Kiwanis Kavaliers
Other Names:merged with Tampa Bay Thunder (2002)
Kitchener, ONT Canada
Founded: 1971
Division I
The Kavaliers are known for putting the "I" in DCI (Drum Corps International) and have proudly represented both Canada and other countries around the globe. In 2001 the organization represented DCI at the World Band Championships held in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. The two-week European tour that took the corps through Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands provided the members with unforgettable memories and a great respect for their newfound supporters.
In the fall of 2001 the Tampa Bay Thunder organization approached the Kavaliers to discuss possible opportunities that would benefit individuals participating in both summer programs.
The Tampa Bay Thunder has a short but successful history. While under the direction of Jim Newman, the Thunder had risen to a large Division II competitive corps, finishing 11th in DCI Finals in 2001. The corps extended its program to include more than 160 young members participating in its winter camps. But the need to provide their youth with opportunities to participate in a complete summer schedule within a strong organizational environment was becoming more apparent.
Under the direction of Doug Darwin, the Kavaliers have toured successfully for more than 14 years. A strong support staff and exceptional educational team have made it possible to offer an excellent experience to the Kavaliers youth.
Therefore, the Kavaliers and the Tampa Bay Thunder developed the foundation of a long-term collaborative relationship. Both organizations would offer new opportunities through the sharing of management, support, staff, resources and membership, and would maximize the summer experience for all participants in the Kiwanis Kavaliers' world-class summer program.
The 2002 Kiwanis Kavaliers featured 135 members in a production of 'Hall of Justice,' based on comic superheroes. The new program was designed to offer the best opportunities to strengthen the corps' competitive position, but also to provide the membership and the audience with an entertaining look back at some of their heroes who had fought for justice. The Kavaliers finished 20th in DCI Division I Quarterfinal competition in 2002.
The 2003 offering, 'All You Need is Love,' also placed the 82-member Kavaliers 20th in Quarterfinals. The corps took 22nd place in DCI Quarterfinals in 2004, with music from "West Side Story." Their score of 75.35 was the highest of all the Canadian corps in competition in Denver in 2004.
The Kavaliers offers several current collaborations, including the Sentenelles Colour Guard, the Ventures Colour Guards, and the Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble. All of these groups act independently of the Kavaliers, sharing resources, staff, equipment, management and often membership.
[Various sources]
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1972 1 scores
Highest Score 59.700
Final show in DCX Archives September 3, 1972 Canadian National Championship - Prelims Toronto ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 59.700
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1973 4 scores
Highest Score 67.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1973 Brampton ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 67.400
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1974 1 scores
Highest Score 68.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1974 Western Ontario Circuit Championships Scarborough ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 68.200
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1977 10 scores
Highest Score 70.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1977 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 70.700
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1978 7 scores
Highest Score 71.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1978 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough Ont Canada placed 3 with a score of 64.800
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1979 4 scores
Highest Score 73.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1979 Canadian Nationals C Class Prelims Toronto ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 73.100
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1980 2 scores
Highest Score 73.070
Final show in DCX Archives July 19, 1980 Provincial '80 Finals Scarborough ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 72.000
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1981 4 scores
Highest Score 68.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 19, 1981 ON Provincial Championships Kitchener ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 68.000
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1982 5 scores
Highest Score 58.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1982 Canadian Nationals Championship Brantford ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 58.100
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1983 2 scores
Highest Score 56.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 27, 1983 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 56.450
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1984 2 scores
Highest Score 75.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 25, 1984 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 75.100
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1985 4 scores
Highest Score 77.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1985 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 4 with a score of 77.200
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1986 13 scores
Highest Score 72.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 23, 1986 Canadian National Championship Prelims Oshawa ONT Canada placed 5 with a score of 71.800
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1987 8 scores
Highest Score 86.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1987 Canadian Nationals Championship Oshawa ONT Canada placed 3 with a score of 86.400
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1988 7 scores
Highest Score 92.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 27, 1988 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 92.700
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1989 16 scores
Highest Score 88.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 26, 1989 Canadian Nationals Championship Scarborough ONT Canada placed 2 with a score of 88.200
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1990 19 scores
Highest Score 88.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1990 DCI World Championships Prelims Buffalo NY placed 21 with a score of 59.400
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1991 20 scores
Highest Score 89.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1991 Canadian Nationals Championship Waterloo ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 89.700
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1992 26 scores
Highest Score 91.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1992 Canadian Nationals Championship Oshawa ONT Canada placed 1 with a score of 91.500
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1993 17 scores
Highest Score 85.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1993 DCI World Championships Division II Prelims Jackson MS placed 9 with a score of 83.700
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1994 19 scores
Highest Score 90.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1994 DCI World Championships Division II/III Finals Lowell MA placed 4 with a score of 90.300
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1995 16 scores
Highest Score 94.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1995 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Buffalo NY placed 21 with a score of 69.600
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1996 32 scores
Highest Score 80.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1996 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Orlando FL placed 14 with a score of 79.200
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1997 36 scores
Highest Score 82.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1997 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Orlando FL placed 14 with a score of 82.700
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1998 32 scores
Highest Score 79.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1998 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Orlando FL placed 16 with a score of 78.500
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1999 24 scores
Highest Score 76.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1999 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 19 with a score of 76.300
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2000 25 scores
Highest Score 71.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2000 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals College Park MD placed 20 with a score of 71.700
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2001 17 scores
Highest Score 77.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2001 DCI Championships - Div I Quarter Finals Buffalo NY placed 23 with a score of 72.500
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2002 29 scores
Highest Score 75.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2002 World Championships Quarterfinals Madison WI placed 20 with a score of 75.900
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2003 22 scores
Highest Score 78.750
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2003 DCI Championships - Div I Quarterfinals Orlando FL placed 20 with a score of 78.750
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2004 27 scores
Highest Score 76.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2004 DCI World Championships - Div I Quarter Finals Denver CO placed 22 with a score of 75.350
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2005 27 scores
Highest Score 71.750
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2005 DCI World Championships - Div I Quarterfinals Foxboro MA placed 24 with a score of 68.600
Members (77)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Achatz, John | Baritone | 2002 |
| Andujar, Colleen | Colorguard | 2005 |
| Barber, JT | Cymbal Line | 2002 |
| Barnett, Tiffany | Colour Guard | 1997 to 1998 |
| Beall, Andy | Percussion (snare) | 1998 |
| Berry, Douglas | Equiptment Manager | 2003 |
| Bertrand, Derrick | Staff | 1994 to 1995 |
| Billings, Adam | percussion | 1995 |
| Boppre, Trevor | Bass #1 | 1990 |
| Boppre, Trevor | Snare | 1991 to 1992; 1994 to 1997 |
| Boppre, Trevor | Staff | 2001 to 2002 |
| Buening, Elizabeth | Pit | 2005 |
| Buller, Danille | Bassline | 1997 to 1999 |
| Cole, Angus | Soprano | 2001 to 2005 |
| Coleman V, Edward | Bass | 1998 |
| Coleman V, Edward | Tenor | 2001 to 2002 |
| Crooks, Doug | snareline | 1997 to 1998 |
| Devitt, Kevin | Baritone | 2002 |
| Dudek, Matt | Timpanist | 2003 to 2005 |
| Dudek, Randy | Pit | 2002 |
| Ehrbar, Elizabeth | Baritone | 2005 |
| Elie, Peter | Pit, Brass, Drum Major | 1982 to 1988 |
| Espeut, Nicole | Guard | 2000 |
| Felker, Christine | Mellophone line | 1992 to 1995 |
| Flechsig, Lauren | Color Guard | 2002 |
| Font, Chris | Cymbal Line | 2006 |
| Franks, Samantha | colour guard | 1987 to 1992; 1996 |
| Frazier, Grant | Soprano Soloist | 2002 |
| Fulton, Kevin | Percussion | 2001 |
| Galloway, Daniel | Brass/Visual Staff | 2000 to 2001 |
| Godin, Jason | Staff | 2005 to 2007 |
| Groves, Steven | Visual Tech | 1994 |
| Guardia, Alejandro | Baritone | 2003 to 2005 |
| Guzewicz, Paul | Baritone | 2002 |
| Hall, Brandy | Mellophone | 2002 to 2004 |
| Heer, Scott | Low Brass | 1982 to 1984 |
| Hollis, Annette | colourguard | 1981 to 1982 |
| Johnson, Ned | Baritone | 2003 |
| Johnston, Paul | Snare | 1982 to 1984; 1988 |
| Johnston, Paul | Pit | 1987 |
| Keys, Corkie | Color Guard Instructor (part time) | 1998 to 1999 |
| Leveille, Yann | tenors | 1996 to 1997 |
| Lopez, Dora | Baritone | 2002 |
| Lutz, Maggie | baritone/brass | 2002 to 2003 |
| Mason, Pete | Baritone | 1997 to 1999 |
| Mcgregor, Kyle | trumpet | 2002 to 2003 |
| Miller, Rachel | mellophone | 2002 |
| Miller, Rachel | Mellophone | 2002 |
| Moser, Rebecca | colorguard | 2002 to 2004 |
| Newman, James | ASST DIRECTOR | 2002 to 2003 |
| Perez Jr, Jorge | Trumpet | 2002 |
| Podjun, Dan | Contra | 2001 |
| Proulx, Maxime | Front Ensemble | 2000 |
| Quiney, Quenton | Tenors | 2000 |
| Ruiz, Carlos | Snare | 1999 |
| Sevigny ( spike ), Erik | tenorline | 1996 |
| Sevigny ( spike ), Erik | staff | 1997 to 1998 |
| Skinner, Jason | Visual Staff | 2003 |
| Sullivan, Billy | Colorguard | 2002 to 2003 |
| Telfer, Jodi | Trumpet | 2001 to 2002 |
| Teutsch, Terri | Percussion and Drum Major | 1988 to 1989 |
| Thorne, Kathy | Horn line | 1994 |
| Tilton, Josh | Snare | 2002 |
| Tilton, Josh | Snare | 2002 |
| Torres, Josh | Josh Torres | 2005 |
| Torres, Josh | Trumpet | 2005 |
| Torres, Josh | Trumpet section | 2005 |
| Valentin, Luis | Trumpet | 2003 |
| Vargas, Masciel | Color Guard | 2003 |
| Vaughn (maiden: Webster), Sarah "lil sarah" | Soprano/Trumpet Brass | 2002 |
| Vega, Angelina | Pit & Drum Major | 1999 to 2000 |
| Wicken, David (ROO) | Pit | 1996 to 1998 |
| Woodfin, Aaron | tenorline | 2002 |
| Wordragen, Melissa | drumline | 1979 to 1983 |
| anderson, doug | drumline | 1972 to 1975 |
| mastronunzio, andrew | tenor | 2001 to 2002 |
| morris, justin | snareline | 2003 |
CORPS 14 items
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KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,BS1-Red(BCA)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,LP1-WhiteRect(DST-1.75x0.5)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,LP2-Bronze(DST-1.25x0.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,LP3-Gold(DST-1.0x0.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by Donn Stroh
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Patch1-CowboyHat(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Patch2-Gary(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin1_BassDrummer(RE-3.0x3.0)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin2-Waterloo125thAnn(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin3-KInShield(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin4-D&BCorpsYellow(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin5-D&BCorpsPurple(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
KiwanisKavaliers,Kitchener-Waterloo,ON,Pin6-RedHatBlackRim(RCR)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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