Cavaliers to Perform at 'Hounds' Season Opener

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 - 2:22 PM
By Dan Minkel

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps will be working hand-in-hand with the DuPage County Hounds - DuPage County's new baseball team - to bring friends, fans, family and alumni an evening full of fun, music and prizes.

The Cavaliers will be performing a standstill concert at the DuPage Hounds opening game in celebration of the team's first-ever opening night. This event will take place Friday, June 1, at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Attendees will be getting more than just a great show - the DuPage County Hounds will be giving away tickets to their season games as well as tickets to the 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass contest to be held on July 13, in Lisle, Ill.

"We're excited to be a part of the opening day celebration of the DuPage County Hounds," said Craig Rasin, Ticketing Manager and member of The Cavaliers Board of Directors. "The fan base that we enjoy here in Lisle and the surrounding area allows us to feel part of this community, and we look forward to performing for the Hounds' season opener."

The Cavaliers will return to the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex on Friday, July 13, with the 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass competition starting at 7:00 p.m. "Eight World Class drum corps from around the country will be featured as part of the 'Summer Music Games' on this one-night-only tour stop," continued Rasin. "We welcome all fans and members of the community to come out and experience drum corps with The Cavaliers!"

For ticket information, call 630-968-0419.

About the DuPage Hounds

Collegiate League members are 18-22 years old. Many have some college or junior college experience. Players are not paid for their participation.

The team will play a 56-game season. Other members of the Midwest Collegiate League include the Chicago Zephyrs, Dekalb County Liners, Illinois Lincolns, Northwest Indiana Oilmen, Rockford Foresters, Southland Vikings, and Will County CrackerJacks.

Visit the DuPage County Hounds’ website dupagehounds.com for a season schedule and ticket information.

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, 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.