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...and that's the toxic environment DCP breeds.

Sounds like Sensemaya to me.

#HairyPantsBand

The corps is not inactive. Suspension of rehearsal and withdraw of the summer schedule has nothing to do with the minimum requirement. As stated by BigW, drum corps in Canada have outgrew the traditional sponsors. To survive corps had to find extra source of revenus. In the case of the Stentors since 2001, that extra revenus has come from our lobster dinner (started during the Academie Musicale period 1983-2000). History of that dinner is quite something. It started small with 300 guests in the basement of a church to an high point of 2000 guests in 1994 and still going strong with a bit more than 1700 guests just 2 weeks ago. It became so big that even the Prime Minister of Quebec have joined us in 2007 and Canada's leader of the official opposition two years later. Banks calls in to know the "date" in order to plan for national meeting with a "night out" with us or to make sure their calendar allow them to be in attendance. Nearly 3 tons of lobster are cooked and served in 2-3 hours. A spectacular sight! It started with a team of parents, but when their kids moved along, so did the parents. It rapidly became a "Francoeur" thing. And mostly has been since 1984. Last november, out of nowhere, Mr Francoeur died of a hart attack. Came January... Mrs Francoeur entered hospital for 5 five coronary artery bypass. You now have a corps director who has to take care of his mom, replace his parents in running the lobster dinner and the family manufacture. The decision to withdraw have been made to allow me to take those challenges succesfully and secure the financial future of the corps. Trying to do more would have been a corps suicide... Now, 1 of the next 3 things could have save the season: 1) Having people ready to rise in leadership and invest the require time to fullfill the empty space. Leading a drum corps, whatever the size, is no easy task anymore. No one felt ready to invest 20-30-40 hours a week, every week. 2) Having 100 members in the roster. That would have provide for more volunteers but also stimulate people that is was worth it to invest a large portion of time in running the corps while not having to worry about membership. 3) Having sufficient funds to hire capable people to lead the corps for 1 year (at least). Here you have to take in consideration that somebody with the require qualities would have to leave a "safe" and well paid job for a "not so safe" job that required way more time but also a much wider and complex knowledge on multiple subject. However, with a 80 000$ salary we may had been able to find somebody for 1 year. Not sure still!! Nothing here was a secret at any time during the decision process. Parents, members, friends and sponsors have been notified by meeting, e-mail, facebook and phone calls at the beginning of February. 2 weeks after my mom surgery... and 2 weeks before the first camp of the season. From personal perspective, it was not a fun decision to take, nor to annonce. But on the good side, since then, about 20 (additional) persons have joined committees and work weekly in order to use that time to build a stronger organization. There is at least 1 meeting a week (except for the lobster month) and the corps is very active on many levels to prepare for 2019. Gabe Francoeur President Stentors

Okay, I'm new here, and this will be my first post -- but, just had to say, those are my son's hands!

2017: 9 trumpets, 8 mellos, 6 baritones, 5 tubas...28 Total 2018: 12 trumpets, 10 mellos, 12 baritones, 10 tubas...44 total (still looking for 2 trumpets and two baritones)

Props are seamlessly integrated, and the guard is incredibly superb.

I only got to hear a few minutes of ensemble yesterday but the sound quality of both hornline and drumline are the best I have ever heard. the drumline sounds like the 2014 line and the brass is amazing. Even though the props are just shells..I think this show so far is the most amazing thing I have ever seen on a field.

After returning to the RV after tonight's full ensemble, I guess I only have one comment. If you consider yourself to be a Boston fan of any degree, you need to move heaven and earth to get to the DCI Cinecast on June 21st. Last year apparently was only the beginning.

First post for me. Father of a new Spirit (and first-time DCI) member. Excited for him and the corps this year. Hopefully on an upward trajectory. Been following the activity for 5 years now. What these young men and women do on the field is beyond amazing to me. Wishing everyone in the activity this year - members, staff, the many volunteers, judges - a healthy and safe 2018 DCI season.

With baited breath we will await show announcements from Bloo and SCV and those photos of you schushing and jibbing with such gnar and sleez in your season theme appropriate balaclava.

No. Castleton, Vermont is a very welcoming community too. Its a small, quaint, quiet, college town ( Castleton U. ). A couple of small pub like nice bistros are right outside the campus gate, and they treat the Corps staff/ fans well, and enjoy having the Corps there at Move Ins. Rutland, Vt is where the hotel chains are and is maybe 15 miles way from Castleton campus. Nice area scenic wise up there. Ski Resorts half hour drive away. I'll be up to Castleton for a couple days this week.. then back there in June.

I don't think you would need anything like that to watch practice. Sometimes corps have closed sessions, but usually they advertise that fact. Don't hold me to this...but as far as schedule is concerned...During the day, its a combination of sectionals around campus, and on the field teaching of drill. After dinner, its almost always on the field with the entire corps/full ensemble and teaching the new drill. ( weather permitting ).

I will be furrious if those are the new uniforms.

Lol one of the guards at the base I work at had a dad and grandfather in one of my old corps and I knew them both. Going in one day he said he had to ask me something and i thought oh oh. Turns out he saw the corps sticker on my car. Then I saw his last name and..... small world. Yep same kind of guard just different location

And don't even get me started about the simplicity of the visual design.

I've seen a lot of complaints about rowdy kids....but what really is the big deal about that???...we are after all not going to watch the opera....haha You can always stand up and make a fool of yourself and yell at them to pipe down as well..haha

May 28, 2018 Music City moves into Lyles, TN. This is the corps' first world class spring training. Its 24th place finish in 2017 was the corps' highest placement ever. Welcome to world class! Pioneer moves to Cudahy, WI.

Now that’s what I want to hear!! Fan of the Arts

Driving to Newfoundland three years ago (well, to the Newfoundland ferry in Nova Scotia), we got some strange questions from the Canadian border guards crossing from Maine into New Brunswick. Among other things, they asked where in New York we'd acquired our car (with its Ohio plates). Then we realized what was up: there'd been a jail break in New York a few days earlier, and the two convicts, fairly close in age to ourselves, were rumored to be heading for Canada.

Well, despite the boldface, all-caps, and spelling errors ("preliums", DCA's new noble gas?), he's right about last year. The spread was 0.5 in Prelims and 1.27 in Finals. Compare to previous Class A differentials: 2016 -- Prelims 1.88; Finals 2.28 (Cincinnati Tradition over Erie Thunderbirds) 2015 -- Prelims 2.02; Finals 2.07 (Govenaires over Alliance) 2014 -- Prelims 3.08; Finals 4.62 (White Sabers over Govenaires) 2013 -- Prelims 0.82; Finals 1.16 (White Sabers over Govenaires) 2012 -- Prelims 0.87; Finals 1.67 (Carolina Gold over Govenaires) 2011 -- Prelims 0.08; Finals 1.00 (Govenaires over Fusion Core) 2010 -- Prelims 0.14; Finals 1.48 (Fusion Core over Carolina Gold and then Grenadiers) 2009 -- Prelims 1.24; Finals 1.98 (Govenaires over Grenadiers) 2008 -- Prelims 0.81; Finals 0.29 (Alliance over Fusion Core) 2007 -- Prelims 0.69; Finals 0.80 (Govenaires over Sunrisers and then vice versa) So 2017 was a tighter Prelims spread than in nine of ten years, and a tighter Finals spread than in six of ten years. Not a runaway by any means.

Oh I'll tell you, thats just a whole lot of poppycock right there. We get along just fine. George Dixon doesn't dress anywhere near as impressively as poppycock does, but I don't hold that against him either.

For those trying to gauge the show based on the chord progression hit list, just relax. These are the final notes for the end of the intro (at least some of it is...) not played at speed. When you hear the entire piece it will make sense... once your ears stop bleeding. It's memorial day weekend gang, four weeks to polish. All is well.

At this point, I don't really care too much where Cadets place. It's so great to see that they're in good hands with this new director/alum. So much negativity over the years, it's great to see something POSITIVE coming from Cadets. Can't wait for the summer.

In an effort to spur greater communication among us fantasy players, I present the fantasy discord server: https://discord.gg/HjeSmb6 We can either use it or forget about it but seems like it could be an "always on" useful thing for those of us who also discord. I plan on making the appropriate people the mods/managers if we choose to embrace it. Chris

i corrected him

No - it is open to the public - location is quite beautiful. Full ensemble rehearsals are in the evenings. Brass and percussion right in your face - guard was on another field but was looking strong. Boston has definitely upped their demand. They were off metronome tonight and went pretty well...should be fun.

He's right. It was Sensamaya.

Ahhhh......NO!

Very late getting tix for the premiere at Lowell, MA. Close to the screen and not many choices. Looks nearly sold out. There were only 3 theaters near me showing the show. My local theater (15 mins away) isn't showing it. Got about a 45-60 minute drive. Can't wait. I think there are going to be a number of great productions this year. It should be tight at the top.

I want to go to Big Love and Loud instead.

always appreciate your art and the efforts at the weight loss.

As long as they are rowdy about drum corps, I'm all for it. I'll probably be louder than them . But if they talk about stupid stuff during the Blue Stars (or anyone else for that matter), they better watch out.

The FloMarching Facebook feed has near daily updates on what different corps are up to and they occasionally mention that they are aware they need to get the schedule out. I’m guessing they’re waiting for DCI due to reasons mentioned above, but I’m not sure. Also, aside from some obvious growing pains early last season, at our house they were pretty good by the end, and WGI coverage seemed solid based on what we watched in the spring. We watch thru Apple TV and (other than early days when they had sound issues) we had no issues with video quality (though obviously not the same as being there). I seem to recall others saying the computer/web based access might have had more issues. Anyone remember more detail about how/which method is best to optimize the feed? I’m cautiously optimistic this year will be even better than last year.

What a helpful explanation. Thanks!

The drum section with the highest score will finish first.

Dude it’s just band! Ease up.

I am SO HYPED! Everything you said just pushed me over the edge and even though i said i want to wait until first show performance i wouldn't mind hearing what you've heard right now. only to hear it not see it anything yet. I know video recordings eventually always get out during spring training most times, but i will do my best to stare clear of , which will not be easy to do. I can't wait to this show, the most amazing thing you've ever seen on a field!

Well there you go. Someone please tell all the other brass lines to stop wasting their time rehearsing. The brass trophy for 2018 has already been awarded! You hear that Blue Devils? Oh my. Funny how statements like this about any other corps would cause a #### storm.

This. Well worth the drive from Northern Virginia. Annapolis is also a good stadium, but going to the two places back-to-back, amazing how good the sound is in Chester.

Except everyone is getting a little better ...

Boston

It’ll be up soon

I'm not too sure SOA wanted you to magnify their tour shirt...but I guess it's their fault...I'm going to make the assumption this is NOT an official announcement...so I won't be adding to playlist just yet...I must admit great detective work. :)

ALL Corps should do more of these, and more often, and in the winter camps too. Theres no " licensing issues", no " theme/ music/ show reveals ", etc I mean,.. what the heck is the harm in doing these types of audio/ videos and having it released to the fans in the winters/ spring ? As near as I can tell...... NONE !

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce our 2018 Electronics Team, under the leadership of Tom McGillen. “Since 2010, Tom McGillen has set the standard for sound reinforcement and electronic applications in the marching arts activity, and we’re honored to have him serve as the Electronics Caption Manager in 2018,” said Joe […] View the full article

I'm a lifer DCI fan and a lifer Georgia Tech football fan. I attended the Georgia Tech- Tennessee game in Mercedes Benz last fall, and the sound was honestly horrible. The bands sounded like they were in tin cans. Keep in mind this was JUST after the stadium opened and they may be working things out. A few weeks later Garth Brooks did a concert there and there were concert-goers demanding refunds over how bad the sound/acoustics were. We can only hope that someone is working on this. For instance...on show day...opening up the roof if there's no weather issues, and hanging a huge dampening curtain like they do in Lucas Oil. With all of that said...my wife and I have tickets for the Atlanta show. But I'm VERY concerned about the sound after having been in that arena.