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Larry MacLennan

Larry became a Hurricane in 1977 his presence had an immediate impact. He played a very strong lead soprano that solidified and added much needed depth to the horn line in this pivotal season of transition. This was only the beginning of a stellar Hurricane career that would include a Championship in 1981 and span parts of three decades. From 1977 through 1984 he was an exemplary member on every level… demonstrating commitment, dedication, passion, pride and perseverance as well as a talent that saw him highlighted as a featured soloist on several occasions. In 1990 Larry answered the call and returned to the Corps to once again provide his brand of veteran leadership and to bolster the horn line, as the Hurricanes began their return prominence, marching through 1992.

By way of experience, Larry, at age 11, was recruited into New Haven’s St. Aeden’s Emerald Cadets in1967 where he learned to play his soprano under the tutelage of a trio of drum corps greats…Art Hlywa, Joe Genero and Pepe Notaro. He flourished under their guidance and their influence served him well…he was soon performing as a featured soloist. Larry played with St. Aedan’s through 1975 and subsequently, in 1976, played with the merged corps of the Emerald Buccaneers.

John Moynihan

John Moynihan’s passion for drumming and the marching arts began early in life and has perpetuated for over five decades… as a performer, instructor and arranger. The dedicated efforts towards excellence he’s demonstrated throughout his career are likely an inherent quality ingrained in him by his mentor and uncle, the great Ray Luedee. He began his career as a tyke, playing the tenor drum and later moving on to snare with the Connecticut Classics from 1963 through 1966. John then moved to St. Aedan’s Emerald Cadets as a snare/section leader through 1971. John came to the Hurricanes in 1972 and was a stalwart member of the snare line through 1978, also serving as an instructor from 1976 through 1979. John’s talent and iron clad work ethic provided an invaluable and positive influence for the many great Hurricane drum lines of the 70’s.

John’s tenure as an instructor and later as an arranger also began early. He’s worked with several drum corps and band programs over the years and has remained a staunch supporter and advocate of the Hurricanes throughout. He’s instructed the Seymour Vanguards’ drummers in a beginner program in 1969-1971, The Oxford Explorers 1974-1977 and The Conn. Hurricanes 1976-1979. John also served as an arranger/instructor for Southington’s Golden Crusaders 1973-1974, Conn. Classics of East Haven 1979-1984 and The Conn. Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps from 1984 through the present. Additionally, John has instructed and arranged for high school programs including the Shelton Conn. High School Marching Band 1984-2001, The Rocky Hill Conn. High School Marching Band 1995-2004, 2006 and The East Haven Conn. High School Marching Band from 2000 through the present. John also served the Northeast Judging Association as a Percussion Adjudicator from 1974-1995.

Teddy Furman

Ted Furman came to the Hurricanes in the transition year of 1977 and played in the contra line through 1983, also garnering a DCA championship as a member of the 1981 Hurricanes. Following a six year hitch in the United States Marine Corps, Teddy stayed close to home and played with the Westchester Brassmen from 1990 through 1993. In 1994 he returned to his beloved Hurricanes where he continued as a stalwart member of the contra/tuba line through 2010. For five of those years Teddy demonstrated a willingness to do whatever was needed by serving as a quartermaster and truck driver from 2005-2009 in addition to his marching commitment.

For 24 years Ted’s focus was excellence and endurance, as well as his willingness to mentor the many people he played with. He was forced to give up his marching career following the 2010 season due to a bum knee…this setback was hardly the end of a stellar Hurricane career as he quickly moved onto the visual staff as the tuba line tech beginning in 2011 through the present.

Teddy’s drum corps experience also includes his beginning with the Connecticut Stateliners from 1970-1974 as well as the aforementioned Westchester Brassmen, 1990-1993. In addition he has served as a marching instructor for the Stamford High School Band, 2000-2002 and Brian McMahon High School Band in 2011.

Al Richmond

When Al Richmond joined the Hurricanes his presence instantly elevated the prowess of an already talented horn line. Al anchored the baritone line in 1972, 1973 and 1974. It was through his talent as a player and featured soloist as well as by the exemplary discipline shown in his quest for excellence that Al made his mark. His influence and contributions were duly recognized in 1973 when he was awarded the very first “Hurricane of the Year” award. Such was the respect he commanded that Genero tapped him to assume the duties of lead Drum Major for 1975 and 1976…Al didn’t flinch, and as the man out front, lead the Corps by demonstrating focus, commitment, dedication as well as an ironclad work ethic that imparted and promoted and reinforced a positive attitude throughout the Corps. In addition, Al also served as a member of the Board of Directors in 1975 – 1976.

By way of experience, Al honed his talent in his youth with St. Raphael’s Golden Buccaneers of Bridgeport, Conn. from 1964 through1968 and subsequently with the Connecticut Yankees of Stratford, Conn. in 1970 and 1971. As a brass instructor, he also taught several corps, among them the Seymour Conn. Vanguards’ in 1970 -1972, Southington Connecticut’s Golden Crusaders in 1971-1973, the Fairfield Conn. Colonnades in 1971-1973, the Connecticut Classics from East Haven Conn. in 1975 -1978 and Fantasia of Norwich, Conn. from 1979 through 1981.