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My corps director got so ###### off at the results of our inspection that he pulled us out of the competition and had the buses take us to another show later that day...It apparently paid more than the first ...The rumor was that the circuit we were a part of thought we had gotten too big for our britches so the only way they could screw us was to do it at inspection(Yankee circuit 1966)...We hadn't lost there in two years at the time and effectively gave away our title...lol..C'est la vie..peace

Yes.. The 25th anniversary of WEST SIDE STORY was exciting while examining more of the WSS repertoire...That crazy ending sequence blew me away and the overall drill was classic Cadets..One of my favorites also

I seem to remember that the person said they had SEXUAL RELATIONS several times..I am not judging , just trying to remember accurately..I made the initial response

For the first time on this forum, I don'i know how to respond...Peace

SOLIPSISTIC!!

My only interaction with GH, happened in 2000 at Tower Records, Lincoln Center...I told a friend that I recognized GH and that I was going to say hello and how much I loved the Cadets...Approaching him respectfully, I excused myself and proceeded to tell him that I was a Cadet fan and supporter and that I hoped for a successful season...His response freaked me out!..There was no response! He just kept walking through the soundtracks dept..while looking through me not at me and said nothing..That's all I needed to know about Mr. H...I remained a Cadet fan but reserved a big F you for their director,,Good riddance...peace

My favorite Cadet shows include 1982 through 2015..2018,2022 and 2023...I know that's a huge chunk of time, but I found at least something rewarding during those years that left me satisfied..I didn't always care about placement but as many have said, 1989 and 2015 were close to being winning shows..Peace

Clearly, for all the good drum corps has brought to many on here, there is this disturbing undertow of sickness and sleeze that so many are now revealing having been victims themselves...What that says about the current environment of drum corps, I have no idea...My marching days are long gone...But as there's nothing new under the sun, the lewd behaviors I witnessed in the sixties are still apparently a great concern today..Hopefully these concerns can be put to rest ASAP..Peace

The Cadets(RIP) will ultimately be the organization associated with what goes wrong when sexual abuse/perversion etc. goes unreported and normalized..I can only imagine how lucky some feel today that they've escaped detection in other corps where this behavior was also existent..God bless the child..PEACE

TCM played GODSPELL today and I realized how much I enjoyed the production as well as the music .I know JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has been used in DCI, most notably by Madison Scouts..Has anyone done a production of GODSPELL?..I think GODSPELL has played second fiddle to JCSS for a long time...I think I now prefer it vs. JCSS ..What say ye DCP folk?

Jacob Collier's arrangement of BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS..Those chords, played by Crown, BD or Bluecoats would stop the show...Peace

Allentown 2018..The Cadets revived Zingali's famous move ( Z pull ) in the closer, much to the delight of the audience, that roared in approval..Goosebump time!...Peace

Realistically, I don't expect prices for drum corps to go down...Nor do I begrudge the promoters their fair share and the fans who support them...What I'd like to see is the corps getting serious money from an online service like FLO if the viewership numbers reflect a significant increase in DCI interest such that their profits from the broadcasts warrant a larger percentage for drum corps..I don't know if drum corps receives any money from FLO..I just assume that to be the case..That's all..PEACE

Nothing beats LIVE!! Yay!

1987 Finals

MarimbaMania has in my opinion, given a sincere and palpable observation based on the reality of discretionary money and it's effect on those who simply can no longer find it cost effective to attend live shows.These are probably the same people who can no longer afford live sporting events,live music concerts or live anything short of your high School's annual concert...That he's been reminded that you're supporting drum corps and it's young folk( Who fork out between 4 to 5 thousand dollars for this privilege) seems to border on a test of drum corps loyalty, when in fact, his position is probably shared by more than a few..If supporting mean going to FLO because you can't afford 800 dollars for finals or to drive two hours to see a show with 4 corps at 50 bucks a shot then at least appreciate the effort ..Those with the funds to go to live shows, God bless you..But those who can't, are no less enthusiastic to see this art form succeed and no less loyal than any other fan...imo...Peace

Rick Beato interviews world famous drummer Steve Gadd ,who mentions how the rudiments he got from drum corps, helped influence his drumming practices..A cool hour of Steely Dan nostalgia and jazz history..Peace

and the soloist in Cadets 2017 at the beginning.of the show replacing the horn solo..imo.peace

Just when thought I had finished my grieving process, I read this article and here I go again (sigh!)..I guess nothing lasts forever..Peace

I still believe and I know i'm not alone, that the Bloo's first ending in 2019 was classy, complete and made more sense than the bombastic HEY JUDE ending that changed to compete with BD's surge as the season wore on..in this case, sometimes less is better..imo....peace

Since my early vinyl recordings of BAC and ST.KEVINS I'd always believed that one of them would be national(world) champions...Hopefully this year, BAC fulfills that long awaited goal...peace

His rendition of Stevie Wonder's "{Don't you worry bout a thing" is definitely drum corps worthy imo...peace

I'm just happy that the poster introduced me to an artist that BLEW ME AWAY..I am obviously late to the game as regards Mr. Collier but his arrangements, along with the TAKE SIX vocals on these two songs, soulfully moved me emotionally...If a corps could reproduce his work that would be fantastic..But if that never happens, I'd just like to thank the poster for a few minutes of bliss..peace

I don't know if I'm regressing but in addition to drum corps music, jazz and classical, at 74 yrs of age I've discovered a hip hop producer ( J Dilla ) whose music has influenced so many late 90's and early 2000's hip hop artists that i've grown to enjoy..Robert Glasper is a disciple..peace

As opposed to eliminating the excessive sodium and sugar on own, we wait until #### happens( symptoms) and then substitute good health practice with diet soda..Forgetting or ignoring the source of the problem.... Drum Corps 2023...peace