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  1. The person playing next to Bonnie is Tony Signorelli on baritone. I'm not sure if he'd be flattered or insulted to be called a mellophone. Guess it depends on the context. haha.
  2. I'm here too Randy. Wish I were in NY though. Oh well.
  3. I think he's been pretty honest about everybody so far.
  4. I have searched all over this forum and DCA's website. Why the heck is the performance order for I&E not in an easy to find place. For an organization that likes to promote the Friday night events, they sure make it hard to find info on it, unless you're looking for minicorps stuff. Some help?
  5. Jeez, man. Take a pill. Get a hot dog. Relax. Buy a dictionary and learn to spell "waste." Give them their time for crying out loud.
  6. Did you see what we USED to march in?!?! Now those mother suckers were hot. These are much better on the heat factor.
  7. Gary Matczak, I'm sure you're going to be offended by this, but be thankful for what I'm about to say. My first instinct was to write something much shorter and more emotional. It went something like this: "Oh my god? Please shut up!!!!" Thankfully I thought better and came up with this instead: How can you get so bent out of shape over an argument of semantics. I really think you're barking up the wrong tree on this one. Even when presented with a very strong explanation of the word "professional," you see and hear only what you want to. You're going to have to just let this one go because honestly, the more you speak, the less convincing you become. Secondly, how is Jeff's statement "Being a music educator has nothing to do with the quality of a player. As a professional player you should know that" to be considered an insult? Do you think he is insulting music educators? Are you interpreting the last sentence of the statement as an insult to you? I just want to know how you see this as an insult. I think everybody in the activity has had exposure to an educator who may not have been the greatest player, but really had a knack for teaching music. Conversely, there are also great musicians who have no business teaching anybody because they lack the skills to relate and communicate the keys to their abilities to those of talents lesser than their own. How many people on this thread actually heard their own high school band director play regularly when you were in school? My students hear me play all the time, but that's because keeping up my chops is part of my philosophy. Not every teacher shares that and you know it. Many band directors put the horn in the closet when they start teaching and they are perfectly successful teachers. Many of them put it in the closet because they weren't all that great to begin with, but they did what they had to to get their degree and get into what they really wanted to do. As painful as it sounds, the old saying "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." didn't just appear one day as a harmless joke. While it does not apply to all teachers, it is still nonetheless steeped in truth and we all know it. So please, get over it. I was the baritone soloist with the Renegades Mini-Corps last year. We took second to SU and I was happy to be there, particularly given the relatively small amount of time we had rehearsed. And seriously. how many professional musicians can there really be in Indiana? (Kidding. Just taking a jab at all of my Indiana friends.)
  8. Man I really hope that poll holds true. I can't wait to have Sunday night off to start the party earlier!
  9. Actually, in Alaska they refer to them as "the states", "the lower 48", or most commonly "down south". That's the three that I heard the most in my time there. I'm sure there are others. As far as marching arts in Alaska, I know there is a community band that gets together in Juneau every year strictly for the purpose of marching in the 4th of July Parade and doing a few concerts in the downtown pavilion. There is also a group that gets together in Anchorage every year for the Iditarod Parade. The trombone players have to use alcohol in their spray bottles because the water freezes too quickly. As far as a drum corps from Alaska, more power to them. There are a number of very talented and experienced people up there to assemble a decent staff. Not everybody who lives there is "from" there.
  10. We do the same thing every year. Not to worry. Don't bother trying to look for us in the next several weeks. You won't find us. We be ninjas.
  11. I can help you with the 20 and 22. Check your messages.
  12. It's a little old but it looks to be in pretty good shape. Less than a day left. Hurry! Check it out HERE
  13. Are these still available? davland@hotmail.com
  14. WOW! Thanks for the great responses folks. One concern I have been told to be aware of with the Powermax is that the sound is so clean that it can magnify every tick that younger, less experienced players have, especially on the top drum. What is your experience with this? I am all about having a good clean bass sound, but if it's going to be a detriment, I need to go a different direction.
  15. Evans? Remo? Pearl? I have a band of about 26 winds, with a battery of 2/1/3. Any recommendations on heads? It's time to spend some money.
  16. With all due respect, I'm pretty sure that the percentage of DCI members that fit that description is SUBSTANTIALLY lower than the percentage of DCA members who are working full-time, raising a family, paying the bills, mowing the lawn, etc. So I don't really think that this comparison can be aptly applied here. In fact, nowadays there are numerous members (notice I did not say "a majority," or "most," or "all") of the top 5 DCI corps who drop everything to move to Concord, Rosemont, Rockford, or wherever the case may be. Sure many of those enroll in school in their new, temporary city, but oftentimes for no more than a couple of GE classes. The rest of their time is spent working a part-time, temporary job waiting tables. Now if the situation that you outlined above applies to you, congratulations. That is truly admirable. But really, honestly, how many people does that apply to? Thanks to everybody for a healthy discussion. Keep in mind though, it's never a bad idea to treat your fellow human beings kindly and with respect. After all, we are all still in the same pool together. Don't pee in it. (edited to change to "pee")
  17. Surprised that she's in the percussion section or surprised that you are happy about it?
  18. Actually, we had ensemble outside on Sunday afternoon. With any luck, all ensemble rehearsals will be outside from now on. I love California weather!
  19. Embarrassed because he can't hold up that big ### horn but his 110lb wife can. Deb rocks! As far as the soreness goes, I'm know where you're coming from. I was never a drum major, and after basically "drum majoring" for a better part of the weekend, I'm definitely feeling muscles I forgot even existed. There's a big difference between conducting a concert band and conducting a hornline. It's just a lot more physical, period. Can't wait to see some DM auditionees at the January camp!
  20. Man! That sounds awesome. If I lived closer or could afford the plane tickets I would totally be a part of that. Good luck.
  21. It was indeed a great weekend. Those that know me know that I am not one for hype for the sake of hype. I only say it was a great weekend when it actually was. Incredibly positive vibe from all involved, and even those that just came around to watch. Dust in the Wind is going to be one of the, if not the best ballad that Renegades have done. The hornline is very talented throughout, but with a particular nod to the mellos and contras. I enjoyed standing in front of them. It's my first time on this side of the horn. It takes some getting used to, but I hope I am able to contribute to the success of my corps. One final thing that made the weekend an absolute treat: DEB PETERSON ON CONTRABASS! Deb, while I know your heart belongs to the colorguard, you are more than welcome to be a part of the hornline anyday. Actually, I think it's a pretty fair trade. The guard gets Lolita and maybe Ona, and the brass gets Deb.
  22. So when is Open House? See everybody at Del Mar! Camp starts promptly at 10am. Start the season off right. Be early!
  23. Cool. Thanks for the update. I'll stop running to attack the mailman everyday now. He's getting pretty banged up.
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