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  1. As one who has done plenty on both TV and youtube, I actually agree with everything you just said. A look at Neilson ratings reveals that top TV shows get the kind of viewer numbers that used to be considered failure - while there are youtube videos all over that get the kind of view counts as the Superbowl. Internet video has taken over and even Vimeo and others do real well.
  2. Yes, that is me doing the Kanstul demo - and thanks for the kind words. :)
  3. Yes, StarOrg. I was the full time lead trumpet player for Denver & The Mile High Orchestra for a little over 10 years. I have since 2013 stepped down from my full time spot with them to have a "real job with a real life" (got the job covered but not sure about the "life" part). Though no longer full time, I still do sub on occasions. I was on every album between 2003 and 2013 (my last album with them was the Hymns album).
  4. I was a finalist on this show with a band called Denver & The Mile High Orchestra. This thread makes me giggle.
  5. My prediction. Someone will win. People will complain about it.
  6. Every year of top 12 from 1974-1985 as well as isolated records from 86-89. Full package sale only (not individual). Send me a PM if interested.
  7. I completely get it. Furthermore, I see this as being nothing but a positive thing for both the Cadets' organization (YEA in general) and the DCA drum corps circuit. This is fantastic news! Welcome to DCA, Cadets2! I can't wait to see you on the field in Rochester! Is the plan to field Cadets2 this year or next (this question has probably been answered on either this thread or the YEA website but I have not had time to read it all).
  8. Which is exactly how it was for YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS prior to 2003. Pretty simple, and quite fair in my opinion.
  9. Music City Legend will be holding a FREE camp on April 30th (no $25 audition fee and no $50 camp fee) as we try to fill our remaining holes. There are open spots in ALL sections and we will be LEARNING DRILL! Come on out and join the fun with NO financial pressure. This is a ONE time offer ONLY! Camp will be held at Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier TN. Get further details at http://musiccitylegend.org See you on April 30th, Tornado
  10. I absolutely DO know the feeling! I can't wait to see you on the field in 2012 in WHICHEVER corps you end up marching in with a snare on. Happy corps hunting. :)
  11. "All age" means "all age" (or at least it should). I see no reason why you would not get a "FAIR chance" in ANY DCA drum corps no matter what your age. I think the main reason you are seeing a larger percentage of younger people participating in the DCA activity is because DCA is evolving and doing so very rapidly. This makes it more attractive to the younger prospects, especially ones who either want to gain some experience before going after a spot in their favorite DCI. corps or simply to have a lighter summer touring schedule. The only thing I might say is with the evolution of DCA coupled with the younger members participating, the prestige starts to become a little higher among the top corps and that is where it might tricky the older you might be (mostly in the top corps). However, I can go down the. list from Buccs down to the 10th place corps in Open Class finals - as well as all 4 Class A finalists and see a reasonable amount of 30+ people in each. When it comes to the top DCA corps, I think it all just depends on how good you are on your instrument and how good of physical shape you are in - not age. I know plenty of older people who are in. better physical shape than many teens. In fact, I am in better physical shape than I was as a teen (having changed much of my life style, work. ethic and diet in the last 3 years). And I don't even march (just teach). And MOST definitely, plenty of adults who are as good and MUCH BETTER musicians than the young (many of which are on a semi pro and pro level). Shameless plug time. Not sure where you live but Music City Legend (Nashville TN) just announced today that we are holding a "dues free weekend" on April 30th - May 1st. If available and close, come on out. I'll give ya a shot (if you are a horn player). :-) P.S. Please excuse the typos. I'm writing from the small keys of my VERY old school blackberry with buttons the size of a mustard seed.
  12. Wow, you really missed the point if that's how you saw my post. I guess the fact that I was enjoying on my own merrit, DCI 1976 and that I also said I was looking forward to the DCA Alumni Spectacular was all a lie to push an "agenda"? WOW For cryin out loud. I was enjoying drum corps DVDs with my daughter. She had a request, and I granted it. No big deal really other than I found it interesting enough to want to share the story on DCP. But to say that I tried to be "coy by denying an agenda" is a ridiculous accusation that is completely unfounded. But, that's what I get for posting on DCP. I should have learned my lesson two years ago when I wisely chose not to post anymore. My bad. I'll go back to my silence. Have fun with this can of worms I apparently opened.
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