Flags 4, Meet the 27th Lancers

Instructional film produced by McCormick's. This film features the 1978 27th Lancers colorguard. At the time, 27 had the top guard in the country and it's easy to see why. This film also features the legendary George Zingali and Peggy Twiggs. Enjoy!

[@2727Lancer]

Thanks so much for posting this. I was the member demonstrating one of the moves & hadn't seen this video since the 1980s. Being a Lancer was one of the highlights of my life...Thanks again!

[@marymurray9734]

I was there on snare in 78

[@tperk]

Flag routines looked like an awesome workout for the arms and shoulders. Truly an athletic activity turned over more to dance in the modern era.

[@Nai1216]

Best Color Guard now and forever

[@milescumminski8077]

OMG, George Zingali is a drum corps legend. This was great fun to watch!

[@Paulwest27]

This is such an amazing piece of footage! Just beautiful! and a great piece of Lancer Nation History, but also Color Guard History as well. I love the rawness of it and the sound of the boots hitting the ground and the noise of those silks, and just how damn clean it is! So great to see George and Peggy in their element with their kids doing what the loved to do. Thanks for posting it and sharing it and saving it!

[@sunshinepurple1043]

Flags snapping in the wind
.boy do I miss that sound.

[@johnruprecht4637]

So great to hear George's voice again. Brought back a lot of thoughts. Thanks to the poster and to the producer.

[@johns3106]

John Ruprech

[@PNKEEE07]

I just noticed, but you can kind of see an evolution of the flag work and the different moves available as you go through the series, that's pretty cool

[@denvermarlin1701]

Remember watching 16mm films in 1978 when l joined Millers Blackhawks!

[@Paulwest27]

@gjchaf2 Sorry it took me so long to reply back to you. I was a horn player with the corps in 1980 and 1981. These gals were "Rock Stars" of the Drum Corps World for sure that's a great compliment. I also became of a fan of the Corps in the early 70's when I marched with another local corps. George Zingali and Peggy Twiggs were the best! Along with some other incredible talented 27 alumni as well!

[@Drums-yz4ss]

What a workout!

[@forchieforchie]

I was so lucky to be one ofe those in 27th lancer sopranos, all the way from Canada, I had to move there, and be a part of Lancers, 1979-1980, including the winter Olypics, at Lake Placid , N.Y.

[@staceyprahl8135]

I WATCHED 27th Lancers at the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid! Great memories!

[@navilluswp]

"Ann Ah-bah, Michigan"

[@paulmataruga6558]

Always dug 27

[@RayOtani]

Tough women !

[@SteeleJackson]

Was it ok to have SAILS back then??? Just wondering!

[@Tansea]

Legendary!!!

[@morningtheft1]

'78...tied with Phantom, yet the title went to Phantom...payback for coming in 2nd, when many people thought Phantom should have won Nationals...
I am in this video, around 9 min...

[@earlviney5212]

Should have been 27. They were doing more innovative things yhan phantom

[@earlviney2820]

27, guard was way ahead of their time. they were the first to mix equipment work with choreography

[@richardmyers552]

Earl Viney x