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Hey dude, 1) voting doesn't begin until January 15th (each groups "Big Idea" announced on January 8th), 2) please don't "put your vote in facebook" (I think you mean vote for the Legion Aires through Chase Community Giving on facebook), 3) you can also vote for CC, Cavies, and Phantom, and 4) WHY ARE WE YELLING?!?

There are NO stupid questions. . .only stupid people. INTermission

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Those color guard uniforms/costumes are hawt!

Wait. . .so can I wear my corps jacket if i'm inside (e.g. Lucas Oil)? SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP!!! I don't want to look like a band geek! [/sarcasm]

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I saw cavies the other day, and they had 16 tubas and 16 mellos, as well. . .I didn't count the other sections.

I saw them a few days ago, and there were ropes. . .EVERYWHERE! They were good, but not great. . .although, the horn book is very nice.

all's well, that ends well. . .

Troopers Forum Source . . . third post

From my experience you use the dot system to learn the drill (and clean a little), and then use the form system to make the forms perfect, later in the season.

I see at least 2 drum majors. . . Here

i don't like standing. . .

i do. . .just in case.

wait, let me do the math. . . 20th in '07 16th in '08 12th in '09 8th in '10 4th in '11 1st in '12 ok, sweet. . .when do tickets go on sale for 2012?!?

Here is a brief summary of the 2009 Troopers' competitive show, "Western Side Story." Director Fred Morris and his staff have projected this with 66 horns, nine snare drums, five bass drums, five tenor drums, 12 in the stationary percussion pit, two drum majors and 30-36 Color Guard members. "We've crafted a contemporary Western-themed show with music from 'West Side Story.' The thing (DCI competition) has gotten so contemporary. You have to be theatrical, you have to dance. 'Hang 'em High' just doesn't cut it anymore," Morris said. "This definitely has a Western flair. We are not leaving our roots." 1. "The Cave," with trumpet solo, "Maria," and baritone solo, "Somewhere." 2. "Adelina de Maya," written by Joseph Curiale, who spends a lot of time in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains for his musical inspiration -- also composed a piece for the Troopers' 2007 "comeback" season -- with "America." 3. "Spaghetti Western," percussion feature with horn accompaniment. 4. "One Hand, One Heart," with John Dunbar theme from "Dances with Wolves." 5. "Pentium," with "West Side Story" reprises. Time: 10:30; 11 minutes maximum allowed. Encores: Battle Hymn Chorale, Ghost Riders. Source

So I came across this on tour blog for the Troopers and wondered what other corps have summer blogs. Please post links if you know of any. Thanks! Troopers

Facebook is a good place to find most of the all-days locations (especially if you have a lot of drum corps friends). . .I used it to find out when the Cavies were staying in my hometown (for 2 weeks!). Also try the corps websites, some corps post housing sites for mail and whatnot.

I chose the corps I marched with based on the staff. Drum corps is more fun when you are good friends with the people who are in charge.

i've marched two years already. . .and i'm taking this year off for an internship, but i'll be back next year for my age-out!

what about color guard?