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I do hope so. I remember trying to procure funds for pageantry arts. Is it a sport? Is it an art? We found funds in culture. Keep looking for those tax breaks. Drum corps is cool.

Good statement. 7 days of cold weather doesn't negate years of warming. Economics same. A surge does not negate years of deficit. Look at the long run and sustainability.

Don't go north of Illinois today. Forecast said 'Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 32. Extreme wind chill minus 43'. Minus 40 is the same C or F;)

2010 had the word dark if that's what you mean? What does the author mean by mean (if you know what I mean)? Blue Knights were often considered dark before their time. 2006 Dark Knights and 2007 Dark Dances. As we travel toward the dark side, what does this mean? (A and a ::nod:: if you know what I mean. Monty Python is dark humour too imo)

Double quotes I presume; like when I order my Tim's coffee. Double please! :D

When I first read the article it seemed an insightful struggle to understand; to find cohesiveness among unrelated topics. My first drum corps related thought upon reading was 2016 Cavaliers. They were dark, confusing, insightful, humorous. DCP reacted in various ways from good to bad. My motto is to converse about music and sports with acquaintances and keep religious, political and family as personal conversations. Let drum corps show the way on its own as it has done. As an aside, does its need an apostrophe?

Clever and 'piece' is 'peace' this time of year. (says a person who struggled with grammar and spelling as a child 'cause I spoke 4 languages; ergo very few opinions online until now:)

No changes for me. It was "All Good" too 1968-1976 marched competitive drum corps as guard and DM; non-competing corps 1977-1979 that traveled lots; marched winter guard most years 1968-1977; taught guard 1972-1988; judged a few DC and WG gigs; board director for a winter guard association most years 1979-1988; played cymbals for a few parades in Florida 1979 and learned how to play baritone; watched arrangers write, drummers jam with a baritone that played trombone and more. The experiences, travel and friendships were all good!

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the recording I sent. Keep on writing. Love your DCP articles. Hugs to you and yours.

It has been a journey on DCP for me. Unfortunately my bucket account did not retain the photos I posted here. Fortunately the new DCI website kept the letters to my Mom https://www.dci.org/news/letters-to-my-mom-1977-alberta-girls-trip-to-england-iii

bump Thank you Michael Boo for all that you do

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Shriners International 1968, 1969, 1970. Why? I took a bus or subway home after seeing cool drum corps in a cool stadium. I also remember Marion, Watkins Glen, Altoona, Butler and more. Glad I joined drum corps. Good times. Good memories :)

The Alberta All Girls Drum & Bugle Band, largest of its kind in the world, has represented Canada in many international events since its conception in February, 1970 by Band Director, Bob Nagel and his wife, Pat. The bright white and orange uniforms, the dazzling gleam of the horns and percussion and the colourful flags have been seen at festival events in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Europe. The band had so many firsts in its initial years of existence that the pace was staggering even for the youthful 14-21 year-olds. They were the first Canadian band to perform at the half-time show during the National Football League games in the United States, the first to play for a Bullfight audience in Mexico, the first to play at Caesar's Palace and the Circus Circus, a family entertainment casino in Las Vegas. In the fall of 1970, Bob and Pat had four marching bands in the Edmonton area, all with over 100 member and all touring the province. The four bands included the Alberta All Girls Senior (14-21), the Alberta All Girls Junior Band (10-14), the Alberta All Boys (11-21) and the Hobbema Girls Marching Band. A convoy of 24 vehicles was needed to take the four groups to the Kelowna Regatta that year! Their first overseas performance tour was highlighted with an invitation to perform for the traditional lighting of the flame that signifies the start of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. International performances included the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland in 1972 and 1973 and the Rose of Tralee Festival in Ireland in 1973 and 1977. In 1974 the Alberta Girls were seen by an estimated one third of the world's population when they were the official entertainment for the final game of the World Cup Soccer Championships held in the Olympic Stadium in Munich. The National Film Board of Canada produced a movie on location. In 1977 the Alberta Girls made a performance tour that took them away from Canada for two and a half months and included performances in 13 different countries. A highlight of this tour included performances in commemoration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee and a performance for Pope Paul VI at his summer residence home, Castel Gandolfo, Italy.

Not sure if it'ss relevant to this thread but in northern Alberta former football fields are now soccer fields and you can't add lines. Indoor school gyms can be used for free if your group contacts the school board, however, indoor cheer leading competitions are far more prevalent than winter guard and a drum corps now has band instruments. The outdoor soccer fields were wonderful but the city banned herbicides years ago which caused a dandelion population. My opinion? Learn how to march on anything with space, a ball diamond, a soccer field, a plaza or DCI has to stay in expensive indoor venues...imo

Ballet for Martha was beautiful. Enjoyed Bartók in 2010 with a Vanguard view. Been a fan of SCV since 1973 YPG and every year since including 2018

John - Thank you for all that you do. -lindap

Sorry for the delay; attended Fringe Theatre today. Instead of delete; I'll read, scroll down and unsubscribe. Thank you.

I registered with Flo long ago only to find out I'm foreign so no Flo go. How do I get rid of their email spam that repeatedly tells me I'm included when I'm not? Please give me precise navigation to where to click to get this 2017 Flo monkey off my back. Yucks! Help! (2017 was cool, keep it up in 2018 )

Did you pay them? I'm curious.

I paid for Fan Network and that other Buffalo thing. I couldn't get Flo 'cause you know. I watched PBS for years, delighted they broadcast DCI and when I had money, I donated. Got hooked on Downton Abbey and bought the videos. It was free, got hooked, paid for the quality. Why would I pay for unknown quality? DCI had an opportunity with PBS imo

Cool that VPN worked for you. Someone on DCP gave me instructions too. People in Ontario got it working and had drum corps viewing parties. I have attended EFMF for over 20 years, a festival that spans 4 days usually the same weekend as DCI finals. I went to finals in person 2010 and 2013, watched live feed for years through 3 different service providers. As a heads up, you may need to contact FloMarching to cancel, otherwise, I heard through the grapevine that they continue dipping into your credit card. Hugs.

There were lots of legs shown in all girls corps 1970's and lots of leg room to march well on warm days. For the few that have issues, close your eyes and listen to the music. I wasn't able to view live feeds this year but my heart is with drum corps and winter guard every year. Congratulations to all in 2017; hope to be able to buy the DVD. We'll see.

Dave Morton was with Scarborough Firefighters, younger brother of sister Joannie who marched rifle. Joannie, Janet and I were in the Morton backyard one time and Dave gave us a beat to do our singles. For fun, he pushed the beat and accelerated. There were rifles on the lawn, bing, bing, bing. Good times. It was the start of my respect for drummers. I recognize Randy and Dwayne's names. It was a long time ago. I'm sorry. My mind processes faces and experiences better than names. Thanks and hugs to you.

Tom visited Edmonton winter 76-77 and met up with a former drummer from LaSalle Cadets that marched with Anaheim who was teaching a corps there. I met Sam while he was in Midlanders with Al. Sam taught the corps in Edmonton along with Ralph before going to Anaheim for the summer. Fred worked north too in 1975 with Wayne D. Mike D was with Troopers and PNW, taught north and east to Oakland Crusaders. The drum instructors in the 1970's were humble, moved around, awesome and some were still marching while teaching. My statement is the tip of the iceberg of the 1970's drum lines (I marched spare flag for Oakland Crusaders 1976). DCP can fill in the rest of the jigsaw puzzle ;) btw I miss watching drum corps live through a stream this year. I'm a fish out of water. Oh well, maybe next year :) edit: was friends with the Butler sisters. Their family took me in when I couldn't get from Etobicoke to East York 'cause the subway was closed.