| 2001 once again
saw The Cavaliers competing internationally. They were once
again selected to compete in the World Music Contest in Kerkrade,
Netherlands. The band's 2001 show was well received by the
audience and the judges resulting in a Silver Medal award.
Photographs of their performances in the WMC Stadium and in
Kerkrade can be viewed here
Only a week after their performance in Holland, The Cavaliers
took part in the European Marching & Showband Championships
in England. Spurred on by their previous achievements, the
band played their hearts out and were awarded a Gold Medal
as European Contest Champions.
Due to difficulties experienced by contest organisers, The
Cavaliers were only able to take part in 5 BYBA contests during
the marching season. As in previous year's they were selected
to appear at BYBA's National Championships at the National
Indoor Arena.
The band's annual Concert and Presentation Evening on December
1st marked the "retirement" of founding Bandmaster
John Jones and his wife Sonia from their roles on the Cavalier
Staff team. Their contribution to the success was marked by
much enjoyment as well as speeches from BYBA Council members.
The incoming Bandmaster, Lee Hendle, has a great tradition
of entertainment to follow with a youth marching showband
that regularly "plays with pride".
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