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I do believe that that was changed awhile ago so all captions are from finals not prelims

I don't seem to see it anywhere??

Well it sure was a great summer when I got the opportunity to run into my old friend Mike from a few years ago 78 & 79 New Horizon. It just goes to show you that once you have Drum Corps in your blood it is hard to give it up no matter what your age. Congrats to all the Corps for a Great season.

I first joined the White Sabers When I was in high school back in 76. Then we did only parades and stand still performances. Not sure of what year it was but the White Sabers and the Phantom Revival corps which was also a parade corps from Dalton NY merged together to form the New Horizon corps and competed in the RCA circuit if I am correct. That corps eventually folded and the White Sabers formed back up and did parades again, In 2005 they decided to go into field competition again and the rest speaks for itself.

I have been marching with the White Sabers since they began in DCA in 2005 and I am one of the more seasoned performers on the field at 53. I continue to perform for several reasons. 1. I enjoy it 2. I still feel that I have something to contribute. 3. It is a physical demand on ones body, but that is what keeps me motivated to continue. I have been fortunate enough that the corps has been able place me into the show with my limitations being considered. That may not always be the case. It is my opinion that the activity is one where one must be able to perform on the move! I am not one that can just stand in the pit and play. If at anytime I don't think that I can continue with the physical demands then I will have to retire from the field.

Tim is a great addition to the White Sabers 2012. The soprano line is shaping up with a few more spots left. Any horn players or percussionists that haven't found a home come on down to Saberland and you won't be disappointed. The music is fun to play and the people are great. So get off the fence and come on down. Help us make 2012 a great year for the White Sabers!!!

I would have to agree to # 2 however, we gotta keep on movin on!!!!

Come on down and check us out. Join our White Saber Family and the memories will be worth the effort. All Sections have openings. Help make 2010 an unforgettable season!!!! :sad: :tongue: :tongue:

No!! but it will feature brass and percussion haha!! Hope to see you there !!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm not positive but I don't believe that a class A corp can move into an open class spot. Does anyone know for sure?

I feel that this is what is going on. That class A corps are being help back in their scores as not to overcome some of the open class corps. Why can't the class A corps be scored higher? We are not in the same competition with the open class. IMO class A corps don't get the scores or respect that they deserve. If we are in a different class then why shouldn't the Govies be in the 90's etc. To me it doesn't make sense and the whole judging of class A should be different. Then maybe the class A corps will get the scores that they deserve. However, IMO there is a need to take a look at the responsibilities of being a judge. What is a judge's responsibility? How many times throughout the season in some show does a judge dump a corp in some caption and give the excuse that oh its my first read? IMO things like this shouldn't happen. Every corp whether open or class A works hard every week to improve their score and unless they really lay an egg on the field their scores should reflect that. And when we performed at prelims why is it that most all of class A scores dropped!!!? Also why is there a need for a break during prelims in class A and not open? IMO DCA needs to take a hard look at the judging system. Give the class A corps the credit that they deserve. Don't compare us to the open class corps. Remember that it is two different classes and not one.

I thought that the Govies did a great job staging their show for their corp. It was well executed and enjoyable to watch. I thought that all the scores at prelims were on the low side. IMO there is a need for corps to provide a challenge to their groups!! to keep the membership. The judges IMO need to look at the difficulty of what is being attempted before they throw a number down. But the way the system is now that isn't going to happen. Does the system need to be tuned up? If we are in this activity just to get into the finals them IMO we are in it for the wrong reason. Don't get me wrong it is a great feeling to be there and everyone should get that opportunity. There were many great moments this weekend!! Every corp that was there should be proud of what they accomplished!! Hope to see you all on the 50 next year.

Congrats on the up an coming Soprano player right!!! haha The best to you and your girlfriend and you better rest up now!!

It isn't too late to join and learn the music and drill!! Come check it out. Good music, great food, and a lot of fun!!!

Hey Brenda can't wait to see you on Saturday. Have a great week!!

Hey Brenda we missed you this weekend!!! We were able to get through Segment 3 with drill and music with the hornline. It is coming together well. We still could use a couple of Sops and a couple of Baritones. Hope to see you next weekend!! We also worked Segment 4 which rocks the house!!! :peek: :peek:

Hey Brenda it was a pleasure having you with us this weekend!!! You are a nice addition to our drum corp family. You did an excellent job jumping in the ring and learning the drill!! Great to have you aboard. :shutup: See you this weekend.

We would welcome anyone that wants to play some good music and have fun with some great people!! So if your not committed to any organization come on down to Avoca at our camp this weekend. We can use members in all sections. Hope to see some new faces this weekend. Feel free to contact me at trptrex@yahoo.com with any questions!!

Yeah a great weekend and what a work out for the chops. 8 weeks till the next vacation for me!! So if you are on the fence and want a place to call home come out and check us out. www.whitesabers.org

Hey come on out to the next White Saber Camp. If your not committed to another organization check us out. Great Music, Great Staff and always Great Food, prepared by the Great LESLIE :wacko: Go Sabers

Yes that would be Leslie's pulled pork lunches!!!!!!

Wow What a great camp weekend! Great people! Great food! Great music! Come check us out

First day went well. getting geared up for round 2

Hey Mark it's going to be hard to stay away!! This weekend stay warm!!!

Now that would be fun. I'll suggest it. Someone would have to have an old roster though, the old memory isn't what it used to be!!