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Hot dogs, chili dogs, and bowls of chili will be sold. And just steps away is a cash bar! Now THAT is convenient!

The Springfield area press have really picked up on the show so get there early for the best parking.

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Ok folks here is what we have. 12 brass and percussion individuals. 2 percussion ensembles. Marksmen Mini Corps In Exhibition: Melha Drum Corps The Missilemen Alumni Drum Corps The Centurians Drum and Bugle Corps CT Alumni AND Capital Brass! All that for just 10 bucks! Don't miss this one!

Just a reminder that the BHOF Springfield that was postponed from Feb 9th is scheduled for April 6. Location is the Melha Shrine Center, 133 Longhill St in Springfield MA. Starting time is 1PM and walk ins will be accepted. I will post the line up as soon as we get the new entries. Dan B

Ray Good luck with the show and I hope the weather is kind! Dan B

Due to the weather forecast for heavy snow Friday into Saturday the BHOF Springfield Regional has been postponed until April 6th. We do not want anyone getting into car crashes coming out to the event, it's just not worth the risk! See you April 6th.

Someone inquired about lodging on the BHOF site. Hilton Garden Inn is next to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and is 1/4 mi from Melha Shrine Center.

The line up looks great! 11 Individuals 2 Percussion ensembles 2 Brass ensembles 1 Mini 4 Corps in exhibition Doors open at 12 with a pre show band concert starting at 12:15 See you there!

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I have just confirmed that The Missilemen Alumni from Winthrop MA will be appearing in Exhibition! :thumbup:/> So, we now have Melha Drum Corps, Missilemen, Marksmen, Centurians, and CT Alumni to finish the show! What a line up! Unfortunately, I have also recieved word that St Kevin's will not be able to come, :sad:/> so if anyone is interested in bringing a mini we welcome you! We have recieved many individual entries but could always use more. Come on, you know you want to! Dan

We may try for a Western Mass Drum Corps Reunion in the future. We have been recruiting from these corps, and currently have playing with Melha former Targets, Olympians, and Marksmen. Red Knights are sending members to compete in the individuals, :thumbup:/> And we will be getting extensive media coverage before the event. That should get the interest up throughout Western Mass! And, for added interest our drum judge is a former Interstatesman! Dan

Thanks Ray, and the same to you! I know that your show will get some entries from up here. Adult beverages? In drum corps? YUP!

Centurians have just confirmed they will be appearing in exhibition. :thumbup:/> CT Alumni have also expressed interest in coming this year as well. They have always wowed the crowd here and we are looking forward to their return! :worthy:/>

We have recieved word that St Kevin Emerald Knights will be competing as a mini corps for this show. Marksmen have also said they will also enter the mini competition, as well as doing a full corps exhibition. Watch this post for more as we get confirmations in. Dan

Once again the Melha Shriners Drum Corps is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 3rd annual Buglers Hall of Fame Springfield Regional I&E and Mini Corps Show. The show will be February 9 at the Melha Shrine Center 133 Longhill St Springfield MA and will start at 1PM. Several units have already contacted me for sign up information so it looks as if this will our largest show to date. As we confirm which corps/ensembles will be in attendance I will post them on this forum. So, SAVE THE DATE! Dan B.

My 2 cents worth of why DCA does not get the attendance of DCI. Because, after all that what this is all about. Most attendees of DCI events are: 1)People who marched DCI and still follow "their corps". 2}Parents of the corps members. DCA, for the most part has neither. So, DCA can "follow" DCI with every change. OR DCA can go in a different direction and LEAD. If your fan base is smaller, why FOLLOW in an attempt to gain favor with DCI fans? Lead with changes that will ATTRACT fans back to senior, {yes I said it!} corps. Start small, like returning to pure formations on the field, or dare I say it? OFF THE LINE! Just my opinion!

2013 will be my LAST EVER DCA CHAMPIONSHIPS It is obvious that DCA and DCI are GOING TO MERGE! This was told to me years ago by a DCI corps manager and I did not believe him! I DO NOW! Amplification is for me the last straw! I would also suggest that DCA save thier money and NOT do an Alumni spectacular as those of us who enjoy it will not be in attendance at finals weekend!

They are hanging on. Word is they may be out as a mini to compete in the Buglers Hall of Fame shows.

MY BAD! They were not in Capital letters so I only saw 7 corps! My apologies to SAC!

Does any one know what happened with Blessed Sac? They were listed in the original line up, but I do not see them in the show performance times listing. I hope they are still around........

I hate to burst your bubble, BUT the alumni show IS a major draw for the weekend. I have friends who come JUST for the alumni show as they are old school and prefer to see/hear the corps the way it WAS. We go to prelims and they join us but do not have a lot of enthusiasm for todays competing corps. The noticable exception this year was Cadets 2 and Kidsgrove. Everyone liked them!

Remember, POLICE DETAILS COST MONEY! Even a 1 mile parade would cost thousands for police, ems, highway for street closer saw horses etc. This cost vs effect would probably kill a parade.

2 Questions: Was the championship weekend advertised on local TV? If not, why? Does DCA get a percentage of the concessions at the stadium? You will not get locals into the stadium to see our product unless you TELL THEM ABOUT IT! I saw NOTHING about the event on the local stations in Annapolis. A live feed from the stadium on Friday evening during the mini's would have brought people in for prelims, and that may have filled out sales for finals. CONCESSIONS IS WHERE YOU MAKE YOUR MONEY! A 20% return to DCA from the stadium concessions would certainly help the bottom line. In some instances the organizers may have to provide some help at the concessions, but there is adequate time to recruit volunteers. OR it may be possible to word the contract for the venue to allow for 2 or 3 outside venders that will pay the 20%.