Don Warren was a founding director of Drum Corps International and founder of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps in the Chicago area. After seeing a drum corps perform at a Boy Scout Jamboree at Soldier Field in 1946, scout leader Warren talked his troop into starting their own drum corps. Warren quipped, “They were getting tired of tying knots.” He was the leader of the Cavaliers for 60 years, winning 11 National Championships.
Warren and leaders of four other Midwestern drum corps formed an organization in 1971 to govern drum corps competition. That same year, other drum corps across the country joined them to form Drum Corps International, the current governing body for junior drum and bugle corps competition. He was a successful commercial insurance broker outside of drum corps.
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I marched in the Cavaliers the seasons of '79 and '80. That experience taught me a lot of valuable lessons which has helped me throughout my life and career. I attended Don Warren's mass yesterday to give condolences to the family and show respect and thanks for a man who lived a long and meaningful life, that influenced many in a positive way.
Bob Brandt
June 15, 2019 | Mahtomedi, MN | Acquaintance
To: Warren family and The Cavalier Family
Don was a true titan who made all of us better people. To know Don is to start at the top and only go higher. His legacy will live forever through our love for him. All the best!
"May You Never Walk Alone",
The Madison Scouts and James Elvord
James Elvord
June 13, 2019 | Chicago, IL
So sorry to read about your loss. May you find consolation reading Psalms 94:19 which explains how God will soothe you in all your anxieties.
J Roberts
June 01, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
You will be deeply missed. You set good example for leadership and discipline.
May 31, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jackie Borrelli
May 30, 2019 | Hanover Park, IL | Friend
Rest in Peace
Scott Chamberland
May 29, 2019 | Saint Agatha, ME
Our condolences to the Warren family and all of the Cavalier members. We competed against you in the 1950's and 1960's.
The Kairis family.
Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle corps
May 28, 2019
Sorry for your loss may these words bring comfort knowing that God assures us that those asleep in death will soon wake up Psalms 16:10 TINA L.A
Sorry for your loss may these words bring comfort knowing that God assures us that those asleep in death will soon wake up Psalms 16:10 Tina LOS ANGELES
Tina Morgan
May 28, 2019 | LOS ANGELES ), CA
My condolences to the family of Don Warren for your loss,may the God of tender mercy be with you at this time of sadness.
Rose.
May 28, 2019