Cadets April Camp Recap
The Cadets held their final camp of the 2023 pre-season April 28-30 in Erie, PA
The last camp of 2023 was exciting, rigorous, and just plain fun. There's nothing quite like April Camp. So much work goes into such a short time together, with all the anticipation of a new summer hanging in the air: In just 20 days, The Cadets move in for their 89th season.
With the color guard present, this was the first time The 2023 Cadets came together as a full group. Returning color guard members and staff joyfully reunited after a winter season apart, while warmly welcoming the prospective members who came in to audition. They spent most of the weekend learning choreography to Part 2 of the show, which you can see tomorrow if you help us unlock the clip!
April Camp was also the first time the brass and percussion sections played through the entire show, and there's no over-hyping this music book. The source material is fantastic. Jay Bocook, Lee Beddis, and Andrew Monteiro have outdone themselves. Our Cadets have an incredible program to bring to life, and this season feels special already.
On Saturday night, Director Brian Murphy gave the members and staff a sneak-peek at their 2023 show graphics and concept. The corps is anxiously awaiting the public announcement on May 2, so please make your gift now to help unlock show details, plus show footage from each section this weekend!
In addition to the color guard's choreography, Maroon & Gold Day reveals will include a clip of the percussion playing their feature in Part 1 and CBrass playing the electrifying ending of Part 2. You will not want to miss these! Be sure to follow along tomorrow, as we reach our goals and share The 2023 Cadets with the world.
This was also the first official rehearsal weekend at the corps' new home, the Erie Sports Center. Amidst the chilly, rainy conditions, the dome was in constant use, sometimes by multiple sections at a time. The large, enclosed space will undoubtedly provide a rain-free refuge throughout spring training.
Dr. Elliott Cleveland of Marching Health was on-site to lead The Cadets through the next phase of their custom training program that will protect and strengthen them through spring training and on tour. Stay tuned for more from Elliott and The Cadets' Health and Wellness Team, as we share The Cadets' fitness program on #fitfriday this summer!
Cadets Media posted live updates on the corps' Facebook and Instagram throughout the weekend, featuring performers, staff and board members. Be sure to check them out if you missed it!
We hope you will join us at cadets.org to celebrate and support our 2023 Cadets on Maroon & Gold Day - The Cadets' biggest fundraising day of the year - to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
