marchingtimp Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Any thoughts on the drum majors of this season? Who are your favorites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 David Warren (Phantom always has the best, most expressive drum majors) and Willie Veenstra (I think that's how you spell his last name) for sure. Those two stand out for me. Both seem to add some type of emotion or energy to their respective shows. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old drmmjr Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 David Warren (Phantom always has the best, most expressive drum majors) and Willie Veenstra (I think that's how you spell his last name) for sure. Those two stand out for me. Both seem to add some type of emotion or energy to their respective shows. Yup! In total agreement. They are the top 2! David is class, while Willie is bad***! Totally different styles, but both excel at their style. I will also add that Mandarin's DM caught my attention tonight. That little lady was rocking that podium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Willie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilme861 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I always hate the topic of best DM just because there is SOOOO much more to DM than those 11-12 minutes conducting the show. That's pretty much the only thing most people will base their judgement on just because for most people, it's all they ever see of the DM other than at retreat after the show. Every DM has their own way of doing the job and 99% of them are successful. Just because a DM seems more "uptight and cold" compared to very expressive or emotional doesn't make them any better or worse. My $0.02... To answer the question, don't have a favorite this year. I remember last year really having a lot of respect for the The Cadets DM (think her name is Kendall) and know she's back again this year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 David Warren (Phantom always has the best, most expressive drum majors) and Willie Veenstra (I think that's how you spell his last name) for sure. Those two stand out for me. Both seem to add some type of emotion or energy to their respective shows. Yes he is real good. I got to meet him. really nice guy. All I can say though is..No one is cooler than Niko! He is the best! That guy is hilarious and is so full of personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Willie Veenstra is OUTSTANDING on the podium, but it is in a rehearsal setting that he really excels. Coats have been fortunate to have him on the podium for 3 years. He has represented the corps with class He will be hard to replace!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Willie in a landslide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyonepointthree Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) I always hate the topic of best DM just because there is SOOOO much more to DM than those 11-12 minutes conducting the show. That's pretty much the only thing most people will base their judgement on just because for most people, it's all they ever see of the DM other than at retreat after the show. Every DM has their own way of doing the job and 99% of them are successful. Just because a DM seems more "uptight and cold" compared to very expressive or emotional doesn't make them any better or worse. Agreed. The 12 minutes of the show are probably the easiest and least effective a DM is in DCI. The other 23 hrs of the day are when they do their jobs. To watch them lead OFF the field is really the only way to truly judge which one is the best. Edited August 1, 2015 by eightyonepointthree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 David Warren from Phantom is absolutely phenomenal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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