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  1. Could you imagine Stu picking apart a dci policies and procedures manual? That alone would be reason enough to keep it in house.
    3 points
  2. Single night tickets go on sale December 4th.
    1 point
  3. I think I would prefer silence!
    1 point
  4. I thought perhaps that Boston was inside reprising their show "Rise".
    1 point
  5. Speaking of the schedule, I'm hoping DCI is planning on either significantly reforming or altogether abolishing the Tour of Champions series. They probably won't because it's a cash cow, but I'm getting tired of seeing corps like Cadets and Phantom bring lackluster shows to my local area (and other perennial host cities) year after year when they are both billed as the "cream of the crop." Plus, there are many corps I haven't seen live in years that have really stepped it up recently (Mandarins, Academy, etc.). Looking forward to seeing the schedule whenever it comes out.
    1 point
  6. Letter of the law, I agree with you. But an organization can go above and beyond the legal minimum if they desire. Let's say there are two non profit organizations that govern over youth activities. The first follows the law, discloses their 990's to the public, but keeps all policies secret and will not provide any info apart from what they have to do legally even to parents of the youth who are in organizations in which they govern. The second follows the law, discloses their 990's to the public, but also informs the public about their Code of Conduct Policy, their Sexual Abuse Policy, their Hiring Policy, their Whistle Blower Policy, and their Bylaws. Which youth governing organization is attempting to inform folks that they are looking out for the best interest of the youth, and which acts like there might be something shady to hide?
    1 point
  7. yes, Super 3 is way early because of the Ticketmaster restrictions placed on DCI by LOS's arrangement. But the reality is that most of us drum corps fans aren't billionaires with loads of cash reserves to fork over at the drop of the hat. Rather we are working stiffs and students who nickel and dime it as we live pay check to pay check. Unfortunately, the powers that be go by the rule that those who have the gold make the rules. ...and get the perks. Sad.
    1 point
  8. I liked the 1998 "Irish in Your Face" show - Placed 18th.
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  9. Those who know Pioneer only from recent history are missing out. They are a previous World Champion that challenged for top 17 when they first broke into World Class (then Division I). Favorites - Celtic Twilight (1996) - Pioneer felt like almost a D1 corps in all but name this year. They roared through much of their schedule before getting upset at D2 finals by Les Etoiles (who themselves made serious noise at D1 Quarterfinals). I saw them in mid-July that year, and had them above several familiar names. The show was very nice - Celtic Twilight was kind of a new-age/Celtic-lite album, and Pioneer did it justice. Riverdance (1997) - It was a pretty straightforward rendition of the soundtrack, if you're familiar with it, but the corps was mature and really strong across all sections. They didn't improve as far as national standings, but it was definitely a more complex show than '96. Another music book they did justice to, for sure. Not so favorites - The first one that stands out is Oliver (2002). Bad show programming, that, especially considering how sophisticated the other corps were getting in those years. The bottom also seemed to fall out of their recruiting, so they had a very small group that summer. Good on them for getting out there, but I think management failed the members for this show.
    1 point
  10. Last year - The schedule was announced on November 23rd. Individual tickets for finals week went on sale December 5th. http://www.dci.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=33500&ATCLID=211315065&SPID=166025&SPSID=965782
    1 point
  11. Same thing that happened to the Falcons in the Super Bowl.
    1 point
  12. Scoundrel? Scoundrel? I like the sound of that
    1 point
  13. except in some cases, it can take months to get the answers
    1 point
  14. John, We rarely agree on anything. You don't have to be insulting about it. I just don't think you should put words into people's mouths... I've dealt with Tresona in the past and I know what they do. What gives you the right to put your values on others and backhandedly call them stupid because they don't share your view of things? Nothing. You're just a know-it-all bully and condescending, and it gets old. Your opinion is yours and other people can like or dislike an organization for whatever reason. As far as Tresona... "They're really a very aggressive company that came out of nowhere with untested theories," Craig said. "We're thrilled for Mr. Carroll to have defeated Tresona. Tresona's a very aggressive copyright troll." http://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/news/tn-blr-me-music-suit-20161230-story.html
    1 point
  15. Literally one of the very few fantastic uses of a vocalist ever in the marching arts... How dare they...
    1 point
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