The Cadets are the longest continuously running Drum and Bugle Corps in existence. They were founded in 1934 at the Church of the Most Holy Name in Garfield, NJ. The Cadets represent a standard of excellence, innovation and tradition in the marching arts.​

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Based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania, The Cadets are one of thirteen founding drum corps of Drum Corps International and are ten-time DCI world champions. The Cadets value tradition, but are also famous for being one of the main innovators in this activity.  Just a fun fact, The Cadets 2005 show entitled "The Zone: Dreamscapes in Four Parts with a Door", is tied with the 2002 Cavaliers for the highest winning DCI score, at 99.15.