Some creations by the Vanguard family that illustrate our history.
1974 – A Season in Color
An illustration book by Nancy A. McDonald. Uploaded by Jay Jordan.
California Dreaming… in a Drum Corps Way
On rivalry between California corps in the 1960s and 70s, written by Jesse J. Amador.
The Famous SCV Cymbal Lines
The origins of the SCV Cymbal line and their signature style, written by Jesse J. Amador.
Gathering of the Green
A memoir on the early years of Vanguard (1967 – 1971), written by Jesse J. Amador.
Life Before Miss Amana
Written by Jesse J. Amador.
Pawn Starts SCV Drums
On how SCV got their first set of drums, written by Jesse J. Amador.
The San Jose State Band
Written by Jesse J. Amador.
The SCV Uniform – Part 1: The Green Satins
Written by Jesse J. Amador.
The SCV Uniform – Part 2: The Red Tunic
Written by Jesse J. Amador.
What Triggered Gail Royer to Start a Drum Corps
Written by Jesse J. Amador.
Know of something else that should be here?
We’d love to see it. Upload it or email us at history@scvanguard.org.