Field Show History

The infectious rhythms that revolutionized American music come alive in Syncopate!, a high-energy journey through the early days of jazz. From ragtime's playful syncopations to the soulful depth of spirituals, from the collective energy of New Orleans to the driving swing of the big band era, this show celebrates the bold innovations that forever changed music.

The show opens with a Ragtime Medley featuring the irresistible syncopations of Scott Joplin and the music of Tom Lehrer, with cascading melodic lines and characteristic "ragged" rhythms reimagined for full ensemble. The heart of the show is "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," which begins as a deeply soulful spiritual before transforming into an exuberant New Orleans-style jazz celebration, featuring a quartet of clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and tuba in the classic early jazz style. The show culminates with "Big Noise from Winnetka," a swinging big band showstopper with driving rhythm section features and explosive ensemble hits that will have audiences on their feet.

Step into a world where classical elegance meets contemporary flair in a reimagining of Claude Debussy's timeless masterpiece, Clair de Lune. The Chaminade Eagle Regiment proudly presents this innovative production, taking audiences on a mesmerizing journey inspired by the beauty and mystery of the moon.

Blending the dreamy, impressionistic tones of Debussy with cutting-edge arrangements and visual design, Lunar Rhapsody explores the ethereal qualities of moonlight and its profound impact on the human imagination.