us" to a low-resolution version of the corps photo. When the photo is clicked, it will display a high-resolution photo.

• added photos from Simcoe to Home Page, Upcoming Events and Want to Join Us?

• changed Scorch files for concert to correct tempo change for Gen Krupa

• changed "Instructions" to include warmup time for Simcoe show and an Acrobat Map of the area around the school.
• changed "About Us" to include a photo from G.A.S. 2007

• added photos of John Malcolm, John Petti, Ron Smith and Tom Mellors to "Our Members"
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Acrobat file for the Elton Choral
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Acrobat file for the Elton Choral
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Scorch Files. All files are dated  May 7, 2007. Changed songs include:
  • Battle Cry
  • Concert
  • More and More
  • Paint Your Wagon
  • Taboo
  • When You're Smiling
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include new Scorch Files. All files are dated  May 7, 2007. Changed songs include:
  • Battle Cry
  • Concert
  • More and More
  • Paint Your Wagon
  • Taboo
  • When You're Smiling
• If anyone finds any errors in the above parts, please send an email to Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com). I'll wait about a week make any corrections, and then I'll create new Acrobat files and update the website.

• Notice: The Don Valley Parkway will be closed this weekend.
• "The Strange Case of the City Hall Flag" has been updated to include additional information supplied by Glenn Copp.
• We have two new members of the corps: Terry Sweeney's son, Shannon, who will be playing Baritone and Terry's stepson, Jamie Filipchuck, who'll be playing Mellophone. Welcome, Jamie and Shannon!

• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members, has been updated to include notice of a Full Dress Rehearsal which will be part of this Sunday's rehearsal.

• After a long fight with cancer, Teresa Zuraw, the wife of Baritone player Don Deschambault, has passed away.
• News of Interest to Corps Members, under Members, has been changed to include information for the visitation and tomorrow's funeral.

• added a new menu heading "Videos"
• added a short video using photos of many of the corps from which our members have come
  • "Our members marched With..." Video: Flash 7 (lower resolution)
  • "Our members marched With..." Video: Flash 8 (higher resolution)
• updated our Site Map to remove the old references to Videos and to include the new link
• cosmetic changes to all pages

• updated the "Home Page"
• updated "News" with information and a "book now" caution for DCA Rochester

• added a page for the Oakland Crusaders to "Our Members Marched With"

• added write ups on Mike Twigg to "Our Members"
• changed "Instructions" to include new times for Simcoe show and directions

• added write ups on Clare Reid and Ron Smith to "Our Members"
• updated Acrobat File for "Elton Choral" (dated, April 20, 2007)
• updated Scorch files for "More & More" (dated, April 21, 2007) (the Acrobat Files will be updated  when all changes have been finalized)
• updated Scorch files for "When You're Smiling" (dated, April 21, 2007) (the Acrobat Files will be updated  when all changes have been finalized)
• horn players, please compare these versions to the ones that you're currently using and email Bob Carell (toronto_optimist at rogers.com) if you see any errors.

• changed "Our Members" (added entries for Al Hester and James Burgess. Added writeups for Gaelen Swartz, James Burgess & Ric Brown.

• added a page for Golden Monarchs to "Our Members Marched With"
• added 1962: Bill Thorne interviews Joe Gianna & Doug Mackenzie (from Green capsule Comments) to Memories
• changed Canada Day Parade in Cambridge and Glen Falls shows from "tentative" to "confirmed"

• changed Combined Rehearsal & Performance Schedule page to include rehearsal dates between now and September

• added a page for Jolly Jesters to "Our Members Marched With"
• minor cosmetic changes that affect all pages

• changed Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages to include the DCA Alumni Spectacular on Sept 2, in Rochester NY

• changed "News" (under Members) to a tentative schedule for the Simcoe show on May 12th

• a small redesign...changed "Members From Other Corps" to "Our Members Marched With" and added Toronto Optimists and Seneca Optimists to the list
• added a page for Seneca Optimists to "Our Members Marched With"
• added a page for Toronto Optimists to "Our Members Marched With"
• added a link from the home page to an acrobat flyer for "And The Bands Played On" III

• added Optimist Lancers & Cadet Lancers to "Members From Other Corps"
• added an acrobat flyer for "And The Bands Played On" III to the Upcoming Performances and Combined Schedules pages

• the rehearsal on Thursday, April 26th, at the Legion has been "un-cancelled"! Jamie has agreed to conduct a rehearsal from 7-9:30 at St Mike's on April 26th.

• the April 7 Diabetes Benefit in Hamilton has been cancelled
• the rehearsal on Thursday, April 26th, at the Legion has been cancelled
• changed photos for Jack Roberts on "Our Members"

• changed photos for Bob Carell, Bogo Avsec, Brian Byrne, Dave Burgess, Jamie Oatt & John Shearer on "Our Members"
• added United Alumni to "Members From Other Corps"

• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for Concert (snares, tenor & quints)
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for Green Street Beat (tenor & quints)
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for Paint Your Wagon (snares, tenor & quints)

• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for More & More (tenor & quints)
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for More & More (tenor & quints)
• added write-up on Rick Robida to "Our Members"
• Rick Tracey has joined us. Rick played with the Toronto Optimists in the 1960s. He'll be playing tenor in the Alumni Corps. Welcome, Rick!

• added De La Salle "Oaklands" to "Members From Other Corps"
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for More & More (snare, bass and Cymbals)
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts for More & More (snare, bass and Cymbals)
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include acrobat files for the F Tuning Sequence and the Elton Choral horn warm-ups
• changed New Music Downloads (under Members) to include acrobat files for the F Tuning Sequence and the Elton Choral horn warm-ups.

• changed "Combined Schedule" under "Members" to include rehearsals from now until May 10th.
• updated Instructions (under Members) for St Patrick's Day Parade

• added Guelph Royalaires to "Members From Other Corps"
• added 1977 article on Ken Mulgrew of the Seneca Optimists (Acrobat file) to Memories

• added a notice on our Home Page for a Kiwanis Kavaliers Alumni party on May 12th.
• added an entry on the LInks page for Kiwanis Kavaliers
• Tom Mellors has joined the corps and is playing snare. Tom is a former Jolly Jester and Royalaire. Welcome, Tom!

• added Hamilton Conqueror to "Members From Other Corps"
• updated "Instructions" (under "Members") to include info for the St Patrick's Day parade on March 18

• added York Lions to "Members From Other Corps"
• added more write-ups to "Our Members"

• added Leaside Lions Jungle Kings to "Members From Other Corps"
• added more write-ups to "Our Members"

• added Danforth Tech to "Members From Other Corps"
• added more write-ups to "Our Members"
• added 1963 Individuals Results from Dec 1963 Off The Line Magazine ((Acrobat file, 250k) to Memories

• added more corps (no write-ups) to "Members From Other Corps"
• added a couple of write-ups to "Our Members"

• added a page for Western Tech under "Members From Other Corps"
• added a link to Opti-Corps under "Members From Other Corps" (was already part of system)
• removed links to Open House

• added a new page for Toronto Signals under "Members From Other Corps"

• changed "Links" (under "Information") to include links to
  • Hamilton Firefighters Drum Corps
  • Canadian Commanders (part of the Firefighters website)
• added a page for Canadian Commanders under "Members From Other Corps"

• added a new page, "Members From Other Corps" under "Our History"
• added a new page for Grantham Police Boys Band under "Members From Other Corps"

• small changes to the reorganization of site (easier for those with 800x600 screen res)
  • Created a new section called "Our History"
  • moved "Our Roots" to "Our History"
  • moved "We Remember" to "Our History"
• added a new page, "Memories" under "Our History"
• added the 1965 Year Book (Acrobat file) (5.8 mgs) to Memories
• added a "Search" page under "Information". It uses Google to search both the main website and the photo gallery.

• changed Music Downloads and "New" Music Downloads to include drum parts for Opening and "When You're Smiling"

• updated "Instructions" (under "Members") to include info for the Achilles performance on March 11
• updated the "We Remember" acrobat file
  • changed write up on Don Chisolm
  • added write up for Wilson Chung
  • added photo for Réal Garneau (Froggy)

• added a new page called "Our Members", under Members. It's a work in progress and will include the names of each corps member, a bit about which corps they've marched with as well as a small photo.

• changed the Alumni Brochure (Acrobat File) to say "Drum & Bugle Corps" and to use new photos. Also made some minor cosmetic differences.

• changed "Upcoming Performances", under "Alumni Corps", to include new performances
• changed "Combined Schedule" under "Members" to include dates for upcoming shows

• changed the page header. The font has been changed and it now says "Drum & Bugle Corps" instead of "Drum Corps" (sorry, drummers). This affects all pages
• replaced the photo at the bottom of the home page with a photo from 2006
• a few minor cosmetic changes on a number of pages.
• updated the Alto part and the score for "When You're Smiling"

• Added a short video — Optimists: Then & Now
  • Hi-Resolution (Flash 8)
  • Low-Resolution (Flash 7)

• a situation has arisen that prevents Jamie from the attending tonight's rehearsal. As a result, St Mike's will NOT be available to us
• tonight's rehearsal will be at the Legion.

• The Baritone 2 and 3 parts for "When You're Smiling" have had minor changes made in Bar 4.
• The Acrobat files and the Scorch files for the Score, and the baritone 2 & 3 parts have been updated.

• Brian Hogan and Dave Burgess have both been appointed as Drum majors for our corps. Congratulations, Dave and Brian!

• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include updated Acrobat files for "When You're Smiling"
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include Scorch files for "When You're Smiling"
• added an alternative format Music Downloads (under Members)  page

• "We Remember" was added to Alumni Corps to remember former members and staff of the Toronto Optimists and the Seneca Optimists who have passed away.
  • We Remember (web page intro)
  • We Remember (Acrobat File with photos and a few words)

• changed "News" (under Members) to include visitation and funeral information for Dave Byrne, Brian's brother

• changed "News" (under Members) to include notification of the passing of Dave Byrne who played contrabass with the Toronto Optimists in the 1960s.

• A new area has been created in our Message Forum for My Most Memorable Drum Corps Moment. This is a place to recollect memorable moments in your drum corps history and share them with others. Anyone can read it but, to protect against "junk" postings (yes, we've started getting them) only those who have registered for the Message Forum will be able post memories. By the way, this idea was suggested by Brian Byrne.

• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts (tenor and quints)
• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include Acrobat files for "When You're Smiling"

• four Thursday Horn rehearsals have been arranged at St Mike's with Jamie. Drums will meet, as usual, at the Legion. "Combined Schedule" under "Members" has been changed to reflect these changes (look for blue text).
• added information for our Open House on Feb 25th at St Mike's
  • Open House Flyer (Acrobat File)
  • Map to Open House (Acrobat File)
  • Invitation to Former Toronto Optimists and Seneca Optimists
  • Invitation to former Lancers and Cadet Lancers
  • Alumni Brochure (Acrobat File)
• some minor cosmetic changes to all pages

• changed "News" (under Members) to include notification of the passing of Keith Oehm who served on the Lancers and Cadet Lancers executive and instructed their horn lines

• changed Music Downloads (under Members) to include some drum parts (snares and bass)
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