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    Nice'n'Cool outdoors in SCRANTON tonight

    in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Show & Event Reviews

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    Attendence issues at shows like this; with top-shelf, outstanding corps and in the middle of drum corps/band regions doesn't bode well.

    We really need to address the issue of bringing more fans to the activity.

    Were there exhibitions at the show?

    Did adding all the mini-corps and alumni corps exhibitions to Clifton help attendence? Seems that that was a HUGE show, from the standpoint of number, variety and quality of performance groups.

    Had I thought it through, I wouldn't have gone. 5 hour round trip, $65 in gas and tolls, $40 for two of us to get in - for what turned out to be 4 corps, albeit GREAT ones, and a show that lasted approximately one hour. For me, two more competing corps would have sweetened it. Exhibitions...not so much - but that's just me. Don't get me wrong - the exhibitions are fun, but my decision to attend or not attend is not based on them except maybe the first time I see them each season. In August, I want to see who's in the hunt!!!

    Is DCA dead?

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Therin is the question...IS DCA marketable to a mass audience? The fact that DCI over the last 30 or so years on TV has failed to do so tells me its not. If drumcorps of any kind were truly " the music of the masses" sponsors would be paying US to appear on TV. Corporate sponsors only put out money for shows they think lots of people will watch, as they wish to sell goods, period.
    Getting back on topic now I'll ask a simple question...

    How many people outside of the activity recognize what drum corps is and attend shows? Compared to the size of our population versus the number of people actually involved in corps or watching/attending shows I would venture to guess about 1/10 of 1 percent or less. If we got just 1% of the population to recognize us and show an interest we would all benefit. DCI and DCA. DCI in my opinion is still a bit stuck inside the box. With the talent and the people that we have in DCA there is an untapped resource for showing people what this little secret society of drum corps is really all about.

    Think outside the box!

    I think the answer to what Lee says is the real reason for this thread lies in the quotes above. In the big world of competitive sports and/or entertainment - call us what you will - there is a limited, and dare I even say VERY limited market for what we do. Lee isn't unique. Every generation of drum corps has had its Lees, and its Hopkins. We've all thought more people would enjoy & support what we do, if there was just a way to get our message out there. Just remember, those people outside our little "box" don't give a rat's behind if we play in G or Bb; spin or twirl, or call ourselves a band or a drum corps. If they are remotely interested, they've already seen Blast, Brassed Off and Drum Line. None of those were about drum corps. What do we have to offer them that is different? To them, the answer right now is nothing tangible. Let's face it, if you expand the market, you have a responsibility to that market. Check any of the old school - new school threads to see how easily we adapt to change. And yet, without change, trying to find a new market for us is like trying to find a broader market for civil war re-enactments. We are what we are. But to be honest...to everyone else we are just marching bands. You can say that there aren't enough DCA shows nationwide to reach out to everyone who is a potential consumer of what we do. But there are band competitions everywhere. Are they going? Why not? Because they play Bb or have woodwinds? Prove that. I tend to agree with Liz in that one of the dumbest things we could do right now is alienate the markets and fans we already have sewn up. Instead of being critical of the corps who have built the existing markets over time, I say give them credit. From what I can see, their fans have truly embraced the "expansion" corps, as have the older corps themselves. I think the approach DCA is currently taking - one of building, rather than reinventing - is the right approach. Change is good, but given the fact that we are ready to kill each other over trumpets or sopranos / tubas or contras, it's probably safe to say we couldn't handle any sweeping changes in DCA for now. If someone could present an irrefutable case for it, then maybe. But THAT hasn't happened.

    Sad News....

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Sigh. Sean.

    Always the one to remind you that no matter what had you down - work, family, friends, corps - that you were better than the world was treating you that day.

    Irreplaceable friend and trusted confidant, I will miss you, Sean.

    My heartfelt condolences go out to the Holton and Skyliner families.

    If you left the Skyliners ...

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Is it really better to have 50-60 cornflakes versus 10-20 rocks?

    Don't know if I can answer that question, but I do know that I have seen Sky make a couple small, but dignified comebacks, and like everyone, I cheered them on because DCA loves Sky, and needs them. But it wasn't until 2005 that I personally experienced a rebuilding year and learned, first hand, what amazing things "10-20 rocks" can accomplish. You're going to love what happens next if you build your foundation on ROCKS!

    All the best to Sky. We love you and we need you.

    Thinking of Marching in '07...

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Call each of their recruitment managers and ask lots of questions. A good list of things to consider has been started. Also find out if there are other members traveling from your area, and what kind of accomodations are available on weekends. I would tend to identify the corps that is the best match for my interests, then figure out how to make it work from there, but anyone will tell you...some of the logistics start to get darn tedious around August. It's all good. Look at us now...we can't wait to get back.

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