cymbalism

Forte` Drum and Bugle Corps (Open Class) still has spots open on cymbals, and (I think) a few battery holes, if my intel is correct.

They are mostly from MoState University. They play their show at a local nightclub. One of the guys is a former Colts cymbal player. The others I'm not so sure about.

Monday January 21 Visitation 4pm-7pm Tuesday January 22 Funeral 12:00 Noon Location Austin A Layne 7302 West Florissant Road St.Louis MO 63136

"Half Life of Absolution," by Pat Metheny. I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for in a song, but it's got "winter drumline" written allll over it. (If you want to hear it, PM me.)

I brought a friend of mine (an oboe player) to the broadcast party last night. I kinda had to sweet-talk her into it, but nevertheless, she went. She's not really into the whole band/drum corps thing, but she said she sort of enjoyed it. One funny thing is, when they showed the segment where they hooked the Cavalier up to the oxygen mask thing, she said, "Jeesh, why would anyone spend a whole summer wearing themselves out?" Hehehe.

I voted for Phalanx. If my name choice wasn't on the list, I probably would've voted for Impact, because it gives a very powerful impression.

<**> Friends of mine used to refer to that show as "The Scaffolding Show, featuring the Center Grove HS Marching Band."