JuryDefender

A bit ago there was quite a nice topic about Madison's hypothetical introduction of trombones. One of the main "antagonists" (I use that word as being vehemently against trombones and apparently the progression of DCI in general) was FlamMan, an alum of the corps. And here I am yet again on this ridiculous site reading him and other alumni trash about this progression and talk about how disappointed they are. Well on that trombone post I made a nice long comment which seemed to go ignored, and now that a similar "discussion" has arisen, I think it's about time to bring my comment back for these alum to see. To tesmusic and other alums being supporting, THANK YOU MORE PLEASE. And to other alums who think that Drum Corps changing means they can abandon what they learned at the Scouts, YOU SIGNED UP TO BE A BROTHER. MYNWA MEANS FAMILY. FAMILY MEANS NO ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND OR FORGOTTEN.

Honestly, this thread is a disappointment to me as a Madison Scout, and just as a Marcher in general. To see alums that are so caught up in their own opinions that they're willing to turn their backs on their own corps is quite frankly disgraceful. To us who are currently marching with the Scouts, I know there are mixed feelings about trombones. Some of us don't care, some of us are excited for the qualities of sound that we can now produce (obviously not wanting to put them ON the field because cleaning slide heights would be a NIGHTMARE), and I know there are some of us who are hesitant about changing the rules and hesitant about being the "controversial corps" this year (even though; may I remind you; we obviously aren't the only ones who wanted to add trombones). And I'm sure there's even more different opinions within our own corps that are all over the spectrum. But what's important is that we all reconcile our feelings with each other and pull together to put on a good show, because THAT'S what Drum Corps is about. It's about bringing people to tears with good music and a good show and touching that one 14 year old in the audience who's gonna grow up and march corps one day. And if it takes a trombone solo on the field to do that, then I will put down everything, and I will play a trombone on the 50 and I will tell that boy, "You can come be a Madison Scout too, and you can come and learn how to touch people's hearts by being in this amazing activity." And what's even more important than that? Brotherhood. Our corps is founded on the principles of Brotherhood, of caring and being there for every member; whether alternate or soloist or drum major; past, present, and future. To see alumni of an organization like this be so flippant and turn their backs on their brothers just because of a differing opinion (not even with the members themselves, just with the creative staff who; if you didn't already know; WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER), makes me sick. To FlamMan and the other Scouts alum, you're supposed to BE there for the members, especially now when more and more of the fans aren't being supportive. Alums and members of our organization are ALL OF US brothers. It doesn't matter if you march in 1950 or 2050, we are all brothers and we are all Madison Scouts. Or maybe Brotherhood just doesn't mean the same to you as it does to us. Either way, no matter the reason, I'm still going to support you and what you do because that's what it's all about. That's what the motto is, and I ain't about to let any of y'all forget that. No matter how vehemently you despise the rule change, you of all people should be a supporter, because every day that we're on the field, we're behind you 100%, and we're behind each other 100%. The real question here is are you going to abandon your petty squabbles and nostalgia and embrace what our corps; and what all corps; are REALLY about? And that's support, and family, and love. And for us? It's Brotherhood. 100%. MYNWA