Alan Smyth was not only a highly-regarded drum major with a number of corps, including the Interstatesmen, of Troy, NY and Pittsfield, MA and the Rochester Crusaders, but was an excellent baton twirler. He often competed in baton contests against top contestants from across the United States and Canada. He was associated with the Empire Statesmen, of Rochester, NY for several years in the 1990s, after retiring from field activity.
*Deceased