wolfgang

I saw on Reddit that turnout is not ideal, down to 3 kids this past weekend; and percussion staff quit. Social media isnt always reliable. Does anyone have intel on whether these numbers, and perc staff quitting are accurate? If not, what's going on with them?

I believe the poster's issue is not how passionate current members are. That's irrelevant. His issue is the shows have morphed into something that doesn't appeal to him. European soccer fans are some of the most passionate on earth. However, it makes no difference to me how avid they are. The product on the field does not appeal to me.

When do we get the annual "XYZ corps is great and going to shake things up this summer" threads? The same people will then complain about how bad the design is when the same corps finishes lower than last year.

To add to your point, even if everyone was over 18, college-age kids tend to do stupid things. They're adults, but in group settings (frat parties for example), sometimes make really bad decisions.

Student led with no adult involvement = no go.

Which brands of marching brass instruments are manufactured in the U.S.? What about marching percussion? Any marching drums or keyboards manufactured domestically?

Labor controversy. Conn horns to be made in China Conn Selmer closing Ohio plant. Some instruments to be made in China.

Skyriders Alumni Corps opportunity?

File this for future reference. The Chiefs announced today they are building a new domed stadium in Kansas, to be ready for the 2031 season. Also, BOA announced their 2026 schedule last week. The Regional that caught everyone's interest was Nashville at Nissan Stadium. It will be torn down after this year but the new domed Titans stadium opens on the same site in 2027. People wonder if this could become a new Super Regional in the new stadium. If, and this is still an if, BOA could have a show there, surely DCI could.

Whoa, fella. Can't you see the glass is half full? Them's fightin' words.

Asking because I don't know: Are the top competing British Brass Bands in the U.K. levels above the top U.S. brass bands, or are the best from both countries about equal? Also, are there any of these groups in Japan, and if so how good are they?

I see. A premium surcharge for getting fans out of the building earlier, aka an enhanced fan experience. 🙂

If Phantom has buicks, what does Boston have?

While food from the corps food truck wouldn't be expected to be fine restaurant quality, which corps have excelled at having tasty culinary offerings for their members and staff? In other words, which corps are known for having the best eats on tour?

I was told that DCI had to bail out Legends not once, but twice. They should have taken a year off after the first time.