OldSnareDrummer

1976 was one of the years when drum corps moved to that next level. By then the semi-military, VFW/AL ways of thinking and influence were long gone. Back then they called it "Total Show Concept" as General Effect became a more emphasized judging category. Blue Devils were of course the leaders in this. Who else would have done a 6 minute opener? Great stuff- extremely entertaining while sustaining all of the precision.

My own experience was thrown for a loop as well as family moved to a city with more of a "West Coast" style of drum corps. I went from an Eastern style of drumming to a SCV style. Adapting wasn't difficult and I quickly saw the benefits of the change. What were we thinking back in my original corps times?

Other corps that stuck out to me were the Oakland Crusaders and their version of the Chrome Wall and who could say no to the beginnings of the new Bridgemen. The Cavaliers donned new uniforms for the first time in years and years.

Philly was a fun part of the '76 tour.