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The corps took their first trip to the Midwest to compete at the prestigious Drum Corps Midwest Championship. After an all night flight, the corps arrived in the DeKalb, ready to put on a great show and make plenty of new friends in the process.
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Doug "Pooh Bear" Kenyon's exciting solo drew a roar from his pals in Royal Airs and Kilties.
The Renegades middle horns, with new flaming cones, blow fire for a more fiery sound.
Diane's look is elegant, with a tinge of eastern influence.
DCM made great hosts - and they put on a fantastic Drum Corps show!
The ReneCycle - one of the many examples of Sonic Innovation™ in the Renegades' show.
Minnesota Brass gathers for a group hug after winning another DCM Championship.
Minnesota Brass on the field.
Mellophone and Megaphone: Weapons of mass hearing loss.
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Todd looks evil showing us his unique new uniform.
Veronica is the center of this year's show. Is she evil? Is she good?
Veronica is attacked by dark forces at the start of the show.
Flags are flying!
Terri found a great look in DeKalb
Minnesota Brass director Brent Turner and Renegades director Chris Nalls smile proud for their huge roles in making 2004 DCM a show to remember!
"Thank-you for coming out to the DCM show. The fans, including myself, just loved you."
- Linda (new Renegade fan)
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DCM retreat blends all the corps together - a great time to make new friends!
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Low brass reps from the top 3 senior corps at DCM
Retreat was fun for the guard members!
Doug Kenyon spends time with a pal from the Kilties.
Stuart makes friends with a member of the Royal Airs.
Doug is surrounded at retreat.
ContraFun!
Middlehorn Madness!
Peeking at the Kilties.
Bannermasters... Greg and Dan promoted DCM online with a series of creative banners.
Evil Drum Major Rachel Mary-Agnes-Christine-Trinity Grunsky sprays James with magical "don't suck spray" which somehow, someway repelled bugs.
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Stu strikes a pose.
Christian "Boy Wonder" Minervini poses with a new friend from the defending DCI Division III Champions Blue Stars of LaCrosse, WI.
Everyone made new friends at retreat!
The other guards were afraid of Bill - until they learned his nickname - Pookie!!
Kimela - all dressed up for the show.
Pageantry at it's finest.
The view IS better from the field.
Terri makes some new friends.
Baritone Buddies
Batman and Batfriends
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Chris walks the aisles of the Renegades Party Plane.
Dave Landers prepares for the flight.
More crowded than a bus, but a much shorter ride!
Rich rests up for the big weekend.
Heckman is in his own zone.
Dan, James and Zach get comfy.
Renegades head for the busses after an all night plane flight.
Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
"You guys with one of the drum corps in town? Welcome! We're glad to have you here!"
- Random store clerk
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Home away from home.
Five corps at one school - too much fun!!
Jed and Maryann admire the "Mighty Barbs" logo on the floor.TRIVIA: Did you know Dekalb was the place where barbed wire was invented?
Chris wakes the horn line up for brass sectionals
Horn players emptied their spit into a garbage can, instead of their 'bedroom' for the weekend.
Clint and the Contras.
Ron hit the floor immediately upon arrival for some much needed rest.
The bass drums set up camp.
The guard stretches out after the trip.
Renegades film maker Jay Lee.
Todd and his family - the Renegades' number one fans!
This good and evil thing might be getting a little out of hand...
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The guard warms up outside the stadium. What a great place for drum corps.
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Roland pops a monster Double C
Ed Teleky and the newest section of the Renegades full-frontal arsenal: the Tubes!
Larrie and Rollie perfect their pit parts
The Renegades helped unveil the giant US flag that adorned the back stands at DCM.
Baritones help with the colors.
Which end is up?
"Skrich... we have enough to carry! Step away from the tube." - Contra section leader Morgan.
Continuing Renegades tradition of leaving our practice field cleaner than we arrived, Renegades pick up lint from the finely manicured Huskie stadium.
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Lee talks to the corps before rehearsal.
Ed works the Tubes.
Huskie Stadium - one of the all-time great drum corps stadiums.
The Anti-Pit - more Sonic Innovation™
The Royal Airs owned the place when they took the field.
Tony and Rick unfurl the California flag, which always travels with the corps.
The Renegades were baffled by this sign.
"Renegades hornline blew the stadium down!"
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Evil genius Lee Rudnicki strikes a pose on the 50.
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Renegades barely fit on the stage for the emotional Friday night concert.
Pooh gives us "the look".
The Renegades prepare for the Friday night concert in the park.
Chuck tries a new sound with the Megaphone.
Zak, sporting a zippy new hairstyle, gets energized before the standstill.
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Director Nalls poses with DM for the Govenaires, a rock'n senior corps from St. Paul, MN.
Breht with Stoli of the Govenaires.
Ever diligent about their cone angles, melllophones practice, practice, practice.
Dan and Randy remember when they marched against the Bandettes in junior corps.
Abby's amazing multi-colored makeup fits right in with Renegades guard's revolutionary unis.
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"Kiltiepalooza was THE event of the weekend. Making friends, singing songs and getting hassled by the cops (but not shut down)."
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Baritone Loudmeisters Tapper and Pooh.
A meeting of the Contra studs!
Group Hug!
Renegades on the loose at O'Hare.
Trevor is a pillow head.
Renegades waiting to get loaded before the long trip home.
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Minnesota Brass and Renegades became fast friends.
The Kiltie Choir was a definite highlight of the party.
Bodyguard Skrich holds the crowds back while Tapper takes a sip.
How could this gorgeous woman be alone!
The hand signal brigade spells out a special message to the folks at home.
Jeff and Kathy Pearson, ready to go home after making more Renegade history.
Brian's opinion of the weekend.
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 The Renegades thank DCM and all our new friends in the midwest for a wonderful experience. We'll be back!
A big thanks to photographers Don Paluh, Mike Bertram, Bill Gallimore, Brian Haslanger, Alan Mihara, Greg Gilman, Steven Greene and others.
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