Yeah, maybe moderators should delete this thread and we can start over. At this rate we will have 87 pages in this thread and only four actual announcements.
US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
Much better acoustics for marching bands and drum corps than LOS
Stadium and facilities staff is easy to work with - they host the Youth in Music Marching Band Championships every year and there is usually a home Vikings game the next day. That facilities team is easy to work with and they know how to turn around a facility overnight.
Schools in MN don't start until AFTER Labor Day, so finding housing and rehearsal facilities at local schools should be easier.
Northern location = not nearly as hot and humid in August
LOTS to do in and around the Twin Cities. And Duluth and the North Shore are an easy day trip.
What if DCI tried an experiment for one year. A mandated show theme that all corps must interpret. Kind of like they do with floats in the Rose Parade.
I would love to see how all corps would interpret a common topic. What risks? Many units might sound and look similar.
Thoughts?
What does it say about DCI, SOA and the activity at-large when young adults who are the victims in these situations are the ones being the most transparent and honest?
McKenzee - I can't imagine the mental roller coaster you have been forced to ride. It is not fair and I admire your strength and courage.
I think it’s still too early to even discuss. I know local winter colorguard and percussion circuits are struggling with their winter schedules. The common thread from school administration and activities directors is that they need to get through the fall season first. Then they will move on to winter and spring. Any discussions about outside groups needing or wanting access next summer aren’t on anyone’s radar right now.
Also, with more and more states moving football to the spring, that has the potential to move marching band to the spring, too How many schools can have a marching band AND winter percussion and/or winter guard going on simultaneously?