Yamaha Success at DCI

The Madison Scouts (pictured above) finished strongly among the top 8 corps in the 2003 championship.

Orlando, Florida (August 20, 2003) The annual championship for the world's top drum & bugle corps was highlighted by a strong showing by Yamaha brass & percussion instruments. Groups performing with both Yamaha brass & percussion included defending champion, The Cavaliers 2nd place with a score of 97.25, The Cadets 3rd place with a score of 97.1 and the Crossmen 9th place with a score of 86.9.

The Cadets (pictured with their prototype YBB-202MS tubas) have placed no lower than 3rd place since switching to Yamaha brass in 2000.

Additionally several groups are using Yamaha percussion including the Madison Scouts 8th place (89.55), JSU Sprit 12th place (84.4), Capitol Regiment 19th place (80.15), Kiwanis Kavaliers 20th place (78.75), Southwind 21st place (77.5) and Pioneer 23st place (72.3). Congratulations to the Cadets who won the high percussion award for the THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

Brass instruments used by the Cadets, Crossmen & Cavaliers include: Xeno trumpets (8335GS & 8345GS), YFH-6310ZS, YMP-203MS, YBH-301MS & YBB-202MS.