ContrasAreFun

I do agree with the polling idea. However, you have to remember some members march with their corps because they like the organization, members and or staff that comprise it. Sometimes, the show concept will just come second to that. Just my $0.02

I think that's more true than anything in regards to that channel. Stuff like Pimp my Ride and Real World don't seem to click with drum corps. I still remember when there was the "M" in MTV though.

What I find funny is that nearly everyone I know doesn't even or hardly watches MTV or anything of that nature. Most students these days seem to be watching stuff like Scrubs, Adult Swim, Gray's Anatomy, South Park, Lost, etc. It would probably be hard to design something around these shows, but truth of the matter is I don't believe MTV, rock concerts, etc aren't as big as they used to be conversely to Hopkins. Although drum corps tickets are getting more expensive, it's still cheaper than most high end rock concerts like Rolling Stones or Sir Paul McCartney. Personally, I don't agree with Hopkins on many of his proposals, but I am open to new and innovative (yet modest) shows. This is why I'm curious to see what the Cavi's can do for 07. Just my $0.02. PS- Yay for Dutch Boy ^OO^

Unless you have no problem sleeping with lights on, take a sleeping mask if you have one. This is good for having on tour because you never know if you'll need it.

Best venues (for the atmosphere): Ames Field- Michigan City Dubuque RCA Dome Camp Randall Kyle Field ^0^ Best Venues (to march at): Almost all Texas high school football stadiums where you don't have to jump around holes to get to your set. Usually places where there is more money put into maintaining the fields than for textbooks, or at least that's what it seemed like when I was in high school :sshh: . Then again, that's Texas for ya.

During the time while we load up, shower, clean housing site, etc., I mix my own gatorade with the powder and a nalgene I keep on the bus. I would drink the entire if not most of the bottle before we got to the show site. This would keep me from becoming dehydrated during warm ups. I suggest the powder in general rather than buying the premade stuff. It's a lot cheaper and space efficient. Wash your mouth and mouthpiece out EVERYDAY. If you have an extra mouthpiece, take it. You never know when you might need it. Take a sleeping mask. You won't look goofy when you're the only one able to sleep with all the lights still on. Take earplugs, especially if you're a brass player on the percussion bus. Use Icy Hot or something to that nature when you need to. Always mark your music when something is changed. You won't just "remember" it. Take care of your own responsibilities first. Apply sunscreen and refill your water jug before/after every meal. Avoid ice in your jug. Make sure your valves are oiled before the start of rehearsal. The staff's, drum major's, and your watch are always on different times. Get to the bus early. You don't want to be the one who caused less warm up or floor time. Never pass up a chance to eat, shower, or use the bathroom. Call your family every once in a while. It helps especially when times are tough. Get people to send you correspondence regularly. Baseball stats were my favorite. Above all, enjoy every part of it- good or bad. You can only do this for so long.

I say Febreze