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I remember a truck-stop in Iowa in 2007. It was like 3 in the morning or something (i really have no clue), we got off the bus just like any truck-stop. We walked in, and litereally everyone was like holy ****! It took me almost 5 min just to get to the bathroom, and the Wendy's was still serving food that late! I couldn't remember what the name of it was (I was half asleep), but a few months after tour I saw a Travel channel show (Top 10 Truck-stops) and it was the #1 truck-stop. The place is called Iowa 80. Their website is HERE.

Current Member Civil Engineer Two hour drive to the airport, two hour flight, then a three to five hour bus ride, and that's just one-way.

I'd be willing to bet BD, Cavies, and Cadets don't make any of the top lists. . .very interesting!

This is so hard, there are four shows that I really like on this list! 2003 2006 2007 2008 I guess I'll go with Phantom 2007. I'm a sucker for jazz run Firebird.

I understand this completely, and agree with you. DCI has been successful because it has been the innovator. Drum corps do what no one thought was possible. Some people don't want to see drum corps change from what they remember, but that is selfish on their part. DCI will grow and continue being an amazing youth activity by doing things that have never been done before. Some of your ideas are pretty far out their ("The Redbull Cadets"), but if that is what it takes for this activity to grow and continue, then who am I to say no?

Engineer. . . It seems like that most solid corps members are either music majors or engineers. I'm not sure why that is, but I think it has to do with our ability process information very quickly.

I sat front and center, in row 14 of section 140. The sound was GREAT (no crazy reverb, very clear, and very powerful), and I've been to many drum corps shows both indoor and outdoor. The only drawback to the seats, are you can't see most of the forms, but I like down low better, because you get to see more of the technique. Anyway, section 140 is the way to go for drum corps. Seating chart. . . View from my seat. . .

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I still listen to phantom '03 every other day or so. It's one of my favorite shows from a musical standpoint.

This has been on the bookface, but I haven't seen it on here yet. . .

Drum corps is not a regional activity anymore. I'm 17+ (drive) hours away from the nearest camp. Here is a breakdown of the home states (and countries) of the 2009 Troopers: Wyoming: 6 Texas: 33 Colorado: 11 Utah: 11 Idaho: 9 North Carolina: 8 Washington: 4 Oklahoma: 4 Tennessee: 3 Louisiana: 3 Ohio: 3 Indiana: 3 Mississippi: 3 Nebraska: 3 Oregon: 3 Virginia: 3 Nevada: 3 Michigan: 2 California: 2 Japan: 2 Florida: 1 New Mexico: 1 Arkansas: 1 New Jersey: 1 Kansas: 1

I budgeted for about $5000 this year to cover travel (plane tickets to every camp ) and tuition (including camp fees). I've marched for two years (this will be my third), and $5000 is a very reasonable estimate to march in a World Class corps if you have to travel to camps.

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Sarsaparilla for the Troopers. . .because they carry freaking weapons!!!

I marched a now top twelve corps (hmm?!?), and tuition was around $1300 my first year and $1500 my second. The most expensive part for me was the travel. Cross country plain tickets cost $200-$400, so I spent about $1500 on just travel alone. I've figured in about $3000 to march this year (my age-out). I got help from parents and grandparents the two years I marched. They paid for most of the travel (plane tickets are great birthday and christmas presents, lol), but I had to pay for the tuition part from saved up money. This year I am hoping to get sponsorship from anyone who can help. I would suggest talking to the corps you are considering and see what options they have to help pay your tuition. Most corps can put you in contact with alumni and other people that can help. You have to make sure and talk to the people in charge, because they can only help if they know you situation. Good luck!

DCI I loved having Finals in Indy and I had a great time at all the events, but please fix retreat! My suggestion: 1. Corps file into their respective areas while some group (Marine Corps D&B corps, Open Class Champs, or other designated group) plays something to keep everyone entertained. (15 min.) 2. Caption awards (and other stuff) are announced. (5 min) 3. Scores are announced. (5 min) 4. Each corps plays a 5 min. (or less) piece of music of their choosing. (77 min) 5. Corps leave, while winning corps plays some parade beat or other music. The winning corps pit will also be setting up at this time. (15 min) 6. Winning corps performs final performance. (15 min) Roughly 2 hours total (2.2 to be exact), so we'll start at 5:00 and be done by 11:30 as usual. There you have it, my dream finals!

For example, did the sound improve with more fans in the stands? The sound was good where I sat (50 yard line, down low) Did you feel you paid way to much for your seat location? No, I bought the DCI Fence Sitter package and got two tickets for Semis and Finals and a nice downtown hotel room for two nights, all for less than 500 dollars! Did you like the back curtain? Loved it! It made the field feel like one giant stage and not just some random football field. Was the temperature inside comfortable, seats wide enough, etc. Temperature was great considering that it was 90+ degrees outside. The seats were very comfortable (padded bottom and back). Much better than the Rose Bowl or IU's stadium. Did you have enough post-show opportunities to unwind, like adult beverages and food within walking distance? YES! But I wish I had more time to try everything Indy has to offer (there's always next year, and the year after, and so on). Your overall impression of the Indy downtown, vs. spending your time on a college campus? I love downtown Indy. Many places to eat and things to do (although I spent most of my time "recovering" from the after show festivities in my hotel room) Most importantly, are you anxious to return next year? YES! Hopefully I'll be marching though (thank you bonus year)! DCI, please fix retreat! My suggestion: 1. Corps file into their respective area while some group (Marine Corps D&B corps, Open Class Champs, or other designated group) plays something to keep everyone entertained. (15 min.) 2. Caption awards (and other stuff) are announced. (5 min) 3. Scores are announced. (5 min) 4. Each corps plays a 5 min. (or less) piece of music of their choosing. (77 min) 5. Corps leave while winning corps plays some parade beat or other music. The winning corps pit will also be setting up at this time. (15 min) 6. Winning corps performs final performance. (15 min) Roughly 2 hours total (2.2 to be exact), so we'll start at 5:00 and be done by 11:30 as usual. There you have it, my dream finals!

sry, back on topic. . .

Expensive seats make all the difference. I sat on the fifty (down low), and the sound was very good. Here's a picture from my seat:

Words can't describe how proud I am of the Troopers! 2007 - 20th 2008 - 16th 2009 - 12th I see a patern! Keep it up Troop!

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