MrFun

This thread has made me not want march either. Here is what I see, DCA has younger members these days as we know. Those members are there because? 1) They are new To Drum Corps and Its a great place to learn 2) They did not make their first try at DCI so they march DCA to get better to make the DCI cut. 3) They Marched DCI and could not afford to continue due to Schooling or money or both. 4) They like to march but don't want to be away that long during the summer 5) They Came and found out that the Old Guy drinking a beer field is a thing of the past. (do the adults still par take yes but not like back in the day not during rehearsal laws and other things have changed that) 6) They had fun and are staying or coming back after aging out of DCI. (refering to posts by members from empire,Bucs Bush and Cabs etc as proof. Also I am not saying the did not have fun with the DCI corps) 7) Even though it might be as demanding as DCI it still gives them the rush one feels when they are performing and they have a found a place to continue to do it for as long as they want. So Kyle I think yes the view has changed some because if it had not we would not see the young members as we do today. Which the end result would be less DCA corps. I believe if parent came and saw Line 5 they would not let their kids stay. As for the other stuff. DCI vs DCA I see it as DCA helps DCI and DCI Helps DCA, in a round about way they help each other. Gm made the Camero & Firebird Which one was really better will differ between who owned which car. They both were basically the same cars with some differences. Can't we all just get along.

Love it .. The "He's won more than you in blah blah" and " Back OFF" Card have been thrown out. (ohhh shiver shiver) That matters how? Again really who cares. just wondering when the "I am rubber your glue" will be used? (oh wait I just did it) So can we just forget about the sky thing, because I think we got all the info we need from the two all knowing historians. So back to the other corps that are coming out this year and how they are doing. P.S. which one is Batman & which one is Robin? Actually I think both should get The Big S for their Chests (dunt dunt daaah) Thanks for the evening smile.

Umm you would be wrong with this guess. (like most times) But thanks for playing.

Ok first I hate that any corps has left the activity and glad some are making it back. But all this bickering about sky is not helping and to be honest its not hurting either I don't think anyone cares what happened in 1992. If it were last year maybe just maybe. But I must say that I find some of this very entertaining. Mike is happy he told someone off with his great accomplishents of not having to read music and so called telling them off on the internet and another backing him up on the internet gotta love it. thanks for the entertainment sorta reminds me of Catherine from the ramd days .. just wanna see what will be written next. Good luck to everyone on the field and wish those taking time off to a speedy return.

Kind of a bold statement no? unless the Bucs moved or they are all jobless single not going to school loaners.

Well there you go I guess we could put The End up now. Can someone Slam the Gavel.

Can't we all just get along. "All we are saying is give Peace A Chance" I don't see why something like this can't be posted on both sides. DCI should be able to post about their openings on here just as DCA should be able to there. Really what is the harm. How many kids do you think will leave a DCI corps they have been wanting to march to march DCA. If they did I think it would probably be because of finacial reasons which in the long run would be better for that person. Now on the flip some might leave to do DCI. Doesn't that happen already and most DCA corps say come march with us to get the experience to do DCI. So where is the problem with a kid leaving to do that. I can see if this was a specific thing for either side but this crosses both. If we can't get along in this Shallow end of the pool what makes you think we can in the Deep end

SHOTS FIRED!!!>. Ok remember there is always Three sides to a story. Unless you were there you never really know the Truth. So lets play nicely. Might be best to pm the people involved..

Ok, Just to be sure I hope nobody was taking what I said as a bash on the kids. I am Glad that they (Alliance ) are here and STRIVING TO BE THE BEST like the rest is what I did say. So I hope that is understood. I was making notice that there are other corps Jazz running and moving at Fast Tempos. Which everyone will see this weekend. Also that most of the corps have plenty of younger members. To the fact that I think they are out numbering the "older" members now. Again I am sure everyone will see that this weekend. As a matter of fact the one video on you tube of Alliance I thought was pretty cool with the Robotic Terminator type visual they had. Hope that clears that up.. :) (Insert Jeff's I love the Tuesday Before Finals here).

Ok I had to read this like ten times. (hooked on phonics might help ) With that said I think you need to look around. I think most of what you said DCA is not doing they are actually doing. I see Jazz Running I see fast tempos and well looking at Hercs,Cabs,Empire ,Bucs. Ok most everyone they all have alot of younger members with Older mixed in now. I believe all the corps are attracting younger members. Now I am not taking anything away from Alliance just noting some things you mention are being done already. But its good to have another corps doing it and striving to be the best. I wish them the best at DCA'S.. Glad they are part of it..

Well By now I think you know that what you took as late annoucing was actually several of the corps doing their on Field "pre show " warm up. I can tell you Fran did what was asked of him and when he was cued he did just that. As far as other little things you might have noticed. I wonder if you have ever announced any event before. I have and boy its no walk in the park. The good thing is now you are well informed so tomorrow night when you go and hear Brandt Crocker do it you will not have to post two threads about his so called mess up. The other thing you will be happy with is that all the Drum Majors will be in attendance finals night since they have no place to go...

Why go back to 95.. How can they not remember last year?

Very True. I remember How DCI East Use to be. Prelims starting early friday morning etc. But since then School systems have changed and not as many are willing to house corps & have their facilities used. But yeah it would be great if this could happen. Just don't see it becoming a reality. Glad I could share some input.

Hee hee maybe they should try this one day.

Sorta like what the grand Prix and Hershey use to be. Doubt it would happen since East is alot of work For DCI. Alot of the DCI corps practice at their housing site before going to the show. So where would DCA corps Practice before hand etc.. Don't get me wrong I like the idea.. But the other dci shows you say they get along well at are smallers dci shows and the Georgia show its only what 2 dca corps .. Not five. Also from some of the comments over on the DCI page about bridgemen alumni. I see alot of kids today 1 Don care about yester year. (meaning the 70's,80's or 90's you know the years that got them where they are now shoot even dci doesn't I mean the theatre count down goes back how far ) 2. are really misinformed about the competing Corps of DCA. But thats another thread. sound soo good and so simple to us. but it not a reality. Remember there is no drum corps after you age out... ugh!