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    Cavies/Scouts-Time for a change?

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted · Edited by How_Will_It_End?

    To answer the OP question ... Could the Cavies be missing out on_______?

    I think the biggest thing the Cavies are missing out on is Michael Gaines.

    Bringing ladies into the equation would change the identity and history of the corps. Member talent is not the problem. Design team changes need to be made. Brass seem to be headed in right direction, percussion always strong. Visually changes need to happen in both show design and guard.

    As a designer they should see that.,,.the show NEEDS a pre show, like mad world did. It can set the stage maybe help explain concept of the show. The run boy run section would work much better if one individual was picked out and referenced by the singer. Then the boy can run run run when he tells him to run :) Maybe use one individual throughout the show to tie everything together. I think little changes/additions could drastically narrow the focus of the show and help the audience to understand better. (Hopefully I'm safe in assuming a new ending too)

    Can somebody enlighten me on why Michael Gaines doesn't write for them anymore? and if he's permanently retired from writing for Drum Corps. I mean I imagine the paycheck is pretty good. Only reason I can think is that he doesn't think he can add any more to the activity.

    Battle of Bowling Green 6/28

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    joker?...that is so uncalled for IMO...

    if you must know...

    Sylvester R. Sybilski has been the Associate Director of Bands at Poway High School since 2001 and has been teaching music since 1994. Sylvester received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Sybilski also has begun work on his Master in Music Education at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. While at JSU he was an assistant to Dr. Scott McBride, Director of Bands, working with the Marching Southerners, the University Concert Band, and the JSU Basketball Band.
    Mr. Sybilski's responsibilities are the direction of the Emerald Brigade, the conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and school musical. He also oversees the direction of the color guard program at Poway High School.
    Mr. Sybilski began teaching in California in 1994 at Central High School in Fresno. In 1997, Sylvester moved to Clovis West High School where he was the assistant band director for four years.
    Mr. Sybilski has also been working with some of the top drum and bugle corps since 1988. He has been the Visual Caption Head for Spirit of Atlanta, The Bluecoats, The Santa Clara Vanguard and The Cavaliers. It was with The Cavaliers where Sylvester was apart of 6 DCI Championships and 4 High Visual trophies. Sylvester's professional associations include the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA), California Music Educators Association (CMEA), and is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Music Fraternity. Sylvester has been a member of the DCI Task Force and is on the Advisory Committee for Marching Band Open Series (MBOS). Mr. Sybilski also serves as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the United States.

    I guess they're just letting anyone into VanderCook now

    Blue Knights 2015

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    Wow, just saw this show, and I've got to say, The hype surrounding this show is very much appropriate. I almost want to say that like the Blue Devils, their shows don't seem formulated (start out loud, then tone it down for a 3 minute ballad, and then blast it at the end). Now of course there are volume/style changes throughout their shows. and even in that order, but it doesn't feel that they follow that order. Hard to explain. I now do hope this show is recognized by both the fan and judging community. It's hard to believe that just a couple years ago, this is the corps that made a show about a big blue ball.

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