LabMaster

Although I haven’t gone to the link to know for certain, and I’m guessing you hadn’t yet looked at it either, I would hazard to guess the info they want is is b limited to the section you are interested in and maybe your age and geo location. No one would be asking for sensitive personal information for someone trying to learn what spots are open. Seeing what is still open and seeing a link for audition info, you’ll get a good idea of needs and opportunity.

Kids are so good at internet searches, I’m sure openings could be found with little trouble by going to particular corps sites, and inquiring directly. Plus they could see what the summer may look like schedule wise, as well as any other questions they may have.

The number of “openings” is also for how many corps? 12? 15? 25? Do the numbers include World and Open classes? On a per corps basis, the numbers don’t seem exceptionally high. And for brass, that’s usually the highest member counts anyway.

I believe there is no future for the Cadets. Saying “a comeback seems unlikely”, infers a comeback is possible. It has been mentioned and confirmed that no assets remain. None. A comeback is not possible. There is no cash left and if there were, it’s going to lawyers. Either theirs or the plaintiffs. So we all should move on from that glimmer of hope, because there is no future for the Cadets. Exceptionally, painfully sad. So preventable.

Some corps may take a year off but that still is not a certainty. But in Cadets case, they aren’t taking a year off to reset. They are taking forever off. Insurmountable challenges because of a variety of past bad behaviors and poor planning for sustainability has caught up with them. SCV has a different set of issues that they may be resolving but still they are at risk to a degree. However, they are planning on a return.

Is he hanging out with Brasso?

Might have been getting a solid number of volunteers each game and game schedule played a part. There was a minimum requirement of people needed to be in the concession stand. The games could be at 1pm, 4pm or 7pm and you had to be in the stand 3 hours before game time and wound be there an hour after the game . Then be stuck in traffic. Made for a long hard day. Volunteers are the lifeblood of corps and corps support functions. Things need to be easy for most volunteers to devote a lot of time on a regular basis.

The last thing I had read/heard was the uniforms were not being sold. That would make it about the only asset that remains.

If what you say is true (not challenging the veracity of your statement) and the complainant won’t settle and wants to take it to trial, what would the expected outcome be for her? I’m wondering what does she want out of a trial win, if there is nothing left monetarily? If the Cadets org has nothing, will individuals named, be responsible for whatever award the court decides?

Boston included Steely Dan’s “Kid Charlemagne” in their repertoire (a few times) years ago. At no time did they play it though.

However, some will have you believe it’s uniforms.

I don’t believe there is any coming back for Cadets. No money now, no money coming, only money going for debts and huge legal bills. Then the legal issues themselves on top of the cost of them. All their assets are gone. They would be starting from scratch. Less than scratch actually. They need money and support. Lots of it. And the cavelry is not coming I’m afraid.

And you get an extra day to do it.

I don’t need a judge to decide for me.

I was not prepared otr aware the first time I was in LOS. Was shivering I was so cold.

Have you felt the ac in LOS? It blows air like no ac I’ve ever worked with. That could make the windmills spin like crazy.

Boston did Quixotic not so long ago.

The best Contra/Tuba feature of the year.

A couple of corps have released their show themes, so maybe the secrecy silliness is starting to go away. I get not putting out the music due to copyrights but the efforts for secrecy until the season starts is a bit much.

Hardly terrifying, but I have learned, until I am certain someone is being disingenuous, I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt when they are simply asking questions as they gather information. Being so jaded is not a welcoming trait. And so what if they are asking about staffers. There are a few former staffers here no doubt that can give him a little info.

And you are sure they’ve not asked others? You’re not. So your harsh remark wasn’t necessary. Is that how you’d like to be responded to?

Both can be somewhat true. Yes they have fixed a big part it seems; compliance with the State of Cali. But there is more to do before everything is properly on track, especially with finances to be on tour. And the rep took a big hit making many fans skeptical. Whether that carries into their success this summer remains to be seen, relative to membership, performance logistics and all. I suspect, taking them at their word about the show they put out, there will be few concerns about the quality of it.

To clarify, don’t start the season with an unfinished show if you’ve had camps, ST and a top notch staff designing and teaching. The top 15 should start with a full show. Beers on me if someone goes out without their full show.

And to get it on the field complete for the first show.

It is looking like this is a similar strategy for more corps. Work smarter not harder and save $$ all around. Mm’s are getting so much better that a full winters worth of camps can be accomplished with fewer and more efficient camps and ST lengths. You just have to run really well organized camps and ST. Success comes from corps who figure it out.