World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Doug Reynolds of Niagara Falls, Ontario, who passed away October 21 at age 80, earned a reputation as an outstanding snare drummer, percussion instructor, administrator and judge, carrying out all of these functions at the same time from 1953 to 1980. He became a member of the Hall […]
GREG CESARIO, who was nominated by Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame designer Tony Hall, was hired as a color guard designer for the 1987 season. During 1987 and 1988, he was credited with creating a guard design that perfectly complemented the music. Additionally, he incorporated movement into the hornline and began integrating the color guard […]
In its founding year of 2020, Cadets Arts & Entertainment has developed strong pillars to provide necessary guidance and support for the organization. One of these strategic entities is The Cadets Educational Advisory Council, a think tank made up of top college and high school band directors from across the country. The council meets twice […]
VICKI AUDITORE, who was nominated by longtime Phantom Regiment color guard member Geri Williams-Jenkins, was a member of Phantom Regiment’s color guard in 1976-1978 after marching for several years in her hometown Chevaliers from Waterloo, Iowa. Vicki would join the instructional staff – of both the drum corps and the winter guard – after her […]
The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Entertainment to host 2020 Cav-A-Thon, Back On Track! To say 2020 has been an interesting year would be an understatement, but we here at The Cavaliers are looking forward to 2021 and getting back on track with our end of the year Cav-A-Thon on Saturday, December 5th. “I don’t need […]
On Sunday, October 25 Music City Youth in the Arts hosted our first ever Topgolf Invitational in support of Music City Drum Corps. Topgolf in Nashville, Tennessee played host to this great event and provided a safe space for our donors and fans to enjoy the day. Groups were limited to six participants per bay […]
We are excited to talk with Ralph Pace, one of the most influential visual designers and instructors in drum corps history. Ralph influenced many future designers and worked with many corps including Blue Rock, 27th Lancers, Cavaliers, Crossmen, Phantom Regiment, Spirit of Atlanta, Madison Scouts, and Reading Buccaneers. Ralph was instrumental in bringing theatrical elements […]
2020 has been anything but traditional. So, we’re taking our traditional Hall of Fame Celebration virtual – and making it more exciting than ever! Since 2016, the Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who have made a significant and long-lasting positive impact on the Phantom Regiment organization at a ceremony in Rockford. We’re […]
Following a seven-month break from in person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Music City played host to its first ever Sunday Sessions in October. Over the course of three Sunday Sessions Music City staff taught 50 students in total. With an emphasis on student and staff health and safety these sessions provided a great […]
Last week, Cara Warntz, a legacy member of The Cadets Pit since 2019, got creative and ended up raising $1,000 for the corps. It started last summer, when The Cadets were on the road. The 2019 CPit had custom jerseys made to commemorate the season with 19 and their name on the back. Time went […]
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