drumcorpsfever

Want another great idea for recordings? How about some of the awesome corps songs and other classics they typically do at encores. Have 'em professionally recorded and sell them as a package - or as individual downloads. I'd buy them for sure.

Remember the movie: "The Head That Wouldn't Die"? How 'bout "The Thread That Wouldn't Die"?

That's pretty pretty awesome that someone would remember and recognize the snare projectors that we used that year. They were the invention of the Cabs drum instructor.

Great things are happening with Music City!

hang on... must have done something wrong...... doggone it! edited ... well, couldn't get the nice video image on the page, but here's the link nonetheless...

I don't get it

I share your excitement. Your positing reminded me to get my tickets for Murfreesboro. I'm proud to say that I've got 2 of my kids performing in that show. Just got 3 great seats!

My vote would be Spirit. I knew there was something about that uniform that looked familiar!

Bluecoat in Training! Awesome pic!

Where would we be without Southpark? It's crazy how any Southpark fan could ever go even one day without something that reminds you of Southpark! Okay... back to drum corps!:smile:/>/>/>/>/>/>/>/> To the OP - yes, she will find a spot somewhere. I suggest that she prepares herself as though she's already in a corps. Get herself musically and physically ready. Take steps each day to work toward her goal. I'm sure that she'll have an incredible summer. Don't forget to post back with us regarding where she lands. Best wishes!

I really like the idea. I'm hoping to see DCI showcase the concept during the season at the larger shows. Showcasing to masses will help to generate more interest and spearhead performance ensembles. There's an opportunity to create many such programs in the schools. Think about how much indoor drumline has grown. Back in my high school years the idea (indoor drumline) hadn't even been thought of yet - let alone high school band kids knowing anything about drum corps at all. Fast forward to today - it's completely different. Drum corps influence has permeated into many, many band programs throughout the country. Sound Sport is yet another vehicle to expand the brand. Also, for high schools that do not march competitive bands (Show Bands), Sound Sport can be a great alternative for kids who want a little bit more in performance. The other thing that I like about it is that it's not restricted to school-age performers. There's a number of community bands out there could potentially participate as well. Regarding the field/floor size, I've seen those same dimensions you've noted. It does seem a little confusing. That said, I'm sure we'll see things level-set in the near future. I'm looking forward to this.

Anything that you need to know is right here on DCP. No need to go anywhere else!!! I'm now hip on the Harlem Shake! I have to admit that I didn't understand it when I first saw the video, but thanks to the OP I'm enlightened! Now, back to the real world!

I have experience with both the 10" and 12" subwoofers from Klipsch. Either one is great. Klipsch makes some really fine speakers. The subwoofer is fully adjustable to balance out your system. Bigger is usually better when it comes to speakers.

Check out this rifle performance from the old TV show, "The Gong Show"... it's been posted elsewhere on DCP - I'm providing the link just in case you haven't seen it. This is from the 1976 TV show, "The Gong Show". I'll provide the link to the original DCP thread too. The Gong Show: DCP link: http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php/topic/122941-anaheim-kingsmen-rifle-on-the-gong-show/

Thanks. I didn't see that the link was already posted previously. Glad to see that others made the same connection that I did.

I found this video posted on the Pioneer facebook page. Really cool use of the rifles. Rifles, if used artistically can produce some pretty amazing effects. Check this out... http://sorisomail.co...imperdivel.html

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You know you're old school when you had to be told the difference between a baritone and a euphonium.

You know you're old school when, as a first-time attendee to a drum corps rehearsal, you laid your hands on a musical instrument for the very first time in your life and went home with an Olds Ultratone Baritone!

That's awesome. I was at the US Open in Marion, Ohio that year. I distinctly remember the buzz about "The Thing". They were entertaining, large, and colorful. The crowd loved 'em. Thanks for posting!

Never heard of RAMD. Doesn't sound like I've missed much.

You know you're old school when your corps placed 42nd in "Class A and ALL Girl Prelim" - and it wasn't even a DCI show (US Open, Marion, OH 1973). PS - Thanks to corpsreps.com, we have access to all that "wonderful" information!

You know you're old school when you marched when: When corps were announced... "On the starting line, from (city,state), the (name of corps)!" "Are the judges ready?" "Is the corps ready?" "(name of corps), you may take the field for competition!" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Being around at the advent of DCI VFW, American Legion US Open in Marion, Ohio Countless community corps Midwest Combine When breaking "80" was really something special Beginning on "The Starting Line" Ending on the "The Finish Line" When you were first allowed to start your show on the field When you were first allowed to end your show on the field Your opener was the "off the line" When warm ups first became allowed - and were in awe of the sound echo off the back wall of the stadium Warning guns for nearing show time limit Penalty guns to signal exceeding your time limit Tempo regulations Shows without titles Shows without themes Honor guard Color guard wearing the uniform of the corps When show rifles had straps and bolts Color presentations Concert formation Required moving time, required stop time Uniform inspection Bake sales, candy sales, and tag days When flags (silks) were called "Pikes" Ticks Getting ticked for a drop BUGLES, real bugles! - The valve and rotor variety Bugles that honked - sometimes even in tune! Marching french horns Contra bass - never tuba Olds bugles Ludwig drums Snares marched with slings and arms rarely raised to create the dramatic stick height effect you see today Drumming rudiments Triple tenors and mallets Cymbol lines - in EVERY corps! Drummers always near the 50 yard line Marching typani, xylos, and glocks Drum majors barking out "ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR"! Adding LPs (vinyl records) to my drum corps record music collection Troopers, 2-album set Snych rights? We were happy to be photographed! Weeknight practices, weekend trips (err... tours) Seeing a drum corps on TV during a halftime show of an NFL game Early days of drum corps championship on TV Early days of marching bands being influenced by drum corps Listening to recordings on cassette tapes When recording devices weren't prohibited!!! McDonald's hating the sight of corps busses and as members loving it! Parent chaperones Cool-aid and soda pop Free time! Off-season parades (Christmas, St Patrick's Day, etc.) Monthly dues Contracts, auditions? I miss those days, but I'm more proud of what my kids are doing today to make the activity even better. As easy as it is to complain about how drum corps isn't what it used to be, I, for one, am glad that it's not. The level of performance and showmanship is lightyears ahead of anything that we did so many years ago. One thing that endures are the great memories and experiences we had. They truly last a lifetime. Many thanks to the current generation for creating a product that is so entertaining and for keeping the flame burning!

Michael, you're not a Cleveland Browns fan, are you? It's been 48 years since any Cleveland team won in ANY sport. Good draft picks, we've had a few. But then again, too few to mention! We're still waiting for the surge to the top! Seriously, I do understand your point. Being from Cleveland, though, this does not naturally hold true for us misery-loving fans!

Sunburst anyone? Bring it on Troopers!