The Illinois Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

Posted by Cindy on March 23, 2010

The Illinois Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is one of the premiere cultural establishments in Rosemont, Illinois. They are a world-class percussion based corps and their performances continue to draw large crowds. Tourists who are in the area are almost always attracted to attending a performance if they happen to be lucky enough to be in town at the time of one. And of course there are other eager hotel guests who plan their trip specifically to catch one of these great performances.

The drum and bugle corps was originally founded in 1948 and their strong mission oriented perspective has extended the past six decades and continues to gain strength and a traditional aspect as the years progress. The corps remains one of only two all male organizations of this nature. The other one is the Madison Scouts. The average age of members in the Cavaliers corps is nineteen to twenty and they tend to march in the program for two to three years.

The current director of the group is Adolph DeGrauwe. Under his guidance the members continue the standard of excellence and pursuit of integrity and discipline that was established by Donald Warren when he founded the organization. This organization has major character development intentions for members and its mission includes ensuring them a life changing experience that encompasses educational and social aspects. In addition to the musical training and experience that membership with the corps provides the students also gain a confidence and ethical background that is unique to the program.

The performances on that will occur during 2110 are being considered and the concert program is in development. The Cavaliers have indicated that some of the musical possibilities for this year are Smile by Charlie Chaplin and Mad World by Roland Orzabal. Other possibilities that are being considered include works by Michael Daugherty, Pat Metheny and Peter Graham.

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