mellodcd
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I don't care for Academy's new uniforms. Too much black and plastic looking for me...
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I think the "corps incubation" program in DCI's Big Idea is enough of a reason by itself to justify putting all our votes in the DCI basket. Then, next year's top 100 can all be drum corps.
Well, only one vote can go for DCI, might as well use all five (1 for DCI and the other for the four other corps).
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Best 12 dollars you'll ever spend...(click on the link)
Beyond the Basics: A comprehensive approach to the contemporary marching and movement ensemble
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The best tip I leaned in 3 years of corps was:
Don't go anywhere or do anything alone. If you're doing it as a group you can't be wrong, or at least the worst they can do is yell at you.
Example 1.) When at rest stops, make sure you see other corps people. Otherwise the bus may have already left.
Example 2.) When out on the field, and everyone else is playing sonic boom loud. You should join in and match their volume (with a good tone).
Hope that helps, and good luck!
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I found this article today about a partnership between the Troopers and the Natrona County School District (Casper, WY). They are working together to provide Casper with a summer band program, that already has over 100 applicants. To me this is a win-win situation for the Troopers and the community. Does anybody know of any other drum corps that have this same partnership? And why isn't this more common?
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How did they go from the cactus flags to the trooper flags in the sunburst?
Trooper magic. . .No, but seriously I wondered the same thing. I think they somehow tucked the flag into the pole, because the pole looks pretty large. Anybody know for sure?
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Bluecoats or just Blooooo, not Blue Coats :)
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Ok, I'm done for awhile. Enjoy Granny!
Cascades
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I like this graphic better than last year.
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The Troopers' show was announced some time ago, but here is the show poster:
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Troopers
BC
Crown
then BD
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Colts, Troopers, Glassmen, BK, BD, Cadets, and Cavies were at this show. I found another corps rehearsing at the site below. Looks like sectional time!
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.697574,-8...001742&z=20
Wow, freaky. That's the glassmen. We were doing a breathing block on that road. It's really weird to see myself from space.
Ex-field liner critique:
Someone screwed up the 5 yard line on the right corner of the field. Yard lines should be every 15 feet not 10.
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This is a street view, but its the Troopers '09 I believe, in Casper, WY
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&am...=12,285.95,,0,5
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Phantom Regiment 2008 - Spartacus
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1/4 the way there . . . $6,782.00 as of February 19, 2010.
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I actually think it is pretty sad how some corps fail to use the wonderful place that is the internet. I know a corps that has holes every year at spring training. They barely use their website for anything except registration and camp RSVPs. They have a facebook page and a twitter page, and they are never updated. And then closer to the season, they will post obnoxiously on here that they need spots filled. Will one person will. Personally I don't see why things have to be so tight until the season starts. Especially like recordings of stand still stuff. I would want to put that up in a heart beat. Great recruiting tool. Why would I want to fill a hole somewhere if all I have is word from members who are already biased. I do believe a lot of corps need to use recruiting tools a lot more effectively. Social networking sites are great. Even advertise on DCI.org. Even the top corps have holes leading into the season, they seem to fair well. Judges don't care about that crap.
What I've noticed, is that good recruiting is done person to person. You aren't going to pick up the talent you want with just a blanket message. I would have never marched corps if I hadn't received a phone call from the brass caption head. The internet can be used as a recruiting tool, but when corps are trying to fill specific holes you aren't going to get the people you need with an ad on the internet (plus, as seen on this forum, corps that post stuff like that sometimes get bad press). A lot of the recruiting going on at this time of the season is staff calling up individuals. You'll see the ads for holes showing up later if the corps get more desperate.
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I made a numerically significant contribution: $11!
Every dollar counts - let's help DCI Volunteer Hall of Fame member Mom (Traute) Gilbert keep feeding Troopers with lots more room, refrigeration and cooking space!
should have gone with $1,111 . . . just saying :P
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Here is the link to the video ---> Silver Spur Campaign <---
It is a great cause, please donate.
Donate to the Silver Spur Campaign here ---> On-Line Sheep Wagon <---
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Nice! We should get a collection of pictures of all the stadiums.
LEGENDS SHOWDOWN: TROOPERS VS. BLUE STARS
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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GO TROOP-A-LOOP!!!