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Tapspace.com is the only place to legally buy it. Mike

Bummer - I'm going to miss Ditty. Mike

I'll throw in a testimonial - good disc to have - Boston's singing also comes across *better* here than on the Finals CD's! Mike

Okay, okay - we're getting the final slate to vote on compiled - I swear! Mike

Buy these two books: Modern Multi-Tenor Techniques and Solos ($15) http://www.rowloff.com/BooksFolder/TenorBook.php Quad Logic ($15) http://www.rowloff.com/BooksFolder/Logic.php They assume that you've at least drummed before, but I've found them an invaluable resource in working on my tenor drumming. Quad Logic in particular breaks down each type of drumming unique to tenors and makes it easy to learn *quickly*. Mike

Still on - just moving slower. Mike

Full page ad from Yamaha, with a Cavies snare photo. In the center of the page, in big letters: THE CAVALIERS PLAY YAMAHA Heh. Mike

From Remo: Black page with a small photo of Tom Float in the middle. The caption reads: It's the last line that has me puzzled...

DCI this morning profiled On the Field, From Denver Colorado... the Blue Knights! This book, by G.M. Kuzma, chronicles the adventures (and mis-adventures!) of BK during the 1994 season. (Kuzma is now the director of Revolution, BTW.) You can read an excerpt / buy the book here! Mike

Our pipe band uses HTS-200's (the older model) - they're heavier, but we've had good luck with them. (Though the wrap on mine is fairly cracked - but it seems like mine's the only one with that trouble.) Mike

We need more nominations! I know there has to be more folks that would like to win CD's and other goodies... :) Mike

Contest Sponsored by Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps Once again, Drum Corps Planet will sponsor the Drum Corps Review contest. Our 2002 version resulted in hundreds of show reviews! The winning review that year ("My First Show") by DCP member "Lynkin" (Tim) - became one of the most popular reads in the history of our site... reminding us all of the thrills and chills our first live drum corps experience! (Tim went on to March with Phantom Regiment in 2003.) What you need to do: Look through our Show and Event Reviews Forum. Any review you come across that you think is a winner - nominate it! You can nominate it by three methods: 1 - post the link (URL) to the review in this thread. 2 - PM me the link (URL) by pushing the PM button at the bottom of this post. 3 - E-mail me the link (URL). Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, October 21. Then, the top 10 reviews will go up for a vote (via the forums) and we'll see who everyone thinks is the best! What you can win: DCP is offering the first place author their choice of the DCA or DCI 2004 Championship CD's! In addition, a random drawing will be held of all members who nominate reviews - the winner will receive a Pioneer T-shirt! Thanks & good luck!

Ha - that's funny. :) Sorry - it's running behind - couldn't be helped. We'll modify our dates accordingly. (Look for an announcement later today or tomorrow and we'll get the nominations started!) Mike

Um, I think he was just using that as an example of why the attitude's there - cause it was a great show. :) Not saying it *started* there. As for the head coverings, I think it just gives the eye more of a focal point - makes everyone a little closer to the same height and gives a marker for watching drill. Mike

And if you win the contest and already have the DCI CD's, we'll get you something comparable - maybe a Legacy Series DVD if you like. Mike

Yes - that's why it's "Show and Event" reviews. :) Mike

Contest is still coming - see here! Mike

That avatar up there is, like, the best one *ever*! Mike UT '97

Cavies 2000-2001 natural finish drums. Crossmen's '91-92 red/white Premiers - stunningly good looking at the time. :) And I really like Boston's black/natural drums currently. Mike

Yeah - I second the tray stands - they work very well - we had them in high school. Mike

Just got my copy of Quad Logic - I decided that if I'm going to play in a corps, I want to play tenors again. I've been out of it for so long, though, I figured now's the time to really *learn* how to play 'em. So, I paid my $15 for the book, since I've heard a fair bit about it online. I've had time to leaf through it, and I must say, it's an excellent read. It is *not* designed for the beginning drummer, though - you have to have at least a passing acquaintance with rudiments and notation - but if you do, then this walks you through it step-by-step. I'm waiting on my tenor pad / mallets to arrive now, but I think this is going to be a *very* helpful book. Mike

We're still taking orders until October 1. So far, very few people have taken the opportunity to participate in this DCP fundraiser. :( Like I said, if you've been meaning to give to DCP, and wanted something tangible in return, I don't know what else we can do for you! :) Mike

Sorry, there's an open thread in our Percussion forum here on the topic - and that one was up first. :) Mike

<shrug> Depends on the line - if they're as good as they've been in the past, then the grip won't matter. One advantage is that the snares/toms can do the same visuals. Mike