Ch1k3n
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In the above photo you can see the rounded portion of the tunic on the member's left-hand side just below the arm. The tunic looks like it has the same curved two-tone shape as it comes up across the right hand side into the collar.
We'll have to see in person but I don't think the outline is that defined, it's quite subtle.
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The other sleeve appears to be grey... and since the only view we seen is from the left I wonder if there are dots on it as well...
although from this drawing it doesn't look like it - and the photos do not show the front enough to make out the large circle - but it does show below his left arm...
From the context of that post you pulled the picture from I do not think that this is an official rendition of the uniform. The round shape on the front of the uniform does not seem to match very well with the official release picture.
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With all due respect to the Blue Knights, but if they're in the market for new uniforms, why come out and ask for money for them.
Doesn't seem very sensible in this day and age, just my opinion.
As for the actual uniform, looks more like a uniform I'd see at Lucas Oil in November, personally.
Honestly is it that unusual to have a uniform drive? Crossmen have one and as far as I know Bluecoats had one as well...
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Such a beautiful instrment!!
I had the privilege of being able to own one for a short period of time (by own I mean a friend got it off craigslist for $50, then sold it for $100), but it was a super fun instrument!
The leadpipe bore is much too small for a modern tuba mouthpiece, but a trombone mouthpiece doesn't quite seem to make sense, considering this is a bass voice instrument. That being said, sticking a 1.5G in there and playing it in the lower registers did produce a warm tone, so I'm assuming the traditional mouthpiece for this instrument would be a larger version of a trombone mouthpiece, but not quite a modern tuba mouthpiece.
Quick google searches don't bring up anything useful...
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Do vets go to the audition camps? I know they're expected to but my feeling would be that is certainly a weekend to not attend if $$$ is an issue and if you've marched a season or more already with the same corps..
Haha not sure where you're coming from, but at least in my corps, everybody is offered equal opportunity for spots, vets or not. If you're a vet and don't show up to a camp, that's another camp that a rookie is getting better and you aren't.
Unless you're talking about after being contracted, then money issues may come into play, I know I won't be attending too many camps because of tight money issues, but everyone coming to camps is still highly encouraged, as it is really the only way to get together as a big group and practice things so the corps is in great shape for move-ins.
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Thanks for believing me when I wrote 'no disrespect'. You chose to march with your corps for a different reason then I did; and that is ok.
I see we have reached a settlement.
There are different approaches people can take to drum corps, neither is "wrong", just only in the eyes of the opposing ideas.
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No, that is not why ‘all’ kids march drum corps. This is going to sound crass and I mean no disrespect, but…. how many rings have you earned and how close have you or your corps been to obtaining a ring? The reason I ask is that there are many who have won the title, or had the title within reach, who would disagree with you on how little you think that achievement was/is in motivating a performer to become ‘the best’ if for only a brief moment. Winning is a great motivator to win again, and win again, and win again, and that is a wonderful great thing to do as well as having the amazing summer flashing before their eyes as they walk out of the exit tunnel after the last performance of the season.
I think you missed the point as to why I said that is why kids march drum corps.
When you were first introduced to the activity, what did you notice and aspire to be a part of?
A group of young performers doing what they love, or some fancy ring that a few of them are wearing?
Sure once they get into the activity, they will see that there are some groups that have more talent in them than others, but really pursuing a fancy ring isn't the reason that someone would want to march drum corps.
Catch my drift?
P.S. No offense taken by your statement, I just believe you misunderstood my statement.
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People say that more emphasis is being put on choreography than marching? I have 2 things to say...
What do they first teach/look at auditionees visually? (Marching)
Choreography is another dimension for the performers to project with. Choreography allows for much more body movement, creating much more for audiences to enjoy and take in.
I am perfectly fine with adding choreography, but would not say that it is being placed "higher" than marching in priority.
Sure it may be practiced a lot to make it look good for the audiences, but why do you think basics blocks are so frequent?
Just some of my thoughts on this subject.
Thanks!
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I'll give my 2 cents on this topic.
Yes we cared about scores along the way, we just wanted to see how we were improving. It wasn't anything super serious, it was just that we had something that could help motivate us along the way, it was very positive stimulation being able to see how we were doing.
Though we put all our trust into the staff to lead us into the right direction, we knew that there was only so much they could do, and the biggest thing that we could do to bump our scores was to just perform what we practiced. The staff does their part every day, and we have to do ours. If we just did that, our scores would bump. If not, we would instantly see and we could be thinking about how to become better performers in the next rehearsal blocks that we could use to translate over to a better performance at the next show. The scores didn't necessarily change how we acted, but gave us a little push. Some people cared, some didn't. Either way, we all worked towards the same goal, being the absolute best we could be; that never changed.
And for the record, I don't remember our finals scores, all I remember is the amazing summer I had flashing before my eyes as I walked out of the exit tunnel after the last performance of the season.
THAT is why kids march drum corps.
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There is an "underbelly" to the Groupon program (and similar promo/marketing firms) which can potentially ignite an unpleasant experience to all the parties involved.
Would you mind explaining?
I'm not too knowledgeable in the business world and this topic seems intriguing. Every company has it's bad side.
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I loved BK2011, the whole show was just fantastic!
SCV's amazing entry was also quite well.. amazing
I did like how the announcer at DCI SA did it=
Drum Corps International is proud to present.......
*Corps build up*
(In ominous voice) THE. SANTA. CLARA. VANGUARD.
*The Glorious SCV has broke through heaven horns ablaze*
^Awesome moment! Makes the Finals edition seem bland. :thumbup:/>
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Wow. You guys are old.
First (live) DCI experience, the Scouts blew my head off with the rotating company front. :thumbup:/>
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I remember getting braces..... I hated it! :thumbup:/>
The thing is though you will get used to the braces. At first I couldn't play anything, but once I got used to them I could do just as well as before.
The main thing I'd be concerned about is the wear and tear they do on your lips. I remember being able to feel the bracket imprints on my inner lip after practicing. That's my main concern but I'm sure you can get some kind of covers that'll protect your lip from the brackets. In fact I know they do make them.
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<3 Bitter Earth
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It's probably preferable to have a corps website that distributes parts, scores, and drill to the members rather than corpsdata,
A.K.A. Facebook :thumbup:/>
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Umm, Crown uses more of a straight leg form if I recall correctly? :blink:/>
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I was hoping that this was going to be about what we liked most from the food truck on tour. Drats!
PB&Js? :thumbup:/>
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Adams concert horns are un-#######-real. Beyond good, just insanely expensive. They make Kanstul look like cheap chinese knockoffs.
If anyone didn't jump on this, they would be stupid... unless they were charging retail. :)
If their marching horns are as good as their concert horns, all the more complimented by a fantastic hornline :thumbup:/>
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Interesting.
I can't wait to try their baritones/euphs/contras out as soon as I can!
BTW they haven't announced a euph or a contra design yet?
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Please note that you'll have to find the G contra music separately unless you can read standard music and transpose by yourself on the contra.
I'll bring a fingering chart and open ears! :thumbup:/>
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I'm in the same boat as you.
My lesson teacher taught me by having me play each note that I'm going to skip to, and remember how my lips feel for each note. Then he explained it's as simple as going to that mouth position that I practiced and the note should come out. It's theoretically that simple.
Doing it effectively comes with practice I guess, and having a steady airstream the whole time is a biggie as well.
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Do they allow marching horns?
The only horns I have are a King Ultimate Euph and a Getzen Contrabass GG bugle.
Thanks!
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Lip slurs are good, exact articulations, and playing your music fully emotionally.
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do you wear that thing around your head?
Yamaha and Jupiter Quantum marching baritones
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The Quantum is definitely heavier and more bell heavy than the yamaha.
As playing goes I think the Quantum plays quite well in comparison to the Yamaha. Its more freeblowing and less stuffy, and I prefer the valves.