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You're right, sorry. I wasn't detailed in my response, with new streaming laws and restrictions in place they wouldn't be able to keep their head above water with a paid subscription based service.

This Happened last night.

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but they went this route because of licensing, especially with WGI's Color Guard performances. A lot of those winter guards don't obtain the proper rights for their shows since they're not exactly performing them, therefore it would be illegal for WGI to charge someone to watch those performances or collect advertising dollars from it. They are taking a big loss since they can't advertise on the youtube videos they are posting, but in the end the audience and fans win, which I think is definitely a lot more important. This helps with their exposure which means growth which also means more money through different avenues. So when you see somebody post on social media asking for donations, even if you're a big fan of that orgniztation or not, it's important that you pitch in even if it is just a few bucks. There have been rumors about DCI changing their Fannetwork set up, but I don't think they are going this route, in fact it would be the opposite.

Southwind, Blue Knights & I'm sure various competitive high schools have been the ones who paved the way for that style. “Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course.”

1. Are you kidding me? I'm about to quote you and every once referring to Boston "OMG they both have red, They're the same". The only difference in Boston's new uniform from their old is nothing but with a few bondage straps on them and their huge logo awkwardly placed on it. A conversation I had 20 minutes ago. Person 1: "Man, these new uniforms are blowing up on twitter and facebook." Person 2: "I wonder what DCP is saying" Person 1: "It's DCP, it's going to be the complete opposite. There will be one person who says, "I don't like any of the new uniforms, uuggghh" We both get on DCP and big smile shines upon are faces. Yup, someone pointed it out. They're all just mirrors, it's just reflecting different things. :Start Sarcastic Rant: YUUUUP, it's all about Crown. It's like Crossmen's instruments were 10 years old or anything. I will admit. Their guard did a great job at getting into character. I remember some of those shows. But no, just no. You can't make that call, especially when Crossmen have only performed in their uniforms once. Also google "romani people", and then compare the uniforms. It's a rule at Crossmen, you're not allowed to smile while in uniform. Start Sarcastic Rant: YUUUP. I'm sure all the Crossmen people were like "Let's do what BD and Crown do, because we want to be like them, forget that we need a new uniform." End Sarcasm

How about you don't spend $1000 going to a show, I feel like your bored because you're not getting your monies worth. Don't get me wrong, everybody can spend their hard earned anyway they choose, but still. Also 20 years is a long time to be doing the same thing. I really loved some of the shows last year, for example Crown. I thought their rendition of Philip Glass' work was great. While I did like shows from this past year I am still not a fan of indoor regional shows, I think they're just boring. How about make a trip to an a smaller show with a good line up? I've been in the audience in many shows and the smaller outdoor shows with a big fan base always have this great energy. If that doesn't do it for you, then maybe use your funds by donating it a corps, or setting up a scholarship fund for different member? Maybe that will be more fulfilling?

I think Drum Corps International will suffice.

I love how people think BOA (Music for All) is somehow benefiting from it. Like there's some fat cat wearing a monocle and a top hat reaping the benefits and laughing all this money into his gullet and his stomach grows, then he just ends up regurgitating it like a hair ball and then eats the money hair ball again. They are two separate companies, one is a much larger company (Music for All, I think) that deals directly with high school competitions while the other is the big leagues. The argument for the rule change and any other that may come up, is this is all about execution of performance and not what is being performed.

....and a tv show as well. It's official y'all! Check out the video from the interview here: http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2014/01/29/charlamagne-and-friends-nick-cannon-drumline-2-sneak-peek/

All pros to the new stadium, but the biggest con: It's in Florida. That's too many miles to go South, just to have to cross them again going back up North, where the closest show would be Atlanta. Unless there are smaller shows in North Florida before and after the Orlando date that would make the trip worth it. Also doing drum corps in Florida is the worst.

Overall, I see where the post is getting at. But it all depends on the person too. I've heard of cases where people stick it out with a corps that may or may not make finals, just to say they marched with that certain corps, and to be in that family. On the other hand I've also heard of people moving from corps to corps, and when they win a ring, they're done. Even if they have 2 or 3 years left before they age out,all that matters is they won the ring, and are moving onto the next thing in their life. It is frustrating to see lower rank corps just being used as a stepping stone. I have no numbers to study, but I can guarantee large majority of the top 3 or 4 corps are made from members of lower ranked corps. RContra: that would be a good study to conduct, especially for the feeding aspect of it. On the other hand though, it just depends on the personality of the person. While some corps noticeably do have more free time, and others have the reputation of being beat down, it's up to the person what they like. When I marched I wanted the full beat down experience, may have come close to getting it, but I wanted to see how much I could go through and still come out strong. I know of members of certain corps who sometimes complain about free time. They feel they paid money to get better at the activity, and if they wanted to take a vacation or road trip they would've done so themselves. I think the level of the performance has gone up every year in every corps (even if the show designs may not have improved every year). I feel that things are going to be shaken up very soon in the next few years, and just because a corps has a certain name, doesn't mean their going to be guaranteed in the top 6. (maybe BK wasn't the best analogy for "chasing a ring") TL:DR - I just wish people would stop using lower ranked corps as stepping stones, especially when all these corps have great people and traditions tied to them.

It's simple. It was all because the feels. No other corps really gave me any.

Never had to experience it, I was always dropped off and left my car at home. All members I've seen before have done the same.

Excuse me? Is that a race related comment? ...and it's other 49

I was just thinking about this and I've never really seen this on dcp. Are there any band directors or school admin, school board members, athletic director, anything that are part of a school that would be willing to help with housing a corps. Can I get a roll call? I know housing is getting tougher and tougher every year, so this would be a great tool to help corps get down the road. Even if you're already hosting a corps for a show many the corps could pass by again weeks later for a rehearsal day? So dcp, roll call? Thanks.

I think the real question here should be what are the qualifications for TOC, since Boston bumped up? Am I the only one who would love to see the Cavalliers drop out of the TOC? Also Madison is on the brink of breaking in, meaning someone else could be knocked out.

What was the worst is when the wifi on the staff bus goes out. I couldn't do anything. :P. (I never marched during the wifi bus days but I've heard that comment before) But seriously anytime there was something wrong with the showers I was over it. I didn't mind the get off and rehearse days. But if the showers weren't working, there was only one, or the pressure was consistant of a dripping sink then I was over it.

Well this is only based on finals ranking last year but the corps that will fall: Cavaliers - Finally glad to see someone fall from the thrown. The show is not working for them at all, much less the past couple of years. Troopers - Haven't seen their show but from what I've heard they're going to have a dip and freeze in that dip. Glassmen - Finally freeing up that 11 spot for someone to grab. Blue Knights - The lower placed corps are finally catching up to B.K. and putting them in their place.

The answer is easy, contract the members for multiple years. The top 3 or 4 are mostly made up of members from 10-17 corps. That is a fact. Also: I'm pretty sure attendance for Atlanta is still on the rise, San Antonio is rising and recovering after the whole switching of showsite mishap. So as long as the money is pumping in at this rate I don't really see end too soon.

Don't forget some corps do change during mid-season. I believe The Cadets guard uniform did evolve from what it was when the season started. So there's always time for more change..............Always.

It would be a lot easier to vote if the shows were listed in the poll.....and all the corps were listed.

It depends on the attitude taken by the staff and other members. If it is one of generally encouragement then not at all. Even if it is a slight harsh attitude, tough love, attitude (if the slow runner doesn't want because they don't want to try) then it's acceptable. The only time I see it unacceptable is when the staff and members put down the said member and make them feel worthless., or make them do something that they're clearly physically unable to do.