about DCAT

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DCAT was founded in 1994 by alumni
of several Southern Ontario Drum Corps

The vision of the founders was to create an organization where people with a love of music and singing could come together and have fun.

Our roots are deep in the history and traditions of outdoor pageantry that characterized our drum corps history. Our objective is to entertain audiences. The Chorus is a unique entertainment ensemble with a Broadway styled theatrical flair. Big sounds and high energy characterize the performances of DCAT.

Over the years of its existence DCAT has grown from a small group of untrained singers into a highly professional ensemble of 40+ members.

Membership is open to all. No experience is required. In fact, many of our members have no background in drum corps. Our focus is to provide our members with an opportunity to meet people, have fun and perform together. Most people join for the music and stay for the friendships.

The members of DCAT believe that the things that made our drum corps experience wonderful – friendships, camaraderie, dedication, and musical excellence - are universally appealing. We want to share this with others.

The DCAT Chorus has performed in many venues across Canada and the United States including the Royal Bank Seniors Gala at Roy Thomson Hall, Breakfast Television and at the South Street Seaport in New York City.

DCAT has the ability to tailor our performances to any type of event. We have performed at annual meetings for the Masons, the Catholic Women's League, the Hamilton International Tattoo, sporting events and annual business meetings.

DCAT is also committed to community service and supported many local community events and organizations. We believe that music brings joy to the lives of others. On a practical level, DCAT can assist small organizations organize fund raising events using our show as the focus.

If you are looking for a place to sing and have fun or if you are looking for something that will add "that special touch” to your event we
encourage you to consider the DCAT Chorus.

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The 2012 DCAT Executive Committee

Orton Beaumont President	Pat Maloney Vice President	Gord Irvine Treasurer	John Fox Business Manager
Dolly Fox Secretary	Linda Carscadden Fundraising Director	Ann Watson Social Director	Dave Cook Publicity

Wyatt Gill
Music Director

Rhonda Marks
Membership Director

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Marion Shearer
Past President

DCAT is a proud member of GAS (Great Alliance of Seniors)
GAS is an international fraternal organization of marching drum and bugle corps and related entities. Its purpose is to promote cooperation and camaraderie among its individual member organizations, to perform educational, patriotic and charitable functions and to otherwise help foster their particular approaches to the drum and bugle corps activity.

Other GAS members

Archer-Epler	Bon-Bons	Brooklyn United	Hawthorne Caballeros
Canadian GAS Ensemble	Hamilton Firefighters	Midlanders	Toronto Optimists
Preston Scout House	The Princemen	RHLI	Reilly Raiders
New York Skyliners	St. Kevins	St. Lucys	Yankee Rebels