NR_Ohiobando Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ---------- Marching Band Routine Offends Mental Health Organization SAN ANTONIO -- A recent performance by the Churchill High School marching band is being called offensive by some who say the performance was insensitive to those with mental illness. The band's performance at the University Interscholastic League's state band competition -- entitled "Symphonic Schizophrenia" -- included props resembling padded walls and had some band members dressed in strait jackets running around the field in an erratic manner. The head of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness said he was contacted by several people who were upset by Churchill's performance... ----continue the rest at http://www.ksat.com/news/17985375/detail.html ------- Obviously another show made by someone who obviously has a thing for Star of Indiana(and their 93 show). Anyways, while the party being involved wasn't technically a drum corps, I figured it is worth discussing. My opinion: The show itself looks rather terrible from a design standpoint(drill-wise...spelling out words is never a good choice IMO). Though, the guy representing the mentally ill "being offended" is a ##### who can't appreciate an art form, and is taking their show WAAAAAAAAY out of context. I wonder what that guy would have thought if he saw Blue Knights(WGI) 2005 show, or if he would have been offended by Phantom Regiment's violence used in their recent 08 show. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geluf Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The show itself looks rather terrible from a design standpoint(drill-wise...spelling out words is never a good choice IMO). How is this relevant in the slightest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTNK Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I dunno...I can see both sides... This isn't the first time this has happened--I remember a few years ago people talking about a band that had some sort of "crazies in straightjackets" motif in their show. I think it is pretty shallow show design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NR_Ohiobando Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 How is this relevant in the slightest? If the design was better we might not have this controversy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickhaltsforlife Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 good for churchill... more exposure to the marching arts!!! eh, actually, i personally don't have a problem with the show, yeah it doesn't look like the best design, and they could have done a similar theme without being so blunt with things... but in a world like today, when people are offended by the stupidest things, you have to be careful.... anyway, this topic will probably close soon, but it would be interesting to see what people have to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camel lips Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Cadets have a new idea? :big hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 in before the first "this belongs on MBP" post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrajedi8 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 www.marchingbandplanet.org. Ever hear of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoHmempho04 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 A guard in TN did a show from this piece back in 2003 from TN. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iplaytimpani Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Is this the same show as Key Poulan's "Classic Schizophrenia"? http://www.keypoulan.com/admin/view_marchi...inal.php?id=137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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