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I bet Nick Angelis is taking over for Brent!

There never were plans for a show in 94. The agreement to do Brass Theater was signed off in early July in 03. There was some talk that if the corps came back out at a later date....Rite of Spring was an ideal piece to come back blasting with. I was all for a very less than covered guard!

90 and 92 were the only years we had it outright.

I really hope they keep Kenny Karlin there...He is a class act and a wonderful world class teacher. He is the reason BD's feet have been sooooooo good the last few years. Give him another couple of seasons and the Scout's feet will be incredible. Continuity is a major part of rebuilding the program to greatness again!

The new King Euphonium is 7.5 Lbs without the mouthpiece. The King K80 was 10.8lbs w/o the mouthpiece. (Per the Conn - Selmer Website.) There is a noticable difference between the two horns. The Deg was even harder to carry because the weight was heavier than the King, but the valve position was further forward making it even harder on the arms, shoulders and back. It was a beast. I actually enjoyed Crowns Low Brass section this year. From the sound of the judges tape, they did also. Although, I have never played the Yamaha horns, I hear good things from those who are playing them.

I want those!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/vi...9803&ref=nf

The King K90 was a mother to carry around but an awesome horn. (I know all of the DEG guys are laughing at me.) In all of my years with star, we went 8 baritones and 12 euphoniums. I think that was a huge factor in us having a unique sound. The new Bb Euphs by king are 4 or 5 pounds lighter than the old K90 model. I picked one up at Kings booth at finals and was shocked at how much lighter it was. I wonder if they get the same resonance as the old ones?

Of note....The kid wearing the cam put on a clinic of great brass technique. He had a couple of gacks...but dang, he was running his tail off. Nice Job! Breathe - Dah!

I have been lurking around these forums for a while and finally thought I would throw my two cents in so to speak. From my own personal experience I would offer that 75% of making a corps is playing the game of attrition. I remember that when it came time for final cuts in my rookie season, it came down to those who attended camps with a good attitude and were willing to learn and work hard. When we started drill rehearsals I got my spot because we were short horns and never had to give it up. I was in because I was there when they needed a body. Turns out I got to keep that spot for several more years. I would offer that you need to be there at every camp, and know exactly what the staff wants you to know on time with bells on. Good luck with your auditions and I will gaurantee you will not regret marching one minute of your life!