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Ray Priester replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
So where is everyone??? No new posts or questions to be answered by the citizenry?? -
The New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2016. These nominations are open to any and all folks deemed worthy by their fellow corps members. This is NOT a 'good ol' boys' thing for directors, instructors and judges, but open to ANYONE you feel was an absolute, positive influence on your corps members and the success of your corps. This is the person on whom your corps relied, whether as a Quartermaster, a chaperon, or a guy or gal in the horn line, drum line or color guard who took it upon him or herself to tutor the new kids on their own time and start to bring the newbie up to the same level as the rest of the section and be a contributor. Often, this person did this away from from the crowd and on the sly, not wanting any praise from the rank and file, just wanting to help the new person feel accepted and truly a MEMBER of the corps. It doesn't matter if the corps was a National contender or a local parade corps; these folks were absolutely necessary for the corps' success as a mentor to the kids of the community and to drum corps in general. It could be a parent who wanted to be a part of something for the town. It could be the person who had two left feet and wound up being the best marching member. It can be anyone you feel a corps could just not be without. Every corps in the state has or had at least one person fitting this description and we would like to hear about them and consider them for induction into the NJDCHoF. Give it some serious thought and put pen to paper and let us know why you feel this person should be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame. We ask that you go to our website at www.njdrumcorps.org, print out and fill out a nomination form and mail it to: New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame 213 Parkhights Ave Dover, NJ 07801 Please get those nominations in to us before July 1. Thank you very much for your interest in the New Jersey Hall of Fame and paying homage to all those who have made a contribution to our great activity over these many years. Thank you, once again.
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The New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2016. These nominations are open to any and all folks deemed worthy by their fellow corps members. This is NOT a 'good ol' boys' thing for directors, instructors and judges, but open to ANYONE you feel was an absolute, positive influence on your corps members and the success of your corps. This is the person on whom your corps relied, whether as a Quartermaster, a chaperon or a guy or gal in the horn line, drum line or color guard who took it upon him or herself to tutor the new kids on their own time and start to bring the newbie up to the same level as the rest of the section. Often, this person did this away from the crowd and on the sly, not wanting any praise from the rank and file, just wanting to help the new person feel accepted and truly a MEMBER of the corps. It doesn't matter if the corps was a National contender or a local parade corps; these folks were absolutely necessary for the corps' success as a mentor to the kids of the community and to drum corps in general. It could be a parent who wanted to be a part of something for the town. It could be the person who had two left feet and wound up being the best marching member. It can be anyone you feel a corps could just not be without!! Every corps in the state has or had at least one person fitting this description and we would like to hear about them and consider them for induction into the NJDCHoF. Give it some serious thought and put pen to paper and let us know why you feel this person should be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame. We ask that you go to our website at www.njdrumcorps.org, print out and fill out a nomination form and mail it to: New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame 213 Parkhights Ave Dover, NJ 07801 Please get those nominations in to us before July 1. Thank you very much for your interest in the New Jersey Hall of Fame and paying homage to all those who have made a contribution to our great activity over these many years. Thank you, once again.
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NY Drum Corps Hall of Fame?
Ray Priester replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
and that's just the ones from up-state! Add the metro area and you're way up there in numbers!!! -
1967 Bronx (New York) Kingsmen
Ray Priester replied to standy's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
I think Manny marched an exhibition with them in PA. He was with us, got tossed during the afternoon rehearsal and wound up learning and marching Kingsmen's show in exhibition that night at the show. Didn't have black shoes with him, so marched in black socks! That might have been the day that Pepe smacked him. -
Late '65 saw the Staten Island Thunderbirds and the 122Pct PAL Lawmen merge to form the Statenaires for '66. Short term success, unfortunately.
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Guess Who?
Ray Priester replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
Nah, our Queen has other things keeping her busy right now. She really isn't on FB as much as it would seem. -
1971 NYS AL Championship
Ray Priester replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
I believe he was. -
1971 NYS AL Championship
Ray Priester replied to KeithHall's topic in Historical Junior Corps Discussions
I think that Oceanside also produced drummer extraordinaire, Jack Murray too. -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Same here, Jeff. And for the record, a lot of the younger folks have to realize that just because there is snow on the roof, doesn't mean there isn't a raging fire down below. Alumni still perform with the intensity of the competing members, just without the same endurance. Hey, getting older still stinks, but it beats the hell out of the alternative! -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Depending on where the show is moved to will determine if the Alumni show continues as has always been the case. As I said earlier, not too many alumni corps are that well-heeled. Bus charters will always be the deciding factor. As it is, one bus to move Sky for the weekend, Saturday AM until Sunday PM back to Hasbrouck Heights runs us about $2500-$3000, and that's including a room for the driver and a healthy tip to cover his meals, etc.! And a lot of members drive their own cars and absorb the costs, too. No sense in our upstate crew or PA crew driving down to NJ for a bus ride up to Rochester. -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
A couple of times it was over $2Gs, but usually between $1500 and 2000. -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
No, because the money for the alumni corps' comes strictly from the gate at the alumni show. Nothing is taken from the DCA competing corps'. Tom can verify this. -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
I think it was Ruocco who told us "don't suck!", many years ago. It seems it has become a sort of "catch-phrase" before beginning anyone's performance! LOL -
Alumni Spectacular in 2016?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Not to throw a fly into the ointment, BUT a lot of these corps also depend on the check they receive, regardless of the amount, to help off-set expenses incurred in just getting there. Trust me, not all alumni corps are well-heeled or have a sponsor with a bottomless check book. Most members pay their own way to be there to perform, and many struggle to do so, but any assistance to pay the bus bill, etc. is most welcome. Hotels, meals, liquid refreshment, etc. are on the members of each corps. That all adds up to a healthy increase in the city's income too. The DCA corps receive compensation for their performances during the season by DCA at the end of the season. Should not the alumni also receive some compensation? After all, most of the folks attending the alumni show in the afternoon have also bought tickets for the pre-lims and finals. Many of these people have told me that they come to see the alumni corps and as long as they have traveled a great distance, might as well stick around to see the BIG CORPS battle it out too. Or does the corps just pass the hat in the parking lot or at whatever venue in which they are performing? Keep in mind that these corps are also held to the very same standards as the competing corps as to time, behavior, etc.and are subject to fines being deducted from their checks. And many of the "names" have been on the receiving end of those fines! So most of them really are on their "best behavior" so as to not jeopardize the corps' payday. These folks LOVE to perform for an appreciative audience, but doing it for nothing will lead to the eventual demise of any drum corps, alumni or competition. Just my thoughts on the subject, for good or bad. Let the comments commence! Ray -
Guess Who?
Ray Priester replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
Fran, deepest condolences on the loss of your brother-in-law. May he R.I.P. -
Guess Who?
Ray Priester replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
Scott Yaniga, Glen Johnson, Donnie Solinger and Dave Barth. I think it was '98 or '99, not sure. -
Guess Who?
Ray Priester replied to NanciD's topic in DCA All-Age Corps and Alumni Corps Historical Forum
#2 was also a member of Sky field corps, right hand man for #1 while with Sky Alumni, was a co-director with the field corps for a while, got very involved with DCA management. #3 was a looong time member of Reading and a member of Sky Alumni for a few years. Good, reliable and loyal member with a head full of drum corps history between his ears! #4 played with Cabs for some years and was NOT a member of Sky Alumni. So, the common thread here is NOT the Skyliners Alumni, but the fact that each of these men marched competitively in the National Dream Contest for a LOT of years. Photo looks like it was taken to commemorate the announcement of the return of the Dream Contest while at the WDCHoF Indoor Show held at Bergenfield High School some years back. The obvious choice for photographer would be Tony White, but I'm going to guess the one and only Moe Knox! How'd I do??? -
2016 I&E Shows Dates?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
So, I'm guessing about 3 1/2 - 4 hours to the Post. Ask Skee since he drives in for practice and could give you a better estimate. -
2016 I&E Shows Dates?
Ray Priester replied to JimF-LowBari's topic in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
Don't know how far you are from the Jersey Turnpike, but once you get to it, Exit 6, where it ties into the Pennsy Pike, should only take about an hour and a half or so to Exit 16W. From 16W, it's only about 10 minutes to the Post. Tony and Donna White make the trip each year from down south, so you could always consult with him too, or any of the folks from South Jersey Vagabonds.