Mapleseed Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 After three consecutive years of flying over the Pacific Ocean, the Taipei Yuehfu Drum and Bugle Corps has decided to stay in Taiwan for the 2003 season. 2002 was a successful year for the corps, not only defending its third International Champion title, but also capturing the third highest score in Division III finals in Madison. We would very much like to return to the United States next year to further advance our level of performance and learn from the great American corps. Regrettably, the corps has to look farther into the future and plan itself so as not to drain itself before it is too late. It is not hard to imagine the logistic difficulties and challenges a young corps face when traveling overseas four years in a row (including the 1999 trip to Australia). Therefore, we think it is a critical time for the corps to take a break from the pleasantly-exhausting tours. Taipei Yuehfu will be auditioning its 2003 members in late November. The plan for 2003 is to give a national tour in Taiwan (which is only a little bigger than Massachusetts and Conneticut combined). As the only drum and bugle corps in Taiwan, we believe it is the corps' responsibility to promote the art of marching activity and provide Taiwan youths an opportunity to appreciate the magical power of drum corps. We thank all our friends in America who have supported and helped us for the past three years. We would especially like to express our most sincere gratitude to Mr. Roman Blenski for his encouragement and assistance. It has been a great honour to perform in front of the audiences, whether in Alton, Illinois (Yuehfu's first performance in 2000), Montreal, Alamadome, Southbridge, Massachusetts, Grand Haven, or Madison. Thank you for cheering for the kids, letting them know that the time spent to earn the money for the US$1,000+ plane ticket is worthwhile. We hope to return in 2004! See you then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffsjetta Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 you will be missed and here is hoping to see you back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yama Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 Best of luck to everyone at Taipei Yuefu in 2004! Having started out as an International, I understand the challenges in bringing the corps over here every year. I will look forward to seeing Taipei on the field in 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumbline Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 Glad to hear that the corps and the kids had a happy and beneficial experience touring north america. All the best to your organization, and we look forward to your return in 2004.... paul/vt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 Hope to see you back again! Taipei Yuehfu stayed and practiced in my town (Jamestown, NY) for 2001 Finals in Buffalo. Our band loved you guys, and we even had the fun (probably a headache for the directors) of having Taipei Yuehfu on our turf practicing and our band on the parking lot facing right at them practicing as well. Hope to see you back stateside in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hope to see you back in 2004. Best of luck with your National tour next year. I hope your efforts in promotion pays off. You will be missed this next DCI season. Won't be the same without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelerand Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Will definitely miss you next year - yours was one of the best programs in Madison this year, IMO. It sounds like you are really focusing on priorities, though, and I certainly applaud that. We'll all be hoping that you can "spread the vision" in Taiwan - wouldn't it be great some year at DCI if there were multiple corps from Taiwan!!! --Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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