schleic8

I didn't think those Glassmen shows were cheesy, but I was in them, so I am and will be forever biased. I too am curious though what parts might be considered cheesy (with the sabre dance in '99 being one thing that I could see where someone's coming from).

You get the "brought a smile to my face on a cold and snowy day" award. Thanks. :) Jim

My final performance was all I needed to culminate my career. The cermony didn't mean anything. Marching (playing... whatever) the last show, then going through retreat and singing the corps song for the last time was WAY more important than the age-out ceremony ever was. It was all the finality I needed. Jim

Any updates? Jim

I still don't really understand why G-men changed unis... the look from 1997-2002 is one of the sharpest of all time in my opinion. Jim

Why don't you call Sal and tell him that. It's a lot more likely to get something done than posting on a message board. I know he loves hearing from former members (especially ones he marched with if Madsop75 is any indication of your corps affiliation and year). Jim

bump

I am pleased to announce the formation of the Boston University Winter Percussion Ensemble. The ensemble will compete in WGI PIO. It is open to all percussionists ages 14-22 regardless of if they are a student at Boston University. We have put together a staff that is sure to make your experience highly educational and enjoyable. The Boston University Winter Percussion Ensemble is the only nationally competitive independent WGI in the New England area. For more information visit the ensemble's web site at: http://www.bu.edu/bumo/wpe This year's membership dues are only $150 (and even less if you are a student at BU)! We hope to see many new faces at the Open House on Saturday Nov 13th from 10am - 4pm. Jim Schleicher

Looks like someone heard the news. Jim

Acutally, I think Vanguard is still a VF line. Jim Casella's fully IP. Murray Gussack's the caption head. They use VF sticks. Click here to read it from the mouth of Mark Wessels... he works for Vic Firth. Jim

Mellos all the way... French Horns are just raunchy sounding unless played perfectly. Jim

I think putting them in the stands is a good thing for two reasons. First, I'm a pit guy, so I'm all for the pit being a bigger part of the drum score. Second, to me it's a lot more important what the ensemble as a whole sounds like from the stands than what the snare line sounds like from 3 inches away. Jim

Scouts no question. Of the corps mentioned, one has a staff who's beaten every drumline in DCI. Jim

I'm with Jeremiah on '90. Just awesome. Jim

Attn: All New England percussionists. Frequency Percussion Webpage The next camp for Frequency Percussion is Dec. 20-21. Check out the staff page for a list of some of the best names in the activity who you'll get to work with. PM me or email anyone on the web site for more information. Jim Schleicher Frequency Percussion Front Ensemble Instructor