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Well, I have to admit that, in my opinion, a good french horn player is worth any three mellophone players (this coming from a former mellophone player). That being said, from a tone stand point, I prefer the mellophone. To me the french horn sound is a bit nasal and with the fast pace of visual programs today, I would find it almost impossible to play one. Mellophones can wail like nobodys business, but they can also overpower the rest of the brass line if not careful. When I auditioned for Regiment my first year Jim Wren asked me what I played and I told him "mellophone," he looked right at me and said, "not any more." Fact is, of the 63 horns we marched that year, 2 were mellophones. His disdain for mellophones continued the remainder of my career as the following season there were none. To make matters worse, in 78 & 79, we marched what I consider to be the worst horn ever made, alto's. Thank God I didn't have to play one. Enough ranting. What's your position. Rocketman ampssuck

Actually, crappy is probably being harsh. 3 2 valve silver DEG flugel horns (one needs a lead pipe. All have cases. 1 2 valve chrome Bari no case, 1 2 valve chrome Euph, and the best of all, 1 chrome P/R contra. That does not mean Phantom Regiment! What would you pay for this beautiful set of six classic brass instruments? $10,000? $5,000? $1,000? No, nothing like that try $400 plus shipping. Will deliver in the greater Los Angeles Area. Proceeds to Benefit the Black Knights Drumline and Winterguard! Rocketman - hornsaplenty ampssuck

Well, I think it is time to Abolish the IRS and repeal the 16th amendment! Rocketman - Rebel ampssuck

Dang. I find myself agreeing with Sam, 1990, WOW! Rocketman ampssuck

Anyone have prelims videos of the top 12 from 78? Rocketman - too old to remember ampssuck

Jump in man! Lets fight the 25 year old battles all over again! :P Well, as I have stated elsewhere, 1978 was probably the most "open" season of all. Five corps had a legit chance at the top spot even going to the end of the season. All I know is, we went from .10 behind in Visual GE with a BAD prelim show to .40 behind with a considerably better finals show. Just who made that decision? You look at the recaps. Bias? Probably not (Sarcasm off) Rocketman - I'm not bitter ampssuck

Dang! I thought it was great! Rocketman - Legend ampssuck

Don't get me started! Did like Bridgemen though! Rocketman - Old Pharte ampssuck

I'm sorry. What is your source for this statement? I had never heard that from anyone, or read it anywhere. Rocketman - confused ampssuck

Of my 4 years, that opener was the ultimate. Even at rehearsal, we played that balls out. There really was no other way to play it. Even when we were given the "one more time" line, we'd want to keep rehearsing. Rocketman - one more time, again ampssuck

In some markets, yes! In others it was shorter. Rocketman - Broadcast Producer ampssuck

Well out of boredon last night, I decided to watch 1996 for the first time in a while. My first impression was, why did they show the Regiment last? Wouldn't it have made for must see TV if they showed them performing in the 3rd position and THEN winning (tie)? And, do you really believe Stevie and Mikey actually made the "it could go one of three ways" comment BEFORE they actually knew the results. I DON'T! And I don't believe they thought it possible in their wildest dreams. Post production manipulation of the Vids and telecast ruined what could have been great drama. Your thoughts? Rocketman - critic ampssuck

John Oscar Menosky - 1974-75 Sharpsburg Cadets Rocketman ampssuck

75 Senca Princemen 76 Oakland Crusaders 77 Kingsmen 78 Bridgemen 79 Guardsmen Rocketman- MEN ampssuck

Before inserting other foot in mouth, I assume that is done during the set up? Rocketman - DVD Dunce ampssuck

Well, being an "alum", I though it only appropriate to watch the Regiment first. I hate to knock the product but, whomever was in charge of camera shots scored got a big fat F Practically every major hit was missed, including near the end of the show when they were focused on the "guard" for most of the time. I am really p#####! If the rest of the corps were filmed this badly, I will consider sending this back. Rocketman - Telecast Critic ampssuck

No doubt emotion took over for technique and I have no problem with that. It was just surprising. I think 89's brass line was just as emotional and LOUD without blasting. That's just my recollection though. 89 was awesome! Rocketman ampssuck

Oh, I'd say this was belly-up to the line with just a slight overhang. Controlled sound? I wouldn't go there, it was blasting! Ugly blasting! Sorry, Rocketman - blasting his own. ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck

Well, if you can't bash your own, you can't bash anyone. I too loved the show BUT, the sops during the "LOUD" part in Canon, to put this politically correct, where playing beyond the capabilities of the instrument, OR for those of you not PC, they were OVERBLOWING / BLASTING. Since they were pretty much standing still at the time, there really was no need. Now, flame away! Rocketman ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck

Frank, I recall that to some degree. So, to get around it, the tymp player could be marking time? Rocketman ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck

In the 70's and early 80's corps were permitted to "ground" typmani during "concert." What rule would have prevented them from leaving them somewhere along the front line where one individual, instead of four, could play them? Don't give me the "design" reasons for not doing it. If there was a rule, what was it and, how would you get around it? Rocketman ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck ampssuck