I was the oldest guy in the 888 snare line. I joined the corps when I was 11 and was an alternate on snare in the "64 line and played snare in the '66 and '67 lines. I was 15 when I left the corps and got a gig with a smokin' R&B band and I've been a profession drummer/percussionist my entire life. This was an incredible show we did and it was one of the highlights of my life. At 70 I'm still playing the Broadway shows and love hanging out with the Cavies. Splooie!
Wow, I'm blown away by this remarkable performance. These guys put their blood, sweat & tears in this show, you can just hear it!!! In the 70's I was in an all girl drum & bugle corp on the east coast and I truly miss it everyday..When you see & hear something like this, it never ever leaves your heart.. I have to stop now and find a tissue because the tears are flowing...
Cavaliers are one of my all time favorites Macy. Did you march with the Audobon Bon Bons? I marched in a Jersey corps, Sacred Heart Crusaders of Manville, we competed on the same field as you in Wildwood AL and VFW states.
@@tommcconville4270 No Tom, I didn't march with the Audobon's.. I was with the Seymour Vanguards in Connecticut, from 1972-1978. An all girl Bugle Corp until they went co-ed in 1976-1977. Some of the best times of my life.
@@Secretpartner Thanks for your reply Macy, I'm glad your drum corps years were memorable ones. I spent almost seven years in drum corps, and marched with the Sunrisers in 1973 my final season. An all time great drum corps with 6 DCA titles, and the American Legion Nat'l Championship in senior corps in 1968.
Ahhhhh. Wildwood. That’s where drum corps kids grow up!!! I matched with Fantasia Iii the Dynamics pared champs in late 70’s and the Bridgemen The hotels and drink specials. 5for1 Best days of our lives
If you have marched in the 50' as I have and my sisters in the late 40's - 'Thank You' for this Anniversary performance. Those were the days. Met my husband through Drum Corps and after 60 years we still love it. It's part of you.
@@tommcconville4270 I agree with you 100% also one of my very favorites I would listen two old recordings made by Stetson d-richmond back in the 50s I would play them over and over. I was a snare drummer in the Floyd Bennett golden eagles 1960 and 1961, and my brother was a tenor drummer, may he rest in peace
@@tommcconville4270 this is true, I made this comment a while ago, and this summer I marched my first season of drum corps with The Green Machine. It was an honor, and I look forward to next year.
Captivating and poignant performance . A testament to one of the All time greats . Yet somehow a testament and tribute to all who marked time as well . Chasing rainbows , forever .
From what people have told me about corps (dci vets), this must've been a very emotional experience for these people :) I'm a huge DCI fan but never had the experience of marching corps (regrets!!!). I played/marched in a Marine band during those years lol :) Hats off to people who were fortunate enough to march corps. Must've been a life-changing experience for many.
dctrtuba brass+ Late but if you want to have the “marching experience,” you could always march dca. Sure it isn’t dci and you don’t get to march your favorite Corp but hey, it’s about the memories you make.
"I Vow to Thee My Country", an English song, beautifully done. These men reached back to a time when drum corps members and fans knew the name of every tune that was played; had moving color presentations, and pulled spectators out of their seats with max' general effect. We have to salute what they accomplished here. Brilliant!!! Well done!!!
They sound and look fantastic and I am sure they are having the time of their lives. I have always felt that the all male color guards were the sharpest and these guy still make it seem that way. Great job guys!
Just ran on to this. Being a Cavies fan over the years it goes to show you that once a Cavie, always a Cavie! To take the time out of your life to go and dedicate the hours to come up with this show, shows that It will always be in your blood. Great show and I know that some of you are gone now but I hope that you are looking down and see that effort is still being enjoyed today.(09/01/23). To all you Cavies - THANKS!
Amazing!! Bravo gentlemen!! So awesome to see such a great tradition of power and precision. Wish I could’ve seen you all perform this live! I am a Madison alum (89,90 Baritone/Euphonium...also 2006 and 2014 Macy’s parade), and always loved competing with and watching you guys over the years! I lost it and cried like a baby during the “step over” move! Brought back so many memories!
It was an incredible experience I will always remember. Not many get a chance to go out there again and perform with such talented performers! I am very blessed to have been able to help represent the Cavaliers organization with such a special medley performance!
THE NUMBER ONE THING THAT COMES TO MY HEART GO GO GREEN MACHINE!! THE CHICAGO CAVALIERS YOU CAN CALL THEM ROSEMONT BUT WE ALL KNOW WHERE THEIR HOME WAS ORIGINALLY!!
I have watched this performance at least a half a dozen times now over the last few years and it never gets old. What dedication but you can tell they are having fun entertaining the crowd too. An amazing show
What an honor it must have been to be back on the field again! I just came across this on RUclips and I literally felt like I was 20 years old again, in the stands, and cheering my heart out! Music is an endless time machine - the ultimate universal language. Thank you for this experience.
I'll have to disagree with you about the 1960's. The Racine Kilties won the '64, '68 and '69 VFW nationals and the '69 world open championship. Some say the '69 Kilties was the best drum corp to ever take the field.
Mitch Markovich was great with the Cavaliers also Bobby Thompson with the Blessed Sacrament golden knights at a New Jersey both cores were outstanding nothing like what's going on today Real Drum Corps
Madelyn, it’s not clear in the video but during the flag presentation push in Battle Hymn, the whole corps is in a flying wedge with the American flag squad front and center. We are high marking time half stepping forward. The first time we performed it in rehearsal it gave me chills. I’m in the back of the formation and I get to take it all in and let me tell you, the crowd went nuts right in the middle of the tune.
Credit where due ! 16 dislikes ? 16 definite losers. One doesnt have to personally like them to know and support a spirited and heartfelt performance by such as these who have stood the test of time . Thats called class . Who/ what are... you ???
Watching this is making me tear my stepfather took me in and raised me as his own if it wasn't for him I don't know where I would be and he was a part of the cavaliers anniversary drum corps Lloyd sour was a great man and great father and everyday I miss him and I think God for all the things that he told me and the cavalier term core is badass the music is great and they're precision is very very good well guys just want to say all the cavaliers drum corps is the best drum corps God bless you all and have a good night and I miss him everyday he raised me like his own son like I said if it wasn't for him taking me in and show me how a man should be with values and ethics I thank God everyday he was with me and raised me as his own if it wasn't for the cavaliers from core and boy scouts it gave him confidence to be what he wanted to be he was a great man and a great father I miss him everyday and I love him and I miss him to watch this just seen him in there smiling and having fun that's all that's all that matters and it's all that counts well I got to go like I said guys have a great night and have a great day wherever you guys are bye for now everybody
I love you D R.I.P. I know your in heaven playing the big horns now just like when you played in drum corp your passion your memory shall live on forever as will my love for you baby I miss you sooooo much I love you always in all ways daddyiyah
Satin shirts, make no mistake a slight edge in comfort to the hot cadet jackets.Had both, much cooler and that could make a difference in performance . Believe it or not .
Question did anybody notice inside the Beatles The White insert in the Bell? I believe those beetles belong to the San Jose Raiders. That was Frank dority idea, back when he used to teach Their horn lion.
American Spirit I marched in the Cavaliers from 1968-1976. We used Rogers snare drums from 1964-1972. Switched to Slingerland TDR’s mid season 1972. Continued to use the Rogers bass drums up until 1976. The Rogers used here were recovered in the finish used from ‘68-‘70.
Wish I could have joined them. 2008 was a busy year and I didn’t have much notice. Also haven’t played my horn since 1997 so that would have been fun to relearn everything 😂
Miss the great days of drum corps ( 1960's ) still get to a few shows in WI, sadly not many shows or corps as it was back then in IL and WI. Kenosha Kingsmen for 5 years and Mariners one season, senior corps was great fun ! I don't like all the strange back ground BS, props as well as electric BS ! GO ARMY NRA USA
I am bong r Ignacio and my gf Dian carol roxas RUclips Chanel 2024 I like cavaliers DCI I am one of a member of drum any bugel corp in daanghari navotas and cainta Rizal in 1974 to 1987 this saund is my peaborite saund in dci
They were b flat bugles. Just a bit different than "trumpets" etc. but you could say yes they were now that we are no longer in the key of g nor using just 2 valves. Some guys who marched here remember just a piston valve! It took a lot of practicing to get them on these horns and sounding great!
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I was the oldest guy in the 888 snare line. I joined the corps when I was 11 and was an alternate on snare in the "64 line and played snare in the '66 and '67 lines. I was 15 when I left the corps and got a gig with a smokin' R&B band and I've been a profession drummer/percussionist my entire life. This was an incredible show we did and it was one of the highlights of my life. At 70 I'm still playing the Broadway shows and love hanging out with the Cavies. Splooie!
Wow, I'm blown away by this remarkable performance. These guys put their blood, sweat & tears in this show, you can just hear it!!! In the 70's I was in an all girl drum & bugle corp on the east coast and I truly miss it everyday..When you see & hear something like this, it never ever leaves your heart.. I have to stop now and find a tissue because the tears are flowing...
Cavaliers are one of my all time favorites Macy. Did you march with the Audobon Bon Bons? I marched in a Jersey corps, Sacred Heart Crusaders of Manville, we competed on the same field as you in Wildwood AL and VFW states.
@@tommcconville4270 No Tom, I didn't march with the Audobon's.. I was with the Seymour Vanguards in Connecticut, from 1972-1978. An all girl Bugle Corp until they went co-ed in 1976-1977. Some of the best times of my life.
@@Secretpartner Thanks for your reply Macy, I'm glad your drum corps years were memorable ones. I spent almost seven years in drum corps, and marched with the Sunrisers in 1973 my final season. An all time great drum corps with 6 DCA titles, and the American Legion Nat'l Championship in senior corps in 1968.
Ahhhhh. Wildwood. That’s where drum corps kids grow up!!! I matched with Fantasia Iii the Dynamics pared champs in late 70’s and the Bridgemen The hotels and drink specials. 5for1
Best days of our lives
I was in the Silver Falcons out of Stamford CT. You?
WOW that’s a clean snare line especially considering there’s 16 of them and that half of them aged out in like the 50s
Out standing and like they said.
It doesnt get any better
et any better
Outstanding
I agree 100% but remember age is just a number
Much older... Still impressive
Wow what an amazing Classic Drumcorps Performances, Excellent!!!
Phenomenal playing. The alumni absolutely love what they've been a part of. "Doesn't get any better than that!"
If you have marched in the 50' as I have and my sisters in the late 40's - 'Thank You' for this Anniversary performance. Those were the days. Met my husband through Drum Corps and after 60 years we still love it. It's part of you.
Damn. Proof that music is the best thing for the heart, mind, and body.
damn right.
Cavaliers will always be one of the greatest drum and bugle corps of all time.
@@tommcconville4270 I agree with you 100% also one of my very favorites I would listen two old recordings made by Stetson d-richmond back in the 50s I would play them over and over. I was a snare drummer in the Floyd Bennett golden eagles 1960 and 1961, and my brother was a tenor drummer, may he rest in peace
@@tommcconville4270 this is true, I made this comment a while ago, and this summer I marched my first season of drum corps with The Green Machine. It was an honor, and I look forward to next year.
Captivating and poignant performance . A testament to one of the All time greats . Yet somehow a testament and tribute to all who marked time as well . Chasing rainbows , forever .
My heart is laughing wildly right now. I have always loved these guys and still do. This is coming from a "Scout", circa 1980/81.
This is wy a love drum corps
Music, powefull, timeless
From what people have told me about corps (dci vets), this must've been a very emotional experience for these people :) I'm a huge DCI fan but never had the experience of marching corps (regrets!!!). I played/marched in a Marine band during those years lol :) Hats off to people who were fortunate enough to march corps. Must've been a life-changing experience for many.
dctrtuba brass+ Late but if you want to have the “marching experience,” you could always march dca. Sure it isn’t dci and you don’t get to march your favorite Corp but hey, it’s about the memories you make.
"I Vow to Thee My Country", an English song, beautifully done. These men reached back to a time when drum corps members and fans knew the name of every tune that was played; had moving color presentations, and pulled spectators out of their seats with max' general effect. We have to salute what they accomplished here. Brilliant!!! Well done!!!
I always get choked when I hear the Battle Hymn and the Cavs do it best.
Just brilliant! What a show.
Awesome, they still give me goosebumps! I was in the McHenry Viscounts color guard in the 60's.
He's right. It doesn't get any better than that. You still got it guys!
They sound and look fantastic and I am sure they are having the time of their lives. I have always felt that the all male color guards were the sharpest and these guy still make it seem that way. Great job guys!
Just ran on to this. Being a Cavies fan over the years it goes to show you that once a Cavie, always a Cavie! To take the time out of your life to go and dedicate the hours to come up with this show, shows that It will always be in your blood. Great show and I know that some of you are gone now but I hope that you are looking down and see that effort is still being enjoyed today.(09/01/23). To all you Cavies - THANKS!
Amazing!! Bravo gentlemen!! So awesome to see such a great tradition of power and precision. Wish I could’ve seen you all perform this live! I am a Madison alum (89,90 Baritone/Euphonium...also 2006 and 2014 Macy’s parade), and always loved competing with and watching you guys over the years! I lost it and cried like a baby during the “step over” move! Brought back so many memories!
WOW!!!! this made me cry and I marched BD... GREAT!!!
Awesome job. Man, look at all those snares. Totally cool.
Must have been awesome to go out there and do it one more time. Those guys did great!
It was an incredible experience I will always remember. Not many get a chance to go out there again and perform with such talented performers! I am very blessed to have been able to help represent the Cavaliers organization with such a special medley performance!
THE NUMBER ONE THING THAT COMES TO MY HEART GO GO GREEN MACHINE!! THE CHICAGO CAVALIERS YOU CAN CALL THEM ROSEMONT BUT WE ALL KNOW WHERE THEIR HOME WAS ORIGINALLY!!
Only if I had known. I would have come and done this. Cavies '91.
I stayed with Don Warren during my summer. I truly have fond memories of him.
My friend Sam Geati (floor tom soloist at 9:00) passed away on June 26, 2018 at age 79.
I have watched this performance at least a half a dozen times now over the last few years and it never gets old. What dedication but you can tell they are having fun entertaining the crowd too. An amazing show
What an honor it must have been to be back on the field again! I just came across this on RUclips and I literally felt like I was 20 years old again, in the stands, and cheering my heart out! Music is an endless time machine - the ultimate universal language. Thank you for this experience.
God bless their dedication to a passion that not many can achieve! I enjoyed this! Not a bandite what so ever! This was outstanding!
I never get tired of watching that !!! God Bless Them !!!!!
These guys are having a ball performing some of the most popular music of the past 50 years - esperit de corps
The eastcoast cant even touch any of the West outstanding
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Amazing! So many tributes to shows of the past! Well done
This is the kind of performance that made me a complete DRUM CORPS NUT !!!!
Greatest drum corps of the 1960's & 1970's; the drum line was untouchable anchored by Mitch Markovich.
I'll have to disagree with you about the 1960's. The Racine Kilties won the '64,
'68 and '69 VFW nationals and the '69 world open championship. Some say the '69 Kilties was the best drum corp to ever take the field.
Mitch Markovich was great with the Cavaliers also Bobby Thompson with the Blessed Sacrament golden knights at a New Jersey both cores were outstanding nothing like what's going on today Real Drum Corps
Wow! That was fantastic!
(St. Rocco's Alumni here!)
This was really enjoyable, and thank you for having a flag honor guard...
Brings lots of memories ! When they won 1966 American Legion Nationals at the old RFK Stadium.
I was there.
Marched Guardsmen 76, always loved the Cavies !!
What a great job the horn line does on Jerusalem the Golden !
A drum kit and "pit" ? Loved that there was an American color section !
If you listen to the narration, the drumset is played by the same guy who played the drumset in 1981. The tom player is the soloist from 1957.
Madelyn, it’s not clear in the video but during the flag presentation push in Battle Hymn, the whole corps is in a flying wedge with the American flag squad front and center. We are high marking time half stepping forward. The first time we performed it in rehearsal it gave me chills. I’m in the back of the formation and I get to take it all in and let me tell you, the crowd went nuts right in the middle of the tune.
I was there to see this...so very awesome
This was incredible! I’m well impressed with that two rifle work !
Hearing rainbow with that many generations of power is incredible
J, adore ce corp de clairon senior ils sont tres bon
Credit where due ! 16 dislikes ? 16 definite losers. One doesnt have to personally like them to know and support a spirited and heartfelt performance by such as these who have stood the test of time . Thats called class . Who/ what are... you ???
I will always love you and you will always be the best in my eyes. Dutch
Watching this is making me tear my stepfather took me in and raised me as his own if it wasn't for him I don't know where I would be and he was a part of the cavaliers anniversary drum corps Lloyd sour was a great man and great father and everyday I miss him and I think God for all the things that he told me and the cavalier term core is badass the music is great and they're precision is very very good well guys just want to say all the cavaliers drum corps is the best drum corps God bless you all and have a good night and I miss him everyday he raised me like his own son like I said if it wasn't for him taking me in and show me how a man should be with values and ethics I thank God everyday he was with me and raised me as his own if it wasn't for the cavaliers from core and boy scouts it gave him confidence to be what he wanted to be he was a great man and a great father I miss him everyday and I love him and I miss him to watch this just seen him in there smiling and having fun that's all that's all that matters and it's all that counts well I got to go like I said guys have a great night and have a great day wherever you guys are bye for now everybody
"Glory glory... " and yup... bawling!!! every time!
Good to see some corps still know how to properly wear a shako.
I love you D R.I.P. I know your in heaven playing the big horns now just like when you played in drum corp your passion your memory shall live on forever as will my love for you baby I miss you sooooo much I love you always in all ways daddyiyah
How did those old guys get their chops back?
Daniel Hautzinger you don’t have to get your chops back if you never lose them (practice between their DCI year and now)
I have a hunch the Daniel used to be with Madison Scouts or some such and is just pulling your leg :)
It's like riding a bike. You never forget how. You only need to practice,practice,practice.
Thats what i was saying....kick ass.
Satin shirts, make no mistake a slight edge in comfort to the hot cadet jackets.Had both, much cooler and that could make a difference in performance . Believe it or not .
I agree I to war satin blouses in the Floyd Bennett golden eagles, and Cadet style jackets when I was in the Long Island sunrises
Question did anybody notice inside the Beatles The White insert in the Bell? I believe those beetles belong to the San Jose Raiders. That was Frank dority idea, back when he used to teach Their horn lion.
You are the best of the best
so many rogers drums outstanding
I believe back in the sixties the Cavaliers used either Ludwig or slingerland drums those were the top two drums in the country at that time
American Spirit
I marched in the Cavaliers from 1968-1976. We used Rogers snare drums from 1964-1972. Switched to Slingerland TDR’s mid season 1972. Continued to use the Rogers bass drums up until 1976. The Rogers used here were recovered in the finish used from ‘68-‘70.
@@paulleo3747 Rogers guy here ATW. Liked those snares a lot, now even more. Coolest I think I’ve ever seen.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW BIG THUMBS UP
Are they doing another alumni corps for 2018 70 years
Sadly, no. Hoping for 75 though.
My friend Tom Walker (closeup at 20:44) passed away on December 13, 2018 at age 82.
Pretty special -- competed against them in 1955-1959.
Dude with the shades killed it
That’s my percussion instructor out there😭
Who?
I’m the cymbal player you can see on the 40 yard line at time marker 21:33. It’s been ten years but I know most of the guys in the percussion section.
@@LZHSband i marched in saginaires 77-80 and knew the Leonards,been trying to find John with no luck so far can you help out???
dawn zirkle, I’ll try to contact John through the Cavalier Alumni Facebook group.
Wish I could have joined them. 2008 was a busy year and I didn’t have much notice. Also haven’t played my horn since 1997 so that would have been fun to relearn everything 😂
One of the baris was a guard guy who learned to play baritone just for this.
@@davidwarner3326 hi David. That's super cool! What made him switch? I am also a native Oregonian which would have made practice difficult.
Still the "GREEN MACHINE"...........Well done.....ya still got it folks!
DCI should bring back flag prez.
Bravo, boys. Thank you.
Miss the great days of drum corps ( 1960's ) still get to a few shows in WI, sadly not many shows or corps as it was back then in IL and WI. Kenosha Kingsmen for 5 years and Mariners one season, senior corps was great fun ! I don't like all the strange back ground BS, props as well as electric BS ! GO ARMY NRA USA
gotta love BULLY OTL
Now thats what I am talking about!
I freakin LOVE YALL!!!
HOLY SHIT
heres another reason why i hope to be a cavalier this year
Splueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! the chops still there!
Still bummed I wasn’t able to perform the show, due to health reasons
I am bong r Ignacio and my gf Dian carol roxas RUclips Chanel 2024 I like cavaliers DCI I am one of a member of drum any bugel corp in daanghari navotas and cainta Rizal in 1974 to 1987 this saund is my peaborite saund in dci
Amazing!
Madison. Where DCI should host drum corps forever. IMHO
Um, this is Bloomington, Indiana.
CLASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back snare drums
Goodbye kevlar heads.
Oh, there’s an “Easter Egg” at EXACTLY the 10:55 mark.
These are ‘The Cavies’!!!! The intimidation of the Green Machine LIVES!✊🏿🤎✊🏿!!!
Any one know if the cavies are doing an alumni corps for their 70th in 2018. That would be great to see. I've been a fan since 1989.
Not one in 2018 for the 70th. There most likely will be one for the 75th though.
Kevin Butler maybe by then the kids will be wearing green again. I'm still a fan but keep it green black and white guys.
Jonathan T I hope so too. I also hope my director will be in it. Spent almost 2 decades doing stuff with that corp.
@@TheRabbitHasLanded well at least they are green for this year.
JUst think....somebody's grandpa is out on the field jamming his ass off !! make that a bunch of somebodies!!!!!
Wow
Yes I amcontra bass player in 1983 to 1997 I am bong r Ignacio youtube
snare at 8:30 said ight imma head out
Yeah, he's the one playing the tom in the next tune.
Are they doing this again for 2018 since it's their 70th? Anyone know????
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Michael boo ❤
This looks like it was a lot of fun to be part of !! Did they use G bugles?
No looked like Trumpets.
They were brand new Yamaha instruments.
They were b flat bugles. Just a bit different than "trumpets" etc. but you could say yes they were now that we are no longer in the key of g nor using just 2 valves. Some guys who marched here remember just a piston valve! It took a lot of practicing to get them on these horns and sounding great!
No, this was a once only endeavor.
May i know what's the title of the song 13:52 ?
Jupiter from the planets, its part of the chorale section. ruclips.net/video/riYG65Vzdn4/видео.html
@@stratagama thank you sir
The GREEN Machine
wow!
すごいなOB!
When was this?
August 8, 2008, thus the 888.
Very nice , but your 20 years to late, done by Japanese school kids with Sing Sing Sing and dancing while they actually play.
I see you listened to the narration. The two drummers up front performed this is 1957 and 1981. All the songs are past Cavalier pieces.
I STILL hate that file beat