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MURFREESBORO MASHUP JULY 28
thebrassshop replied to Phantom56's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Before San Antonio through Winston salem Very hot And from all indications through finals, Global Warming this has been brutal on the corps along with stomach, flu like symptoms, and of course some covid, The Brass Shop has delt with it also -
Seattle Cascades.....
thebrassshop replied to Concerned in the PNW's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
If Seattle has member recruiting issues maybee consider The Academy in AZ they have a great program and staff -
Ken Norman was ONE of a kind, loved to talk and show off his innovations, he will be missed Paul Collins Formerly The Brass Shop
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Had the wonderful opportunity to talk with michael at Open class in Michigan city 2018, my 30th and final year on tour. He did an interview with me as I fixed his Concert Euphonium. When we were done he asked how much I said nothing , talking with you with your wealth of knowledge was more than enough. He did by the way go across the street to DQ and brought back Cones for both of us. What a wonderful person RIP Mr.Boo RIP
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The End of A Drum Corp Era.
thebrassshop replied to jaboo's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
My Knowing Fred Morris for years, he has a LONG history within the activity, I can say there is not a nicer relaxed person than Fred, He was a performer , a BOD member Souvie sales with a broken foot, always a good word. Enjoy Fred , I am enjoying my retirement I do not miss the work but I do miss the marching members tremendiously -
Nicknames of Marchers You Marched With
thebrassshop replied to BRASSO's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
With The Rochester Crusaders we had WAXER and Vince Bruni called everybody porkchop -
Tuning slide/rotor for Ultratone baritone
thebrassshop replied to Day Verinton's topic in Brass Forum
I have no idea what his contact info is BUT you may want to contact Ken Norman, Racine Wi. The last I knew he still has SOME parts -
The Brass Shop has been contacted by an older board member of a world class corps He is looking for 1 old style French horn Piston Rotor. If you have such an animal please contact the brass shop @ thebrassshop29@gmail.com or call my cell 608-770-1421 Thank you Paul Collins
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Dr. Dan Richardson passes
thebrassshop replied to Michael Boo's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
When The Brass Shop and Phantom Regiment were at the same shows DR.DAN always stopped to say hi and how are things going. What a gentleman and Corps supporter. He definitely will be missed. Paul Collins The brass Shop -
I was Just contacted by the Mandarins Drum Corps They have 3 used Quantum tubas available. $3500.00 each, SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED no mouthpieces and they have cases. These horns are in excellent condition and well maintained and cared for. Contact the brass shop brassshop29@gmail.com or call cell 608-770-1421. PS These are shipping from texas NOT DAMAGED BY HURRICANE
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Being in the parking lots for 29 years repairing instruments I have seen this activity grow from 2 busses 1 truck and a food wagon of sorts. 1oo members plus staff and volunteers of approx. another 15 (115) to 150 members plus up to 50 staff and volunteers (200 and more) also Corps today run 3 and 4 busses plus Staff busses 2 or 3, 3 and 4 trailers, 1 or 2 box trucks, vans and chase vehicles is one huge undertaking. I hear of budgets from $900,000.00 to almost 3million. The first show this year there was a small issue getting everybody in the lot that was just 6 corps, and they filled it. This has not been a mom and pop organization for years, it's year round with offices , storage , rehersal facilities. office staffs from 3 to 8 or 9. This is Large business folks. I know what I spend just for Fuel for a 13000 mile 40 show tour , 1 vehicle roughly 60 days runs between 2300.00 and 2600.00 Figure what fuel costs are for busses 5 to 6 mpg , tractor trailers,maybee 8mpg, box trucks etc do 10,000 miles and 25 shows. I believe a lot of people could live very well on what it costs just for fuel. NOT a joke a corps 5 yrs ago fueled everything at once 3 busses 2 tractor trailers staff vehicles, etc well there goes $20,000.
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Saw 2 runs sat nite and sun nite. of course sun better than sat. They are already pushing, great program, corps working very hard, I think folks will be very surprised
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all I know is he lives in the Racine wisc. area
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I have 1 Yamaha YBB201MS baritone for sale. The horn has been completely overhauled including REPLATING New case, looks like a brand new horn. $1550.00 shipped in the usa I have pics on my cell contact the brass shop thebrassshop@triad.rr.com or call my cell 608-770-1421