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  1. This. I would also mention even at finals we have literally 2-3 minutes difference in ensemble playing time between units. Not to mention other "judgeable content" such as marching and playing, guard work etc... There must be some sort of "minimum compulsory" metric given to judges as a baseline to judge the shows. Right now I would say it's a huge mess.
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  2. Happy to report that the campaign has surpassed the target amount!
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  3. I mean that's 100% valid. It would, be interesting to see the scores with a complete show but needing major cleaning vs an incomplete show with 2 minutes of park n' bark. Then I would love to see how big of a difference it would be from judge to judge.
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  4. Oooooo...good question. It kinda, sorta does LOL. The shell "floats" inside of a "cage." Essentially, there are two support rings where the lugs are connected to the ring itself rather than the shell. Reinforcement rings (usually metal) are fitted to the top of the shell. The whole idea is higher tension (metal being stronger than wood) with no hardware penetrating the shell and interfering with vibration. Premier invented it first and everyone else followed. It certainly did eliminate shell failure like we used to see in the 1980's. Example below:
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  5. Best I’ve seen it put. The skating comparison is spot on.
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  6. Indeed. This is why I stress "judgeable content". When a corps has less "judgeable content" and gets more score for doing less, there is a disconnect to what this activity is all about. The drastic differences in marching and ensemble playing times is VERY relevant to what should be getting looked into...VERY seriously. It's pretty #### easy to clean less than more. DCI should be looking into what competitive ice skating is doing or has done as regards to having some sort of base line. You do more (all other factors being equal) you should be getting credit..and we are not seeing this to the extent some corps are doing a LOT more and not getting scored correctly.
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  7. Perhaps, but the show that was voted fan favorite has a LOT of that "marching" for GE....and most people loved it.
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  8. I posted several videos to YouTube years ago drawing comparisons between the 1990s era and more contemporary programs in DCI. In those videos, I focused on how writing responsibilities have not changed between the past and the present. In spite of my honest deep dive into the subject, and many folks that understood the point of the exercise... several, very vocal people flamed me for (as they saw it) disrespecting and misrepresenting the past. Here is a new video that goes out to all of them, and to all of you, for your viewing and listening pleasure: BD 1993 Review. One of my all time favorite programs. Enjoy! -Carl
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  9. What’s interesting about the current discussion is that the Regiment consistently puts out a full show at the season debut. Granted, many shows went under serious reconfiguration, but they brought a full show to the game from jump. Why isn’t that taken into consideration at the beginning of the season? Competitive inertia be darned.
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  10. Or, knowing their first performance date, the designers and instructors could teach the members the show in time to have a presentable product on opening night.
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  11. If you make it cost points, the Corps will address it. edit: Or, better yet, perform only 65% of the minimum show time, receive 65% of the performance fee.
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  12. Another excellent question! So there are a few different approaches. The floating shell and kevlar heads certainly does make for a drier sound. Depending on the thickness of the kevar and the coating, etc, you can significantly change the tone of the drum. (example: Remo Black Max is thicker and has a heavier coating resulting in a much darker tone than a Remo White Max.) You can also change the sound by using metal snare wires (aviator cables) compared to artificial gut and changing the tension of those snares at the snare strainer. Shell / hardware design simply allowed for higher tensions. Back in the 80's, we double rimmed everything (see image above) and cranked the top head until the drum screamed. Once kevlar became a "thing" again around 1990ish, we started collapsing shells like crazy. The impact of the head / free floating design is what gives the drums now that less resonant, drier sound that you are referring to. Mylar heads and lower tensions give a more open, fat sound. Also, you can put a kevlar or hybrid head on the snare side of the drum and make it sound even more like you're playing on a table top. I think the tuning is getting better, and honestly, I think having them cranked too far down not only chokes the sound but also is harder to keep in check wise from player to player (I am unsure about judging.) Some drums are easy to tune (Pearl) and we've gone away from over tuning as much. I compare it to 1980's hairstyles. We used to "Tease it to Jesus" and now it's a bit more toned down. Higher tensions are also a lot harder on the hands for young drummers IMHO
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  13. Thanks. About time we had a discussion on what type of drum is better vs another rehash over brass.
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  14. Ahhhh. So by "double snares" I mean that they have a set of snares for the top head and the bottom head. This is done with pipe drums and gives them that unique sound. They're absolutely WONDERFUL to play. Resonators were some of my favorite Premier drums as it had actually two shells (a standard shell and then a thinner 3 ply shell held in by tension on the inside.) It was a bit heavier than most drums but pre-free floater, it was a nice feel and sound. Of note, SCV used a version in 1985 (and in my fav color - champagne sparkle.) Example below (although I would think the Royal Guard uses a 10 or 12 lug version.)
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  15. And since we're mentioning Hollywood Buglers, let us not forget Cpl Randy Boone, bugler at Ft. Apache in the Rin-Tin-Tin TV series. He taught me how to play "Assembly" and "To the Color" for my Cub Scout Troop.
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  16. Ensemble Specialist = The person that usually runs ensemble rehearsal and lines up the front ensemble, battery, and brass ... even guard... from a vertical alignment of time aspect and also how the small pieces of the ensemble fit into the whole. Balance and blend from the box standpoints is also a focus. These types of jobs in drum corps have been around for decades and people like Tom know how to fit all the musical nuances together into the whole. He is in a small group of people in the country that are masters at this job.
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  17. At least it isn't a mylar vs kevlar debate Jeff. Been through that whirlwind before.
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  18. I'd pay extra to see a corps use that Royal Kent Bugle instead of trumpets one year. That thing looks beastly.
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  19. I wonder if they will use solar to power their pit/amps? Or to charge batteries for indoor stadiums
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  20. RAMD : Regrets Always Manifest Daily.
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  21. Well, at least it has a key change... @1:28
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