Rudy Flyer

i miss CR :(

Not only will VK be on the field this year, but they will be kicking serious booty! I am very, very excited to see them this summer!!

I am in complete agreement, but where should the line be drawn? Should a corps be allowed to only have 2 people on it's Board of Directors? How long should a corps be "allowed to exist" if they continually fail to field a corps? I know this is more of a hypothetical question, but interested in hearing ya'lls thoughts.

Hi, although I am disappointed by the recent story about Northern Lights, I am not terribly shocked. I can think of several D&BCs that continue to raise money althought they do not field a corps. I am not talking about corps that take one year off, but corps who repeatedly fail to produce a unit. To highlight this, I want to point out Mairon Glory Cadets. MGC had not fielded a corps in 2 years (maybe 3 years), but they continue to raise money to fund a corps. The Executive Director of MGC continues to get paid, although the organization fails to meet it's mission. A quick review of MGC's IRS filing shows that there are only 2 people on the MGC Board of Directors, one of which, is the ED. All of this is public record, available on Guidestar.org (In fact, if you have ever wanted to know what the financial state of a specific corps is, I highly recommend you go to guidestar and check them out - there is a TON of good info there) I say all of this not to bash a corps, but to show how stories like Northern Lights can happen.

here is an idea that i think will appease everyone: during the ballad the baton twirler(s) can pass out chocolate ice creme cones to the audience. yum.

you must be a fan of suckiness.

there was a baton in dci 2006 show? do you remember what corps?

I said it before and I will say it again.... If you do not like this show, you must be a fan of suckiness. PR 2006 was one of the best shows (entire package) to ever hit the field.

Just to clarify because I received a really nasty private message, I love baton twirling. I twirled as a kid. I just was bored and wanted to have fun. Has any Corps ever used a baton twirler in their show? I think it could have worked really well for The Cadets show of (95? 96?) where they did the Americana show - you know, the one that was post WW2.

I think EVERY corps in DCA should be required to have at least one feature twirler in their corps. I think that in order for the activity to continue and grow, we need batons. Baton twirling is the key to all growth. If you don't agree with me, I will throw my baton at you. How do others feel? ps - I think evil is sexy! ^0^\ pss - Boredom manifests itself in very interesting ways

How can anyone hate Phantom 06? I think the only way someone could hate Faust was if they were a fan of suckiness, because that show is so good I almost creamed my pants when I saw it. ^0^

It is has been happening slowly over time, but I feel the big story in post-finals 2006 is the delocalication of Drum Corps. With a number of Corps relocating and almost every Corps having multiple audition sites, I think it is very clear that very, very few Corps have a majority of members from the communities in which they are based. I don't think this is a bad thing, just a realization.

Here are my four proposals I would like to see adopted: 1. Every Corps must field a majorette/twirling line/featured twirler 2. Hide & Seek by Imogen Heap must be used in every show (Oh, wait...) 3. A Slip-and-Slide must be used in the last half of every show (no penalty for water use) 4. In addittion to standard scores, a new caption will be included: Smell. Corps will be strongly encouraged to use new and unique smells in the design and performance of their shows. Fruity and musk smells will be give a 0.00054 bonus. I hope my ideas get approved!! ^0^

Havent heard anything about the Marion Cadets camp. Anyone have any numbers? Will they field or will they pull out in the spring, as they have done before?

Everyone should play dressup, regardless of age.

pioneer?

I just found out I'm moving to Northern CA (Sacramento) for work. I believe I might just have to add the chaos and evil of the Renegades. While I might lack a great deal of experience, my energy, dedication, and commitment to evil and chaos. Is Renegades looking for more guard? If so, I'm in! I move to CA the first week of Jan. Is it too late? How much experience do you need? I am a quick learner! PS - If I liked girls and Lisa wasn't attached, I might have to ask her to marry me so we could devote our lives to the cultivation, nuturing, and dispursement of evil and chaos. ^0^

I like puppies and sunshine.

2006 Phantom - The whole show is almost orgasmic 1995 (I think) Cadets - The "All American" show a. The Iwo Jima moment. WOW b. When they create a parade in the middle of their show 1988 Velvet Knights - Pee Wee Herman, a Fat Lady eaten by a shark, and tribal dancers (Doest it get any better?) 2006 Magic - When the guard creates huge red & pink ribbons for AIDS/Cancer awareness during the ballad, it was unexpected and almost moved me to tears

i listened to their show about 20 times today on my flight to california. without question, they had the best music of any show this year!

I have a quick question about Shenandoah Sound - how big are ya'll? I thought I heard that you marched with 15 members... Thanks!

i just watched it from the ESPN broadcast that I tivoed. Such awesomeness. I cant wait to see PR next year!

I'm not sure how people weren't able to "get" this show. It is a classic tale of good vs evil performed with amazing music, beautiful movement, and outstanding visuals. I think it's a kick-booty example of "smart" drum corps. It challenges the audience to partake on a journey rather than spelling out what is happening. The narrative PR was able to acheive on the field was nothing short of amazing.

i think the whole package is awesome: the music and visuals combine to tell a story that is timeless: ultimate triumph over evil. the pit book is insane and percussion is so freaking amazing. their guard is beautiful and brings a much needed grace to drum corps. i hope that their 07 show is just as amazing!

I think that Phantom Regiment's 2006 might be the best show ever. I can't stop listening to it on my Ipod. Its funny, when I first saw it in Allentown, I didn't get it. Thought it was pretty, but didnt get the whole package. Watching the show during finals BLEW ME AWAY. I downloaded their show from DCI and I have been listening to it every day on my way to and from work. I tivoed the Championships on ESPN and watch Phantom's show often. Does any one else agree with me? :)