Nice Guy

Love DCP

No you didn't......

Kevin.....please do so

You are funny

Thanks! Got all of those. Was just refreshing to see the last two and ran into this.

DCI took down WC scores. Can't see any of them.

Pretty good deal. If they don't keep them for more shows, re-sale will still make Yamaha money, even if used.

Probably just a young'un. They don't have respect these days. They spend most of their time doing electronic communication and have no grasp of their lexicon, especially when they don't have to do it face to face. Easy to hide behind a keyboard and screen.

Wow......you really said this after those credentials. What a koolaid drinker. Hmmmm.....what is your take on today's DCI Judging community. Could they be biased and narrow minded

NO!

Not sure what you mean here? Everyone's drill has intellectual demand and physical demand. Sorry, man, but I don't call a half dozen scatter drills, park and bark, etc....intellectual. All of the BD Honks can call it as they see it, but this design is sub-par compared to past efforts by BD. I know....."This is how the judges are calling it." and that is why BD is scoring so well. Bull......This is straight politics as with any competivie judging community in the United States. BD has been slotted since the beginning of the summer. There was never a chance for Crown, Bluecoats, Cadets, Cavaliers, etc..... Hell, even the DCI homepage said that it would be a battle for second place. How could they already know that. People have to be delusional to actually think that the judging community is fair, have no biases and have no affiliations. $$$$$$$$$$$ make the world go around. We need to get Glenn Beck to investigate DCI and the judging community. I am sure that he will uncover something.

K....They were trying for a futuristic military meets clockwork orange. But I see the Adam in it as well.

Uhhh....they are using the Gary Jules version.

Right.....

They are using a set of mylar head snares.

With regard to Bluecoats/Cavaliers, I don't think so.....could very well happen, but probably going to stay the same. Panels the next two evenings favore the Cavaliers more than tonight. Blue Stars could make a move depending on how the panels favor them, but, again.....don't see it. You never know. I just think SCV is going to keep steady and hold position. I sure do wish they were higher in the placements, though. The only placement change that I can see could be Cadets and Carolina.

Couldn't agree more. Even with new stuff added, such as a new ending, you gotta' make sure timing is down this time of season.

Right....However, remember that the Cavaliers had a .6 timing penalty just a week ago.

Blue Stars - 91.650 Wow! Not leaving much room for the final six.

Sorry to disagree, but this was the protocol that I was informed of. Obviously, you are correct, that making practice tapes in the stands would not sit well with other audience members. That is why getting permission to be on the field would be best, but if you aren't able to, sitting in the stands is best. Sorry if I missed that and yes, I do understand copyright issues. If you had noticed, I stated to the young man that early local shows during the season would be best for this. I will discuss this with a friend of mine who judges DCI percussion and make sure that I am giving the correct information. I will be glad to update any errors that I made.

Your welcome! Now go do it.....we need knew judges out there.....here....take this weapon, you will need it.

First it helps to have a marching background.....preferrably in corps. Depending on what you judge, a bachelor's degree or preferrably a masters degree in music would be highly suggested and required. Start by making practice tapes. You can do this in the crowd or on the sideline on the field, depending on the venue. Get yourself a little recorder and some tapes or a digital recorder. Depending on what you are judging, make sure that you have obtained a copy of the sheets used for that particular show and that you understand, completely, inside and out, the criteria and lexicon used for the caption in which you are judging. You might want to start by judging marching bands in the fall (from the sideline or crowd), get some experience judging indoor stuff and during the DCI season. During the DCI season, start with open class and earlier in the season with World Class. Keep making tape after tape and continue to comb over the criteria. You can even do this with videos of marching bands, indoor guards and percussion, as well as DCI. You will be working on creating a judging philosophy based off of the criteria. Again, practice tapes are a must. Pick a caption that you want to judge and go at it. I would start with marching season, send tapes in and have them reviewed and critiqued. Take that critique and then make practice tapes during indoor season. Send those tapes in and have them reviewed and critiqued. Take that critique and then do the drum corps season. It may take some time. I would suggest that you send the tapes directly to DCI. You may want to send them to Gary Markham, but I would call to find out exactly who is to get your tapes, because there are different head judges for each caption. Eventually, depending on your success rate, you will be put on the field or in the box to do practice tapes. Don't quote me on this, but I have asked these questions with local DCI judges that I am in contact with on a regular basis. You may also keep an eye open for any judging seminars that are offered. You may also want to speak directly to a judge, if you have the contact to do so. Keep at it, adjust and learn. By all means leave your bias at the door.(wish judges today could do that). Keep in mind that you are there to provide growth, not give criticism, nor tell the designers how to design. Be entertained and reward and provide suggestions for growth based off of the criteria on the back of the sheets. If anyone out there can answer this better.....please do, as I do not want to completely mislead this young man. Good luck!