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ThatCorpsGuy

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  • Your Drum Corps Experience
    Marched in the 80's...with a few different groups.
  • Your Favorite Corps
    Phantom, SCV, Madison...for starters...
  • Your Favorite All Time Corps Performance (Any)
    Tie: Crown 2007/Phantom 2008
  • Your Favorite Drum Corps Season
    1985
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  1. Unfortunately, their shockingly low score was even more shockingly high, given that they barely made the 30-member threshold needed to participate, have only four horns, and have a show design that's crafted for a significantly larger group, and that's not even close to being achieved. I don't know what happened after the past two seasons, when it looked like they were on the rise; but this year's Racine corps has tumbled.
  2. From some folks closely related to the corps: 1. Only one staff person actually quit, and that person was brought on-board to replace the brass caption head who was fired. Apparently, the reasons for quitting were justifiable because of treatment being received. 2. The corps didn't lose any kids. In-fact they needed to recruit kids as late as a few days before their first show in-order to have the minimum number allowed to take the field. It's truly amazing that after their past two seasons of getting larger and stronger, they've unfortunately taken a major step backwards...and that bums me out as I really thought they were going to be the next big DCI success story.
  3. OK...While I hate going off topic - as has happened in this thread - I do want to chime in on what Boywonder has posted. HOWEVER, first off let me state that I am another of those fans who are really sad to see Music City fold. While I wasn't necessarily a fan of their shows, I still admired how tremendously energetic and enthused their members have been through the corps' brief existence. While I don't know if it will happen, I none-the-less hope that they can somehow right their ship and return to the field. Now, as for Wonderboy = Your passion/opinions are much appreciated...but not based on the state of the activity, today; especially concerning Open Class. First off - DCI does NOT have an interest - vested, or otherwise - in the Open Class. Evidence of this comes from two sources - First, unlike World Class, Open Class does not receive performance money for every show. Rather, they only receive a small compensation for the World Class shows they attend - the amount of which comes nowhere near to the amount World Class corps receive. Second, the Open Class tour is a loosely slapped together schedule that all too often forces corps to travel extreme distances between shows - with 2-3 days between each show. This forces Open Class corps to find and pay for their own housing on the off days - as opposed to the tight knit schedule designed for World Class. I believe you mentioned earlier about feeder corps and talked about Blue Devils B and Vanguard Cadets. Unfortunately, neither of those corps serve as feeder groups. Amongst them both, only about 5-10% of their members are even given consideration for moving up - despite what they publically proclaim. As for corps finances/management - DCI, while having a rigid set of criteria that each new/re-emerging corps must pass before being allowed to compete in DCI sanctioned shows, does not involve themselves in the operation/financial management of any corps. DCI is an organization that provides a circuit of shows for corps to perform at; they are not a governing body to oversee corps operations. Hence, they don't interject themselves in corps internal business. While logic would dictate that DCI foster the growth an expansion of the drum corps activity, logic does not prevail here. Rather, by the admission of the entity known as the G7, the smaller corps are a burden to the "prestige" and "goal" of DCI being a marching major league. The G7 truly would have no problem with DCI being an exclusive entity for only those worthy of participating, ie. the top 7 World Class corps. Hope that helps to clarify some of your statements.
  4. Hey, you can claim that arrangements were made, but I seriously doubt those folks who are the stadium looking for housing got that memo.
  5. Update: just was informed that stranded members found their own transpiration and just arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium...but have no housing.
  6. Thank you, Christina, but as mentioned above, my source is directly involved. So, you might reconsider your post.
  7. Unfortunately, I learned from someone withe first-hand knowledge that several members, along with some staff, we're left stranded in Michigan City because the busses were not going through Indy on the way back home. Instead, they went to Chicago to pick up drivers. Those members were booked on flights home from Indy, but have had to find there own way there. This is not rumor...it's been corroborated by a participant. Not kosher, Revo!
  8. Looks like Forte is closing up shop. Friends on various staffs have told me that kids are contacting them trying to get available spots. I hope it's not too late for those kids to finish their summer somewhere.
  9. I didn't see the DCI.org info on Revo. Also, it was not my intention to restart the controversial commentary that was previously posted on this site. However, it is a legitimate question. I will inquire with the corps, instead of seeing if anyone here has heard. With that, you can close the thread.
  10. I just went onto the DCI website schedule and noticed that Revolution was not on the schedule for this year. Knowing that they were being re-evaluated by DCI, it looks like they didn't pass. Anyone have any 411?
  11. I recently read that Revolution and Forte are both being evaluated this year. However, DCI.org doesn't list either corps on the season schedule, so I don't know if that is any indication of their statuses... Anyone have any information?
  12. Interest...it looks like there's new leadership, too. Well, hopefully they're going to shore things up and come out strong this year. Best of luck, Revo!
  13. Yeah, Sam, but last year they had a considerably larger brass line and had a show that was actually really good. Plus, I know they had a large influx of talent from Texas so I thought they were moving in a great direction. However, I also know that there were apparent problems at the end of the season that created a major issue regarding those Texas kids...hence, I don't think that their not coming out this year doesn't have to do with member numbers, but with how last season supposedly ended. Again, though, there are a bunch of different opinions/views on why they aren't out, so I'll defer to those who are in the know and can actually speak on the subject.
  14. According to the DCI schedule on-line, they weren't on the line-up for the San Diego show (neither was City Sound), so this was the only show they missed.
  15. They are not fielding this year. However, the reason(s) have been interpreted in a bunch of ways, so I can't say for sure.
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