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Erie has a long and coveted Drum Corps' history. Many thanks to the Cadets for adding to it.
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The Erie Thunderbirds and the entire Erie Drum Corps' community welcome, again, the Cadets and offer our support for their continued success.
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Cadets Relocate to Erie, PA!
melligene replied to TheOneWhoKnows's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
One our daughters graduated from the "Rock" in 1992. The cheerleader, I cringed, every time they threw her 6 feet in the air. Got her BS in psychology there then her Masters at Pitt. She loved both schools. -
Cadets Relocate to Erie, PA!
melligene replied to TheOneWhoKnows's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Erie has a long and successful storied history of Drum Corps' which continues even today. Welcome Cadets. -
Lake Erie Fanfare - Monday August 6th
melligene replied to George Dixon's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
The school is still operation. Has been Collegiate Academy for quite some time with many 1st places in National Academic competitions. The real beauty of the "Vet" is the acoustics and the up close and personal to the crowd. -
Have yet to see a list of participating Corps' for this year. Any info out there?
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"Thunderbird"...What's the price ?...Fifty twice.
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So sorry for your loss, Jim. Prayers to you and your family.
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Why only 5 mini corps this year?
melligene replied to ErieSopMike's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Minicorps' actually started in 1993. From then thru 1996...we(TBIRDS) always refered to Montage as ...Thunderbird Mountain. -
2016 Drum Corps Associates Alumni Spectacular
melligene replied to kevingamin's topic in Alumni Corps Discussions
Think they're still playing G horns. -
2016 DCA Championship Preliminaries
melligene replied to DCP NewsFeed's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Ya Jim....last 3 DCA scores for the TBIRDS...64+...69+...74+.....Looks pretty good. -
Memorial Day: Who's performing where?
melligene replied to xandandl's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Northcoast Brass Company....Dunkirk, N.Y. -
Size limit for DCA class A?
melligene replied to 2remember's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Maybe your referring to the max number for class A. My bad for not thinking this thru. -
Size limit for DCA class A?
melligene replied to 2remember's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Think that's been reduced to 35, Tom. Maybe 65 for open class. Not sure though. Don't think the TBIRDS had 65 last year. -
Bugler's Hall of Fame Buffalo Regional
melligene replied to Mellodoug1's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
I'll go..... -
Guess Who?
melligene replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
Unless it was before 1992 you needed a ticket for the show to get into the Sports Bar. I know. We tried it. -
DCA Predictions for 2015
melligene replied to totaleefree's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Curious. Where do the proceeds from beer sales go at this venue? I know they sell a lot. Sometimes they even sell out. -
2013 DCA Alumni Spectacular
melligene replied to kevingamin's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Great job as usual, Gadget. Don't know how you can watch, critique, and type at the same time. Just like being there. Many thanks. -
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Too long ? Really ? DCI Corps' perform 7 days a week. If you put it in perspective....the DCA season is abt a week and a half long.
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I've been doing MiniCorps with the Erie Thuderbirds since its inception in 1993. We were very fortunate, over the years, to come home with 6 Minicorps' titles. Star United has raised the bar. Is that a bad thing? Absolutly Not !! Like anything else I think this is something cyclical. It happens. Good points were made by STRUUTA and others...age of performers...burn-out ...cost. As most Minicorps performers tend to be older (or used to be) I don't think cost is a factor as most are pretty well set in their livilyhood. The competitive spirit is still alive and well in all of us and really our motivation to participate in this venue. I have no doubt that this is just a "Speed Bump" and confident it will return. Possibly better than before. (just sayin...)
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Isn't there also a cost for insurance?