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Where do I sign?

Someone should pitch the show concept to Bravo; "The Real Band Moms of Chino Hills". Follow them through marching season; drama, power struggles, betrayal, inner-rivalries, favortisim, and everything else that makes for good entertainment. I'd watch that one.

I forgot about the uniform Moms. I take it back; THEY had the hardest job! They did it out of love but in reality they should have received bio-hazard pay. For fun, we would do Rorschach tests on the mold pattern on the inside of our cadets. 🤢

Depends if the driver just drivers, or is also responsible for loading/unloading on a truck without an electric lift gate. But I agree 100% on what it means to be a volunteer.

Stan Kenton (and jazz in general) Hector Berlioz Tower of Power 🥲

1971 VFW Nationals - Blue Rock, particularly their drum line. They were fantastic! And Blue Devils 1976 because it was a turning point for the activity.

“Sigh Guy’s” (Steve Beard) solo was in 1974 and he nailed it at Finals. Amazing tone from a G-bugle.

What popular bands can you see live for $55 - $75? Based on the cost of other entertainment options in 2024, I believe ticket prices are in line.

Muchachos - DCI Finals 1975 😡

Ew. Fight On!

It was not uncommon for corps to do that as far back as the 1970's, and it usually meant they were not long for this world. But before, or shortly after that, there is the step of someone taking a 2nd mortgage on their home and then losing that too. It happens.

I vaguely remember that, but just looked and didn't realize it was .8 in penalties. Ouch! ####, drummers. Always causing chit.

1968 was even before my time. I miss the Kilts but not competing against them.

In terms of Madison, is there no love for MacArthur Park? I don't that I can take it.

Wow! What a concept. Picking music designed to entertain the audience. I love them and wish I lived closer.

Has something changed in judging? Are you saying in modern Drum Corps that previous years placement/scoring can be tied to the current year placement/scoring?

They're not a "marching band", they're a Drum & Bugle Corps! Not an admin, but you may need to sit in the penalty box for a while.

Yes, and it has been occurring since before the creation of DCI. Ego uber alles.

This is THE year. I just know it!!

Your stories are the best. Always enjoy reading them. I loved retreats! Standing at parade rest, not moving a muscle, staring straight ahead and ignoring whoever was next to us. Just the color and pageantry as viewed from the stands is what Drum Corps is all about - or should be.

Interesting. My wife has enabled me to accomplish quite a bit around the house by yelling.

Iconic guard moment. I saw another guard to it five years before 🙂 Really miss old-school guards.

God bless you for being an involved supportive parent as not all are. Here's to a great 2024 for your kid and much success to whichever corps they march.

Private school and club/team sports are expensive too. Even if I was a teacher or instructor, I would not think to place my values and edicts on other people's kids. I'm speaking of my four kids. They had no "rights" in terms of changing schools/teams to chase after a particular coach. None of them liked it at the time, but as adults 3 out of 4 now understand why.

No, I really don't follow modern Drum Corps enough to pay much attention to staff moves. I marched with and remained friends with both Ralph Hardimon and the late Tom Float, so I'm aware instructors can influence a young person's decision where to march. I'm referring to people bouncing from corps to corps in chase of a particular instructor(s). I don't think it serves a young person's best interest in the long run, and I didn't let any of mine do it (sports/schools) when I held decision making power. I also believe there is value in loyalty and commitment and if times have changed that it is not a factor - that's a shame.