Brian Tuma

Lol. Fixed it!

Thank you. A teachable moment brought to you by the tic filled BAC drumline. 😉

I thought so too. A tad bit over the top. The photo used in that meme is from that neo nazi rally in Charlottesville where one of the protesters plowed his car through a group of people, killing one of them.

Part of the learning process is making mistakes. The day a teacher stops learning is the day they need to retire.

I always thought the Vic Firth videos are produced to be an educational tool. Many of them are titled “Learn the Music...” etc. You know, learning, as in not yet perfected. The video BAC posted was in preparation for a Vic Firth video. Maybe it’s part of the Learn the Music series.

Brian “Tuna”, “Brain” Tuma. I’ve heard them all. They’re such easy typos. Lol

Stop persecuting him for having an opinion!!!

I would love to hear that without the front ensemble.

But not quite enough. “Due”. 😉

I got the impression it was a recording session for part of their show rather than a team building exorcise. Why make a big deal about it being a recording session if team building was the case? I was thinking it’s something they’re going to layer into their show, hence my negative reaction.

Who thought that would be a good clip to get us hyped about ‘19? It did the exact opposite for me.

What’s your coworker’s construction background? Theatrical? Engineering? Bloo’s props have been so well designed and engineered.

They could very well own a bus or two. Does a corps rely on charter companies year round?

They need a safe space to avoid all the shattered glass.

Please point out the “partisan politics” in Cadets’ show announcement. Is it the whole equality/empowerment thing? Since when are those considered partisan issues?

Shake it off. Lol

I’ll probably be accused of virtue signaling again, whatever that is. I don’t see how equality and opportunity could be made “political” unless you twisted yourself into knots trying to. (That guy is gone) Seems like it would be too much effort. Lol.

My girlfriend Björk would approve.

I have no idea. I was more offended by BAC hanging the witch by the waist. Lol. If you’re going to use that sort of imagery go all the way.

What? I’ll be judgmental. Why the **** use noose imagery in drum corps? There’s plenty of ways to be “edgy” without going that route. Absolutely no need to bring that kind imagery into the drum corps arena even if it’s just used in a trailer.

To me, they’ve always been the corps I’ve wanted to see move up. BK has one of my favorite brass sounds, just enough edge. That’s the type of sound I like on a football field as opposed to a concert hall. Hope things work out well with the new staff additions.

Please don’t disregard Mr Takei’s contribution to media. That “pop culture” program broke ground. Think about how people of Asian descent were portrayed in film and television prior to Star Trek. Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Hop Sing from Gunsmoke are two of the most egregious examples that come to mind.

Meh, I don’t care one way or another. Seems like a lot of you are taking this waaaaaaaaaay too seriously. Oh my!

This comment got me thinking of 27. The Bonfiglio family was 27 but even a storied, very traditional corps had the ability to change and boy did they change. I think their Sondheim show was one of the most radical departures in drums corps history. Alas, it didn’t make the cut but it was an incredible attempt at “modernization”.

Sad, isn’t it? A three time world champion in their class goes out in a whimper in 36th place because of someone’s ego and stubbornness but it’s all about the kids, right? SMH.