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The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Bonnie & Clyde? -
The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Had to look up ‘Buddy Rich’ That is the Google of shame for a Drum Corps fan ….😎 -
The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I know. But your F1 driver Verstappen only loses due to mechanical failure. Electronics & props are Drum Corps’ mechanicals. -
The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
So, to take this to an anological conclusion, the way BD loses is some sort of electronics or prop failure (hopefully without injury)? -
The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
How about playing a 7+ minute Buddy Rich song that has a drum solo in the middle? oh - wait a minute edit - this was way out of the box in 1976 -
Back in the AL/VFW era there were posts in almost every town in America, and in cities often one in every neighborhood. Many had Corps (usually smaller) and these Corps went to the state & sometimes national conventions, where the competition was part of the general festivities. And the members of each post would be there to cheer on their Corps. And some of these fans followed into the DCI era. As the WW2 generation died off, fewer young veterans joined the VFW & AL. Also, the tour is now the smallest ever (barring perhaps 2022). So less opportunity to recruit new casual fans. Also doesn’t help that DCI killed the regional circuits like DCM.
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I wonder if DCI tracks the demographics of attendees? In other words, how many are parents/family of performers? How many are alumni of extant Corps? How many are alumni of extinct Corps? How many are HS band students? How many are fans that just enjoy Drum Corps? How many are locals that want to see what Drum Corps is? Etc? As DCI paid attendance is the biggest source of income, I would hope that corporate DCI understands who these people are.
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The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Thinking about it, I propose that what you are against is BD score inflation. There is another Corps in the area who you wouldn’t mind getting higher scores. -
The Romantics - Blue Devils 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Box5Opinion's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
And so it begins for 2024. -
The Cavaliers 2024
IllianaLancerContra replied to Hook'emCavies's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
There was a HS band in northern Virginia in 2000s that had green uniforms identical to Cavaliers. Saw a different HS band in Hampton Roads that attempted a direct lift of the 007 show. Key word is attempted. -
Murfreesboro show
IllianaLancerContra replied to Terri Schehr's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
That’s not unusual -
Murfreesboro show
IllianaLancerContra replied to Terri Schehr's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Actually, I think all of us aren’t as young as we used to be. -
Murfreesboro show
IllianaLancerContra replied to Terri Schehr's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Unlike what my family would suggest, sometimes I actually do know what I am talking about. -
Murfreesboro show
IllianaLancerContra replied to Terri Schehr's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I should probably follow your lead on this. -
Murfreesboro show
IllianaLancerContra replied to Terri Schehr's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I believe the law has been repealed. -
DCI Annapolis now TBD
IllianaLancerContra replied to Old Corps Guy's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
University of Richmond has good stadium. Artificial turf field. https://richmondspiders.com/facilities/robins-stadium/6 -
DCI Annapolis now TBD
IllianaLancerContra replied to Old Corps Guy's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Annapolis is a 4.5 hr drive (or more depending on DC traffic) each way. Maybe I’m being selfish, but I really don’t want the distance to increase. Warrenton VA HS used to host shows in early 00s. Southwest of DC. Is there a reason that show couldn’t be moved to VA? Or is the tour in even more of a rut that I thought? -
DCI Annapolis now TBD
IllianaLancerContra replied to Old Corps Guy's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
One of our former lab managers is completely hearing impaired; he graduated HS in early 1960s. He can read lips; says that back then they weren’t allowed to use sign language. But it has to be a one-on-one conversation. Hard to follow a group conversation. -
Houston, Do we have a problem?
IllianaLancerContra replied to Old Corps Guy's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Idk re LOS price, but if construction delays mean it isn’t ready, then it isn’t ready. DCI might get a refund I suppose. IDK Detroit cost, nor what condition St Louis dome is in. But if DCI is committed to dome, those are closest. And looking at St Louis dome website, they have a concert (band called Pink (who I have never heard of)) on schedule for 10 Aug.