bloo12

Electronics? Key of the horns? Things like this shouldn't make the activity what it is. We all know what makes drum corps what it is. Those marching, giving everything they have into a few short minutes, making their dreams come true. It isn't the electronics, cost, key of the instrument, placement of the corps, or distance that demoralize us. It is people that disrespect the activity that we love. I was not around in the era that many of you speak of. Yes, the music was great, but things change and if the activity never evolved as it did, it would not exist AT ALL today. I'm not a huge fan of old time corps. I respect it, but it is not the activity that *I* fell in love with. Our generations are not looking for the same thing. What your generation remembers is not necessarily what mine wants. In my eyes, people that no longer attend DCI shows because of the usage of electronics are taking support from the kids marching over something they can't control. To me, this is disgusting, pathetic, and childish. If you marched, you remember what it was like going on to the field, displaying your hard work. It is no difference for those participating in corps today. Why are you detracting from their experiences, their dreams, just because of a keyboard?

What type of horns are these? (Trumpets specifically)

Does anybody have any information on the Bluecoat auction process? I understand how auditions work, but it is my understanding that in past years, a 45 second to 2 minute solo was prepared and played at the audition. Is this still in practice? Or does everyone play the same piece? Thanks.