Soprano Martin

That was the year before. It was dry when we (Tradition) started and then as we progressed it drizzled... and the heavens let loose as we hit the climax of the ballad. I believe it was Crossmen who got their show in as the rains abated temporarily, but then they called the show after that when lightening showed up!

To get some expirience this year, check and see if any DCA corps are in your area. Good way to get experience as rehearsals are weekends, leaving you plenty of time to prep for college auditions, summer job, etc!

What?!?! No one has mentioned G horns yet???

Holy thread ressurection Batman!

A Most Excellent Adventure!

Sweet Home Chicago.... But really, go for it Keith. Start your organizing!

I don't think I've heard anyone do it for 30 bars straight or more, but I would love to! Theres no breath marks in those parts!

Not corps, but at a show in high school a tuba player actually decided as they finishing it was a good time for a yelling match with the principal. Extremely embarrassing for the band!

Having played this piece before... I would not wish to march it. That solo cornet part (the endless 16th note runs at 160 in the key of C) Is a bear even just sitting down!

Great! Did you get any video of the performance?

I always liked 'dut dut dut dut dut dut....'

Probably quite a few Mike, I'm a member for starters.

No problem!

No experience with that harness but I've been with several groups that used the Ludwig harness below with happy results, including high school, college, teaching school band and the line I am working with currently. http://www.columbuspercussion.com/store/ldwig-standar.html

The Fan Network can be a great resource for DCI era recordings!

Fan Network has it, you can download it for $4.99 http://dci.thefannetwork.org/store/digital/search/ensemble/5948/troopers

Nah, they went Left of Spring...

Something for the 'loud is good... if its too loud you're too old' mentality...

Sky Ryders

They already announced most of this: The Cavaliers - Program TBA Music Selections: "Drum Music/Concerto for Percussion (mvt 3)" by John Mackey "Enterprising Young men" by Michael Giacchino "Ballet Sacra" by David Holsinger Program Announcement: http://www.cavaliers...owstory&id=1340

I predict they wear green...

There is merit to that, its very similar to the DCE model from what I understand of it. Problem here in the US would remain of having both DCI and DCA

Weren't the Guardsmen or some other corps featured in an old KFC commercial?

I had a student accidently drop a Dynasty trumpet from the back of the stands at a high school football game. It fell about 50 ft to the ground.... and it played better. I'm glad it was his and not a school horn. I have no love for the horns.