Gene Bennett3rd
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One thing that a lot of my friends do (so do I) is sight read "stick control". Just set the 'nome, pick a page and RIP IT. You kill 2 birds with 1 "STONE" (hayuck,hayuck)
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While I had a few not-so-great experiences in this activity, I tend to take that same attitude towards them instead of saying I wasted my time there. You may learn THE way to do things, or you may learn how NOT to do things. Either way you are learning...
Learning how NOT to teach has made me a BETTER TEACHER. I know how it feels to be crapped upon without the instruction to NOT make the mistake again. It sucked. I left. I'm better because of the experience, but WILL NOT SUBJECT ANOTHER STUDENT TO IT.
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I think push ups and running are good reminders of mistakes, when used correctly. Yelling at kids just doesn't make sense UNLESS they are just not paying attention. The only time I yell is when time is wasted (silly mistakes, not paying attention, TALKING TOO MUCH) but this must ALWAYS be followed up with THE ANSWER. If its the same mistake, the student probably doesn't know its WRONG. This is where TEACHING comes in. In my first year of marching junior corps, I got stronger, not better. I learned how NOT to teach that season, and went elsewhere.
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My perspective is different of course, having marched in both of those shows. In my opinion, 1991 and 1992 are like night and day. I will always love the Metheny music, but I never thought our hornline was as crisp, or had the kind of balanced and blended sound that the 1992 hornline did.
thought the color guard was better in 1992. I thought our feet were much better in 1992. We definitely rehearsed better. I even thought the drumline was (in the end) better, because for once they didn't push the hornline all over the field. We actually played together.
Those huge neon flags were pretty hideous as well. Yuck!
To me, 1991 was all about peaking waaaaaaaaaay too soon. That corps didn't know how to finish the way the '92 corps did. There were poor decisions made those last two weeks of 1991 that really hurt us in the long run, and many members were disgruntled when it was all said and done (myself included). 1992 was like a breath of much-needed fresh air. A staff that had learned from its mistakes, a corps of kids who would run through a brick wall if you told them if would make them play better, and a much more coordinated and consistently performed program.
I learned a lot about myself in those 2 years. Probably my biggest developmental spurt to that point. What great shows!!!!! Still get goosebumps right before drumsolo in 92, and the end of the opener in 91. My favorite drum corps moments as a performer.
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This silver finish looks like the Yamaha silver in the picture. Does it have a "brushed" texture?
I have an old Slingerland drumset that has a chrome covering ( a layer of chrome over the shell) and it reminds me of NORTH STAR (the Chrome Wall, that is). I get a lot of comments that my kit reminds people of the TDR'S. I am still looking for an old 15" TDR snare to augment my kit. Not really to use with my kit (i paly jazz, no real NEED for a 15" snare) but it would look pretty sweet sitting next to my kit.
IS ANYBODY USING THIS NEW COLOR THIS YEAR??????
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I sure wish the Cumberland show was still on the DCA schedule.
I hear ya. Always a great crowd there, and the folks running the show really went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome.
Fran
My fiance went on a camping trip around Cumberland. To pass the day, her friends took a tour of Cumberland. The tour stopped in front of an empty stadium where the tourguide proceeded to talk about the rich drum corps history in Cumberland, Md. The thing I miss the most about that show was the DRIVE HOME. Put the car in neutral, and coast down the mountain...
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1977 Bridgeport Conn. After the Sunrisers final run through, my dad brings a "few" friends over to our car to sing happy birthday. 128 sweaty people singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY as monotone and as LOUD as possible. I look back now (after $30,000 worth of therapy) and realize it is one of my fondest memories. Got to take the trophy home too.
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w/Stp:
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You know,
I talk to a lot of drummers, and there are many who don't even know who that is. I am sad that I never got to see him play live. Elvin (drum corps fan by the way) WE WILL MISS YOU.
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As a writer, I am not thinking about "parradiddle-paradiddlediddle" BUT MORE ABOUT WHAT WOULD AUGMENT THE ENSEMBLE. This is probably the reason we have so many new "rudiments" now. Cool things happen when you're not just thinking about cheese 5 singled inverted whatevers. This is an opinion. The opinion is mine. Flame away...
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I have a lot of fun with the "hybrid" rudiments. very tricky, but a lot of fun.
Personally, I have found that WHAT is being played is alot less important than WHY we are playing in the first place. I feel a more musical approach is beneficial in the development of rudimental drumming. It doesn't seem to be about "FLASHCARDS" anymore, but focusing on making a strong musical statement. I think our ART has grown from a "bunch of licks" to a COMPLETE PHRASE. I also think this applies to the ENTIRE ENSEMBLE, as opposed to just snare drummers.
These are my opinions. BLAST AWAY...
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Drive in a van
fast as you can
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1991 DCI East Finals Retreat
Getting to watch the Blue Devils March off BEFORE the Crossmen.
Never thought I'd see that.
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West Side Story
Just a well produced, visually pleasing, wonderfully executed show.
I miss shows like that...
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My First Finals
1990 Dutch Boy
WOW
We're Here
After All That...(DUTCH BOY SUCKS!!! remember that night?)
Here we are, FINALLY!!!
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And many of the D&B's alumni members are currently members of DCA corps right now. I know April is at Briggs with some other Devil Dogs, I march with Cabs, are there any other 8th and I'ers out there? ^0^
I miss the corps alot and am grateful for the opportunity to have played there. The Marines really appreciate the love and respect that the public and especially the drum corps fans give to them.
Yes a good number of them have marched before in DCI. I remember serving with former members of Star, 27, and the Cadets(Garfield) just to name a few.
On the D&B deck bulkhead there is a mural with all the names of the alumni members who have served there. I'm proud to be on that wall. Semper Fi!
What he said, only LOUDER!!!!!
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60 miles an hour
12 windows open
and it got COLD :sshh:
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