morganhill

Don't quote me on this. A friend of mine living in the Milwaukee area recently sent me an email regarding the 2011 Pioneers. Apparently they will be marching a very small corps this season. Something like a total of 50 members. Also, I know they announced that they are playing original music this summer, however, this same friend of mine said they are also playing "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral." Whatever the case may be, I wish their members a satisfying and rewarding summer competition season!

A recent email from a friend of mine, who also is a member of the Pio staff, indicated they had a total of 51 members at last months camp. For the members sake I hope they have a sucessful season in 2011. The kids deserve it.

I could be wrong, however, I suspect recruiting will be very difficult for them this year. Agreed they had one of their best corps/programs in years. Prooblem was all that hype about how they were going to "surprise the world" in 2010. That obviously didn't happen....again. I heard quite a few members were very demoralized by this and won't be returning this year. It's not that I wish them any ill will. I guess in five months time we will see what has actually developed over the winter. I hope they do have something to "Celebrate" about this season!

Agreed. After all, this is still looked upon, in general terms anyway, as a "drum & bugle corps." I hope the Cadets don't drag out the living room props and over due it again. Please, if you must have vocals, keep the singing to the bare minimum!

Right! It reminds me of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Same format only the actors and singers are ppromoting their latest movie or record.

I agree with bawker 100%. I stopped watching this so called "parade" a couple of years ago. Very few marching groups and way too many singers, dance troops and actors. All promoting their NBC specials or up coming shows, just like bawker said. When they start having actual marching bands and drum corps in their "parade" I will start watching again.

I'll happily second that!

Don't quote me on this. I heard the Troopers are thinking of going the way of the 2010 Madison Scouts. Now wouldn't that be another great show to look forward to? In this case, I certainly hope these particular off season rumors are true!

I thought both Renegades and SoCal Dream, esp the Renegades, would have placed much higher. Not being at DCA in person, I can only wonder what happened. Nonetheless, both corps made California proud!

What a god awful string of bad luck. I am certainly happy all Kilties and staff made it back to Wisconsin safe and sound. I saw the Kilties this year on tape from an early season show. I was both impressed and surprised. A great corps and a great show.Why you didn't qualify for finals this year has got to be one of the greatest drum corps mysteries of the season. Hang in their guys, there is always next year!

Congratulations Blue Devils on a much deserved DCI Champion title in 2010! Also, for another undefeated season! Congrats to BDB on their Championship title win as well! Hats off to a remarkable and highly successful BD organization.

Finally after all these years! Best of luck to the Kingsmen Organization in placing a Junior corps on the field and in competition in 2011! I can't wait to see them!

Great news! I hope and pray this does NOT include the hated woodwinds!!

Woodland Hills. Same as last year. Everythng at this theater was perfect in 09.

Keeping in mind drum corps is a youth activity, I would have to say root beer!! No one likes a loud mouth, rowdy drunk at a contest. No offense to anyone intended.

"Got robbed with their score." "The show was much better than a 71.1". Apparently NOT so in the judges eyes! This kind of childish complaining is a bad reflection on the Pioneer corps and organization. Did you ever consider that just perhaps they are getting the scores they deserve thus far? Remember, the season is only half over.

As they say, let the best corps win. In this case it's BD and win they do year after year. More power to them!

Disgusting! All in favor should be hung by their thumbs!

I was never much of a Colt fan until last year. They had a talented corps and a well written, enjoyable show in '09. Interesting to see if they can continue in the same vein this summer. Unfortunately, my one and only viewing of them again this season will be at the live theater showing of semis.

Shouldn't all this pre-season hype go under the heading of a press release? I recall you making some similar observations last year around this time. Casual observer or staff member? Which is it?

Good for you, Granny. That is an excellent way of showing our disapproval over the addition of the dreaded woodwinds and the rest of the garbage they want to introduce into the activity. Mark my words, by the next rule congress, or whatever they call it these days, woodwinds and all the rest will be included on the field of competition! It's just a matter of time. When that day comes I will no longer attend any shows nor will I financially support and corps that utilize such instrumentqtion.

It's just a matter of time until woodwinds and all that other garbage will be legal on the field of competition. I knew Hoppy would eventually get his way. Disgusting!!

Yes, things have changed. Now, in order to qualify, they must also get final dispensation from the Pope. No, not the one in Indiaanapolis, the one in Rome.

Didn't the Blue Stars just get new uniforms last year? Already they want to replace them?