During the first full weekend of 2012, students from both near and far assembled in Rosemont, Ill., for The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps’ January Call-Back Camp for Brass and Percussion. Set in surprisingly mild weather for January in the Midwest, the corps used this three-day camp (Jan 6-8) to continue evaluating prospective and returning members after two successful Clinic/Audition Camps in Chicago and Austin, Texas.
"The weekend in Rosemont gave our brass and percussion hopefuls an opportunity to demonstrate all the hard work they’ve put in since we saw them last in 2011," said Corps Director Adolph DeGrauwe. "This is also a chance for us as an organization to share how we approach everything from rehearsal structure and technique to corps meetings and meals."
Impressed by the accomplishments leading up to and during the January camp, Percussion Caption Head Dr. Brian Tinkel expressed his enthusiasm for the 2012 season. "The program is in a very healthy place right now, with better talent throughout and a number of members who are eligible to return for multiple years." During the winter camps, Tinkel and his percussion team stress awareness and accountability, individual quality of sound, rhythmic accuracy and tempo maintenance.
"We help our students understand exactly what it takes to head into the summer as best prepared as possible," added Tinkel. "Retention and application of information, whether from last camp or five minutes ago, will help all our performers grow as mature musicians."
2012 Production Takes Shape.
Scott Koter, Dr. Andrew Shanefield, Michael McIntosh and Richard Hinshaw of the corps’ Design Team used the camp weekend to continue development of the 2012 program. "The brass had a great start reading through two minutes and 45 seconds of the first movement," said Shanefield. "I’m very encouraged by the musicians and the staff, as well as the overall direction of the show." A draft of the second movement was reviewed by the Design Team and will soon be ready for the brass. The percussion will read through the opener by McIntosh and Alan Miller at its next camp.
The corps is moving closer to solidifying the brass and percussion roster for 2012. Members of the brass section who were invited back will attend a brass-only camp the weekend of February 17-19, while the percussion section will hold its own camp the weekend of February 24-26. Both February camps will be held at Rosemont School in Rosemont, Ill. The color guard will rejoin the corps during the April 27-29 camp in the Chicago area.
Thank You for Your Support!
We would like to thank the many volunteers and alumni who made sure our 2012 January Call-Back Camp was an all-around success. Special thanks to Rosemont School, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont School's Linda McGill and The Cavaliers' Office Manager Rosanne Duewerth.
Like many non-profit organizations, The Cavaliers rely on volunteers to operate and flourish each year. If you would like to donate your time during a camp or on the road this summer, please contact volunteering@cavaliers.org.
2012 February Camp Information - BRASS ONLY
Dates: February 17-19, 2012 Location: Rosemont, IL Housing: Rosemont School (MAP) Times: 7 PM Friday - 3 PM Sunday
Pickups will be offered from O'Hare, Midway, Greyhound, and Union Station.
2012 February Camp Information - PERCUSSION ONLY
Dates: February 24-26, 2012 Location: Rosemont, IL Housing: Rosemont School (MAP) Times: 7 PM Friday - 3 PM Sunday
Pickups will be offered from O'Hare, Midway, Greyhound, and Union Station.
NOTE: The color guard will NOT attend the February Camps. Instead, the guard will rejoin the corps during April 27-29 camp in the Chicago area.
Founded in 1948, The Cavaliers are one of the most successful drum and bugle corps in history, winning 20 national championships, including seven Drum Corps International world championships since 1992. Each summer, more than 150 male brass, percussion and color guard performers aged 16-22 present a marching music show considered among the most challenging and original in the world.
The group performs at more than 30 competitions across the US and for more than 100,000 fans. Along the way, the young men not only learn about music and performing, but have a life-changing experience based on excellence, teamwork and camaraderie.
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization sponsored by The Village of Rosemont, Illinois.
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