Popular Post Ms.L Posted July 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2017 I never marched. Back in the late 70's, I remember my band director saying that he wanted to take us to a drum corps show. I had no idea what it was, just knew it had something to do with marching. I fell in love with DCI that night. I played clarinet and was incredibly uncoordinated so auditioning for a corps never occurred to me. I regret that somewhat. I had a few years when I wasn't as involved although I loved the PBS and ESPN years. Where ever I taught, I always introduced my students to corps through championship videos. Most of them had never heard of it. Now, many years later, I have a former student marching his first year. He is like a son but is also a friend. Tomorrow, I get to sit in the stands and watch him and his corps take their home field in Rockford after a very emotional and exhausting week. I'll watch him march on the field, and pursue his dream of marching in DCI, all the while remembering when I first introduced him to the activity and when I took him to his first show. I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry like a baby. Sorry this is so long and emotional. I just needed to share with people who might 'get' it. Thank you! 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I definitely get it. I am so happy for you. I marched but there is nothing like looking down there and seeing your child on the field. Enjoy every moment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 This...........is...........AWESOME!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I have also sent students to march corps (Madison, Guardsmen, Colts, Blue Knights, etc.). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 This world needs more teachers like you. I saw my first show because my director played it on a projector in band camp my freshman year. I would later march that corps for 3 seasons while he was a judge. I got an awesome opportunity when he put his head in my bell at my first Minnesota regional, I don't know if he realized it was me at the time but he made a good comment on the tape and that was awesome. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, littlejaw said: This world needs more teachers like you. This site needs more threads like this one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoaDci Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Congrats to you and him! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ms.L said: I never marched. Back in the late 70's, I remember my band director saying that he wanted to take us to a drum corps show. I had no idea what it was, just knew it had something to do with marching. I fell in love with DCI that night. I played clarinet and was incredibly uncoordinated so auditioning for a corps never occurred to me. I regret that somewhat. I had a few years when I wasn't as involved although I loved the PBS and ESPN years. Where ever I taught, I always introduced my students to corps through championship videos. Most of them had never heard of it. Now, many years later, I have a former student marching his first year. He is like a son but is also a friend. Tomorrow, I get to sit in the stands and watch him and his corps take their home field in Rockford after a very emotional and exhausting week. I'll watch him march on the field, and pursue his dream of marching in DCI, all the while remembering when I first introduced him to the activity and when I took him to his first show. I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry like a baby. Sorry this is so long and emotional. I just needed to share with people who might 'get' it. Thank you! As someone who didn't march either and that is about to enter the same profession I really really really hope/look forward to this kind of moment of getting to see my future students do amazing things........as long as I hopefully have a small part in helping prepare them for something like this activity. I got to show the 6th grade beginners some shows along with a BK alum this past Spring and watching their faces light up was an awesome thing to see. Thanks for sharing. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.L Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 11 minutes ago, DrumManTx said: As someone who didn't march either and that is about to enter the same profession I really really really hope/look forward to this kind of moment of getting to see my future students do amazing things........as long as I hopefully have a small part in helping prepare them for something like this activity. I got to show the 6th grade beginners some shows along with a BK alum this past Spring and watching their faces light up was an awesome thing to see. Thanks for sharing. :) You're welcome. You are going to be a great teacher. I just know it. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Enjoy. It is a big night for your student...and for you too. (Deservedly so) Over my career I had students march with 9 different corps. Got the same thrill every time I saw them in uniform. Cost me a few bucks to buy shirts/hats from each corps, but I know the kids got a kick out of seeing me wear them back home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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