retroguy

Get it RIGHT! Those are GD plastic imitations of Sousaphones because "marching members" today are to GD weak and wimpy to carry real brass. Sousaphones have nothing nor have they ever had anything to do with real drum corps.

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You sure we're talking the same Andy & Jim here?

I'm not saying all adults are to be avoided, but just remember, it only takes one and the corp could be ruined.

NO

Now this is an idea I could get behind. I imagine a line of cymbals being held out. The guard does jump turning hook kicks striking the cymbals with steel heel cleats.

Ditto on the coffee cans.

"as saying lets go back and eliminate the pit." OK let's do that, pits suck.

I don't know "Tapper's" age but that comment underscores what's wrong with "all age". 30-60 olds covorting with 13-21's just spells trouble. I know I am in the minority here so I will put on the flame suit now. Mike

Or, you can feed them until they are so large they cannot get out of the bus! :P :P Mike

When I marched back in the sixties, the Madison Scouts (Why can't anyone here use a corps full name?) were one of our most "hated" rivals. Their unfortunate use of the "West Point" uni's was a point of constant ridicule. However, we had tremendous respect for their hornline back then. and their 77 "West Side Story" show is still one of my favorite recordings. Even if their "style" the last decade has not been entirley to my tastes, they are a class orginization and I feel they will rise back into contention for top honors. Mike

Sorry Bill, my initials do not begin with "T" or "J". I remember the Northernaries, competed against them several times. Kicked their a** also. If they ever beat the Kilts it must have been VERY early in the season and the Kilts were having a real bad day.

"The Northernaires are one of 3 corps I've proudly performed in during my time within the activity. Ironically, my first show of my first year in the activity we bested the Kilties." Northernaires beating the Kilts? I'd like to see the score sheets on THAT one.

"Kilties" Named after the defunct junior corps, The Racine YMCA Kilties. Draw your own conclusions.

To all my friends and enemies alike. Mike

WooPee, another "Title". About as valuable as the latest "World Champion' wrestling belt.

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I believe it used to be that way back in the VFW/AL era. Of course they were EVIL and DCI was GOD back in the seventies. Sarcasm intended.

OK so if even the Kilts admit the guard is the weak point then the answer to is to get out there and recruit some talented ADULT members who can do the type of show required in 2007. You have at least six major population centers within a days drive of Racine. Offer them something besides a detailed food menu once in a while. Mike

I meant my comment to cover this entire thread. Take it for what you want.

Just F*****G grow up.

I would have to say the junior corp movement started well before 1937. The Racine Scout Corps began in 1927 and I believe the Racine Kilties formed in 1935. Mike

That's #### cheap for a 1903 Springfield in 30-06; ow, wait a minute, were really talking about shaped 2x4's here. Mike ^0^

Hopefullt some of his Drum Corp bretheren will be there to play "Taps". It would be a shame if it was pre-recorded

Not being a guard member but a horn player I am not 100% certain of the terminology but I do remember they would wrap the flags tightly on the pikes, then spin them in a vertical plane next to there bodies before tossing to another guard member. The pikes were rotating while tossing.