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that was a GREAT read!!!! As being both a drum corps and sport fan I got a huge kick out the article Mr Boo, THANK YOU!!!!

lmfao!!!! to funny Taters...glad I have no idea what the contra line looks like

First, heres a very interesting article on the history of military uniforms http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3401804317.html Second, with all due respect, I feel you missed a very important word in jedihunter80's original post, military style. Almost all, if not all modern drum corps and marching band uniform designs have been based on, in some fashion, military uniforms. Imho, jedihunter wasn't claiming drum corps ever wore military uniforms. He did claim drum corps have worn and still wear military style uniforms, which is a very true statement. a few examples of military uniforms.... http://media.lonelyplanet.com/lpimg/6533/6533-2/preview.jpg http://www.militarytravelclub.ru/images/mu...if/uniform2.jpg http://reeseartofwars.com/images/Russian.jpg http://www.owlpen.com/img/manderportraits/...rtiusMander.jpg http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//p...-1167190549.jpg (VMI, not USMA) and Main Entry: 1cos·tume Pronunciation: \ˈkäs-ˌtüm, -ˌtyüm also -təm or -ˌchüm\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom — more at custom Date: 1799 1 : the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class 2 : an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing <Halloween costumes> 3 : a person's ensemble of outer garments; especially : a woman's ensemble of dress with coat or jacket — cos·tum·ey adjective Main Entry: 3uniform Function: noun Date: 1748 : dress of a distinctive design or fashion worn by members of a particular group and serving as a means of identification; broadly : distinctive or characteristic clothing Based on the above definitions, modern drum corps 'color guards' (aka working guards) wear costumes. Modern drum corps horn and drum lines (eg Cadets, SCV, Cavs, Bucs, Crown...) wear uniforms. -contra chris

oops...doudble post...dam windows '08

As did I

Confirmed and onboard!!!

AWESOME!!! btw... I emailed Gene and have not heard back from him yet. Was wondering if anyone heard from him in regards to this gig??? Hoping my email went through and he just didn't get a chance to see it yet. Very excited for this very cool opportunity!!! -contra chris

Although I never met him, I must say I have never met a Caballero who wasn't a top notch person. I have a great amount of respect and love this organization! Agreed!!! If anyone out in dcp land is thinking of marching, def should check out Cabs. Should be a very exciting year!!!

looking forward to the quality of the King line improving with the great partnership they'll enjoy with BD

so good to hear that!!! Pearl snares sound great :)

Thanks for the tip...would be cool to see if anyone else on here will be doing this gig...

simply put, beautifully said Brasso!!! You said what I was unable to find words for. Bravo!!! -contra chris

Does anyone know if John Pasquale was not asked back or did he decide not to return? Honestly, I feel Cavs have one of the best playing brass lines in the activity. It would be nice if they played with a little more volume though. btw...love the mello line on the IYM pieces, best mello sound in modern dci, imo.

This sounds like an AMAZING oppurtunity Gene!!! I'm very interested in playing, whatever you need, tuba, mello, eupho or bari. Have access to sp marching only of the previous mentioned, hope thats not an issue -contra chris

in regards to Spartacus,imo of course, if the audience never seen this movie but did see The Gladiator (as many have) I believe most would be able to follow the show and like it. I, for one, still has yet to see Spartacus, but since I did see Gladiator, it was new yet familiar to me and one hell of a show by Phantom!!! I def need to get hold of a copy of Sparticus. THANK YOU PHANTOM!!!

and would be familiar to all in the younger crowd who saw 40 yr old virgin. really is a great tune!!!

imo, BEST in DCI

A VERY Slippery Slope

and they're hurting the activity as a whole

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit...really I did...yuck

I don't care for it either...imo, the easiest and cheapiest solution would be to eliminate the elctronic toys all together.

AWESOME, thanks for sharing!!!

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Here's a few other mission groups that are responding to the disaster in Haiti: American Jewish World Service: https://secure.ajws.org/site/Donation2?df_i...donation=form1v Baptist Haiti Mission: http://www.bhm.org/bhm/index.php Catholic Relief Services: http://crs.org/ Mormon Church (partnerd with Islamic Relied USA): http://www.mormontimes.com/people_news/newsmakers/?id=12750 The Presbyterian Church USA: http://www.pcusa.org/pda/ In addition to these groups, US based companies such as Chase bank and Merck & Co. (includes global wide company Schering-Plough) have donated financial aid and (in the case of Merck) and medications. Many churches are also collecting relief funds from thier congregations and sending the funds collectively to their national/global mission groups. I hope everyone will assist the relief effort in some way.

Best of luck to all four corps and of course, all the charities!!!