Cavalier Drum & Bugle Corps: 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to present the 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass at Benedictine University in Lisle on Sunday, June 26 at 6:00 PM.

The Cavalcade of Brass is a must-see contest for Chicagoland fans, with Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, Colt Cadets, Glassmen, Pioneer, Racine Scouts, Troopers and The Cavaliers all prepared to blow fans away!

"Benedictine University will provide an great venue for this awesome annual display of drum corps," said co-Event Chair Craig Rasin. "With being so close to Chicago, this gives us an opportunity to invite all our local fans out for a night of pure entertainment."

The Cavaliers are working hard to perfect their 2011 program, 'XtraordinarY,' which will feature "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter, "Jungle Tango" by The Jazz Mandolin Project, and "Nature Boy" by Eden Ahbez.

"The corps has made incredible progress throughout the winter camps and into Pre-Tour," said Corps Director Adolph DeGrauwe. "Each day, the members are getting stronger and stronger at communicating the excitement, finesse and sheer power of their 2011 program; they just can't wait to share XtraordinarY with our hometown crowd!" Read more about the 2011 program on cavaliers.org.

Before the contest, The Cavaliers percussion section will work with local high school students participating in GearWORKS: Summer Drum Days. The Cavaliers will then hold an OPEN rehearsal at The Sports Complex at Benedictine University. This is an excellent opportunity for friends, fans, family and alumni to check out the "show before the show!"

The popular family section tickets will be available the day of the contest. Adult tickets are $20, and accompanied children (12 and under) get in free. Only purchase tickets for the adults! Discounted group pricing is also available for groups of 20 or more ($5.00 off each). Please contact co-Event Chair Craig Rasin at 630-968-0419 for more information.

ATTN ALUMNI: In honor of the 50th anniversary of 1961 undefeated season, The Cavaliers are designating the party deck area at the top of the stands (right side if looking at photo above) as the official alumni gathering spot!

Once you purchase your Cavalcade of Brass ticket(s), be sure to grab your wristband at our souvenir trailer. This grants you exclusive access to the alumni deck to reconnect and share stories with friends. Remember - You must purchase tickets to the show to gain access to the alumni deck.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

6:00 PM Event Kickoff
6:15 PM Racine Scouts
6:32 PM Colt Cadets
6:49 PM Pioneer
7:08 PM Troopers
7:25 PM Intermission
7:45 PM Glassmen
8:02 PM Blue Stars
8:19 PM Carolina Crown
8:36 PM The Cavaliers
8:53 PM Classic Cavaliers Exhibition

The Cavaliers will perform the encore, and the graduating members will be honored in the traditional Age-Out Ceremony. All alumni will then be asked to join the members on the field to sing the Corps Song and Rainbow together.

We're expecting a great crowd at the 28th Annual Cavalcade of Brass, so be sure to get your tickets early! Orders placed after June 20th may be picked up at WILL CALL.

You can find more information and order tickets here.