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and hopefully on ESPN2 in Sep 07

A winter guard did that in the (?) 80's(?) - I believe the show was called "Firestorm"

In late 1960s-72 the draft also played a big roll by taking a fair amount of membership.

First note of Madison 75

IIRC, at some point bugles were 1 piston plus a slide. Piston was analagous to 1st valve; slide was second valve. Then in the mid 1960s a rotor replaced the slide.

To tie in a separate discussion here on DCP, it could be suggested that the current section that gets overlooked the most is the proper execution of a company front.

Check out the Troopers 2007 Teaser Trailer on their web site.

Well, if they were dressing center then at least YOU were correct!

Tick City

I think a colors presentation was required in VFW and Am. Legion contests

Which is why it should never again be attempted.

Pioneer: The Troubles. Not sure what the music would be, but should have lots of angst.

With all the griping going on about staffs and corps moving, how about coming up w/ shows that would be neat, but will never happen. Example: Stravinsky meets Skynyrd: The Rite of Spring - Panama City Beach

Ballad now = Closer then, but 1976 BD "Chase the Clouds Away" (W/Bonnie Ott solo) was awesome Another cool one was in 82 at DCI Midwest in Whitewater. During break between prelims and finals there was a HUGE thunderstorm. As it was clearing up, over the hill 27 Lancers were playing "Danny Boy" I was introducing a few folks to drum corps that night - 27 set the mood perfectly

One of my absolute best drum corps experiences was after BD won in Alton IL in the 90's (WSS/Romeo & Juliet show); they set up to play the concert and most of the crowd left so me & number one daughter headed down to front row 50 yard line and had our faces ripped off. Probably my favorite non-marching memory.

I thought Bob Barker bought Crossmen!?!

Wonder if that will impact Boston (who has their camps there now). Golly - maybe a 'price war' competing for members on basis of lower tour fees, better food, cooler tour, whatever. Final placement in the rankings is only one selling point.

Wasn't Bones at the Alamo as well? IIRC he was part of the small group that escaped during the final melee.

Speaking of "The Shark" -- now that was a highley-effective prop.

Granted I am a brass guy, and I don't know the nuances, but I thought the rototoms sounded pretty cool in Bridgemen's 82-83 drum solo.

They also have them in New Mexico. For fast Tex-Mex chain it is hands-down the best. When I travel on business to locations w/ Taco cabana, I always being home 2# of fajita dinners in carry-on. But w/ latest security that might not work any more :(

Taco Cabana. Yum.

"Mommy, are they cowboys?" Prophecy from the mouths of babes

Madison 84

Some fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb. There was a circus in town. We were behind the elephants