The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

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This paper looks at the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, which got its start in 1948 and was originally called the Boy Scout Troop III Drum and Bugle Corps. In particular, it shows how the Cavaliers' pursuit of excellence explains its more than five decades of continued activity filled with extraordinary examples of success in a highly competitive arena.

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"In 1950, the Cavaliers were just a parade corps with hand-me-down uniforms from the more seasoned Bell Corps that consisted of Eisenhower jackets, shakos & plumes. But, they would soon learn a drill and enter big-time competition. They had taken on the Cavalier name and logo from a new cigarette. The logo was a cavalier with a plumed hat, sword and cape. The cigarette company, as part of its promotional campaign, had made available a costume jewelry pin of the logo which the Cavaliers would wear on their hats. After a summer full of parades, contests and other appearances in 1950, the Cavalier's treasury was sufficient to allow new uniforms for 1951 that were Kelly Green. The Cavaliers would soon earn the reputation as an up- and-coming corps."

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