The Cavaliers' 60th anniversary is next summer, as well as Don Warren's 80th birthday. In honor of these two occasions, Don Warren is releasing an autobiography, and the corps will become the next to present an alumni corps, performing next summer at the Cavaliers' home shows and DCI semifinals (on 8/8/08). They are currently deciding on uniforms and music, but nothing has been released yet.

And yes, I plan to march, if I can afford it!

Ok - let the comments begin! John? Dave?

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73, 78-79

It would be interesting to see some of the Cavaliers 60s color guard alumni dressed in the machine costumes from last year and prancing around the field. However, I doubt that I'll be arranging my schedule to make a special trip to see the Cavaliers.

There's my comment Bob. It would be nice to meet you though.

Congratulations to the Cavaliers on reaching their 60th year!

While I have no use for the style of the current shows (and never appreciated their work in tnhe 1960s), I have ALWAYS admired their management and pride. That is what has kept them alive for so long.

There were also a number of years when I really enjoyed their drum line ... the years of Dan Spalding, Jim Roussel and Gus Barbero come to mind.

AND, Don Warren is a true gentleman, and a real CLASS ACT!

It will be interesting to see what the alumni corps is like .. uniforms, music , field show and membership.

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

You guys are being awfully nice - what's up?!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73, 78-79

We don't want to beat a dead horse.

I do agree with Dave about Don Warren. Too bad he isn't running things now.

BOB! We are ALWAYS nice!

We just keep the Cavaliers in perspective! (You should try that!)

And, as John said, why beat a dead horse?

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

Touche! Dave, you're cracking me up today.

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73, 78-79

Hay! Glad I am keeping you laughing!

BTW .. the alums could use a Shari update!

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

Haven't heard a WORD from Bob about the Cavies alumni corps. Is this still a "go" for next year? Are they keeping all this a big secret?

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

It's still a go, but I'm no longer involved. Just couldn't handle the money, the time away from Shary, plus I just got a promotion (I'm now an Assistant Principal). I still hope to see the group at some point, and it is definitely still a go and should be very good.

And there is also a Spirit drum line reunion in Atlanta next summer (from the Tom Float years, and Float will be there), so it's a big "Old Fart Summer" for me next year!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

So, will the Spirit drum line alumni get instrunments and actually try to play again???

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

We're still formulating the plans, but we'll probably do some informal drumming at least. Impossible to put that many drummers together and NOT play something, right?

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

yes, corps drummers usually would play on ANYTHING, including table tops, park benches and bus seats!

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

Or guard members...

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73, 78-79