yabetterbelieveit Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 http://www.yea.org/site/News2?page=NewsArt...ws_iv_ctrl=1002 The 2010 Cadets, now hard at work at Spring Training in Johnstown, Pa., are excited to announce details on their summer field production, TOY SOULDIER. Perhaps the most cherished and well-known characteristic of The Cadets is … The Uniform! Inspired by the Cadets of West Point, the Maroon and Gold has been worn continuously through the many years The Cadets have entered the field of competition. null In 2010, using the look of the corps as central to the production, The Cadets present TOY SOULDIER, a look through a young man’s imagination of what it might be like if the regiment of life as a soldier was replaced with the freedom of the individual spirit. Many young boys have played with toy soldiers. Opening at center stage, our single character does just that before suddenly realizing that perhaps these soldiers are more than imaginary. They are right here, and they are VERY REAL! To the majesty of Procession of the Nobles, the Rimsky–Korsakov classic, The Cadets enter the field to the wonderful clarity and precision of this grand musical fanfare. Twenty-two herald trumpets announce the entrance, the guard complements with choreography distinct to the mood and time, and the line between imagination and reality begins to blur. Alas, being toys, and being of the old fashioned wind-up variety, soldiers can slow down, and even come to a halt. After a bit of a breather, Overture for School for Scandal by Samuel Barber provides the background for a dramatic change of mood. Our soldiers run the field, move without direction, and even threaten our story’s character, all as the tale takes various twists and turns. Eventually, there is a chance for friendship and learning. With School for Scandal continuing as the backdrop, our young man is able to communicate with one of the soldiers and what follows is the chance to communicate on equal basis! There is a connection and a possibility. Children’s Dance, a movement from Howard Hanson’s Maypole Dances, is a piece filled with joy and energy and this selection works as a backdrop for a presentation on two levels. The Cadets have the opportunity to highlight each section of the corps in featured presentations, and through the use of the shako, soldiers are able to come to life, at least for a few minutes, culminating in a joyous ending that features visual speed and great effect. But the escape is short lived, and our soldiers return to from where they came, with Rimsky-Korsakov again providing the backdrop as Dance of the Tumblers shows off The Cadets’ technical excellence, values of precision, and the importance of team, during a final two minute blur of speed and excitement that brings The Cadets 2010 production, TOY SOULDIER to a thrilling close! For the Cadets, music and movement have forever been intertwined. This is again the case in 2010 and as an added treat, there is a bit of a story, a good look at the uniform and even a look into our soul. Enjoy, the 76th Edition of the Cadets as we build upon a history of performance excellence. Hear The Cadets’ 2010 musical repertoire – LIVE, IN UNIFORM, ON MAY 30! Traveling on Memorial Day Weekend from their Spring Training site, the 2010 Cadets will usher in the summer season in full uniform during this compelling performance. An Evening with The Cadets will be held on Sunday, May 30 at 7 p.m., at Pequannock Township High School in Pompton Plains, N.J., when The Cadets will unveil the musical repertoire of Toy Souldier! The concert will also feature the corps playing traditional favorites and a special performance by the Pequannock Township High School Jazz Ensemble and the Cadets Colorguard. Come early for a Pre-Concert Reception at the school from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mix, mingle and meet Cadets staff, alumni and member’s families while enjoying light appetizers and refreshments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schickmeister Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 This show is gonna be cool. I SEEN IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjordansc Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Sounds like the Cadets take on the Nutcracker. I am sure it will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 As lukewarm as I've felt for Cadets show concepts since... well... 2005, really, I think this one is going to be a home run. Sounds very cool. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Kind of a Pinocchio thing, eh? How fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapiBass5 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Corpsreps already had that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 So did we in our program thread, but it's still nice to hear where they're coming from story-wise. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoats88 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 sounds interesting and I like the mix of Soul in the Toy Souldier title to evoke the soldiers becoming real. Can't wait to see this show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 this has awesome potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Good choice for the music. Now will they actually PLAY it, or just treat it like a backdrop for the vocal philosophization that they like to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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