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The Vigilantes Drum & Bugle Corps is an all age drum and bugle corps that performs and competes in Drum Corps International (DCI)-All Age and Drum Corps Associates (DCA) circuits.

The Vigilantes Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization doing business in the state of Texas since 2009. The corps is incorporated under the title "Vigilantes Performing Arts Association". The corps functions under the guidance of a Board of Directors and Management Team. Founders of the organization include Roger Treacher, Steve Severance, Ted Danhauser, Sara Wolfe, Scott Wolfe and Terry Barger.

The Vigilantes Drum & Bugle Corps, based in North Texas and a member of Drum Corps Associates (DCA), is equipped with brand new Dynasty Percussion and enough G Bugles to man a 60 member horn line. The corps travels during the summer within the state of Texas as well as around the country, culminating in the DCA World Championships over the Labor Day Weekend.

What's In A Name
Our name is a reflection upon the heritage of Texas justice in the old west. In rural and undeveloped areas military had no jurisdiction over civilians and there was simply no law available because the town was not organized enough to collect taxes for salaries for lawmen. Crime ran rampant, and citizens finally saw something had to be done.

As happened in so many lawless boom towns of the West, the only answer seemed to be a citizen's committee to take control. No matter the title, all were eventually called vigilantes. In Fort Griffin, the violence grew to the extent a vigilante group called the OLM, or Old Law Mob, was formed. The group's members met, made up a list of the undesirables, posted it in saloons, and told those on the list to leave town or suffer the consequences. After a short waiting period, those listed and still in town were simply captured, shot to death or hung from the nearest tree with the letters "OLM" printed on the bodies for all to see. As expected, crime rates dropped drastically and calm reigned.

Today, only foundations and ruins remain of once-rowdy metropolises, home to the unlawful elements of the Texas frontier.

Logo
Vigilantes' official colors are Red, Black, and White, represented in our stunning logo that was conceived and designed by Paul Black of Paul Black Design. The logo incorporates many layers of our organization. The prominent V calls upon our official name – Vigilantes! The drum sticks within the V are a reference to the role of percussion instrumentation in our performances. The valveless bugle in the rider’s hand is a nod to the military instruments used for years upon the battlefield and from which the drum and bugle corps activity owes its heritage. The uniform on the rider is reminiscent of the corps very first uniform with the red, black and white jackets. The horse calls upon the old west heritage that we as Texans owe much of our history.