Bill_VA

I just saw those scores from Mankato. I am gobsmacked that they were so low. Is there anyone on the forum in attendance at the show to shed some light on the two corps performance?

The instrument was recovered and the thief was nabbed attempting to pawn it at a music store. That is great news!

I got nearly all of my performance info from the corps directly. I had hoped to get all the shows but was still waiting for Alliance, Cincinnati Traditions, Excelsior, and Carolina Gold.

I collected repertoires for my monthly article, this may fill in some that are missing, not all, but some: Alliance: "Rise and Rise Again" Atlanta CV: "Rhythmos - Life in Motion" performing "Artistry in Rhythm" by Stan Kenton, "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla, "Gabriel's Oboe" by Ennio Morricone, "Finding and Believing" by Pat Metheny, and "joyRIDE" by Michael Markowski. Buccaneers: "ConZENtric - Mind, Body, Soul" performing "Equus" by Eric Whitacre, "Impressions of Japan" by James Barnes, and "Gabriel's Oboe" by Ennio Morricone. Bushwackers: "Piano Forte" performing "Piano Man" - Billy Jorel, "Angry Young Man" - Billy Joel, "Claire De Moon" A combo of Moonlight Sonata/Claire Delune - Mozart/Debussy, "Chopstix", and "Piano Concerto #1" - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Caballeros: "Red, White, and Black" performing Ernesto Lecuonaâs classic composition âMalaguenaâ, Adeleâs âMillion Years Agoâ, and a modern and dark original piece composed by Andrew Yozviak. Cadets 2: "First Circle" performing "First Circle", "Third Wind", "Heat of the Day" by Pat Metheny, and "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell. Chops: "Beacon" performing "Clair de Lune" by Debussy, "Quintile" by Stan Kenton, and "Fix You" by Martin, Buckland, Berryman, and Champion. Erie Thunderbirds: "Reverie" performing "Jardin Chinois", "Distorted", "Réveil", "Urban", and "Incantation" by Benoit Jutras. Fusion Core: "UP" performing "Ignition" by Todd Stalter, "Down" from Music Arranger Chris Bernota, Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide", "Asphalt Cocktail" by John Mackey, and "Windsprints" by Richard Saucedo and Hal Leonard. Hurricanes: "Freedom" performin "Amazing Grace", "Freedom" by Michael W. Smith, "Now We Are Free" by Andrea Bocelli, from Gladiator (Hanz Zimmer/Lisa Gerrard), and "Freedom Triology" by Paul Halley & Theresa Thomason. Kidsgrove Scouts: "Symmetricity" performing "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Trilogy" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, "Reflections of Rhythm" by T. Smith & J. Moore (Including excerpts from "The Heat of the Day" by Pat Metheny), and "Liturgical Dances" by David Holsinger. Kilties: "Gael Storm" performing "The Gael" by Dougie MacLean, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers, "Over the Rainbow" by Harold Arlen, and "The Skye Boat Song" from the TV series "Outlander". Minnesota Brass: "Now Boarding" performing David Holsinger's "To Tame the Perilous Skies", Julie Giroux's "Speed of Heat", Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cannas "Come Fly with Me", Michael Giacchino's "Married Life" (from the movie "Up"), and Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Girl from Ipanema". Skyliners: "Corner of the SKY" performing "Corner of the Sky" by the Jackson 5, "Skywriter", "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra, "Out of the Blue", "Goodbye Blue Skies" from Pink Floyd, "Lean On" by Major Lazer and "Storm", part of Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons", followed by Natalie Cole's "Orange Colored Sky", closer is a reprises of "Corner of the Sky". Sunrisers: "House of Cards" performing the Alan Parsons Project "May Be a Price to Pay", Charles Young's "Tempered Steel", "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" by Jule Styne, Moulin Rouge's "Sparkling Diamonds", Christina Perri's "Jar of Hearts", David Holsinger's "In the Spring, When Kings Go Off to War". White Sabers: "Unrequited""performing "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Romeo and Juliet" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, "Dance of the Knights" from Romeo and Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev, "March to the Scaffold" from Symphony Fantastique by Hector Berlioz, "First Movement" from Symphony No. 4 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, "Allegretto" from Symphony No. 7 by Ludwig van Beethoven, "My Immortal" by Evanescence, and a reprise of "Romeo and Juliet" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Here are the production titles and music for some of the Alumni Corps: Bridgemen Alumni: performing "Pagliacci, "Land of Make Believe, "My Favorite Things" (from The Sound of Music), "William Tell Overture", and "In the Stone". Mon Valley Express: "Invincible" performing an original composition by Jay Dawson Steel City Alumni: "35" performing "Here's That Rainy Day", "How High the Moon", "Blue Bossa", "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor", and "National Emblem Swing".

Thanks MakeD, I am glad you liked to article. He is actually the second blind timpanist I interviewed. Back in 2003 when DCI was in Florida, I interviewed a very talented young lady name Alee Davis who was the timpanist for "Court of Honor" an Open Class corps out of Atlanta, GA. She was so nice and very easy to talk with and like Nick, she is proud of who she is, blind and all, and she has no issues discussing her life's challenges and her dreams. What was weird, she too wanted to march with the Kilties several years ago but the transportation and housing was too difficult. Such a small world we live in!

I had an e-mail exchange with a woman named Kathy at DCI Merchandising. Not sure if this is just wishful thinking, but she told me they think the licensing issue may be resolved by mid-November. I certainly hope that is the case. I know a bunch of unhappy people who give out the DVDs as Christmas gifts.

I had a friend ask me why she was not able to find and order DVDs for the 2015 DCI World Championships. I asked DCI about their latest status and Kathy from merchandising stated that they expect to have the licensing issue resolved by mid-November (fingers crossed). This licensing has affected all the organizations when it comes to DCI, DCA, WGI, and I believe USBands. This is why no on-demand streaming and a major delay on audio and video products. I personally do not see a major shift from physical products since most of the organizations offer blu-ray quality. I am not sure (correct me if I am wrong) but you cannot burn your own blu-ray DVDs too easily. It is possible, just not easily done. So I guess if DCI gets the licensing issue resolved will have a ripple effect.

I have two articles in this edition on page 8 and 30. The first is my monthly All-Age feature and the second was an interview of Kilties tympanist, Nichalas Blasewitz. Check them out! http://www.drumcorpsworld.com/Magazines/nov_2015/mobile/index.html#p=1

Finished my articles on Nick Blasewitz. Here is the link: http://www.drumcorpsworld.com/Magazines/nov_2015/mobile/index.html#p=30 Check it out and let me know what you think.

I have two articles in this edition on page 8 and 30. The first is my monthly All-Age feature and the second was an interview of Kilties tympanist, Nichalas Blasewitz. Check them out! http://www.drumcorpsworld.com/Magazines/nov_2015/mobile/index.html

I am trying to finalize my questions to Nick. Is there anything someone might like to read about regarding his tenure with the Kilties, his tympani playing, sight challenges that need to be addressed, etc. Let me know very soon. Thanks! ~Bill

I am working on setting up an interview with Nick Blasewitz who is the sight challenged tympani player with the Kilties these past three seasons. I have some basic questions already worked out, but since this will be in a DCW article, I was hoping to find out what you would like to know about this remarkable young man? I see this as an opportunity to explore other aspects of our activity through others who may have a unique perspective. I did an interview back in 2003 down in Florida for the Open-Class DCI Championships with the tympani player named Allee Davis who was with Court of Honor out of Atlanta, GA. She was a remarkable young lady and had an interesting back story to tell. Interesting to note that she almost became a Kilties member herself back in 2005. Anyway, this is a great opportunity for you to give me questions that you would find interesting to read about people who experience drum corps from a different perspective. Thanks to all who contribute!

I&E Schedule Released http://dcacorps.org/?p=4315

I&E Schedule finally released: http://dcacorps.org/?p=4315

Is it published where us lowly waifs can see it?

I know this might be premature, has the DCA I&E schedule been released yet?

Chris, I am always on the lookout for someone as interested in DC as myself who may be interested in attending shows. I did all the Pittsburgh shows and several Ohio show and Allentown. Would have loved to have a second driver and person to talk to about the show(s). I can let you know my schedule next season and if you would like to join me we can discuss the particulars. Hope all is well!

Still wondering if anyone is looking for a ride from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester for the World Championship. I will be leaving on Friday September 4th returning Monday morning. I also have a room that I could share (2 double beds) if you need a place to stay. Hit me up via e-mail (aldrichthorpe@gmail.com) or via phone 412-627-2538.

I will be heading to the DCA Championship leaving from Pittsburgh on Friday Sept. 4th returning 'the following Monday. I also have a room with 2 double beds in Rochester at the LaQuitas that I would be willing to share expenses if anyone is interested. I can be reached via cell at 412-627-2538 or via e-mail at aldrichthorpe@gmail.com.

I did discover that the Optimist Alumni are scheduled for the DCA Alumni Spectacular it was on their master schedule http://www.optimists-alumni.org/events.htm so they would be the eighth corps. UPDATE: I re-read the page and they say they are taking the summer 2015 off, so I guess they are not the eighth corps. If anyone finds out if there is an additional corps post it for us.

Big John, I was emailing with Gil Silva, he had the same list but also included Yankee Rebels. I thought they discontinued the corps back in 2010. Can any one confirm this?

Received word on Cincinnati Traditions show and music: Cincinnati Traditions "Both Sides" Music consists of: Original Music (by Tim Snyder), THNKS FR TH MMRS (by Fall Out Boy), Both Sides Now (by Joni Mitchell), The Pretender (by Foo Fighters) Thanks for the info Tim Snyder

I received this from Kevin Serfass, Executive Director Windsor Regiment - Windsor Regiment "Adventures in Time" - Commencement (Stan Kenton/Johnny Richards), Quintile (Stan Kenton/Johnny Richards), El Congo Valiente (Johnny Richards), Yankee Doodle (George M. Cohen)/America the Beautiful (Samuel Ward), Pieces of Dreams (Michel LaGrand)

Just got this from Excelsior: Excelsior "Destination 'U'" -- Stay With Me (Sam Smith), Maps (Maroon 5), Payphone (Maroon 5), I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Michael Jackson), Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder) Sounds like a fun show. ~Bill

Found this on CorpsReps: Enfield Centurions "A Roman Legions Tale" - Tuba Mirum * Mars (from The Planets) * Nessun Dorma * Dies Irae (from Verdi's Requiem) * Symphony No. 2