The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets' History

The Vanguard B-Corps was formed in 1971 to prepare future members of the internationally aclaimed Vanguard A-Corps. The average age of the guard was only 13. In the process, they have amassed an enviable record of titles, including over 150 awards in parade competitions.

1973 was the first year the B-corps entered field contests.

In 1975, they made their first appearance at the Pacific Procession Show.

Between the years of 1976 and 1981 the B-corps continued to perform locally in parades and continued to develop and promote many of the Corps members into the A-Corps.

In 1987, the B Corps under new director J.W. Koester took a different direction.

In 1988, the corps' name was changed to the "Vanguard Cadets". This change, along with new uniforms, extended travel opportunities and a more focused staff, set new standards of excellence for the corps.

In 1991, the corps made its first appearance at the DCI World Championships in Dallas, Texas, and placed fourth in the Division II finals.

In 1993, the corps again traveled to the DCI World Championships, in Jackson, Mississippi, and placed second in Division II finals. That same year the corps also placed in the elite Top 25 of the DCI "Open" class Quarterfinals. This placement made the Santa Clara Vanguard organization the first ever in DCI history to have two corps in the Top 25.

The 1995 season brings us a new Director - George Brown. George has been with the SCV for many years, from marching to working with the Booster Club, Alumni Association, and as an Instructor. You gotta love his license plate.. it says it all... "HIBRASS".

Repertoire by Season

• 1990 Russian Sailor Dance; Who will Buy, from Oliver; If you Believe, from the Wiz
• 1991 Theme from "The Big Country"; In Queit Dignity - Checkfield; Echoes of Ancient Battles - Checkfield (Drum Solo); "This is One of Those Moments" from Yentl-Michel Legrand; "Anythign but Lonely" from Aspects of Love-A.L. Webber
• 1992 Selections from "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" - Michael Kamen; Overture; Maid Marion; Little John and the Band in the Forest; The Final Battle at the Gallows (including the drum solor - Danza Final from Estancia); Finale Thank you to Michael Vickers at Cal Poly for contributing to this section!
• 1993 Selections from the movie soundtrack "Far and Away" - John Williams; The Land Race; Oklahoma Territory; Blowing off Steam (Drum Solo); The Big Match; Race to the River
• 1997 Selections from the Musical "Evita": Santa Evita, Requiem for Evita, Buenos Aires, I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You, And The Money Kept Rolling In, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, New Argintina
• 1998 Selections from the Musical "Titanic: A New Musical": There She Is, The Boarding, Barrett's Song, The Proposal, Full Speed Ahead, The Blame, The Sinking, We'll Meet Tomarrow

I'd like to complete this section . . . if anyone has a repertoire for any Cadet year, please email it to: dpd@vval.com Thanks!