bigdaddy

Crossmen..I think.

This is true..but man, they were comfortable.

Thanks Nikk..I suppose we can disagree on the middle section..I can say that the amp issues are valid insofar as projection..still working on that! To answer your question..Crown's Brass arranger is Micheal Klesch, the show coordination is by Jim Coates. Percussion arrangements are by Paul Rennick.

OK.. Of a 11 min show, less than one min. is backfield..(the opening chords of Bohemain, and that is at a doubletime) Funny..the CG finished 3rd in Louisville..I guess opinions vary.

Note: Crown's pit is not amped. Only the singers and narration are amped..

Amen! Now, you better come armed with a music degree and a line of credit. Rocketman - Old Phart ampssuck Whatever <**> Some of the best teaching I have ever seen or experienced has happened in god forbid..modern drumcorps. I doubt any of you have been to a rehersal since the friggin' Carter administration so how would you know..or care for that matter. :sshh:

An interesting note about this: Jeff Queen has the snares at Crown play on Mylar the whole winter and almost all of the Everydays camp. The thinking is "if they can play clean on mylar...imagine Kevelar!"

Nope.. Those horns were Olds Ultratones..All two valve except for piston-rotor contras. It wasn't until the mid 80's that Spirit bought a few king baris, altos, and euphs. King didn't even manufacture bugles until the 1980's. When I marched there in 89-90, Spirit was still using some of those Old(s) :P horns.

OK here goes.. Imagine the Devs..Decked out in their new uniforms..(black BD style, clasp at the collar Jacket with silver chain accross the middle, Pleated (modern, not 70's) tuxedo shirt with black studs, Black Cummerbund with silver sequin border trim and a drop sash, Grey pants with white stripe, shiny grey patent jazz shoes, and a black shako with silver trim and white plume.) Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City MO, August, 1988. Since I Fell For You..final push..Big Loud Chords.., with TRI-PA-LET ending.Contras resolve to a low C.. Top bass starts what sounds like a tap off (complete with high mark time)..but.. The horn line comes back in..gradually focusing on a couple of soprano soloists ..(who's hands are full of championship rings worn outside their gloves.. :) ) Back and forth sopranos, with a few kneeling contras to accompany them..as the contras again resolve to to a low C, top soprano rips it up HIGH.. The whole time the rest of the corps has been lining up and heading for the tunnel..small ensemble follows after bows.. That ladies and gents, is a playoff!

Fine then, does anyone know what a Yamaha tuba weighs? About 18 lbs.

No. the only things you have to memorize are show music and other tunes. This, however, is later..

Relax..Just play a your prepared solo.. The staff is concerned mostly with your tone quality, intonation and range. Remember that you have to march also..I would work on your movment in addition to playing. Just call or email the corps office or email Matt Harloff (Brass caption head) with any questions.

You prepare your own solo. The brass staff wants you to select a piece that will show your range, TQ, etc.. Just relax..its not a high pressure situation.. :)

Excuse Me? The Scouts are by no means required to discuss personell matters (read: private) in an open forum. These matters are between the corps management/board and the individuals involved. In all reality..It is none of our concern. Period :sshh: Let us remember this. Percussion had been a weak point for Madison for years..and the corps is trying to address this. This has to do with the corps reaching the next echelon competitivly and educationally. :) Those fired percussion guys will always be Scouts..and they will never walk alone. :)

Nobody. It is write up decrying the change in staff at Madison.. Sigh.. :(

10th place.

The Madison Scouts will probobly have a set for sale before next summer..

Sweet..Cool tunes (stars and stripes, semper fi, etc) Disciplined, great sound, and a great bunch of guys (and a few gals) to boot..They represent the Corps and their country quite well.

would bibs be considered as pants? Yup.. I hear the new ones are white and somwhat similar to the 1989 version. B) (thats what a relaible source said this past weekend)

Try any Walmart, grocery, etc.. Most hardware stores will have these items also.. If these don't work, try any reputable silversmith or dealer of fine silverware.

:( Umm-DCI regulations forbid persons from transferring corps after March 1st without a release from both directors. The release therefore is a DCI policy, not a individual corps policy.. The main reason for the contracts is to have legal recourse if someone skips out owing a corps money or with the corps property...this is almost a universal policy amongst DCI Member corps

Well, when you decide to come down off of your high horse, you could put it back in your pants ! For all your drum corps experience, it sure hasn't taught you humility or modesty..and quite frankly, for all of your prime experience, theres dozens here that that could send you packing with your tail between your legs with the depth of their experinces......ok, you marched....so did most of us. Some of us won rings, made the telecast, won captions...etc...etc...etc...... So why should your experience mean that much more than ours ??????? Im waiting for an answer and am looking forward to your belitllement...it's that predictable. ~G~ No I will not stoop to that..despite the fact that your words are both slanderous and insulting, I will leave this matter to the moderators of this forum--you can be sure of that. :( I have simply stated what has affected my view of drumcorps. I do not pretend to know the experiences of the other posters on this forum. I am sure though that what I have done for the last 15 years of my life make me as qualified as them to comment on this open forum..I need neither your permission or nor your approval. Never have I stated that my experience is superior to anyones. You seem to take offense at anything that may be contrary to your opinion or ideals of what corps or colorguard should be..that is fine..but understand that I will defend my beliefs and experiences also. Understand me when I say my corps experience has taught me both humility and modesty..hey, I never marched even in a championship corps..but.. 15 years of the drumcorps lifestyle have taught me how about life, including how to be both humble and modest..Read my posts..I do not put down the experiences of others, I state that they are simply different from my own. Remember though..I will defend my opinions on this forum. If this makes me immodest or arrogant in your eyes, then so be it..I won't lose any sleep over it If you have won rings, titles or medals, then my congrats B) Love always..M

:( Where did I say that no-one is entitled to their own opinions?? I simply inferred that mine were formed by years of experience in the Junior level, and that I have a problem with those who berate the junior level without having marched, sweatted, and experienced first hand the DCI touring-corps life--once again my opinion. Does this mean I look down at senoir and alumni corps--NO, but you have to say that these are different experiences form my own. Do I look down at the fans-NO-understand though that I see things through the eyes of a person who has given his quite a bit of his life (like it or not GM) to touring level junior corps. I respect your opinions (well , most of 'em anyway) but they are just that, your opinions!!. As my signature states,you know what they say about opinions. Believe me--I am a fan of this activity back to its roots. I just think that it is ever-evolving, and I really like it in its current form. I also think that it will head in the right direction. If something really is that bad within the corps idiom, it will not be greatly embraced. There you go..think about it. I wasn't directing that to you Marcus. I marched juniors too. For a long time. I like senior and alumni corps but I actually prefer to be around juniors. And that's all I'm planning on doing next year. Terri- I realised that after I posted..oops In reality, my comments directed to everyone My apologies :) But I do mean what I said!!

Alright, alright....AMEN !!! Does that make it 64 ???? Hey, we got a pretty formidable line here now: Nancy, Sally, Sue, Deft, Rob, Me.....throw in Terri too.....now that I would love to see !! ~G~ Hey I like the old stuff. I marched in the seventies. ####, I march in the Royal Airs NOW. I don't think it's getting much more old-timey than that! I like the new stuff too. I just try to be fair and open minded to all eras is all. Thanks Terri for answering my question. Now, for the other part, I didn't think that the RA were a competitive corps in DCA. I'm sorry, I meant competitive senior corps guards...or are you competing this year? It does seem like their guards do have dance and movement or are people saying it's a minimum amount and it's all about equipment work? I haven't seen a senior corps competition since 81 or 82. One corps played Crown Imperial, it was fabulous, I almost cried! But I don't remember who it was.... :( I never marched in guard at all. I'm a horn player. I have marched two years of competitive senior corps, the Kilties in 2000 and 2002. I also marched in the Royal Airs last year so that means I did two corps last year alone. I've been to DCA every year since '99 except '00. My son has marched five years in Capital Sound. I think the KIDS like what they are doing now. In fact, I know it. I am entitled to MY opinion as much as anyone else on here. And that's all folks. :( Where did I say that no-one is entitled to their own opinions?? I simply inferred that mine were formed by years of experience in the Junior level, and that I have a problem with those who berate the junior level without having marched, sweatted, and experienced first hand the DCI touring-corps life--once again my opinion. Does this mean I look down at senior and alumni corps--NO, but you have to say that these are different experiences from my own. Do I look down at the fans-NO-understand though that I see things through the eyes of a person who has given his quite a bit of his life (like it or not GM) to touring level junior corps. I respect the opinions of others on this board (well , most of 'em anyway) but they are just that, your opinions!!. As my signature states,you know what they say about opinions. Believe me--I am a fan of this activity back to its roots. I just think that it is ever-evolving, and I really like it in its current form. I also think that it will head in the right direction. If something really is that bad within the corps idiom, it will not be greatly embraced. There you go..think about it, everyone.

"deleted to keep from getting kicked off of DCP for attacking someone even though they deserve it (because they started it)"