Brian Tuma

So I’m at a family Christmas get together and one of my snooty cousins asked if I’m still into that “corny marching band s***”. Later on I slipped the Bluecoats audio into the playlist. Snooty cousin who thinks he knows everything about everything was totally dumbfounded. “What group is this?” “I’ve never heard an audience react like that in a concert hall” “What a touching story line”. When it was over I told him it was some of that “corny marching band s***. Then I had him watch the video. In conclusion, I was able to convert a civilian to the joys and artistry of drum corps! Thanks Bluecoats. I wish you all the best in 2023. 2022 will be hard to top!

Didn’t someone walk off with all the bingo proceeds from the Americanos which led to them folding? Allegedly

I don’t want to place all the blame on her because this was probably well into the works fifteen months ago. Although it is curious how Shadow, her former gig, has shut down operations permanently.

Wait, there’s more!

Blue Stars! This piece is so darn fun

Thanks, that explains those numbers

Off topic but what’s up with those numbers from Golden Empire in Open Class?

I appreciated that they went “out there” in ‘17 only to be disappointed with their follow up which went in such an opposite direction

Or it could be like President Lincoln’s “Team of Rivals” lol

Google “Varsity lawsuits”. There’s at least five s.a. lawsuits and there’s also a lawsuit involving price fixing. Somehow even Bain Capital is involved as a defendant.

I’m feeling cynical today ”The Aby$$”

So dignified

SafeSport was recently named in an sa lawsuit along with the US Paralympic organization on behalf of a cognitively disabled athlete. Jfc!

The Blue Coated Starry Devil Knights

I predict a season long battle for fifth place between SCV, PR, BS and Cadets. On Saturday night it will be PR vs BS

*Pats new food truck* ”Let’s see what this puppy can do.”

Pertinent story involving Varsity, etc Federal lawsuits accuse cheerleading industry of sexually abusing minors - https://www.npr.org/2022/11/08/1135076920/federal-lawsuits-accuse-cheerleading-industry-of-sexually-abusing-minors

Doesn’t look like he’s the brass arranger. Phew

Spirit caught magic in a bottle in 2021 😉 with a wonderfully imaginative take on Southern folk lore. I feel this is a step backwards.

I appreciate your insights and analysis. I might quibble with your assessment that Cadets were solidly in 6th place. They were only .138 above 7th place. Please continue with more of these design conversations. It keeps the off season interesting.

Thanks, I wasn’t aware of the double snare wire. Has this hardware/shell design resulted in the “drier” (for lack of better term) sound we mostly hear today? So many lines played with too much tension but it seems to me to have softened the last couple years imo. I don’t know all the jargon as I’m not a drummer so I hope my thoughts are coming across clearly. Lines have gone from that “loose” sound of early DCI to the “Formica countertop” sound but seem to be finding a happy medium. I particularly recall Blue Stars having a different snare sound for a couple years maybe back in the early 2010s? It came off to me as a more relaxed sound. Help educate a non-drummer! Lol

Could you explain this further? I don’t think early season incomplete shows had any bearing on final placement.

Myron Rosander? You make mention of him often. I didn’t know him personally but he was my favorite drill writer. I’m happy to know he was a good mentor and educator.

I will keep your sister and you and your family in my thoughts

Yikes as in doesn’t work well with others or as in a sketchy history?