Officer_Jenny

Were they named after the Leroy Anderson piece The Phantom Regiment? here is a link to the piece if it helps: http://www.leroy-anderson.com/la-mp3/phantom-regiment.mp3

I think I leraned today that I can do this LIFE thing on my own. Sure there is goodness in being aside someone in life, but, at what cost? Is the cost worth it? I always looked ... and now ... maybe, I can go at it from the standpoint of ... what I want ... not need ... and not anythhing else. Just what is best for me ... and her. BEING ALIVE ~Sondheim Someone to need you too much, Someone to know you too well, Someone to pull you up short And put you through hell. Someone you have to let in, Someone whose feelings you spare, Someone who, like it or not, Will want you to share A little, a lot. Someone to crowd you with love, Someone to force you to care, Someone to make you come through, Who'll always be there, As frightened as you Of being alive, Being alive, Being alive, Being alive. Somebody, hold me too close, Somebody, hurt me too deep, Somebody, sit in my chair And ruin my sleep And make me aware Of being alive, Being alive. Somebody, need me too much, Somebody, know me too well, Somebody, pull me up short And put me through hell And give me support For being alive, Make me alive. Make me confused, Mock me with praise, Let me be used, Vary my days. But alone is alone, not alive. Somebody, crowd me with love, Somebody, force me to care, Somebody, make me come through, I'll always be there, As frightened as you, To help us survive Being alive, Being alive, Being alive! ------------------------ Does George need a significant other? If so, why? Why not? Please discuss...

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lawlz

HAHAHA "Jazzy Piece"

Yes please

I don't think these three corps were better than the ones that placed ahead of them. But yes, it would be good for these shows to be watched by everyone.

I don't think it's a network problem. No, it has only happened with DCP.

Why do I have to use an AOL proxy to view DCP now? -OJ

I would like for Pioneer to provide an outstanding experience for their members as well as provide them a vehicle for competitive success. Just thought I would clarify.

Perfect!

Oh, and no I did not audition for Pioneer.

-It is a fact that Pioneer has been last or second to last often. -Where are your facts? What is the difference between an English folk song and Celtic folk songs? Is there a difference? Can you show me a reputable source that discusses the correlation between Celtic culture and the musical works of Holst and Grainger? I'm waiting. -Your examples of Cavies 1997 and Glassment 2003 are not the same thing. If I am going to design a show and say it reflects on a certain culture or group of people within a culture, I would probably want to include relevant repertoire. Example, I want to design a show about Italian opera and "reflect" upon it, but then I program French opera selections. Does this make sense? No. Are there similarities between French opera and Italian opera? Yes. Nevertheless, it does not make sense as it relates to the theme and stated purpose of the show. -Finally, I'm not going to divulge my credentials on this joke of a forum, but I will tell you I have much more experience with Grainger and Holst than a high school bando.

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain. You're right, we will never know.

haha quoting wikipedia. How about this, cowtown, find me some solid evidence that links the folk songs that inspired lincolnshire posy and the music of Holst to Celtic culture and I'll be convinced. Listen, Donny himself admitted they stretched the definition of Celtic.

I do indeed know what a corps needs to do in order to be competitive. As for my involvement in the marching arts...if you only knew. Nevertheless, I would be more concerned about criticizing Pioneer for their ability to field a competitive corps than trying to make jabs at me or my credentials. Last place or second-to-last place for several years in a row speaks for itself. I have not studied Pioneer's arrangements of these works, but I am familiar with them all. I am especially familiar with Lincolnshire Posy and the Holst Suite in Eb. Although the inspiration of these two works shares some similarities to Celtic music, especially to the untrained/uninformed ear, it is not classified as Celtic music. Therefore, if you're doing a show about Celtic tradition, why would you program works that are 20th century impressions of English folk music? The show design is inherently flawed. It's the little 5th grader in general music class that says, "That sounds like Irish music!!" Speaking of that little 5th grader, he or she might easily mistake Korean music with Japanese music too, therefore having no qualms about KOREAN-inspired music being in a show about JAPANESE culture. You're right, source material is not an automatic indicator of success. However, program announcements which contain obvious flaws have a lot to do with how seriously someone takes the corps. Here's to Pioneer improving! -OJ

This is almost as good as the people pushing for The Cavaliers to play Variations on a Korean Folk Song in their Samurai production.

"The music of Gustav Von Holst, Percy Grainger, and Sir William Walton will be a part of the musical and visual journey that reflects on Celtic culture and its music." Are the English folk songs that inspired the works of Grainger and Holst really of Celtic tradition? Probably not...And it's safe to say that William Walton was influenced more by other European composers and American music than by Irish/Celtic music. Will this be portrayed as clouded, incoherent reflections?

Sorry for not being clear, Donny. Let me reword it for you: When will Pioneer's design team learn to create a somewhat artistic and competitive show? It's kind of funny how most of your repertoire isn't Irish, too. -OJ

Find the nearest Cadets thread, right?

When will Pioneer learn?

What? That makes no sense! :P

Back on topic: If the Cadets were non-competitive, could they hire Madonna to sing Sanvean?

Didn't Madonna march Bridgemen or something?

O rly?