BlueStainGlass Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've read the post several times and still not sure what to think. It hurts their most consistent caption the last 4 years and could possibly pull alot of talent away. They've had that pulse/pow connection bringing in talent. Whoever takes over I believe has to have a connection with a big WGI group to keep them at the same level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) John Mapes bids farewell to Blue Stars after 4 years! Hmmm. Wonder where he'll pop up? WOW...that is a HUGE loss for Blue Stars IMO! Edited August 30, 2016 by Liahona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Huge loss :( Mapes and Grom ( for those unfamilar ) were Percussion Arrangers for Blue Stars... one of the strong captions for the Blue Stars. Both these guys are bigtime names in WGI ( percussion design side ) too. Boh are from Calif, I believe. Edited August 30, 2016 by BRASSO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I hope Eric Shriver stays on as caption head and keeps all the staff together with a new arranger but I think they may follow Mapes and Grom if they land elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've read the post several times and still not sure what to think. It hurts their most consistent caption the last 4 years and could possibly pull alot of talent away. They've had that pulse/pow connection bringing in talent. Whoever takes over I believe has to have a connection with a big WGI group to keep them at the same level. Dear Blue Stars, it has been a good 4 years but it is time for me and Ian Grom to go our separate ways. Had an incredible experience with all the members, teaching staff, volunteers and admin team! I thank everyone who was so welcoming and gracious the entire time we were there. I ended up learning even more than I thought I would, turns out indoor and outdoor are very different. 2016 left me very inspired by the top groups and was a great reminder of what is possible in this activity. It would be easy to go through the motions and stay on another summer, but it is time to practice what I preach. Do what you love, love what you do. Although there were so many positives, in the end we were simply left artistically unfulfilled time and time again. Drum Corps design is all about the team and the chemistry and without that you are left with only your individual caption to be excited about, but that is not enough and was never the point. Lastly, thanks to everyone for all the overwhelming amount of hype and love for the Stars percussion over the past 4 seasons. Very proud of those accomplishments! And of course thanks to Eric Shriver for leading the charge, none of this could have happened without him! Not sure what is up next, but that is just fine with me :):) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 For what it is worth I thought when Aungst and crew left after 2012 I thought they were gonna be totally screwed, but actually came out stronger with Mapes and Grom and Shriver. Not a total loss until we know who the replacement is. Doesn't mean I'm not pretty upset about this though. They were amazing there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjordansc Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Obviously a little friction between designers at the Blue Stars last year. That is too bad. Anxious to see the stars staff announcements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd-student-TTU Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This isn't the staff merry-go-round, it's a hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Obviously a little friction between designers at the Blue Stars last year. That is too bad. Anxious to see the stars staff announcements. Which is weird because the show seemed so cohesive top to bottom. Well I wish them the best, their percussion, especially the front ensemble were a HUGE treat the last 4 years, and hell even 7. They replaced an incredible percussion staff once in 2013, here is to hoping they can do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 And if someone picks up Mapes and Grom, they'll be picking up two of the absolute best in the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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