MelloDisciple

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Liam, kudos to you in this thread. You've been on point with every reply. Every time I've read a bonehead opinion in this thread you had the remedy.

I agree with the original poster's mention of a new judging system. I don't necessarily agree 100% with the details as described by the OT but I definitely think the judging system in place needs to have some subjectivity taken out of the judges' hands. I have made a post in other threads about show reviews from a panel of judges. This may not be the best way to make the change, but there needs to be something that can be scored that is indisputable. Without that possibility the opinions, political sway, and personal preferences or taste will decide the outcome. To me, the effect caption should be scratched because of it's current terminology and what it represents. Effect should be just that, an effect. Too often and in too many circumstances effect is measured drastically different by different people. Different things effect each of us in different doses. What one judge might view as very effective may not strike someone else as such. I fully believe that the judge's opinion should effect the score less.

Our human race likes to push its limits. Extremely high decibel levels can be dangerous. With danger there is risk. We find adventure and excitement when taking risks. Another reason I like loud is because I know that the volume created by the hornline is completely acoustic. That would make it the loudest unamplified music that we can experience. It is impressive to me to know that sheer muscle can produce sounds that can be felt. We love to be engulfed in sound.

~81 Horns: 26 Trumpets 5 Upper-split Leads 5 Lower-split Leads 8 Seconds 8 Thirds 15 Mellophones 3 Upper-split leads 4 Lower-split leads 8 Seconds 16 Baritones 8 Leads 8 Seconds 10 Euphoniums 14 Tubas (This number gives the drill a 9x9 block) ~32 Battery/Percussion: 9 Snares 5 Tenors 5 Basses 5 Cymbals 2 Marimbas 2 Vibraphones 1 Xylophone 1 Timpani 2 Auxiliary ~36 Colorguard Option 1: 12 Rifles 12 Sabers 12 Flags Option 2 16 Weapons 20 Flags ~1 Drum Major

The guy that left for whatever reason naturally wants credit for the work put in. If you were the guy that marched the entire season from start to finish then you would probably look at that differently.

Arguments tend to be in favor of the side you stand on. Since there seem to be a few bent on giving full credit and congratulations to those who marched a partial season then by all means, pat one another on the back. For the rest that read and could fully comprehend my argument you now know that I never said that if you didn't march the entire season that you didn't march at all. I only said that if you marched for part of the season then that's all you should get credit for. If you came in finals week to fill a hole, then you filled a hole finals week. If you missed spring training then you missed spring training. If you want to know if you should credit someone, who did these things, with marching the entire season then no. You should not get credit for something you didn't do. If you came in late, you came in late. If you left before the season ended, then you left early. You can't march a whole season without marching a whole season. Just a reminder to an earlier post of mine on this thread...I said I marched with a guy who left for a show mid-season due to death in the family. He returned afterwards to finish out the season. He was the drum major. He was present at move-in and finals. He is still involved with the organization and contributes a great deal to the development of the student leadership there. I would credit him with more than just marching a season. I also marched with someone who suffered a drum corps career ending affliction in spring training. He was present everyday until the corps was dismissed. He marched as far as I'm concerned and I'm proud I marched with him.

It wasn't a uniform part but I seem to recall a small stuffed toy sporting Spirit colors and a stupid little song being snatched once...It was later returned.

I still disagree. If you didn't march finals you didn't march finals. If you were sent home because you got whacked then you marched until you got whacked and were sent home. I don't give someone credit for marching a whole season when they didn't march the entire season. If you do, then that's cool. We agree to disagree.

I made a comment in another thread once about judging in review. Kinda like an official review or a challenge in football. Basically the media coverage(video, audio) has made leaps and bounds and the capabilities are in place to provide accurate reassessment footage for the judging panel. It would be the judging panel's responsibility to review the footage from up top, every angle, as well as their personal footage by the field judges(hand helds, etc) All footage captured by DCI or the judges officiating that particular night is fair for review. Footage can overrule an initial score with a majority judge decision. Basically the judge's responsibilities increase from providing a subjective number to capturing the most accurate footage. I would also recommend multiple judges per caption.

I disagree with the full on every bit part of this. If you were injured then there should be mention of the injury sustained. Give credit where credit is due and don't give credit where credit isn't earned.

If you are present from move-in until finals day then you marched the whole season. If you got hurt in spring training and couldn't march anymore than you were injured the ______ season. If you quit then you quit the ______ season. If you were sent home then you were sent home the ______ season. Regardless of the reason for not being present the entire season, you weren't there. The reason for leaving may influence your reception upon returning but doesn't change the fact that you were gone for part of the season. Those people who marched partial seasons whether due to injury, sand in the vag, etc., I don't usually say they marched the _____ season.

wouldn't be dangerous in the ballad. forget blind drill...I wanna see colorguard work performed blindfolded...or at least see it rehearsed. I would laugh my ### off!

The fact that there were more corps 20-30 years ago is not a valid determining factor in growth or success. This point is being argued still so I wouldn't use this highly debated topic as a supporting example. Your second statement is just asinine. http://www.uslsoccer.com/

I find it hard to believe some of us can be so proud to think that this activity is so superior that it's not worthy of more exposure. A professional career in drum corps could very well increase the amount of interest in becoming a music athlete. Every major sport has educational-level organizations in addition to the professional leagues. I personally like the idea of professional scouts, drafting, and the ____ Bowl. The educational drum corps experience is invaluable and irreplaceable. A professional drum corps could very well be the most entertaining performing art of all time. Imagine a true all-star drum corps with seasoned, highly-trained, and experienced performers. With the ability to sustain a lifestyle and no need to take a leave of absence this would give those same kids a promising future and healthy life for the rest of their days.

The idea I was suggesting was definitely for the future. My thinking was more along the lines of continuous growth and what can come of this in the not so near future? Branching outward was just an idea rather than continual internal improvement. Star was ahead of it's time not just in field performances but the direction they took their efforts in the activity. True, Blast! is a broadway production...a show...art. Drum corps is also an art. Would you not also say that figure skating is an art? Ballet is an art right? If a figure skater is an artist and so is a ballerina then what is an athlete? My understanding of a sport is a competitive game involving demands of a physical nature. Some degree of skill. The professional drum corps circuit would provide a much longer season than the typical junior corps season. It could even possibly take place during the rest of the year, say during the spring before summer begins. This professional circuit would, in no way, interfere with junior corps as it is. This would merely be an option for those music athletes with refined abilities to continue to entertain fans. Entertainment would play a highly important factor.

Star of Indiana left the realm of DCI to pursue other performance venues. One led them to the stage on Broadway in countries around the world. How would a professional atmosphere for drum corps be received? What if drum corps was a professional sport with hired athletes such as the nfl, mlb, nba, ucf? Is there a chance in the future that drum corps shows will gross enough to support growth into a spectator sport? Our very own DCI would remain and work as an excellent feeding ground and provide music athletes with the proper training in becoming a career drum corps performer. Could there be a career in drum corps as a performer? Could there be a fan base to receive this type of sport entertainment?

Yes sir that's the one. It was a pleasant shock. You could almost feel the soundwave.

Is it possible to post comments on any major sporting league's website? Can I go onto nfl.com and bash the bears?

I must say, there was one baritone entrance in Cadets show which, by itself, was the single loudest thing I can recollect hearing this summer.

hack n slash all the way

c'mon...they're blue already

my prediction: Cavies 94.3 Crown 93.25 Phantom 92.45

A rain delay in the desert... what are the odds?