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  1. 3 points
  2. Just got off the phone with a customer service rep and he said there is nothing they can do. I asked why we were not informed of this months ago and he said it was only small changes to the show and they didnt think it was important to post. This just pisses me off.
    3 points
  3. DCP is all about having an opinion and expressing it. You are free to be as rude or floral as you want. However, I will again suggest that if you think that your description above reflects a BD show (any BD show).....then you must be looking through a glass darkly.
    3 points
  4. Hello all, I've written a new piece for percussion just published by Tapspace. It's a classical multiple percussion piece, but it's written with drum corps bass drumming in mind. I think you'll enjoy it! Here's a link to the piece. And here's a link to the piece itself on Tapspace. http://www.tapspace.com/Eight-on-3-and-Nine-on-2-pr-181.html Please check it out!
    2 points
  5. Now that Crown has become one of the powerhouse corps of DCI. 2007 was kind of the first year Crown started showing it's stuff in my mind. Then 2009 they really blew DCI out of the water with it's new innovations in the activity. Now that the climb has basically ended, are Scouts going to be the next corps that climbs out of the nethers of lower finals to rejoin the power corps?
    2 points
  6. Too funny. They didn't change the fan network till the very last minute... Keep us calm and keep those orders coming in. I feel played...
    2 points
  7. Oh for freak sake! OK listen up 'powers that be' - PRESHOWS ARE IMPORTANT TO US. Them not being judged doesn't matter one little bit to us. We LOVE them. OK?
    2 points
  8. Maybe not an entire show being awful, but i'm sure DCP would admit there have been awful moments. NOT directed at BD. Kind of just an overarching statement of the history of DCI.
    2 points
  9. My CD's were waiting for me when I got home today.
    2 points
  10. I've seen a few groups allowing their tenor players to use the stands for when they are just standing in the lot but have the snares and basses still using the carriers. I find this a very respectable median to using stands or carriers because I know that tenor players backs get truly screwed up the more they carry them.
    2 points
  11. Is it the staff that decides a winning show or the kids that show up? I feel like some corps (not to pick on BD but they win a lot), it seems like the fact that they have some of the big names in corps make the show a winner. Like 2010, the show was crazy good and clean, though lacking in comprehension to the fans, but did the kids make it? No the staff wrote a show that was all challenging and wierd. Like people tell kids that their show made no sense. But is that always the kids fault?
    2 points
  12. Actually seems more like a cavies 06 to me. But maybe that's just the machinery :P
    2 points
  13. Honestly I will admit my lack of knowledge. I didn't know the song This House is not a Home until my gf told me during finals. At first I hate BD because I didn't get it, now that i know the song, the opener was a favorite of mine. Tenor break for blue stars. Phantom's whole show. Cadets winning. Crown's paint it black. And my girlfriend experiencing her first ever finals.
    2 points
  14. Well it was an epic free day in Cedarburg, Wisconsin 2009. Lets just say there was duct tape and a massive brawl at 4 in the morning that night. 2009 scouts may remember waking up but only a few remember what truly happened. Great memory with those guys.
    2 points
  15. Ahem. Glee had done it awhile before scouts brought that out. Had listened to it a few times actually. People had heard of it and knew about it. If you mean that people had never heard a brass arangement of it then ya i agree I've never heard that version.
    2 points
  16. I had heard that there was some talent leakage before the line had fully been set. But as awesome as ESOM was at the end of the show you have to admit it's hard to write tough music to that. They'll do very well. But selfishly I'm hoping that no Crown guys go to scouts :P
    2 points
  17. I'm sorry it must be said. BD must lose.
    2 points
  18. After watching the indoor percussion activity for several years I am of the opinion it is time for some changes at the top. The activity seems to be going away from the best playing group winning and towards the ones with the most props and artistic development scoring the best. Mark Thurston was a great instructor in his time but I am afraid the goals are being changed. I really don't know who Andy Sanders, Jimmy Haskell or Caleb are. Perhaps time to bring some more of the early people back such as Ward Durrett, Rick Brown and others I am not sure there is a place for early stage groups to be involved any more and the farther you move from playing to props the more it becomes the one with the most money wins. Last year the overall amount of groups attending shows declined. Likely because of the economy and money.
    1 point
  19. Hi all, If you're on facebook, you've probably been seeing the occacsionally plea to 'check out this amazing charity!' Or maybe, you've seen a couple of the threads here on DCP about supporting the Chase Community Giving campaign. It's possible this has seemed like spam or annoying hype. But the Chase Community Giving campaign is for real. And the best part is . . . MANY corps can be successful if we leverage our collective support! Here's the scoop: For three years Chase has done this big facebook event where they give away a zillion dollars or so. Every year they change it up a little bit. This year, the contest aligns perfectly with nearly all DCA corps. In order to participate, a non-profit has to have a budget less than a million dollars. This means it's about small, grass-roots organizations just like drum corps! Secondly, the contest requires passionate fans--something we in the drum corps world have in spades! Finally, the contest will give prizes to 100 different organizations and everyone who participates gets to support TEN DIFFERENT organizations. This means you can support not just your all-time favorite corps, but a whole bunch of those others corps you really really like. In previous years, DCI corps have done very well in this contest because DRUM CORPS FANS came out in droves. In this year's contest, many of the top DCI corps are not eligible to win a prize (the curse of huge budgets). But DCA corps and many smaller DCI corps CAN WIN! In fact, several drum corps are already in the top 100 including Minnesota Brass! Here's how it works: The 100 non-profit organizations who receive the most votes on the Chase Community Giving facebook page, will receive awards as follows: The eligible charity receiving the most votes will be awarded $250,000 The second through fifth place eligible charity winners will be awarded $100,000 each The 6th through 100th place eligible charity winners will receive $25,000 each You don't have to sign up for anything. You don't even have to give them so much as an email address. All you need is to be on facebook. From there, it's just one click to vote for your favorite ten corps. To help you out, here are the links to the 2011 DCA finalists. Please vote . . . and keep spreading the word! Thanks!! Minnesota Brass: http://bit.ly/rz4fLb Reading Buccaneers: http://bit.ly/rseDIE Empire Statesen: http://bit.ly/rWhweC Hurricanes: http://bit.ly/ugB7UN Caballeros: http://bit.ly/sIxS1e Renegades: http://bit.ly/tUuRml Alliance: couldn't locate . . . if you find please post below! CorpsVets: http://bit.ly/vDhIhx Kilties: http://bit.ly/sXFQAw Tampa Bay Thunder: couldn't locate . . . if you find please post below! Govenaires: http://bit.ly/v0abye Fusion Core: http://bit.ly/lXJcs8 (I think this is right!) Carolina Gold: http://bit.ly/t2TJV8 Windsor Regiment: http://bit.ly/ijhmw9 A list of eligible DCI corps is available here: http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=13b26726-7b1d-4d91-97bb-d4955b2ca6d9
    1 point
  20. Just saw this on Facebook...DCP member Jon Waggoner (jwscv87) passed away today...looks like a heart attack. 45 years old...far FAR too young. Jon was an alum of the Black Watch (81-82), Longview Mauraders (83-84), and the Santa Clara Vanguard (85-87, 04 TOR parade) Jon and I had some fun discussions over the years about who lost DCI by a closer margin to Garfield. We never COULD come to an agreement on who's caption breakdowns were closer...and it was rendered moot in 08. He was intelligent, respectful, easy to communicate with, and I am glad to have called him an on-line friend for these years. He leaves behind a wife and 2 children. My condolences go out to his family and fellow alums. RIP, Jon. Say hello to Gail for us.
    1 point
  21. They should have snuck the full performances in as Easter Eggs... hahaha
    1 point
  22. NOT good...it took them until the finished product commenced shipping to realize there were copyright problems? At least with ESOM we knew from the start that the potential was there for a problem, and a solution was arrived at so that at least we had the audio...DCI must be using the same PR organization as some political candidates and college sports teams.
    1 point
  23. Where do these people come up with these bright ideas? Did someone at DCI actually think "Let's spring it on them *after* we ship the DVDs" was a good idea ????
    1 point
  24. There really is no right or wrong here....that's you again hearing and seeing things that aren't there....an occupational hazard of viewing any art through prejudice. Hate away...it appears to be your burden and your loss.
    1 point
  25. Thank you, baja and thanks to LindaP for sending me info. I overcomplicated it. Hehehe AAG Paris 1977 Eiffel Tower show
    1 point
  26. I agree... it should have its own thread - but the thread should be on the DCI boards... not DCA... Cascades/NWYM clearly calls the corps Cascades B corps. They would appear to be following the blue devil/scv method.... FANTASTIC idea... I wish them the best... fantastic drum corps people...
    1 point
  27. America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration is proud to bring "the best of the best" each year for the Reunion Concert the weekend before Thanksgiving. Nothing could be more fitting than this reminder of who we are and why we love liberty as Americans. The "Reunion Concert" Saturday evening, November 19 will present to you some of the Legends of Drum Corps. You can tap your toe to a Sousa march, or delight to a Big Band Tune. It is drum corps as we all knew and loved it. Join us for this spectacular weekend. You won't be disappointed. HOLIDAY = PLYMOUTH = THANKSGIVING = "ALUMNI DRUM CORPS" Friday, Nov. 18th - Free Patriotic Concert - Navy Band Sea Chanters Memorial Hall 7-10pm (Doors open at 6pm for general seating) Saturday, Nov. 19th Opening Ceremonies - Waterfront Park 10:30AM New England Food Festival - Waterfront Park 11AM-4PM Kids Activity Tent - Waterfront Park 11AM-4PM Crafter's Pavilion - Waterfront Park 11AM-4PM "Portal to the Past" -Historic Village & Demonstrations- Brewster Gardens Wampanoag Native American Exhibit - Educational Pavilion -11AM-4PM "Living History" Scavenger Hunt Brewster Gardens 2PM-3:30PM U.S. Air Force C5 Flyover - 10:45AM Thanksgiving Parade - Main Street 11AM The talent that visits Plymouth for the parade is incomparable in the Northeast. "Reunion Concert" - Memorial Hall What better way to showcase these alumni and senior drum corps groups than with the annual Saturday evening indoor "Reunion Concert," one of the premiere events in alumni Drum Corps World. Senior & Alumni Drum Corps' from far and near vie for a spot in the lineup and look forward to not only singing for their supper, (so to speak), but also to partaking in a fun-filled family weekend that includes great New England food, fabulous sightseeing and all the waterfront activity. LINE-UP: 6:45 PM -- Westchester Brassmen (NY) 7:05 PM -- Park City Pride (CT) 7:25 PM -- St. Kevin's Emerald Knights (MA) 7:45 PM -- Les Diplomats (Que.) 8:05 PM -- Rockland Defenders Alumni (MA) * * * 20 minute intermission * * * 8:45 PM -- Boston Sr. Crusaders (MA) 9:05 PM -- Reilly Raiders (PA) 9:28 PM --Bayonne Bridgemen (NJ) 9:45 PM -- Hawthorne Alumni Caballeros (NJ) AS OF TUE 15 NOV, groups of concert hall tickets were still available. Tickets may be purchased the following ways: On line -- www.memorialhall.com Call Memorial Hall (9-5 pm weekdays) 508-747-1622 Stop by the Memorial Hall ticket Office -Tues or Thurs 12-3pm http://www.usathanks...g.com/index.php
    1 point
  28. This sort of goes to everyone. Is maimed close enough? Or do they have to really die? Like can they just like break their leg at the end or does it have to be a blade of some sort going through their chest?
    1 point
  29. I'm sure you're right. It's just odd that this wasn't a problem for APD sales. And again, it would be nice to get a heads up. And don't trivialize the importance of any part of a show to fans.
    1 point
  30. You must REALLY not like Madison then.
    1 point
  31. And for Crown's preshow, they did do a finals week standstill recording (a very good one too) - it's available for download on Crown's store website. Mike
    1 point
  32. It sure would be nice if DCI would specify Clearly every modification they make to shows/pre-shows BEFORE they start accepting our money on their store web page. We were only told about Madison's closer. I understand they can't do that for pre-season orders via the fan network, but there is no excuse for the store page sales...
    1 point
  33. You had better be kidding about missing most of the pre-show on Crown. They have ALWAYS put full pre-shows on the CD's. I'm going to be very upset if that is the case.
    1 point
  34. If you don't want disrespect, then don't disrespect others.
    1 point
  35. I assume you meant Pio? If you don't know the story behind my corps movements then i understand that comment. If you do then you'd never say anything to me about what corps i march with. (PM me if you want). And I agree the shows I've marched never had extremely WOOO moments. I can proudly admit that. But don't you ever, ever disrespect where I've marched without understanding my story.
    1 point
  36. Yeah, I'm in year five with the battery I bought at my school, and the drums still look pretty close to new. They're a custom finish Pearl line, and other than normal wear and tear on some of the parts, they still look great and I expect them to last for several more years. And I didn't spend nearly as much on them as I would've on the Tama drums. If you want the drums to last a long time, like Mercedes apparently, all it takes is teaching them to take care of the instruments.
    1 point
  37. Now since this is blue devils did you mean the smokey smell everyone knows? (Sorry had to do that). Otherwise the music seems very interesting and I'll try to keep an open mind. Honestly I haven't read much about the whole 99% crap so i can't say stick to them or not, but i do feel that politics DO NOT have a place in DCI. That also kind of is directed at the 2010 Cavies with the somewhat subdued attack at the government and anti war. Just my thought. Don't mean to offend or drag in a political debate.
    1 point
  38. The Blue Devils announced today their 2012 production "Occupy the Oil Can (or we're the 99.1%)" Music by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Gil Scott Heron, Pete Seeger, Bob Marley and Rage Against the Machine. Not much known about the details at this point, but rumor has it that there will be use of props with a spectacular port-a-potty formation; some wonderful linen and tentage work from the guard, at least one mass sleeping bag drill, a clever use of barracades, a unison hand jesture to "the man" up in the box seats (and perhaps the dinos), at one point spelling out the word "Jump, you ####ers!" ....and a waft of something from the field particular to California. I, for one, am ready to help them stick it to the man! Ach e son, Ach e son, Ach e son!!!!!
    1 point
  39. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Phantom 2009 run into problems getting copyrights for the music to the movie Red Violin and therefore had to switch to all the Paginini stuff? As well as the now known problem with Madison and ESOM? I'm just wondering any other shows have run into problems with getting the rights to perform certain pieces and why.
    1 point
  40. A Mercedes is only expensive if you only keep it a few years. The thing is, they can run for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take good care of it... making it one of the cheapest cars out there over the long haul. Though no one really knows and can only guess based on quality of previous products, I suspect these things can go the distance. In that case, they are cheaper. Though... will agree they need keyboards and timpani to be able to really compete.
    1 point
  41. Plan 9 - Defender of all things Blue Devil! The new GMichael!
    1 point
  42. Socks got wet during a rain rehersal and put them in a plastic bag so my other stuff wouldn't get wet. Forgot them and they fermented till i accidentally opened the bag to the stench. New word: travesty
    1 point
  43. I think a common thread among the posts about the Crossmen percussion BITD is Mark Thurston's writing. He wrote some great stuff, and found a way to incorporate some amazing grooves, without making it obvious, or seem cadence-like.
    1 point
  44. Don't bring a lot of shirts. One, never wore them during rehearsal, but when I did nobody cares how it smells when you're on the field. I usually just bought a pack of hanes white tees. And you actually won't hit walmart as much as people say. Depending on the corps it's different, Pio we hit walmart a lot, like every other week, at Scouts we had maybe 2 all season in 2009. If you keep maybe 2-3 shirts that you are willing to not wear to practice and keep them as free day/post show shirts. Otherwise any shirt you wear during rehearsal WILL BE RUINED!! Trust me the crap you do will destroy tee shirts. Otherwise kinda pack for like a week of camp and you can survive off that. If you have running shorties I'd reccommend them because you can just shower in them and wash them then.
    1 point
  45. I'm going to throw this out there. BK is always paaiinfully BORING to me. Like they play clean and have the parts and everything to deserve their placement, but have you noticed that the shows just don't get people excited? Madison deserves some of the hype but top 6 would be scary because you have such powerhouses like BD, Cadets, Crown, Cavies, Bloo, SCV, Phantom. That's 6 right there and they haven't moved in YEARS!! It would be fun but it's gonna be tough for any corps to get up there.
    1 point
  46. With the new change in percussion staff, where do you think Madison will be heading? I for one am excited to try out again and hopefully get back in to the brotherhood.
    1 point
  47. I know that I prefered Phantom's drumline sound from last year, but then Scouts hornline sounded awesome (if still a little lacking in depth). What are your favorite sounding groups and sections?
    1 point
  48. I know from a fan prospective last years show didn't make much sense. Yes it was a very complex musical and visual experience. But tell me, how is drum corps going to pull people in to watch and donate to the program when your average fan, who isn't attuned to music at all, can understand the complexities of a atonal show. You can't make it so complicated people can't understand it. If you were at finals watching the crowd, the only reason they clapped at the end was because the BD staff was waving their arms and jumping around, which made us assume that the show was ending.
    1 point
  49. Don't forget good old spartacus from phantom. The original that is. Which really kicked off into the themed shows.
    1 point
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