Michael Boo Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) The Cavaliers' Sal Ferrera passed away this afternoon after a lengthy illness. Tribute obituary and entire performance of Cavaliers Anniversary Corps 888 (August 8, 2008) From DCI Hall of Fame bio Text from above Hall of Fame link... Sal Ferrera, Class of 2002 Sal Ferrera was the creator of one of the winningest junior drum and bugle corps in history. His musical talent, competitive philosophy and dedication to perfection forged one of the mightiest corps ever to take the field of competition, The Cavaliers. THE GREEN MACHINE! Sal served as music director, brass instructor, music arranger, and program director for the Corps from 1953 to 1972 during which time The Cavaliers set the standards by which all other corps were measured. From 1973 to 1977, Sal served The Cavaliers as executive vice-president and corps director, working in all phases of management and program. As an organizing Drum Corps International director he was instrumental as an architect of early Drum Corps International policy and organizational structure. His most prominent contribution was the development of a revenue-sharing program for the member corps, which helped significantly in the financing of the corps. Sal's talents were not limited to instructing and managing the Corps. He also designed both sets of The Cavaliers' uniforms (1951 and later in 1976) and with his unique music he put his stamp and personality on The Cavaliers and molded them into the epitome of pride, class, dedication and professionalism. Edited December 8, 2010 by Michael Boo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 RIP to a true legend, and my condolences to all whose lives he touched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garfield Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Wow, what a loss. I only got to "know" Sal through Building the Green Machine but the impact he had on that corps and the activity is clear. It's obvious that he laid the groundwork for those who walked in his path, and he'll be missed dearly by the activity. Thanks Sal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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esch Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Every day I find myself whistling some arrangement or another of his... I never met him, but he touched my life in a profound way. I never realized the depth of his influence on the Cavaliers. RIP, and all our best to his family. God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BRASSO Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I never knew the Man, but he is someone that served a worthy cause, touched the lives of others in a positive way and did so for many years. May he RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutta Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to his family and friends. MASS BRASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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