Michoel

I've never seen a live webcast and I'm considering making tonights semi's my first. What can I expect in the quality of the feed? Will it be choppy? Will the audio surpass the video?

Sure wish cities in Canada had the options for viewing Quarter Finals in a theater.

Very kewl website. I too have never seen it before. Thanks!

Dutch Boy Royalaires ROTC Toronto

1. Blue Devils 2. The Cavaliers 3. Phantom Regiment 4. Bluecoats 5. The Cadets 6. Santa Clara 7. Carolina Crown 8. Blue Knights 9. MadisonScouts 10. Glassmen 11. Boston Crusaders 12. Spirit 13. Colts 14. Crossmen 15. Blue Stars 16. Pacific Crest 17. Mandarins 18. Capital Regiment 19. Southwind 20. Esperanza 21. Seattle Cascades 22. Magic 23. Pioneer

I saw the list and yet again I'm disappointed, and I AM CERTAIN MANY OTHER CANADIANS ARE TOO. Is it any wonder why Drum Corps is becoming a thAng of the past in Canada? Geesh, Buffalo didn't get a theatre.

How about the Brayden Cadets. Brayden is a Celtic/Gaelic name meaning brave. Brayden can also be an ancranym for: B andettes R ecreational A nd Y outh D evolpement E nsemble N etwork

Colour Guards, Cheerleaders and Bands to compete in both the Gay Games in Chicago and the Out Games in Montreal in 2006. Gay Games Chicago Rendezvous - 1st World Out Games

Aluminum poles are my preferences and what I have my guard use. They are 1" in diamameter and 5'.5" to 6'. I prefer the 5'.5" for the height, flexability and creativity with movement we can have with them. Our silks vary from 36" x 45" to 42" x 54" and in different cuts and shapes. Our poles are taped to match the sleeve of the flag on the pole. ie; yellow with yellow, white with white... We use velcro to fasten the flags to the pole. No tape marks on the flags and a cleaner look to them. All our poles are weighted with carriage bolts inside. 3" on the top and 2" on the bottom. We tape the bolts with electrical tape so they don't clang. This year we are using 4' pvc poles for one of our numbers. They are also weighted. The flags are over sized 32" x 54", but we wanted them to be. We like them, one we are executing fast movements, two we are able to dance more with them, three allows us to do more one arm strength moves and tricks. The PVC tube is about the same weight as an aluminum pole although a tad flimsy. We are also using aluminum T- poles and PVC 10' bungie poles. Not much you can do with them but do add colour and a big impact. The t-pole flag is 3' x 8' and the bungie flag is 5'.5" x 14'. The bungie pole is very flimsy but fun. Thanks to the Glassmen, we were able to purchas used flags from them. It saved us a lot of money and in turn helped support another organization. We also purchased new flags and had some made for us. EXPENSIVE! In the future, we are more than likely going to stay with buying used flags from a drum corps or another guard. It's a great idea, especialy for money stapped guard. With that being said... for those folk who are instructors / directors and or connected to a guard / corps / band... you should consider selling your old flags on your web site (descriptions / pictures would be very helpful). It's a way to make a little cash for your group.

I enjoyed both programs. However, I liked the Cadets just a tad more for their uniforms, execution, timing, visuals and musicality. BD was more theatrical especially with those poles with balls and ribons on them. But, they posed a lot and were limited with some of the peices of equipment. I got bored with them.

Mapleseed and Taipei Yuefu, It is a very disheartening and sad situation, but one I'm sure you'll prevail from. My prayers are with you all. All the best, Michoel

ROTC TORONTO is looking to purchase used flags in good condition. We need 2 sets of 18 flags for two different numbers. We would need these flags by our first performance in June. 1. "I'm Beautiful" ~ Pop Dance song. It calls for large bright flags. Perferably of light material and 48" - 54" x 54" - 60" in dimensions for a 6' pole. 2. "Sparkling Diamonds" ~ Moulin Rouge (jazz/big band). It calls for bright/flashy and or clashy (ie:, orange/hot pink) flags. Must be light weight and 30" - 45" x 45" - 50" in dimensions for a 4' pole. please contact me ASAP.