Old Corps Guy

Before the power of the Crown hornline was the raw power of Spirit 1980.

Received this announcement yesterday. I could be a very interesting opportunity for fans before the season starts. We're stripping away the distance of the football field in a new type of drum corps experience. The legendary power of The Cavaliers and Carolina Crown is brought indoors to the brand-new, state-of-the-art Fishers Event Center for a first-of-its-kind event. This is your chance to experience the raw energy of drum corps in a completely new way, situating you inside the massive, high-impact wall of sound. This event is more than just a concert or a production run through; it is a high-octane peek behind the curtain at how two of your favorite ensembles achieve their world-class precision. Just days before both groups launch their national competitive tours, you will witness 160+ brass performers and 70+ percussionists filling the theater with an intensity that demands to be felt as much as heard. We are also thrilled to share that the "Voice of DCI" himself, Dan Potter, will be our emcee for the evening, guiding you through this immersive journey and providing unique insights into the artistry on display. Tickets are officially on sale now, with outstanding seats still available in all sections of the arena. Don't wait- they are moving quickly as fans prepare for this premiere, one-of-a-kind performance. We encourage you to secure your seats today to ensure you don’t miss this historic collaboration in Fishers. For those who want to dive deeper into the details of the event and the professional-grade athleticism of our performers, you can read our full press release HERE.

Ahead of their time, Cavaliers 2016 "Propaganda" show had a ton of memes.

I stand corrected. I meant the Chester Show through 2019.

Let's be honest, the Delaware show was the DC area show that needed to be moved for a couple years due to stadium availability. It also became the third Philly area show the last week before Finals. When you add Allentown and the former West Chester show, you had several shows within an hour of Philly. Now, southwest VA, DC, then Allentown with a jaunt to New England mixed in after Southeast and Nightbeat.

I'm not going to commit to doing the Texas triangle until Houston is resolved.

Very happy to get a show closer to the DC area again.

Let's be honest, the quote/unquote "challenging DCI brass arrangements" over the past couple decades are simply "who can do the most Arban's studies and mix them into known music." Percussionists and guardies read here: Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet by Jean-Baptiste Arban is a foundational and comprehensive trumpet instruction book, often called the "Trumpeter's Bible," that has been a standard for over 150 years, covering everything from basic technique (articulation, tonguing, slurs) to advanced studies, scales, and famous solos like "Carnival in Venice". Modern editions, like the Carl Fischer Authentic Edition, update the layout and sometimes include digital resources like audio tracks, while preserving Arban's original system, making it essential for serious brass players.

every Crown book of the decade

It is my understanding, the design near Soldiers Field is following the same blueprint. This includes shops, hotels and a park/pavilion. All of these near Lake Michigan. I understand downtown Chicago is a disaster right now. However, DC is the same. I have lived and worked in both cities. They both could use some development to go along with the new stadiums.

The Bears are trying to do their version of the Washington Redskins/Commanders version of "friend vs. foe" for location of the next stadium. The city (Washington DC) finally conceded after the Redskins/Commanders started naming multiple Northern VA locations as straw men. Now the Bears are putting Arlington Heights and Indiana up as straw men to get the city of Chicago to let them build near the current Soldiers Field. Give it another year or two and the city will concede to the request. Either way, there will still be no "Regional" for DCI in the Chicago metropolitan area.

I was lucky enough to see him perform with the US Air Force Airmen of Note recently. A true loss to the jazz community. RIP

Why do you have Mandarins listed? I know, too soon.

Countdown. (1) day until the 2026 tour release on Wednesday, November 19th!

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