Opti-Burr

Here's a little unknown fact about the 1977 Oakland Crusaders snare line (aka the crispy critters). One of our snare players was kicked out of the Corps halfway through the season, for an unknown reason. A week latter he was marching on Oakies snare line, right beside the center snare player. He finished the season with them and was able to be part of an historical snare line.

Unfortunately, they aren't going to Indy this year.

Now that John Meehan is the new Director of the Showband, I think there could be some changes. https://www.dci.org/news/calgary-stampede-showband-looks-to-evolving-future-as-it-names-its-new-director All he needs to do is convince the Calgary Stampede Foundation, who formed and funds the Showband, that getting rid of the woodwinds, would be a worthwhile venture. Here's some more information about them. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-stampede-money-corporate-structure-foundation-1.4735486

I'm wondering if it might be due to staff shortages, similar to what's been happening at airports. It seems like these low paying jobs are getting hard to fill since the pandemic.

I would like to see the Calgary Stampede Showband turn into the Calgary Stampede Drum Corps by going all brass. They were founded in 1971 and are fully funded by the Calgary Stampede. I found this article about their financial situation that some might find interesting. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-stampede-money-corporate-structure-foundation-1.4735486

The "International" part of DCI actually came from the Director of De La Salle Oaklands from Toronto, who were an original associate member.

That's when they had to be carried.

Love Colt's tuba solo!

It's good to see Troopers cello player wearing a safety harness with two lanyards.

Are you going to "dance with the dude"? lol

This is why DCI is so infatuated with the Calgary Stampede Showband. Check out this link about their founder (1971) and sole supporter. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-stampede-money-corporate-structure-foundation-1.4735486

I'm a retired refinery Operator and there were areas in the plant that were over 100db. In these areas we had to wear double hearing protection (plugs & muffs).

You don't know me from a hill of beans, so please stop pretending that you do.

This person is a good candidate for banishment from DCP.

I send you my heartfelt condolences.