MiamiSun76

I saw Larry and 2 of his projects this weekend. He writes to suit the environment, just like when he wrote for Maynard Ferguson.

Harold "Robbie" Robinson Frank Pamper George Tuthill

Actually, the Glassmen started out as a senior corps (The Maumee Demons) and I've met some very dedicated Glassmen support people whose histories trace back to the Demons.

The reference to D as in G-D was an evolution from the straight G horn. The valve changed the key to D. The next step came about 1969 when the D tubing was replaced by tubing that changed the key to F, hence G-F horns. Whaley Royce of Canada had some rich sounding horns and Getzen was trying to compete in that market. Interesting trivia; W-R introduced a new low brass instrument that never really caught on: the euphonium.

Let me guess. You were a Christmas tree in a past life. :P

The 1997 Glassmen. I would add the Belleville uniforms, but I spent too much time picking up the fragmented pieces in the final years. I also apologize profusely to the community for those white tunics that followed. It was a question of money and design by committee. Des Plaines Vanguard circa 1969 worked too.

OK, two words: Jim Jones

Then: Des Plaines Vanguard Now: Glassmen

Being from back in the day and starting at 13, I had no high school band experience, although I played in Jr. high band. You have to put several things into perspective. 1st, for drummers there were very few bands who played rudimentally and corps of the '60s were heavily into rudimental overkill. 2nd, many band directors had a "no corps" policy as did mine. 3rd, I was as turned off to the high-stepping, horn-swinging, mace-throwing mediocrity of the band as the director was to the military decorum of drum corps. I did get my "legitimate" music fix by both singing and being student conductor of the Concert Choir and taking music theory classes.

Rochester Crusaders and Grey Knights.

I think there's a difference between a one-year experiment (Seattle, Carolina, Blue Stars) and becoming an aggressive advocate. I'm looking forward to this show and I hope the "power" is fram Saint Saens' "Organ Symphony"

Dr. Beat? b**bs

Now that's a much more viable conspiracy theory.

I have problems with the premise of having today's corps as an alternative to yesterday's. I did march "back then" and thoroughly enjoyed it, but if I were to lose 35 years and a hundred aches and pains, I'd like to perform a contemporary show. Note to the person criticizing slings, most alumni corps have abandoned carriers for slings. The carriers put all the weight on the drum and counter-balance it with the spine (not so good for battered old backs). Slings actually distribute the weight to the leg via the leg rest. The trick (of course) is to remember how to balance a drum wearing a leg rest. b**bs Also, the big difference in the snare voice would be in the mylar vs. kevlar heads.

Just guessing on the caption head, but Frank Williams of Suncoast Sound comes to mind. Can't think of any finalist directors, but Harvey Wingo, perennial DI championship judge also served as director of a DII/III corps in St. Louis.

A couple of recognitions for corps who went "above and beyond" with a diverse recruiting program: The Skokie/Des Plaines Vanguard under Frank Pamper and the Long Island Sunrisers.

Barry Swain? Gene Bennett?

Chris Booker, in 1964 the 1st black marching member of the Miami Vanguards (and to my knowledge any southern corps). Also to those in the administration who withstood the insults and walkouts of several other "adults": Dick Filkins, program coordinator; the late Dick Klund, Business Manager, and; the late Harvey Ford, President of the board (and my dad).

H. Worth will be inducted as soon as they can find 65H, 24D, 30F, 16R, and 3DM.

The Glassmen have been as responsible with amps as a designated driver. I don't see Robert allowing his music to be overpowered by gimmicks anytime soon.

To paraphrase the tee shirt: "boring their way into my checkbook". (worth every goosebump)

This type of logic can be misleading. The Glassmen voted for amplification and were the last finalist to use it. Since they have begun using it, they have done so very modestly and only for the front ensemble. Meanwhile on the other side of Ohio...................

One of your hawaiian shirts and speedos. Oh the humanity b**bs b**bs b**bs

I could have gone a long time without that image, and I don't even know you. Of course all bets are off if you're Calista Flockhart.

But it has happened in DCA and I believe Phantom had a near death experience not too long ago. I think you'll find that there are top 6 corps that, from time to time, are close to the brink. After all, there were top 6 corps that are no longer.