Ah; this show. Such great memories. My best friend and I sat on my living room floor and watched the entire competition on PBS and recorded it on VHS so we could learn guard routines. But, I would also listen to the brass lines over and over. I was in the McDonald’s All American HS Band in 1983-84 with one of the trumpet players in Garfield that marched this show. And Barb Maroney; my goodness…what a superb talent. All of this show was just pure class, exemplary of the activity, and such a joy to watch and listen to. Thanks for leaving us this legendary piece of perfection, GC!
If the Cadets could somehow come to an agreement on a settlement with the woman bringing the suit, could it then be possible for the Cadets to return? Yes, what happened to the woman was wrong, no doubt. Go after the person responsible for the crime but why would that mean taking down the entire iconic 90 yr old DCI organization?
Old drum is exactly that corps now its marching arts on 100yd stage - DCI business model to operate is not a good one SCV almost folded they’ll be more with inflation corps fees astounding 4k to March it was $400 be in 91-92 when i was actively auditioning
Agreed! I arranged WSS for a marching band years ago - the band director told me to use this show as a model; that was by far my favorite show I ever arranged, it was so awesome studying and transcribing Mr. Prime's brilliant work.
i have watched these videos for years now. Just not all that convinced, getting rid of the 2 piston was necessary. . . . . this horn line was a prime example of good brass players know how to make such an instrument sound good.
I still get thrills listening to this show while driving. So many others agree with me that this is a masterpiece of drum corps. Concept, design, charts, arrangements, performance - all of it came together to create this unforgettable drum corps show. I stand and salute EVERYONE who had a hand in this spectacular show. My favorite moment is at 12:24 when the music and drill build to the thrilling company front ( missed by the camera, the director was definitely NOT drum corp savvy) I remember it like it was just yesterday. Bravo!
Garfield Cadets in 1983 may have put all the pieces together to win the DCI Championship (through innovative drill and beautiful composition), but in 1984 they perfected their new style and pushed the activity forward by leaps and bounds. Many consider this show THE GOLD STANDARD! There are certainly others worthy of such lofty praise, but the effect this show had on the entire marching activity -- drum corps, H.S. band, college band, European drum corps, Japanese bands, and so on. -- is the stuff of legends. Not until Star of Indiana 1993 do we see this kind of influence. Maybe to some degree we see it in Santa Clara's emotionally-charged Phantom of the Opera in 1988. The brass book in Garfield's WSS is insane and performed so well, so beautifully, so emotional, and powerful when needed. The nuance in dynamics and blends, the adaption to so many rhythms and styles, all while marching a George Zingali masterpiece is nothing short of electrifying! I still get goosebumps watching this on video, and this is such a nice conversion of this video to better quality. Some shows stand the test of time. Garfield Cadets 1984 is one of those shows. East East East!!!!!!!
I marched in the Blue Devils that year. I sat next to Hopkins during Garfields prelims performance and they were amazing. I saw 84 Garfield Cadets a few times that summer. Excellent, excellent drum corps. I marched 5 years in the Blue Devils (81-85). 84 was by far my favorite year. By far. Great competition, epic shows.
Just been to see the Spielberg movie, which is incidentally amazing, and had to check into this afterwards, next the Bernstein, Carreras and Kitawana in NYC film…
And audiences SCREAMING for it !!!!! Too bad we'll never see it again.....
Ah; this show. Such great memories. My best friend and I sat on my living room floor and watched the entire competition on PBS and recorded it on VHS so we could learn guard routines. But, I would also listen to the brass lines over and over. I was in the McDonald’s All American HS Band in 1983-84 with one of the trumpet players in Garfield that marched this show. And Barb Maroney; my goodness…what a superb talent. All of this show was just pure class, exemplary of the activity, and such a joy to watch and listen to. Thanks for leaving us this legendary piece of perfection, GC!
I know every note to this show Thats why its legendary
So ........ How did they. Win ?
Oops, no fukkin props
Oops, they won here,✌️
Not today's news,
The went on to Win in Atlanta,where I'm now. One of their best ever
First time, this show , West Virginia,
No plastic
No plastic
Mostly, I will always love our your cadets
Class, not ass
Marsha, mRasha, Marsha!, its about money
Look/listen to 1984, DO IT NOW... DAMMIT,
This was the most perfect show i ever watched performed, EVER. 98.6. BLEW EVERYONE AWAY.
Gawd, were they awful. And man, were they fantastic. Out with the old....in with the new.
If the Cadets could somehow come to an agreement on a settlement with the woman bringing the suit, could it then be possible for the Cadets to return? Yes, what happened to the woman was wrong, no doubt. Go after the person responsible for the crime but why would that mean taking down the entire iconic 90 yr old DCI organization?
Nothing touches this.
I still love this outstanding show and the mellophone soloist is still amazing.
Still gives me chills! So glad I got to see this show in person in 1984. It blew me away
I loved this show!!!!
The recordings were great during this time
´84 CADET HERE - CONTRABASE. OH YEAAAAA!
probably one of the greatest solo's in Drum Corps history.
12:46 What a maneuvah! RIP 😞
So saddened by today’s news of the Cadets folding. This remains the greatest drum corps show of all time, even now 40 years later.
Glad to see I’m not the only one watching the old Cadets shows after the news
this comment is how I found out...I did end up crying a lot these past couple days. Expect more cadets videos soon
Old drum is exactly that corps now its marching arts on 100yd stage - DCI business model to operate is not a good one SCV almost folded they’ll be more with inflation corps fees astounding 4k to March it was $400 be in 91-92 when i was actively auditioning
Cadets解散？とても残念です 2024年ですが日本から視聴しています(*^^*)
Meh - Should have tied
What software did you use?
Topaz Labs. Software so good that I purchased it straight up after the free trial
When discussing the GOAT DCI solos...conversation begins and ends with this show!
The Jim Prime orchestration of this horn book is the greatest in DCI history.
Agreed! I arranged WSS for a marching band years ago - the band director told me to use this show as a model; that was by far my favorite show I ever arranged, it was so awesome studying and transcribing Mr. Prime's brilliant work.
This show.... just yes!!!! Thats is all... the beginning of it all!
Had the pleasure of seeing this in Allentown that year.
Oh, Barb...❤
Still gives me chills after 39 years.
Very sad, thinking about this magical show, that 40 years later the corps is inactive for 2024.. I'll never forget Atlanta in '84.
i have watched these videos for years now. Just not all that convinced, getting rid of the 2 piston was necessary. . . . . this horn line was a prime example of good brass players know how to make such an instrument sound good.
I was here my Aunt April Marched for them These years
Barb solo!
Thank you Colin. It’s beautiful.
Truly groundbreaking, makes other corps of the time period seem like they have princess drill
My favorite all-time DCI show. Brings back so many memories
:48-:57 I saw this live...... it was during these 9 seconds that I knew somehow they'd be champs for a long long time
First time seeing this show. Amazing!
I still get thrills listening to this show while driving. So many others agree with me that this is a masterpiece of drum corps. Concept, design, charts, arrangements, performance - all of it came together to create this unforgettable drum corps show. I stand and salute EVERYONE who had a hand in this spectacular show. My favorite moment is at 12:24 when the music and drill build to the thrilling company front ( missed by the camera, the director was definitely NOT drum corp savvy) I remember it like it was just yesterday. Bravo!
I love this show. It was by far the best show of ‘84.
Garfield Cadets in 1983 may have put all the pieces together to win the DCI Championship (through innovative drill and beautiful composition), but in 1984 they perfected their new style and pushed the activity forward by leaps and bounds. Many consider this show THE GOLD STANDARD! There are certainly others worthy of such lofty praise, but the effect this show had on the entire marching activity -- drum corps, H.S. band, college band, European drum corps, Japanese bands, and so on. -- is the stuff of legends. Not until Star of Indiana 1993 do we see this kind of influence. Maybe to some degree we see it in Santa Clara's emotionally-charged Phantom of the Opera in 1988. The brass book in Garfield's WSS is insane and performed so well, so beautifully, so emotional, and powerful when needed. The nuance in dynamics and blends, the adaption to so many rhythms and styles, all while marching a George Zingali masterpiece is nothing short of electrifying! I still get goosebumps watching this on video, and this is such a nice conversion of this video to better quality. Some shows stand the test of time. Garfield Cadets 1984 is one of those shows. East East East!!!!!!!
Regarded by many as the top DCI show of all time. It has it all!
I marched in the Blue Devils that year. I sat next to Hopkins during Garfields prelims performance and they were amazing. I saw 84 Garfield Cadets a few times that summer. Excellent, excellent drum corps. I marched 5 years in the Blue Devils (81-85). 84 was by far my favorite year. By far. Great competition, epic shows.
...and the 85 BD hornline remains in my top of all time...what power and beauty flowing off the field...
That top 3 in 84 was just so good!!!
If only we hadn't been rained out at Pt. Huron...
Was in the process of moving to Atlanta in 1984. Saw this show.
Just been to see the Spielberg movie, which is incidentally amazing, and had to check into this afterwards, next the Bernstein, Carreras and Kitawana in NYC film…