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Hate to ask, but what is your motivation here? It sounds like it is to deal a "huge blow to the activity."

So it looks like my son may have marched in the last Cadets season ever. Who would have known?

Agreed.

LOVE IT!!!

If there wasn't a title on this thread, nobody would know what it was/is about. Talk about going off on a tangent.....or 10. 😃

SMH...

I'll take the word of the individual in the organization and not the one who rarely had/has anything positive to say about the Cadets.

I agree and as a parent of a member, I appreciate the early notification. My son had an incredible rookie experience last year and loves the staff, organization and the life long friends he made. This was a difficult weekend for all of us, but especially for him. We hope that the Cadets return in 2025, but recognize that it will be an uphill battle.

I highly doubt that, especially after what my son and his fellow Cadets are seeing/reading from the some of the Mandarins members. I'll just leave it at that.

Likely for camp auditions. A lot of members were auto contracted for 2024, which the Cadets rarely/never do. For those who were auto contracted, the first payment was due Nov 15th. My son and I elected to wait to pay that deposit. Why? No real reason, but i guess it was worth waiting, although I'm certain we would have received a refund.

Revised due to no Cadets in 2024. Would love if my son is with a corp on this list in 2024, but would be totally ok with him sitting out a year or just moving on for good.

Thanks, Chief. I'm still shell chocked. So crazy that he only ended up at The Cadets because Vanguard sat out 2023 and now this....

My son is devastated. No words.....

And what would those be? Do tell. 😃

My way too early prediction, subject to and sure to change 10 times prior to May 2024. BD Crown Bloo BAC Cadets Phantom Mandarins SCV Cavaliers Troopers Blue Stars Colts

As early as this past week. My son already signed his contract to return to The Cadets. Only 6 weeks since Indy and my credit card is at it again. Heck, I memorized by CC number after his first DCI season.

Good and valid questions.

Blue Devils Carolina Crown Cadets Bluecoats Phantom/Mandarins - I still can't make up my mind...

Thank you very much. He loved his experience and has every intention of returning. Good luck to your son as he moves on! Always a Cadet....

Ok, that brought a tear to my eye. That video was.....perfect. Thank you, Cadets!

I could swear that last chord is still going on. Release coming on Friday, which is why Chiefs' son is coming home Saturday.

Looks like audition materials and dates are posted. My wallet gets no breaks!

Let's Goooo!! Love to hear that, Chief!!

As impressive as it gets, given how incredible both of those corps were this season and especially on Finals night. Well done, Mandarins. What a summer to remember!

Yes, he plays mellophone, and he loved that book!! Thank you Cadets for taking care of him this summer. ❤️