The 2016 season was a great season for the Erie Thunderbirds in which we celebrated our 60th anniversary. The Thunderbirds completed their second season back on the competitive field participating in both SDCA and DCA.

The Erie Thunderbirds broke the corps best score in the history of the corps in Prelims, and also made history in making DCA Finals for the first time since 1981. At finals, the corps broke their highest score from prelims and scored 77.75 to take Second Place in Class A. The Thunderbirds also took home awards for High Color Guard and our Drum Major, Kelly Woodward, took home the award for Best Drum Major. Trisha Hardner also took home her second straight medal for her individual performance on marimba.