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Sounds like an oxy-moron to me...

Nick practicing... wow, so am I! Can't wait for Sunday, Module 1 is gonna kick @ss!

I have done that a few times will playing euph. BUT, if you just kill yourself (in the proper position) your muscles will get use to it.. hence the reason we used weights! And I swear, when you add two pounds of extra weight... you get extra spit in your horn

Right.... Thanks for just proving our point

DCA 04 - 2nd sop ~ ES 05 - Lead mello ~ ES 06 - Euph till may, Lead Mello till August, Contra for a month and Finals ~ ES 07 - Lead Mello, moved to Tuba at Glassmen - got hurt in April... Finished DCA at ES on Euph 08 - Lead Mello ~ ES 09 - Lead Soprano ~ Lake Erie Thunder Alumni 06 - Current Lead Soprano ~ Thunderbirds Man was it fun switching between Soprano on a Thursday rehearsal to low brass, only time it was tough was a weekend of DCA to a show/concert on Monday on Soprano.

Thats because Current and Alumni Statesmen are proud of where they march... we dont hide behind names without any signatures or no detail in our profile. Chances are, at least 4 or 5 of people praising Buccaneers in this thread currently march... it is just that we, nor you, can tag them as "current members" because of what I stated earlier. I have tried to stay out of this thread, trying to keep everything positive for the Buccaneers. My wife only out lashed because she spent time at Reading in 2004, and wanted just wanted to vent. I am not bashing any current or past Buccaneer member, fan, or staff... since 05 they have been very good. 1.) Kinda funny, I will never get that into a performance.. cant wait to see them when they are not the top dog and see if they still do that. 2.) Class of the circuit... not quite, they are just another group in the circuit ... if you were really the class of the circuit, you would be VERY appreciative of the 4 championships in a row... I know I was VERY appreciative for just one. 3.) ARGUABLY??!? Who's not to say the Brigs... I am glad Tommy Allen hasn't seen that... Again, congrats Buccaneers on the last four years... I cant wait to see the shows of everyone this year! PS - Yes, I know that I am an Alumni of Statesmen... go ahead flame me... WE all KNOW its going to happen. But these are ALL my opinions and not of ANY groups I have or am marching.

What a good guy you are Donny! I know him, and yes.. its Ken's son. (Dont hold it against him) just playin Ken Good Luck Kris, let me know if your going through or by Erie on the road, always willing to support drum corps friends

Option 3 is the most probable in this case.. seeing that we already have the finale, LOL. Nick, The ending is a tough one, havent played since Sunday cause I caught the flu bug going around.. wasnt fun at all. I cant wait for Sunday, its going to be FUN! And about the music stand, its there just for a reference when they say measure numbers or when they change the dynamics.. someone has to write it down! I'm Spam, I play Lead Sop with Nick, its going to be a fun season!

Darn, I was wishing there was going to be an Erie, PA show this year!! Oh well, always next year

Could be a little pricey, depends on how bad you want one and how soon. The seems to like its in good shape. Classic Economics... if your Demand is high enough, you'll pay almost anything for it

Yeah, I've been working on it myself.. taking a break to let the chops rest. I dont want to be the only lead sop who doesnt have his music memorized. 50-70 is just the length of note, and the end is just endurance.

Sounds like a heat wave up here this time of year

Wow..... thanks Donny...

Sounds like a challenge to me Nick... not exactly sure how?!? Challenge him to a(n) **insert something** duel/match. Don't snap, he's just jealous you play Lead Sop and the chick's dig ya. (Did I just stand up for Nick?) Of course I did, us Lead Sop's need to stick together... so Nick, thats my best interpretation for you.

Ok.. gotta come clean also... If I get the solo I was playing last rehearsal... There MAY be use of Vibrato from me too... I haven't used Vibrato in years, hope it still works.. if not, Nick may have to teach me.

Saturday = Party Sunday = Business Come join the fun

You know what it is Nick, I hear you use it. I'm sorry that you got moved, since you already memorized your music! At least you can play one of those beautiful Kanstul Alto's

We know Nick... in your own way, mainly with Vibrato

Second that...

That makes 3 Lead Sops... gonna be a GREAT year!

1.) Yes, I can't wait for that time... thats usually when the "sound" gives you "goosebumps" 2.) As Nick Filia once said "Patience is a virtue, my friend." 3.) Go CARDS!! 4.) We already know that feeling Nick, remember Lake Erie Fanfare last year?? NOW ENTERING THE FIELD FOR EXHIBITION, from Erie, PA ..... LAKE ERIE THUNDER....birds

I cant wait, it cant get here soon enough!

Howd it go??!? PS - This was in the wrong forum... thats why you didnt get any responses.

The second rehearsal for Lake Erie Thunder is Sunday, February 8th at East High School from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM! If you are traveling into town for the occasion, feel free to join us at the Sportsman Raffle Saturday Night at Rainbow Gardens, come and party with us! For more information, please visit Lake Erie Thunder We are already off to a great start, come and be apart of the first field corps in Erie, PA in about 20 years!