WindsorGman

So many ideas as to what is best. I think that the G7 have been called on their "this is how its gonna be" bluff. Now they are into the we could co -exist mode. Sounds a lot like riding the fence to you see the right oportunity. I remember when DCI was formed, they existed along side VFW, American Leigon, and a whole host of small regional associations. Then DCI slowly becomes the more "Dominate" assn. Where are all the other now...gone. If you don't kick the mutineers of the ship they will take over. I remember when corps members had a contract to their corps and if you wanted to jump ship you needed a release from your corps to go to the other corps. Something simpler would be like Stock Car Racing. There are many race circuits, and they all have different rules. Your car may be legal here, but not there. You need to commit to one, or the other.The G7 are determined to turn DC into band, and if thats what they want, so be it. We dont need to be lemmings blindly following. I've read here on DCP that many people don't understand this or that show. If WE the past and current fans don't get it, how does the G& think they will educate the new or unknowing fan. Or will they just TELL THEM this is what drum corps is.There is a market for small regional corps but the rules, tour schedual, equipmeny costs and show design have pushed so many small corps out of the picture. I remember when all you needed was an interest to participate. Now you must audition, and gwhat should be grass roots members are now excluded. We are so deep in the forest that no one can see the trees anymore. Their there because I tell you they are is not good enough. The G7 have cast off Drum Corps in favor of their own needs, reguardless of how it affects other corps.In the early days of DCI there weremany small mom and pop corps , but like now, they were drawn into the"if you don"t follow us "bubble. So many small corps folded because they chased the we gotta go to DCI dream. Now it has become the G7 dream. Those who ignore the past WILL repeat it.

Ok, I see it.

Ok, I see it.

Where on DCI.org is this, how about a link.

I hope Boo reads his blog later. I pray he does and invests in a Roget's Thesaurus. I think the phrase "I cherish..." is becoming redundant.

I thank you very much. Yes, if DCI wants to promote they need to be more in your face. Had I not read it in another post, I wouldn't have known.

I read on another post that tonites Retreat is a free webcast. Yet I can find nothing about how or where to see it. I see nothing on DCI.org about it. Is it really a free web cast or just rumor. Anyone shed some light on this? I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't know and I'm sure others would like to see this also. Someone fill in the Blanks, please.

Bump....Vote while you still can.

Bump. Everyone needs to make their voice heard. Vote now.

I hate to be the "I told you" guy.when I first heard about the "winds" rumor a while ago(this has been discussed for some time) I could see rocky road for DCI. now some time later we are again hearing about winds, and the guitar and synth did happen. If the G7 do break away, Hoppy can talk them into the winds part and they could become a member of BOA. This is an excerpt of some thing I posted from 1yr ago. Posted on: Jul 18 2009, 11:08 AM "Conspiricy theroy, the economy hits DCI hard and it is overwhelmed by stadium costs and low revenues and is absorbed by BOA, same city a coincidence? then all of these "thats not drum corps" disussions end and you can march anything you like." Low revenues could be DCI after the split.

Pro-drum corps, or pro-drum and bugle corps? Yes, such a slippery slope. Is a move forward better, or just a move forward for the sake of change? I think its all said in the organizations name, DCI- DRUM Corps Int. The only commonality of the way it was to the way it is, IS drums. Its not called Drum And Bugle Corps Int.(hell, there not even called bugles, maybe Drum and Trumpet Band) and by the way things are changing every year drums will be the only commonality. DCP is supposed to be a place for people to enjoy and share experiences and discussion. But only if you share the same opinion. Mike I beleive you are sincere in your beleifs, maybe a little misguided. If DCI said all corps will wear underwear on their heads and dog doo in their ears YOU would be at the front of the line chiding anyone who disagrees. I sometimes think you don't have an opinion of your own but merely spout what you believe to be what DCI wants us to beleive. I recall you saying in another post that you thought it would be cool to hear BD doing Channel One with saxes. THIS is not Drum and Bugle Corps! This very well could be DCI, along with amps and mics and narration and synthesizers. Everyone has an opinion and your doesn't have to be the WORD. And on an off topic... Conspiricy theroy, the economy hits DCI hard and it is overwhelmed by stadium costs and low revenues and is absorbed by BOA, same city a coincidence? then all of these "thats not drum corps" disussions end and you can march anything you like. And feel free to reply in anyway you choose because IMHO i'm right.

Iron Brigade 1973 From Left to Right: Karl Melbartis, Henry "Hank" Baker, Joe Abati and Jon Joyce This is the photo used for programs in 1973

I think the guard should go. Everyone should wear tuxedos and sit in chairs. Wait........oh, sorry, its been done already, its called concert band. Why are people so intent on changing things?

You guys rock. thanks for brings us the play by play. Its not like being there but its sure better than waiting for someone who went to relay the stories. Live time broadcast rules.

Hey, wheres that photographer.........We NEED to see some pics of this. Pleeeeeze1