| Location | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|
| Division | Open Class |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Director | Steve Barnhill |
| Championship Titles | 2000, 2008 Open Class Champions |
| Uniform | Dark green tunic with two black and metallic green stripes across the chest, white pants, white shoes, dark green gauntlets with five black buttons, white gloves, dark green aussie hat with 2 white feathers and a star, and a mirror shield with red "V" in center (location dependent on instrument performed). |
The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (SCVC) are a modern Drum Corps International (DCI) Open Class drum and bugle corps. SCVC acts as a "feeder" or "training" corps to the Santa Clara Vanguard, also known as the "A-Corps". The Vanguard Cadets help their members learn the skills necessary to graduate into the Vanguard, and teach many of the same values as the World Class corps.
The Vanguard Cadets travel approximately four weeks during the summer months across the United States and Canada performing in competitive field shows and parades while providing instruction for the novice through experienced members in the areas of brass, percussion and color guard. Membership is primarily open to those between the ages of 15 and 21.
The Vanguard Cadets have been a Drum Corps International Open Class Finalist every year they have appeared in the DCI World Championships (1991, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009). SCVC won their first DCI Division II World Championship title in 2000 with their show, "Journey from the Darkness". The Vanguard Cadets won the first ever Drum Corps International Open Class Championships in 2008 with their show "Perspectives". The Corps also competed in the DCI Division I Quarterfinals in 1993 and the DCI Division I Semifinals in 2000.
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To provide the opportunity for people of all ages to develop an appreciation for the performing arts through participation, thus instilling characteristics of integrity, dedication, excellence and good citizenship.
To continue a tradition of pride, respect, and excellence of a champion.
2004: Percussion Performance Award
2008: Brass Performance, Percussion Performance and Visual Performance Awards
| Year | Show Title | Repertoire | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | None | Main Theme (from film Superman) by John Williams / Can You Read My Mind (from film Superman) by John Williams / The Eagle and the Hawk | ||
| 1983 | None | Festive Overture by Dmitri Shastakovich / Main Theme (from film Superman) by John Williams / Battle in the Mature Nebula (from Star Trek II: The Wrath oh Khan by James Homer / When You Wish Upon a Star (from Pinnocchio) by Ned Washington / If You Believe (from The Wiz) by Charlie Smalls | ||
| 1984 | None | Festive Overtire by Dmitri Shastakovich / Superman Medley by John Williams / Last change to Dance / Black Saddle by Michael Hennagin / If You Believe (from The Wiz) by Charlie Smalls | ||
| 1985 | None | Conquest (from Captain From Castile) by Alfred Newman / Forgotten Dreams / Once In A Lifetime (from Stop the World I Want To Get Off) by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley / Hungarian Dance No. 2 by Johannes Brahms / You'l Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) by Rogers and Hammerstein | ||
| 1986 | None | Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione / Baja by Ziomara Alfaro / You Can't Hurry Love / Imagine by John Lennen / Black Saddle by Michael Hennagin / Tradition (from Fiddler on the Roof) by Jerry Bock | ||
| 1988 | None | Scenes From the Louvre / Wild Life Market Street / In the Stone by Earth, Wine and Fire / Theme from Dirty Dancing / Henry V by Sir William Walton | ||
| 1989 | None | Mutiny on the Bounty by David Cooke / Children's Crusade / Hopak / Waterskiing / On My Own | ||
| 1990 | None | Russian Sailor's Dance (from The Red Poppy) by Reinhold Gliere / Who Will Buy (from Oliver) by Lionel Bart / If You Believe (from The Wizard of Oz) by Charlie Smalls | ||
| 1991 | None | Theme from The Big Country by Jerome Moross / In Quiet Dignity by Checkfield / If You Believe (from The Wizard of Oz) by Charlie Smalls | 62.200 | 27 |
| 1992 | Selections from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves | Overture by Michael Kamen / Maid Marion by Michael Kamen / Little John and the Band in the Forest by Michael Kamen / The Final Battle at the Gallows by Michael Kamen / Danza Final (from Estancia Ballet) by Alberto Ginastera | ||
| 1993 | Selections from Far and Away | Land Race by John Williams / Oklahome Territory by John Williams / Blowing Off Steam by John Williams / The Big Match by John Williams / Race to the River by John Williams | 69.300 | 25 |
| 1994 | The Music of Michael Kamen | Courante (from The Three Musketeers) / Concerto for Saxophone / Estampie (from The Three Musketeers / Shining Through / Galliard (from The Three Musketeers) | ||
| 1995 | None | The Red Pony by Aaron Copland / Fall River Legend / Wyatt Earp | ||
| 1996 | None | Piano Concerto No. 2, First Movement by Bela Bartok / Dance of the Comedians by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Ballet Suite No 3 by Dmitri Shostakovich / Alexander Nevsky by Sergei Prokofiev | ||
| 1998 | Selections from the Broadway Musical Titanic | The Boarding-Godspeed Titanic by Maury Yetson / Barrett's Song by Maury Yetson / The Proposal by Maury Yetson / Ship of Dreams by Maury Yetson | 93.700 | 205 |
| 1999 | None | Scenes From the Louvre / The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron / Merry Mount Suite by Howard Hanson | ||
| 2000 | Journey From The Darkness | The Dream of Oenghus by Rolf Rudin / Song of Moses by David Holsinger / Message of the Man (from Escape From Plato's Cave) by Stephen Melillo / The Cave, The Struggle and Man From The Light! (from Escape From Plato's Cave) by Stephen Melillo / Main From Light! (from Escape From Plato's Cave) by Stephen Melillo / Escape...Into The Light! (from Escape From Plato's Cave) by Stephen Melillo | 74.7000 | 17 |
| 2001 | None | Tempered Steel by Charles Rochester Young / Partita by Philip Sparke / The Gift of Love by Stephan Melillo / Time to Take Back the Knights by Stephen Melillo | ||
| 2002 | None | Molto Ritmico (from Dance Movements) by Philip Sparke / Lento (from Dance Movements) by Philip Sparke / Timestorm (from Stormworks) by Stephen Melillo / Easter Symphony by David Holsinger | 94.350 | 204 |
| 2003 | None | Overture to a New Era by Caesar Giovannini / Urban Dances by Richard Danielpour / American Beauty by Thomas Newman / Easter Symphony by David Holsinger | ||
| 2004 | None | Engulfed Cathedral by Claude Debussy / The New Moon in the Old Man's Arms by Michael Kamen / New Beginnings by Peter Boyer / Celebration Overture by Peter Boyer | 94.725 | 203 |
| 2005 | None | Through the Rainforest (from Amazonian Rainforest) by Key Poulan / The Anaconda (from Amazonian Rainforest) by Key Poulan / Message of The Man (from Escape From Plato's Cave) by Stephan Melillo / Sentenced to Death (from Pit and the Pendulum) by Key Poulan / The Descent into the Dark Unknown (from Pit and the Pendulum) by Key Poulan / Checkered Flag (from Need for Speed) by Key Poulan | ||
| 2006 | Innovations | Mishima: Opening by Philip Glass / Primary Number (from Naqoyqatsi) by Philip Glass / Water Dances: Gliding by Michael Nyman / The Grid (from Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass | 89.525 | 205 |
| 2007 | Ascension: Music from The Divine Comedy | Purgatory by Robert W. Smith / Inferno by Robert W. Smith / Paradise by Robert W. Smith / Ascension by Robert W. Smith | 90.400 | 205 |
| 2008 | Perspectives | Perspectives by James Peterson and Robby Elfman | 96.825 | 201 |
| 2009 | Love | When I Fall in Love by Edward Heyman / Seasons of Love (from Rent) by Jonathon Larson and Freddie Mercury / Elephant Love Medley (from Moulin Rouge) by Will Jennings and Joe Sample / Tango de Roxanne (from Moulin Rouge) by Will Jennings and Joe Sample / Nessun Dorma (from Turandot) by Giacomo Puccini | 94.700 | 202 |
| 2010 | Chakra | Introduction, Root and Sacral Chakras by Key Poulan / Solar and Heart Chakras by Key Poulan / Throat Chakra by Key Poulan / Head and Crown Chakras by Key Poulan | ||
| 2011 | Balance | Symmetry by Key Poulan, Nate Bourg and Murray Gusseck / Equilibrium by Key Poulan, Nate Bourg and Murray Gusseck / Harmony by Key Poulan, Nate Bourg and Murray Gusseck / Equality by Key Poulan, Nate Bourg and Murray Gusseck | 72.850 | 23 |