Old Corps Guy

Did the corps do the Baltimore Magical Mystery Tour for the fourth?

I'm beginning to truly love the Bluecoats show. I feel like I am watching a well choreographed concert. I must give credit for the use of costumes that are not consistent. The fact that no two are the same hides the inconsistent choreography well. I'll go hide in my corner now.

I'm beginning to truly love this show. I feel like I am watching a well choreographed concert. I must give credit for the use of costumes that are not consistent. The fact that no two are the same hides the inconsistent choreography well. I'll go hide in my corner now.

I do this every year at Allentown. It is a WISCONSIN TRADITION to tailgate with brats and beer.

Still reading this in radio voice and enjoying every word. Thank you so very much for doing this. Your reports tend to me more objective than others and I appreciate that more than you will ever know.

It is a mindset issue. We have schools that respond with high expenses or other difficulties for a multitude of reasons. Corps need to approach schools requesting housing as an opportunity to teach and give an opportunity for the band programs to even make a buck or two. I have visited many rehearsal sites all around the country where I would gladly have paid a couple bucks for a Gatorade or water while I am watching a corps rehearse. It can be a win/win if approached the right way. I know it has been for us for many years.

That all depends on how you work with the high schools. Over the past several years, I have hosted multiple corps and worked with the school administration to have a successful stay for both the corps and the school. The approach is to use it as a learning experience for the students of the high school. When students have an opportunity to see how their early marching days can advance to "Marching Music's Major League" they learn and become motivated to improve. Most years, we didn't charge the corps anything and only a few times did we charge just to cover salary for the custodians if they weren't already scheduled to work that day. We also worked with the corps to have "Open Rehearsals" where we sold concessions and actually made some money for the band program. On a few occasions, the corps even opened up their souvenir tent and made some money. It is all in how you approach the administration in the first place. Once you get a good consensus, corps don't get hit with the major expense of housing.

The wife is asleep upstairs and these commercials keep getting me in trouble.

I feel for these guys when TX hits.

The Crossmen, and ode to Minnesota Brass 2011?

Volume is great.........when they run the ads. Not so much when a corps is performing.

The only negative for me at Annapolis was my car got totaled on Prelims night when I was rear-ended by a Canadian in a rental car looking at her cell phone. I missed several of the early performing corps. Other than that, Annapolis was the best venue I had ever been to for a DCA show.

"The Sound of Silence" will be the most heard of the night. Visually, "An Empty Field"

This statement alone is one of the best reasons why Annapolis was such a great location. The access is so great for all involved. The curfew item was an issue, I know. So is the availability due to the Academy football schedule. Yes, I know I'm being a homer. Fran can back me up on that one.

Done deal.

Fair enough. Hit me up in Katy and I'll buy you a beer (If Your Old enough)

It is fun to read this. I actually read it in "Radio Voice" and it works.

No to sousaphones......again!!!!!!!!

So the current "white" panels will be video screens by San Antonio, correct?

No to the sousaphone!!!!!!!!!

Glad to see you made it through the show

Lots of good drill that needs serious cleaning. Can't wait to see it live in TX.

Here we go! SPLOOIE!!!!!!

No "one and done" from Mandarins. They plan to stick around for finals.