Chromium Winds Announces 2021 Virtual Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(ROSEMONT, Ill.) – Following WGI’s announcement that they will not be presenting in-person events for the 2021 season, Chromium Winds (CW), the WGI Winds ensemble presented by The Cavaliers, announces today that its 2021 season will be presented in a fully virtual format.
“Our CW leadership team has been engaged in conversations since early in the Summer to evaluate the ways we could present the CW experience that we are so proud of, while keeping performer safety front of mind.” said Andrew Zweibel, Ensemble Director. “While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to come together in person as an ensemble, we have an exciting slate of virtual opportunities for our 2021 students.”
Chromium’s 2021 season will be headlined by the new CW Virtual Ensemble, which will rehearse remotely and compete in WGI’s noncompetitive eShowcase category. This category allows ensembles to present creatively edited and produced virtual video projects in creative settings. Chromium will be welcoming back its’ award-winning design team to put together this production.
“Our music design duo of Michael Martin (winds/brass arranger) and Matt Hahn (electronics design) are already working together to create an engaging and creative score for the virtual environment.” added Zweibel. “I’m also thrilled to have our visual designers back, including Kevin Nevsimal who will be providing his visual creativity to our design process, and Jordan Zweibel who will be choreographing for the ensemble moments of our video.”
CW Virtual Ensemble members will also continue to develop their visual skills from home under the leadership of visual caption head Dana Young. While all members of this year’s program will participate in the CW Virtual Ensemble, CW will also be offering extra options this year for members who wish to enhance their musical experience.
“Members who are looking for extra opportunities to develop as musicians will have the option to sign up to compete in WGI’s virtual eSolo or Small Ensemble categories as a part of their membership with us this year.” said Jeremy Stevens, Chromium’s music caption head. “Participants in either of these groups practice or rehearse on their own, and receive a number of individualized coaching sessions with our outstanding music staff as they prepare their videos.”
The CW Virtual Ensemble experience will be open to students of all ages and who play any wind or brass instrument. Students interested in participating in this year’s CW Virtual Ensemble should sign up by November 15, 2020.
ABOUT CHROMIUM WINDS
Chromium Winds (CW) is the Independent Winds ensemble representing The Cavaliers based out of Rosemont, Ill. Participating in the Winter Guard International (WGI) Winds circuit, CW will offer young male and female performers a competitive performance outlet in the Chicagoland area that builds on the style, creativity, and excellence of The Cavaliers' award-winning programs and ensembles.
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS
The Cavaliers were founded in 1948 from Boy Scout Troop 111 by the late Don Warren. One of the most successful drum and bugle corps in history, The Cavaliers have won 20 national championships, including seven Drum Corps International world championships, since 1992.
The Cavaliers provide a variety of life-changing educational and performance programs for young people that go beyond music and performing arts to build personal accountability, excellence, teamwork and camaraderie. Programs include GearWORKS, Chromium Winds, and Crystal Lake Thunder.
A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, The Cavaliers, Inc. is sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, Ill.