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    Bands of America On Demand Video Channel - could DCI finally be next?

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    I just looked up may payment for Box 5 this year.  I got all of the BOA shows for $140.  That included a discount (I think $20) for being a return subscriber.

    That got me live streaming of about 20 shows around the country including all three days for Grand Nationals.  I had no complaints with that price.  The only thing I didn't like was on the days when there were multiple shows happening and you couldn't go back and watch what you missed.

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    Dance Company vs Color Guard

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    I read a letter sent to the parents and members of the color guard of the
    Round Rock High School program in Texas.  This is one of the (several) very
    strong competitive marching bands in the state.

    The director was letting the color guard students and parents know that AFTER the upcoming indoor winter guard season they will be changing the color guard to a "dance company" that will perform with the marching band...NO COLOR GUARD.  No flags, rifle, or sabers.

    The letter stated they were making the change is was determined "after reviewing
    what our marching band competitors are doing and considering the direction the
    activity at the high school level is going."

    If this becomes the norm in Texas it will eventually become the norm in other states.

    We have all seen how important dance/choreography has become in DCI.  Will we
    soon be seeing the elimination of "color guards" in the activity?  If the high schools
    don't provide the training/instruction it will certainly have an impact on drum corps.

    FLO SETTLES LAWSUIT

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    6 hours ago, MGCpimpOtimp said:

    It's bound to happen, but it hasn't gone up since (at least) they started streaming DCI in 2017, unlike pretty much everything else in this country. Hell, even Box 5 in only their 3rd year of doing BOA raised prices this year.

    I had no problem with Box 5 raising their price.  The quality of all their streams was very good...especially Grand Nationals.  My only complaint was with some of the banter that went on between bands.  (Rock, Paper, Scissors REALLY)

    But I'm old!

    RIP Robert W. Smith

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    1 minute ago, Jeff Ream said:

    Outside of drum corps I don’t think he gets the respect he should. RIP

    Jeff, Believe me he was very highly respected in the concert band community.  There are thousands of school band students and adult bands who are mourning his passing.

    He certainly had a big impact within drum corps, but his work in music education (schools and universities) had an impact all across the nation...and beyond.

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    Troopers harmonica

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    4 hours ago, Sh0uldN0t said:

    Synth part makes sense to me because my impression was he wasn't actually playing. Not that it matters. Just saying. 

    But it DOES matter...especially to the soloist who WAS actually playing.  His artistry needs to be recognized and rewarded...as it was.

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