Hrothgar15 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Does anyone have a list of DCA corps that still field G hornlines exclusively? Thanks, Hrothgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have a list of DCA corps that still field G hornlines exclusively?Thanks, Hrothgar In Open class, Empire Statesmen, Renegades and Kilties are still playing G horns. Empire may not be "exclusively" in G. I think Joey Pero may be soloing on a B flat trumpet. Edited August 5, 2010 by J.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply. Do you know if these corps plan on sticking with Gs longterm? I remember reading on the DCI forums that Renegades were considering switching to Bb/F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfan1982 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 It's sad, but economically the right thing to do to move to Bb/F. When they decide to let go of their horns, they have the chance to sell Bb/F to local band programs to recoup some of their investment. Not enough folks in the market for G Bugles anymore for that to be a viable option for many full used G Bugle lines. G bugle lines are a dying breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply. Do you know if these corps plan on sticking with Gs longterm? I remember reading on the DCI forums that Renegades were considering switching to Bb/F. I can't speak for anyone else, but the Kilties are planning on sticking with Gs in the long term. We just bought a brand new set of Kanstul G horns over the last 2 years (sops and mellos 2 years ago, big horns last year). With proper care and maintenance, there is no reason that they shouldn't serve us well for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I can't speak for anyone else, but the Kilties are planning on sticking with Gs in the long term. We just bought a brand new set of Kanstul G horns over the last 2 years (sops and mellos 2 years ago, big horns last year). With proper care and maintenance, there is no reason that they shouldn't serve us well for many years. Interesting. I've always wanted to play a G bugle in drum corps, so the Kilties are definitely an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camel lips Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I can't speak for anyone else, but the Kilties are planning on sticking with Gs in the long term. We just bought a brand new set of Kanstul G horns over the last 2 years (sops and mellos 2 years ago, big horns last year). With proper care and maintenance, there is no reason that they shouldn't serve us well for many years. AGreed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 :worthy: :tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff danchik Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 It's sad, but economically the right thing to do to move to Bb/F. When they decide to let go of their horns, they have the chance to sell Bb/F to local band programs to recoup some of their investment. Not enough folks in the market for G Bugles anymore for that to be a viable option for many full used G Bugle lines. G bugle lines are a dying breed. Most start ups are going to go with what they can get their hands on.With modern notation software use can edit the key signature to match the equipment you have.That includes what valve configuration you get too.We've marched G, Bb, F and Eb until we could get enough horns to start converting to G.With the next purchase from Kingston we will be all 'G'. G's are starting to get harder to get and the price of used horns are getting steeper. You have to be more ready to purchase horns as they show up forsale now.Ebay is no longer a place to hunt down deals either. If I had the money,for new, I would still be in G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 SoCal Dream is G....has been since the beginning (with the exception of Phil Norris 02-04) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Yep, the Renegades are in G except for me. Last year I used a an A piccolo trumpet and a Bb flugel and trumpet. This year my pic is in G, but I still have my trusty Wild Thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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