I've heard some pretty crazy stories out of the Cavies camp. My absolute "favorite" involving a group activity and crackers... But I'm really hoping that was just a running joke among the corps.
No. I actually went to a small school with a band that would routinely beat the pants off their band. The program was in rough shape back in my day. However, you would be correct when it came to sports.
I feel like this comes back to, is DCI about education and spreading awareness for music or is it about winning the competition? While all groups should be able to focus on both, I feel like we all know they won't. And some would refuse.
I feel like he is one of those awful instructors that just yell and scream while expecting you to learn. Yes, he can get results but eventually, it seems, no one will want to continue to work with him.