Tyrone students make Cadets

By Karah Postreich

Two Tyrone Area High School students made it into the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps at the first camp, and one was “called back” meaning he could be accepted into the line.

The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps is made up of roughly 150 amateur performers under the age of 22. They are one of the oldest drum and bugle corps that is still alive today according to Mr. Murphy. It is said that they are the best in the world at what they do.

According to the Youth Education in the Arts (YEA) website, “YEA provides programs which allow thousands of talented performers to participate in pageantry events around the continent. Included are The Cadets Drum Corps, the US Scholastic Band Association and the Urban Arts Center, a community initiative program featuring Xcape Hip Hop Dance Troupe, the Lehigh Valley Youth Drum line and the Community Hand Drumming Project Presented by Remo.”

Jarrad Fuoss, senior, was accepted into the brass line after trying out at the first camp.

Fuoss was interested in the Drum and Bugle Corps because of the intensity and passion the people put into their work and the people who truly wanted to be there.

Lia Gavazzi, junior, was also accepted into the brass line of the Corps at the first camp.

“It is very inspiring to work with the people just as a pass. You learn many life skills,” she said.

Gavazzi spent many hours working with Mr. Murphy to prepare her for this endeavor.

Johnny Friday, senior, was called back to go through the camps during the winter and may be accepted into the snare line.

“I was inspired by being in band and having such a core-centered marching band,” he said.

Friday also stated that any talented musician between the ages of 19 and 22 should try out, but it depends on the maturity of the student whether they are accepted or not.

Golden Eagle band director and TAHS Dean of Students, Mr. Murphy said, “Jarrad, Johnny and Lia are extremely dedicated and talented members of our music department. In a large way, the marching band drives our instrumental program and we are very excited to have student leaders who are seeking new opportunities to perform at the highest level. The Cadets have a reputation of being the World’s best – not just the best in the state of Pennsylvania or the best in the United States; they are the best in the world at what they do. This is a great opportunity for Tyrone students to prove themselves at the DCA level and hopefully move up to the DCI corps. I am very proud of their ambition and desire to challenge themselves and look forward to seeing them compete this summer.”

Murphy stated that anytime a student from TAHS goes on to bigger things outside of the school it credits Tyrone.

“This endeavor of theirs will make an impact on the marching staff as well as the school,” Murphy, “Take it home, Tyrone.”