MelloChick1117

See! That's exactly what I said! ... in regards to the Faust show. ie- read my earlier post. I mean, Mahler 2 is not Liszt at all or anything close to it. But seriously, Mahler 2 selections were brilliant additions to the "Faust" show. Too many people get caught up in names and labels rather than the music itself. I think the show is going to be spectacular and I cannot wait.

"Spartacus (ca. 120 BC[1] – ca. 70 BC), according to Roman historians, was a gladiator-slave who became the leader (or possibly one of several) in the unsuccessful slave uprising against the Roman Republic known as the Third Servile War. Little is known about Spartacus beyond the events of the war, and the surviving historical accounts are sketchy and often contradictory. Spartacus' struggle, often perceived as the struggle of an oppressed people fighting for their freedom against a slave-owning aristocracy, has found new meaning for modern writers since the 19th century. The figure of Spartacus, and his rebellion, has become an inspiration to many modern literary and political writers, who have made the character of Spartacus an ancient/modern folk hero. Sparta (Doric: Σπάρτα Spártā, Attic: Σπάρτη Spártē) was a Dorian Greek military city-state, originally centered in Laconia. Sparta emphasized military training, and after achieving notable victories over the Athenian and Persian Empires, regarded itself as the natural protector of Greece.[1] Laconia or Lacedaemon (Λακεδαίμων) was the name of the wider city-state centered at the city of Sparta, though the name "Sparta" is now used for both. The Kings of Sparta were believed to be the direct descendants of Heracles.[2] " So really, you're guess is as good as mine... They could take it literally or figuratively.

university of Alabama

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I guess you could say I've had "some" previous experience. I've been playing for almost 13 years and I've marched 12. 6 of that has been in a college band. Granted that might not amount to much, but I'm a descent player and I usually remember which foot is the left one. ;) but seriously, thanks! And Good luck to you as well.

as a secondary thought... this could be a very cool year for "period" shows. I mean, Phantom is doing Spartacus and The Cavies are doing Samurai... i wonder what other ideas are flying around out there. MAYBE The Cadets will do a 2001 Space Odyssey show and they will launch a new guard member into the atmosphere each night.... I'm not hating on the Guard members out there. Obviously I'd be ok with launching GH into the air, but that would have to be for the GE points on Finals night. ... ok, sorry. just random thought. Seriously though, I am running the gambit of my music history knowledge trying to come up with a symphonic piece or wind literature that is relevant to the subject. I'm not coming up with very much. I think Sparta and I think Gods of War... There aren't many specific options on this either. Mars, perhaps? This is probably going to be a brilliant collaboration like they did with Faust. They didn't actually use any of the Liszt work at all. However, they incorporated Mahler 2, which given the Resurrection theme/title, was just perfect. Mars is my best guess for a directly related subject matter.

That is totally what i said. Hm...

I am both bewildered and amused.... sorry for the double post. weird server.

Wow! I am both bewildered and amused.

Hi- I am very interested in auditioning for CorpsVets next weekend, but I was unable to attend the open house. I called the number on the website for more information... ie- what the audition process was like and if I would need a prepared piece.... and no one has returned my call. I've never marched in a corps before, so I feel like I'm kind of functioning in the dark. I play mellophone, and would be grateful for any information!

Hello to all- This is my first post, and funny enough probably the most appropriate. I have been an avid DCI fan since I was introduced to it back in 1999. Our drill writer in high school told me I should march, but I never attempted it. Lots of reasons why not, but the desire never left me. Long story short, I've aged out of marching DCI, but I am strongly considering marching DCA- CorpsVets more specifically. Long story short, Rachel, if you want to march, then I think you should totally do it. It might not happen for you now, but perhaps it will work out another time. Since you are still fairly young, you never know what sort of opportunities could open up to you. I'm not trying to pry into your finances, but would it be possible for you to travel to California or something for an audition? Your specific geography alludes me, so if California isn't the closest US state then I apologize. But perhaps flying in would be a possibility? I have friends who quite literally fly across country to participate in their corps. Hopefully something will work out for you.