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  1. But that's just it: I don't see anything needing justification here. It's a show about Dada that wasn't itself Dadaist. Makes sense to me -- just like "Stonehenge" had nothing to do with Stonehenge and "Niagara Falls" had frankly nothing to do with Niagara Falls besides some cool water imagery. These things didn't bother me then, and they don't bother me now. I think we need to stop evaluating BD's show like it's a Masters' thesis or a performance piece at the MoMA and accept it for what it was: a drum corps show that some people liked, many people didn't, and more importantly, a drum corps show from literally a year ago that we all just need to get. over.
    5 points
  2. And in 13th place..... Or 14th if Academy improves.
    4 points
  3. In theory, Yes. In practice, Highly Unlikely.
    2 points
  4. don't know why we're mincing around the name still... maybe we just don't want to stop talking about him... The truly amazing thing about George was that despite being recognized as GREAT in so many ways... he was one of the humblist guys I ever met and he ALWAYS had time for some kind words and small talk - and once he met you... he NEVER forgot your name... It was a priviledge and honor to call him "friend"
    2 points
  5. one of my favorite memories of #5 (and there are many) was being at a show where there was a cyclone fence between the field and the stands. As Reading was (it had to be Sylvia) getting to the apotheosis of their Finale #5 made his amazing catch, having thrown the mace 1000' in the air doing a somersault and catching it with his teeth or whatever he did that I couldn't even dream of doing. He then raced toward the podium and took it in one leap, but didn't stop there, the next step was about 6' to the top of the cyclone fence, then the next step was the rest of the way into the stands, where he turned and conducted, with fire almost palpably coming from his eyes. I was down on the field not far from the podium. I was dumbfounded. If one ever needed to be reminded of his or her own inadequacies as a drum major, you need only to have witnessed #5 at his peak, and his peak was every time he stepped on the field. I admire many of the folks I've encountered in 50 years in the drum corps activity. I'm only in awe of a few. #5 is there in the top few.
    2 points
  6. Her brother marched 5 years in the Cavs bassline. It runs in the family.
    2 points
  7. Troopers really only have 10,922 FB likes? TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR AMERICA'S DRUM CORPS! Let's do something about that ... Let's get them some FB likes!!!! https://www.facebook.com/TroopersDrumCorps?fref=ts Their goal is 11,011 before their first show. Fans like us should be able to get that done for them before the end of the weekend!
    2 points
  8. Considering the uniforms came in just a few days ago, the only concern for the parade was to make sure they weren't dragging on the ground and weren't falling off anybody!
    2 points
  9. One bad show won't hurt a corps. One bad show done three to five years in a row can hurt a corps.
    2 points
  10. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2013. The Board of Directors of the New York Skyliners, Inc. are pleased to introduce the new management team of the Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps field corps. Led by Larry Carbonell as Director, the new administration includes Assistant Directors Steph Carbonell, Robert Fizette, and Doreen Sandor. Lou Marshello will return to his role as Business Manager. Plans are underway to bring the Skyliners back to the field of competition, and to entertain their fans and drum corps world. The Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501 ( c )(3) non-profit, performance-based organization that provides quality educational opportunities for its members. Information about location, staff, show, open house and rehearsal schedule will be published in the future. An updated website and contact information will be announced within the week. Posted by: Doreen Sandor, Assistant Director
    1 point
  11. Bad analogy. Completely different things. Dada is an artistic movement, not a music genre. And by definition it encompasses a lot of things. Making a show that was actually Dada would have failed unimaginably, which BD doesn't like to do.
    1 point
  12. Here is 's performance from this passed season! If you have never heard of us before. We are a brand new Indoor Marching Ensemble based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.It was truly a delightful season. We had a lot of fun putting this together. We learned a lot as designers and staff. This season, we were met by many challenges as a start up group. Lack of time, resources, and even local band director support inhibited us from reaching a higher potential, however I can not be more proud of what we were able to accomplish as a whole organization. I would encourage anyone that wants to, to start their own group for either Sound Sport, or an existing local circuit. We are eagerly looking forward to this next season. With the knowledge that our ensemble is not only real, but something to be excited about, we hope for greater interest and support from the directors in this area in sending some kids our way. I am most excited about the retention interest from this years members. It looks like all but 2 or 3 will be back for next season, which is a great accomplishment to build on. Moving forward as a staff, we are making administrative changes to improve the business side of things. Design wise, we are looking to incorporate a more exciting visual package inspired more so by today's Indoor Drumline groups. On the music side of things; we are going to continue to stick to our non electronic guns, as well as challenging music. We also have high hopes for a larger percussion section. If you would like to keep up with Royal Sound, we are on Facebook, as well as any inquiries can be sent to royalsound.ime@gmail.com. We are very blessed to be in the position that we are in. And we appreciate your continued support! Sound on! Jonathan Bradner Co-Director with Matt Phillips
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  13. I don't think the show description could be any more generic. Like, just come out and say "we really are kind of reaching for a concept here so we're just gonna march, play and throw in a few 'circle' dance moves"
    1 point
  14. There are a lot of great high school drumlines and a lot of good bands but they would have a hard time eliminating woodwinds. Even if they could the answer is no.
    1 point
  15. In a magical land that it could happen in and everything was approved, I don't see why a group of really good high school students couldn't do pretty well on the same kind of schedule as a drum corps with a good staff. A high school on a fall schedule? No chance. But on a drum corps type schedule I don't see why not.
    1 point
  16. Cavies drum finish...(ok drummers -- go ahead and make fools of yourself talking about how awesome black chrome is)
    1 point
  17. The idea that a group from BOA finals could compete with world class drum corps is absurd. Are upper level BOA bands fantastic? Absolutely. But the fact is, you simply can't compete with a group that rehearses 12 hours a day for an entire summer, no matter how good your staff is, or how talented your kids are. The fact that these corps draw from all over the country is exactly why its absurd. They get their choice of kids to fill the ensemble. They're already starting with an ensemble that has a higher level of average member than a high school program who has to take whatever their feeders give them. Sure, there are groups that have gigantic band programs, and pare it down for the competitive band, but that's not the same as having your pick from hundreds upon hundreds. This conversation is similar to saying that a college or high school basketball team at the top of its game could take on the lower NBA teams. No. No they couldn't, because even the worst player on that NBA team is still a player that was good enough to get drafted into the NBA. Even the best college teams don't have an entire roster of kids who could make an NBA roster. The same can be said for the top BOA marching bands and DCI. Sure, there are a ton of those kids who go on and march DCI, but even if they had the talent, there isn't a single BOA band that has an entire roster of kids who would want to put the work in that a drum corps does for an entire summer. This is not meant at all to slam BOA or what those bands accomplish. I teach a band that competes in BOA events, and go to grand nationals every chance I get. But there simply isn't a replacement for the talent pool, drive and rehearsal schedule associated with World Class drum corps.
    1 point
  18. That toss, with a somersault, was quite often caught behind his back! (heck, he even looked good when he missed the catch!) I've spoken often about him doing this very same feat (scaling walls) at the Meadowlands... (how high was/is THAT freakin' wall? LOL) I asked him once how in the %#*^ do you propel yourself THAT high off the ground and not break your neck. (I used to be able to jump up on my podium with out the use of the steps but that was only about 4 ft high) His reply, not unlike Olympic and professional athletes, said "I just see myself up there..." (He also said there was not a lot of planning, just started running..... and the rest was history)
    1 point
  19. Yep, you are right... (was there any doubt? heh) And Ray is a well of information on the history of a LOT of the folks (and activity) featured here!
    1 point
  20. Here's a comparison. I think the one on the right looks way better and more rich and classy.
    1 point
  21. I tend to be an irregular. I'm not really good at forums. I tend to get my foot stuck in my mouth a lot. I've gotten into some horrific battles on-line. Back at RAMD I was challenged to a virtual duel. Someone was going to "kick my ###" at a show. I do so like this Guess Who forum. I just get into months at a time where I don't DCP. But I think you offer a great service to the vintage drum corps community, especially those of us whose memories aren't what they used to be. So I hope you forgive my Guess Who inadequacies, which are many, and accept my thanks for letting me in once every few months.
    1 point
  22. "Don't air the family's dirty laundry." However, your question is not clear because you don't state what your role was in dealing with the corps you've been "closely involved with". Were you a volunteer or on an executive committee or did you have board position? Transparency is viewed differently depending upon how you serve. Among the executives and board, there certainly must be business transparency. Among the staff, too. But should staff be involved with business decisions? Transparency doesn't seem important between those roles. More like on a "need to know" basis, just do your respective jobs. Transparency invites criticism and decision by committee that eventually waters down an idea's original intent. All that, and even more so, with volunteers. Just do. your. job. Transparency with the public should rarely be expected. No matter how much a corps says to the public, whatever they say will never be enough for those who expect it. As a fan? Fugget-about-it. Your ticket gets you into the stadium, not into the executive boardroom. As it should be, IMO.
    1 point
  23. Getting hip therapy for his parades tomorrow ...
    1 point
  24. yes you are my queen. your always right. i've learned a lot about lot's of people here.
    1 point
  25. How I wish a GOOD show could SAVE a corps! In fact, Glassmen had a really wonderful program last year; why not throw them a few bucks for it?
    1 point
  26. Very impressive. Nice to see such efforts in my area. Hope to see you at a SoundSport event in the future. Best of luck.
    1 point
  27. 100 white poles? Are they building a McMansion this year?
    1 point
  28. But a show doesn't have to be Dada to be about Dada -- just like a movie about Dada wouldn't necessarily have to be filmed using Dadaist's style. That's my main problem with this criticism. That show was, technically, called "Cabaret Voltaire"; I always took that to mean that it was channeling the space where Dada and other randomized, frenetic art forms could happen. I didn't need the show to be Dada to tell that story, because I didn't take the designers' intent to be quite so literal about it.
    1 point
  29. I'm sure surf would love to be much cleaner. No one wants to be dirty. But more important the cleanliness or dirtiness, they had fun and so did the crowd. Entertain me. That's why I pay to experience. Speaking of experience, I love how Surf made the crowd part of the experience and recognized the importance of the crowd versus other shows that eliminate the crowd all together for the mere sake of cleanliness. Entertain. That's all i'm asking for. Stop worrying so much about the judging sheets and just entertain and play the freaking horns. Ok...my rant is over!
    1 point
  30. I'm fairly certain there is more tailoring about to ensue.
    1 point
  31. Love 'em...Love 'em...Love 'em!! They look fantastic. Can't wait to see what you guys have for us this summer. See you all in Atlanta! Dan
    1 point
  32. Found a video from the parade. You can hear the hornline starting right around 6:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQunJJBKFs8
    1 point
  33. That uniform doesn't seem very western to me. It makes the hat look out of place. The "bib" needs trim or something to make it stand out a bit more.
    1 point
  34. Well, I guess I can show you guys the work we did at Stanbury for the Troopers. Design by Stanbury Uniforms Brent Becker and the Troopers Design Team. I managed the process to delivery. www.stanbury.com Here you go! Meet the Bass Drum Line! Let's get them some FB likes! https://www.facebook.com/TroopersDrumCorps?fref=ts
    1 point
  35. Just sampled "Walking With Heroes" and "The Dark Side of the Moon" from here.
    1 point
  36. Been asking the same question for years.
    1 point
  37. Just as VK wasn't the "new Bridgemen," but the "new VK," Surf is the "new Surf." They made the impact they made last year by being themselves.
    1 point
  38. Great names... great choices... and a well-deserved honor for all of them. Congrats to the new inductees!!! My "long overdue" vote for any name on this list goes to Bobby Hoffman. A true genius, and one of the coolest people I've ever known.
    1 point
  39. They used big commas in 2001. Switched back for their 9/11 show in 2002 because it fit thematically I guess to use rifles. Just never switched back again after that for whatever reason.
    1 point
  40. I'm paraphrasing. But Hop did make mention that part of the reasoning for the change was due to what's going on in the world. I know he has very strong feelings in regards to gun control, so I'm assuming that plays into it as well. I don't really care that they're switching to something different - an abstract object flying through the air is just as arbitrary to a show about duality as is a rifle or sabre shaped object. But I'm also not thinking that this move will decrease gun violence in America.
    1 point
  41. This was posted today, 5/26/2013, on Facebook. 2013 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: "As the Blue Knights look to reach the World Class Finals for a 10th straight season, the corps will explore the cycle of life in NoBeginningNoEnd. The Power of the World always works in circles, with no beginning and no end. Everything tries to be round. The sky is round and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball and so are all the stars. The Blue Knights will express that circular concept through the music of Clyde Otis, Jay Bocook and Pat Metheny, using familiar themes to examine the ongoing progression of nature—the loop in all things. Life isn’t always about the severity of the bookends. Sometimes it’s just a simple piece of the middle where memories are made."
    0 points
  42. I am embarrassed for the Cadets. What I see is not exclusive to them - other units are equally guilty of the same thing. Your corps brass/percussion sections looks great. You represent the uniform well. You march as if you care about the uniform and in turn the corps. The guard on the other hand looks "shlepperific.". People out of step, walking as if it's a summer stroll. At what point does the guard represent the unit as well? Will they continue to be an afterthought in the vein of "their importance really is in the show and not on the parade route?"
    0 points
  43. Looks as if you and saxfreq1128 are searching real hard to find ways 'justify' a show design that not many in the audience enjoyed.
    0 points
  44. So, it was a show designed to describe "the venue; the building structure called Cabaret Voltaire" and not a show about what took place inside the building?
    0 points
  45. Not sure about them... From a distance, they'll look just like the uniforms used from '05-back. *shrug*
    0 points
  46. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with the new look, and I'm hoping it will look great on the field. But based on the picture of the bass line, it kind of seems like they haven't figured out the bagginess issue. Maybe they just need to be tailored yet, but that's my only concern with them at the moment.
    0 points
  47. I'm very happy to see the gray pants. I have been clamoring for this since they went to the blue jump suits several years back. I am tickled that they've retained their overall identity. However, I think the overall look is a bit chintzy...a little bit too "costumey" looking for my taste. And...It's not too late, but I would really like to see the scarves make a return and let's not forget...they have never made finals without them. Please don't mistake my criticisms for being unenthusiastic about the 2013 Troopers. I'm just committed to speaking my mind.
    0 points
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