Cavaliers, Impulse Capture DCI Titles Playing Yamaha
 The Cavaliers |
BUENA PARK, Calif. The Cavaliers (Rosemont, Ill.) captured first-place at the 2006 Drum Corps International (DCI) Division I World Championships with a score of 97.200, performing on Yamaha brass, percussion and sound reinforcement equipment exclusively. Next year, the group will celebrate their 20th anniversary playing Yamaha.
The Cavaliers won the highly competitive awards for High Brass, Best Visual Performance and Best Overall General Effect; they were also the recipients of the annual Spirit of Disney award, which is given to the corps that best translates imaginative concepts into an educational and fun forum for all participants.
"Our standard of excellence for giving quality performances runs parallel to Yamaha's outstanding reputation as an instrument manufacturer," says Cavaliers Director Jeff Fiedler. "Just as Yamaha is known for its professional and reliable instruments, we are known for presenting solid shows every time we hit the field and that success is partly due to the equipment we use."
Fourth place was awarded to the Bluecoats (North Canton, Ohio) with a score of 93.175, under the leadership of 26 year-old Executive Corps Director David Glasgow, who was named the Director of the Year by the Division I directors. This finish marks the highest placement the corps has ever had. Now in their second year playing Yamaha, Glasgow feels that the corps' success has much to do with their equipment.
"We believe in providing our members with the tools necessary for success at the highest levels, and in our opinion Yamaha produces the finest equipment available," says Glasgow.
Other Division I corps playing Yamaha received the following placements of distinction at this year's DCI Championships: The Cadets (Allentown, Penn.) took 5th; Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, Calif.) held 6th; Madison Scouts (Sun Prairie, Wis.) took 9th; and Spirit from JSU (Jacksonville, Ala.) was 12th.
The Grand Prize at Division III went to Impulse (Huntington Beach, Calif.), which also received the Best in General Effect, Color Guard and Percussion Awards, as well as the Spirit of Disney Award.
In addition, a standout performance was given by first time Yamaha users The Raiders (Wayne, NJ), who took third.
"Our corps act as a living laboratory and training ground for both the members and products used," says Ed Dempsey of Drum Corp International. "This rigorous performing schedule demands a high degree of professionalism from both the members and the products. Of significant note is that 75% of corps members are either currently music majors, or thinking of pursuing a career in music."
Drum Corps International (DCI) is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps the world over. Since its inception in 1972, DCI has developed into a powerful youth activity with numerous influences on the world's drum and bugle corps, marching bands, and related activities.
"Every year we see how having the right equipment ultimately contributes to a corps' success," states Rick Young, Vice President/General Manager, Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division. "We are proud to be the preferred choice by so many talented drum corps and to play a role in their achievements."
For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America manufactures a complete line of musical instruments, professional audio products, customer-driven support products and computer based products targeted at both the amateur and professional markets.
The Cavaliers won the highly competitive awards for High Brass, Best Visual Performance and Best Overall General Effect; they were also the recipients of the annual Spirit of Disney award, which is given to the corps that best translates imaginative concepts into an educational and fun forum for all participants.
"Our standard of excellence for giving quality performances runs parallel to Yamaha's outstanding reputation as an instrument manufacturer," says Cavaliers Director Jeff Fiedler. "Just as Yamaha is known for its professional and reliable instruments, we are known for presenting solid shows every time we hit the field and that success is partly due to the equipment we use."
 The Cavaliers |
"We believe in providing our members with the tools necessary for success at the highest levels, and in our opinion Yamaha produces the finest equipment available," says Glasgow.
Other Division I corps playing Yamaha received the following placements of distinction at this year's DCI Championships: The Cadets (Allentown, Penn.) took 5th; Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, Calif.) held 6th; Madison Scouts (Sun Prairie, Wis.) took 9th; and Spirit from JSU (Jacksonville, Ala.) was 12th.
 Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps |
In addition, a standout performance was given by first time Yamaha users The Raiders (Wayne, NJ), who took third.
"Our corps act as a living laboratory and training ground for both the members and products used," says Ed Dempsey of Drum Corp International. "This rigorous performing schedule demands a high degree of professionalism from both the members and the products. Of significant note is that 75% of corps members are either currently music majors, or thinking of pursuing a career in music."
Drum Corps International (DCI) is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps the world over. Since its inception in 1972, DCI has developed into a powerful youth activity with numerous influences on the world's drum and bugle corps, marching bands, and related activities.
"Every year we see how having the right equipment ultimately contributes to a corps' success," states Rick Young, Vice President/General Manager, Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division. "We are proud to be the preferred choice by so many talented drum corps and to play a role in their achievements."
For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band.
About Yamaha
Yamaha Corporation of America manufactures a complete line of musical instruments, professional audio products, customer-driven support products and computer based products targeted at both the amateur and professional markets.
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