TheWhacker

Hey Vic!!! You know that you were my most influential instructor. Not only did you teach me how to play almost any variation of a flam, but you also taught me how to play with passion and desire. You showed me the way of the whacker!

I would do what K-Swiss said. Try to learn and understand their technique. Also, even if you feel that you aren't ready for Phantom, it never hurts to go to an audition camp. Not only will you get one-on-one instruction from the Phantom staff, but you'll also get an "Audition Packet" which is a thick booklet of past and present warm-ups and exercises. So even if you didn't make it this time around, you will gain SO much knowledge and understanding just from going to one camp. As far as what they look for. Sure experience is great, and you can get that from marching other DCI corps, or by marching an all age corps. But what they really want are well rounded individuals who have the ability to be molded. Don't ever walk into an audition with a chip on your shoulder(and if an instructor asks to you change something with your technique, never ever look at them and say "well this is how I was taught by my old instructor".), because I can bet you anything that they won't ask you to return(even if you're the best one there). Always be positive, eager to learn, own up to your mistakes, and if an instructor asks you to do something out side of your "comfort zone", make sure that you do it right and do it immediately. Just remember that Drum Corps is an amazing activity. If you're not having fun, then you're not doing it right!

Danny Raymond instructed me one summer. He's an amazing dude!

86 Blue Devils

What can I say? I learned from the best!

Hey don't diss the wig. It did get him a phone number.

:spit: Dude, that was the funniest thing!!!

Not to get technical here, but Genesis is a DCA corps that is currently in the making. They also have very high asperations of fielding a corps for the 2008 season. But I digress.

"THEY'RE FREAKIN' EIGHTH NOTES!!!!" Ah yes! Memories of Keith's teaching :D

The Orlando Heat Wave Drum & Bugle Corps is seeking pit members ages 16+ to perform in this year's production Danza del Corazon. Our February rehearsals are as follows: Sunday February 11th 10:00am at the Bahia Shrine, and Sunday February 25th 10:00am at Trotters Park. 2007 marks Heat Wave's return to the field after taking a year off to reorganize. We are looking forward to the upcoming season and our musical production: Danza del Corazon (Dance of the Heart), which includes the following musical selections: Quien Sabe (from Cuban Fire Suite) El Congo Valiente (from Cuban Fire Suite) Recuerdos (from Cuban Fire Suite) Celebration Suite (from Journey to Capricorn) This production is quickly proving to be one of Heat Wave's most exciting shows ever! The horn line already has the entire book and the drum line is soon to follow. Guard work will begin to be taught at the next camp. The nice thing about Heatwave is we rehearse on the weekends and have sectionals one night a week (starting in the spring). This allows everyone time off to work, go to school or spend that free time with friends and family that you normally wouldn't have while marching a Jr. Corps. It is my personal goal to make this year's percussion program the best Heatwave has ever produced. Individuals outside the Orlando area wishing to march should email me ASAP to coordinate transportation (if needed). For more information please check out www.heatwavecorps.org or feel free to email me at drumsofthought@gmail.com. Don't miss your chance to become a part of the HEAT!!!

After living with Alisha for the past three months...I can say that your thinking is right on! b**bs God she's great!!!

WOW! That sounds just like a Vik Kulinski speach!

Hmm...good point

If she signed them on your butt you'd know

Yes indeed pop! I do believe a poop...well...several poops are in order. :D

Vic Kulinski and Danny Raymond.

As much of a Madison fan that I am, I thing Phantom would talke to title.