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I think there's pretty much nothing to see here. "Synergy" is simply as described above...putting the pieces together where the final product comes together in a big way. The use of the word is nothing more or less than the evolution of the vernacular. I attend marching band critiques every fall where the judges (most of whom are DCI judges) use words like "vertical linears" instead of "files"....and we have "Visual Performance" judges, not "M&M" judges. :) Nothing sinister coming out of Boston. Yet.

some flaws in body control. Field visual judges could have a field day

When we work together, as a team, we can do something like this:

The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps and Twin Valley H.S. Band will present their 2018 “Spring Preview” indoor concert on Saturday, May 12, 7:00 p.m. at Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA. As always, the show will bring a host of exciting active and alumni corps to the stage. · Thunder Brigade, Westminster, MD – A DCI “SoundSport” corps bringing tons of excitement to the stage. · Blessed Sac/Golden Knights Alumni, Nutley, NJ – An original DCI member corps, GK’s will be recapping their classics. · Skyliner Alumni, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ – Continuing their traditions, they put the “f” in “forte!” · The Skyliners, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA – One of DCA’s active open class corps, bringing the intensity of their namesakes. · Reading Buccaneer Alumni, Reading, PA – Recreating championship excitement from the 1960’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s. · Buccaneers, Reading, PA – One of DCA’s most celebrated and awarded ensembles premieres their 2018 repertoire “HERE TO THERE” A turkey dinner (with vegetarian option) will be offered in the school cafeteria from 3:00-6:30. Dinners may be purchased at the show. Spring Preview tickets are available in advance at $17.00 (reserved seating) and $15.00 (general admission), and may be ordered online at www.readingbuccaneers.org/springpreview, or by mailing a check and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Spring Preview, 200 Columbia Ave., Reading, PA 19605 Please make your check payable to: Spring Preview. Ticket orders received after May 1 will be held at Will Call. Tickets also will be available at the door. For more information about the show, please email bucspringpreview@gmail.com. Join us for an exciting spring evening of drum corps on May 12!

While on the subject of 10-dollar words that really are worth about a quarter...LOL... Don't you mean "adjudicators"?

No. This has always been and will always be a trendy activity and it's just about using buzzwords. I remember years ago when a judge on a tape used the term "spatial relations" when judging visual. "Spatial relations"? Really? Apparently "interval" was too pedestrian or difficult to say.

"Hey, will we need a third tractor-trailer to haul 13 portable, rolling wind tunnels?" --2018 Bloo design staff

Given the fact that we haven't had a single design meeting in 6 years, you might want to check your sources

Now for perhaps a more controversial answer: Today these units are essentially summer music schools on wheels, and operate that way. I never heard of a college student feeling guilty because they transferred to another school. Think drum corps are different because of the history and tradition and pride? Then why do they audition the kids again each year, with no explicit guarantee of acceptance? I've never heard of a corps doing this. There is no guarantee they will accept you again, so why on Earth should the students feel guilty for not going back? The corps themselves have created the current environment of constant upward mobility, and I guarantee the OP's son's corps will take top talent from corps 13 - 45 in a heartbeat and often does. He should feel no more guilt than his director does when he feeds off all those lower corps.

It's nothing but world salad.

2008 is definitely my favorite. 2004 is second, but I'm biased.

Man......if you wanna talk about complete and utter comprehension of the effects of high winds on a falling body...fanTAStic control.

Well we know the music would be an improvement.

i don't want no synergy, i just want jetpacks and fancy lasers

now this is so true..lol funny when those who use them have no idea just repeat...now thats even funnier..lol

People add more words to things to make them sound more important...

Calling all sopranos, mezzo-sopranos/altos, tenors or baritones/basses. We are looking for 6-8 vocalists to join Guardians for our 2018 production! For more information, join our Hornline Interest Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2018gdbcbrassinterest/ Register to audition today at www.guardiansdbc.org/march

Seeing that in retrospect, it seems in a bad spirit. Here you go.

Yes it's trying to impress with fancy words. Reminds me of Superfriends! Assemble!

Would not mind seeing the Cavies continue with the cheese for another summer and do a show called "Science!" It would be awesome to see some Thomas Dolby on the field...

actually, that's 6 questions, not including the two in the title yes to the first, not including the two in the post title

Look at what I just did. There was a tidbit (a teeny one - hardly worth discussing at all) in a Boston Crusader update. I could have thrown my two cents into the Boston thread where it would have been lost to all those who aren't following Boston. Instead I wasted the time of nearly everyone else by creating a new thread to complain about. Isn't that better? Posted this here for illustrative purposes only. No comment required. Definitely no complaints.

You go first!

music that doesn't get cut from media due to sync rights

They have, but don't drown out the brass.

Or, you could just not visit them.

Hi All Cadence are really looking forward to coming over to DCA. I spent the weekend at the DCA meeting in December and was bowled over by the love for drum corps in the room and the friendship offered by all directors. We are aiming to make class A finals of course but if we don't there is no sweat. Thee experience is the main thing. See you all in August.

How about a nice game of Chess?

I'll be interested in how improved the Guard scores might be this season. now that Phantom has returned to a Coed Guard format..