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GUARDLING

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  1. There is no such thing as perfect but the highest with the numbers allotted. You can also be the best even with a drop. There are many elements that go into an entire production and a guard could literally have no visible errors yet have a very inferior product. With that all said, these top guards ( ALL OF THEM ) aren't playing with alot of numbers so the high quality of a lower guard can certainly push those above them to appear to earn a so called " perfect score " Not perfect just highest.
  2. I think that's true as I said " Ego " with that said there have been dozens of shows over the years that the art of it ( or at least the deep meaning) " didn't matter because the members were so darn good at what they did. and of course there's the opposite of that...lol
  3. yes! Or your members can not perform what was given...above their heads, over designed for them etc. Trying to be something they aren't. A good designer designs for their members, challenges BUT writes for ability, NOT their own ego!
  4. problem in DC today , especially WC is many if not most members technically aren't considered minors. OC maybe different for sure. Now, staff to member creepy, unethical, crossing a line? for sure BUT this is a thing that sometimes makes it difficult. Young staff members who actually are extremely close in age to most WC members blur's that line even more. We tend to forget in talking about today's member ( especially WC) we aren't talking about minors. Young , yes, vulnerable, yes can be predator as well as victim, yes. Personal opinion of mine is when the line gets blurred, lines get crossed and not just as far as a relationship, it blur's the ethical line between student and teacher which can also cause issues among members.
  5. There has been both. You are right in that aspect also. Even the sexual situation member agressiveness is not always thought of because many think " they are kids " they do and maybe more. Again I will say , if management isn't aware of how staff, AS WELL AS MEMBERS behave, they aren't doing their jobs. Will someone always slip through the cracks.. yes!
  6. Teaching styles for most are quite known. Bullying can also be viewed quit diffrently in some cases. Was it actually bulling or a staff member being tuff. Is someone bullied or just doesn'tlike to be critized, I've seen both hundreds of times over the years. Actual bulling or degrading is quite different and the corps management needs to be held accountable for their staff in all aspects. If management is not aware of all staff behaviors then they aren't good at their jobs and responsibilities. If management is the actual bully, then that's another issue. As I said earlier, an accusation needs to be investigated not just assume, nor follow someone innocent. If all accusations on all subjects went into a data base I think few peoples names would be off that list.
  7. Often in today's world the accusation even without proof can do alot of lasting damage. Victims all around...sad
  8. Which shows that all possible victims should be heard but only facts should condemn. Think about if social media was like it is now what might have been done to an innocent you.
  9. Drum Corps always have stories and those who create them . Either way it's been 4 years as you say. I remember hearing they wouldn;t make it out the 1st year just to be welcomed and encouraged. Now as far as the rest of the community, I'll leave that to others to decide for themselves. Im sure there are lots of opinions and always those who do things to feed the flame throwers, with very good reason at times PMed you🙂
  10. Sure it has, when many predicted this iconic corps could never survive, no one would join, parents wouldn't support, etc etc. Here they are😉 It shows A successful corps is bigger than any 1 person or any 1 opinion. FHNSAB and yes I do know what you meant DUDE!...lol😝
  11. It's an over used word that many ( especially on cable news ) that got a memo saying " Here's your new word minions , now work it into everything you say "...ughhhhh...lol
  12. I think Drum corps is a very inclusive world for quite some time now. Others hopefully are weeded out or given an opportunity to learn and grow, Hopefully
  13. A good tech is worth their weight in $$$$$$$ Beyond design they make it all work and look great. Never enough credit for them.
  14. I don't think pointing things out or a reason has to mean complaining..Just pointing out the difference today . Cost is far more than just staff . If you are a caption head or a tech. If youre on the road 80 days or 7 doesnt compare to the $$$$$$ to just be on the road period. This is something un avoidable in todays world IMO . As pointed out, even dance programs for kids can cost thousands without, travel, food, lodging etc etc. Just a different world and very different times. Decades ago corps had to sometimes get creative just to get to the next week ( and there were corps who didn't ) Today in that respect is no different, they just need to be more creative ALOT more to survive. Different times You are right though about what can be burn out. It can be grueling to be out on tour after a while, especially with other commitments and that's just another example how different the activity and the world is today.
  15. Yeah, so true.. Don't get me wrong I love todays drum corps. Although I have taught judged , directed through this all , personally I would have loved to perform in todays drum corps BUT you could be right.
  16. I get ya...totally I think accessibility , especially at a high level of the activity could be a thing of the past. Now corps have created programs to help some members BUT the pendulum would have to swing in alot more aspects in the world in general to make a significant change. Sad maybe but true I think. The shoe string many corps existed on is literally gone today
  17. I remember a relative of mine spending thousands ( many years ago ) on their daughters dance classes ( no food or lodging ) to be a 5 year old dancing bumble bee ...lol...as years went on and they went into dance competitions the cost was un believable.
  18. Staff members BITD got money in alot of ways based off the popularity of their corps. Exactly how the band programs became more drum corps like and added to the merging and blurring of those lines to today. With that said , it is alot different today. Noone will devote what's needed to puit a corps on the field for gas money. Just like " free or minimal charge for a rehearsal facility , sending kids running across highways for Mc Donalds for a meal, school busses, broken down transportation, etc etc. Not just in design or talented staff ( a reason some icons are still involved ) there are professionals needed from medical drivers ( not someones dad driving with no restrictions ) etc etc,. I have no issues forking out money for someone worth it , talented, devoted, there at all or most times BUT the amount of staff because it's not like that is quite alot
  19. It all comes down to specialization . At one time staff need to do it all for the most part. What we didn't know or what we may have been weak at we had to learn. We also needed to be present. We were lucky if we had an assistant to help clean.
  20. I can agree....partially..I think it's not the amount that's paid to some staff , it's the amount of staff that corps have nowadays. In years past we had far fewer staff, staff that had to do more with less help than today and staff that had to manage and still put out a very high quality product. AND NO i'm not talking 100 years ago...lol
  21. and a Narcissistic and Sociopath thrive on attention, They crave it, live by it,will find every way to get it. They can't live without it. They don't care if it's negative or positive attention as long as it's attention. What they fear is the LACK OF ATTENTION. Want to get to them? Don't feed the beast.
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