ROO
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Dutch Boy was originally named after the grocery store chain, which is why their logo was an apple for a long time.
I'm pretty sure Dutch Boy actually comes from the Flying Dutchmen. They were the junior/ feeder corps for the Dutchmen- hence Dutch Boy. I don't think they had anything to do with the Grocery chain.
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You will be missed Grennies in 2011!
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Hello folks,
I saw this message on Youtube this morning and couldn't help but think of DC. Kids, as the summer approaches, please keep this in mind. Protect yourself!
To the moderators, I hope this isn't a violation. It's a PSA for melanoma
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Get it Grennies! This is going to be one awesome year for the corps. It's not too late to get on board.
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Much love to Dutch Boy. All the best on getting back to the field as soon as possible. There is a large void in DCI without you this year.
Wow, Canadian competitive corps are all but gone. Truly sad
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My understanding is that issue is recording rights, not the actual performance rights. This is why Kiwanis wasn't on the DVD's.
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Just got back from Grennies first camp of the year! Wow, what a great weekend!!!! Everyone had a good time. The mood and attitude of everyone was awesome. Looks like it's going to be a year not to be missed!
I encourage anyone looking to do some DC this summer to check out Kingston.
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There are GREAT THINGS happening in the land of MOLSON, oops Canada I mean. Come on out to the first camp of 2010, Oct 31st, November 1st
T minus 1 day (and a few hours)! I can't wait, I'm really looking forward to an amazing year
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I think it was actually Dutch Boy (the open class late 80's/early 90's powerhouse) who went inactive, around 1993. CoDB remained and changed their name to Dutch Boy (dropping the "Cadets of") around 5 or 10 years ago. Any of my Canadian insider friends have confirmation or more accurate information?
Fred O.
That is correct!- Dutch Boy went inactive, CoDB eventually changed there name to DB.
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Looking Good EPIC! The Shuker Brothers do know there ####! All the best this year!
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double post.
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Right on!!! Always a big fan of the Blue Saints.
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Congrats Grennies! Truly a class act organization, with many amazing people on board. Happy 50th, enjoy the day and the season
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What a great man! I'll miss you
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many great days loading and unloading that truck. Kind of sad to see.
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Add Canadian Knights
ODCA was getting quite big when I was participating in it regularly in the 90's. This is just a list of corps that I remember competing against those days.St. Johns
Emerald Knights
Conquerer II
Empire Loyalists
Ridge Raiders
Cadets of Dutch Boy
Blue Saints
Bandettes
Oakland Crusaders
Kiwanis Kavaliers
Calvalcade
Lamplighters
Rebels
Cardinals
Ventures
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Jim, it's on the main page for Drumcorpsplanet.
Hype, best of luck this year! Can't wait to see you on the field. I'll be cheering for you as always!
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I would love to see BD or Madison tackle Kiss of the Spiderwomen.
YES, YES, YES!!! I just finished performing in a production of KISS- The music is absolutely amazing!
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I would like to predict that the Colt Cadets will make Semi finals for the first time in their history. Considering that this corps is probably the youngest in avg. age it will be quite the accomplishment. they have made steady improvemnet over the last 3 years. About 10 of last years Cadets moved on to the Colts. Good Luck to all corps.
A big applause for the Colt Cadets! Truly a class organization, who are doing exactly what Div II/III / Open class is all about. Best of luck this year!
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Neddy- A couple of the comments were directed at Dutch, but not all- some were towards other corps.
But hey, that's OK.
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critisism is always welcome. A smart GE-based show, yes it was. High-school like, I wouldn't say so, playing the game and taking direction from drum corps of the past, doing it our own way- yes.
Yes, we made a ship and flew it across the field at 180bpm. It was cool, the crowd loved it, and isn't that what Drum corps about, or should be about. That's what I teach my kids. Entertainment.
But then again, hey didn't BD make a cross a few times on the field a couple years ago- gimmick? Fit the show? or Crown and Phantom using Heart formations in thier shows? The slow-motion stuff in Crown's show last year. The list goes on- Blatent GE is present at all levels, and usually always recieved quite well.
As for "innovative shows", I'm not really sure I saw any particularly innovative shows in Div II/III last year, nothing really edgy and new- a lot of the same style stuff we've been seeing for years- Not that that's bad, because there were a lot of good shows last year.
All the best to everyone in Open Class in 2008! Can't wait to see you on the field!
*edited for spelling/ grammer (I'm sure there's probably some mistakes!)
Carol Munro
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Thanks for posting this John.
Carol Bell was an AMAZING woman, with a love second to none for our activity. Your words capture her perfectly. I'll miss the smile and hug I'd get from her every time we crossed paths.
I had the privilege of being taught by Carol in the early 90's in OC. She was one of 3 people who helped to shape my love and appreciation for music and the DC activity. Sadly now, 2 of them are gone, both taken away to early by Cancer.
Thanks for the great times, the education, the laughs, and my Nickname.
RIP Carol Bell
Forever your friend and student
David Raul "Roo" Wicken