Daave Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 10 hours ago, 2muchcoffeeman said: For DCI uniform palpitations, administer Troopers. Yeah, the Androgynous Cowboy Stripper with a maternity bib and Capt'n Crunch epaulets look is no more. Could I get an Amen!! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 9 hours ago, 2000Cadet said: That's my wallet for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesmusic Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, scout9193 said: Had no idea their staff were such fans of the group Journey. My first thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newBACmom Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Liahona said: I wore the uniform and shako..PROPS to you for knowing it is a shako and not a hat.... LOL. Thanks. I've been going to drum corps shows with my son since 2013, and he was in marching band in high school and college, so I've got to be up on my terminology. Here's the thing -- in high school band, he played drum set his freshman year, quads his sophomore year, then his band nixed the drumline, and he played marimba junior and senior years. So, only one year wearing a shako in high school. His college band wears baseball caps. So, six years of marching band, only one year with a shako! He's done indoor for five years, so he's very familiar with the indoor uniform. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barigirl78 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Not a full uniform reveal, but the Crossmen have new black Aussies this year: https://twitter.com/Ediel24/status/1007860638645964800 It also looks like they are going full sleeveless after having one sleeve last year. The rest of the uniform wasn't ready. Edited June 16, 2018 by barigirl78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post craiga Posted June 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2018 As a 58 year old traditionalist, I will and do miss the vintage red & black BAC uniforms with white trim...shakos, plumes, and all the rest. Having said that, the activity has now entered an era of thematic costumes for each year's show. While we can blame WGI, pop culture, or whatever else, it is what it is. The activity, which has ALWAYS been in a state of change, continues to evolve. From my perspective, I am just thrilled that this activity has endured this long and the more I think about it, the more I conclude that it is our ability to change with the times which has allowed us to thrive. In my town, there are vacant buildings where the Catholic church, the Boy Scout camp, and even the Grange Hall used to be. We, on the other hand, still get to enjoy this activity and based on the last few years at shows, the activity seems actually quite healthy. Speaking specifically about BAC, I have watched several runthroughs of the show. It would be absolutely impossible for their members to perform this program with tradition uniforms, shakos, plumes etc. And for the record, these modern costumes (yes, I said it) cost a FRACTION of what the old school unis cost, so a yearly change is not a financial burden. Being around Boston last night, I can tell you that drum corps kids are STILL drum corps kids, and after nearly 40 years of being around this activity, I find great comfort in that. Although their generation may well include a lot of self-entitled, lazy, snowflakes, NONE of those kids are in drum corps. These kids are every bit as tough and hardworking as the kids who marched 20, 30 and 50 years ago. Whether they are marching for Boston, Cadets, Crown, Blue Stars or anyone else, they have my complete respect. 17 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC91 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 hour ago, newBACmom said: LOL. Thanks. I've been going to drum corps shows with my son since 2013, and he was in marching band in high school and college, so I've got to be up on my terminology. Here's the thing -- in high school band, he played drum set his freshman year, quads his sophomore year, then his band nixed the drumline, and he played marimba junior and senior years. So, only one year wearing a shako in high school. His college band wears baseball caps. So, six years of marching band, only one year with a shako! He's done indoor for five years, so he's very familiar with the indoor uniform. :) Welcome to the BAC family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Blue Stars: some Home Depot, mostly Lowe's colors. Sorry Menards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newBACmom Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, BAC91 said: Welcome to the BAC family. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, xandandl said: Blue Stars: some Home Depot, mostly Lowe's colors. Sorry Menards. I know those are guard people so not sure if everyone is wearing that or just guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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