I hope that I can add something of taste and class here. In my time off ( I just left tour for a week) I have had the chance to catch up on what is being talked about in the drum corps activity. What I found (and I was not surprised) is the same old CRAP about how much people hate what other corps are doing in their shows. When will we as "fans" stop to recognize how hard the students on that field have worked to present something for us? How would you feel if something that you spent hours on was constantly bashed? Bashed by some people who have never engaged themselves in something that required work.
I am not trying to be rude here, but the members of Carolina Crown, Boston, and any other group who is using anything NEW deserve some respect. Respect for the simple fact that they get out there everyday and perform. It may not be for you, it is however all about those kids. Thank you to the people who have supported those drum corps who are trying some things out this year. More importantly, thank you for supporting those incredible kids who work day in and day out for the development of themselves and the drum corps activity.
Cool your jets folks and enjoy the rest of the season. So remember when you are kicked back on the couch hangin out, they are all over the country trying to grow as musicians, as peoples, and as performers! To all the members of todays drum corps, thank you for everything you are doing, and good luck!
AND IF I HAVE NOT SAID IT ALREADY!
GO CROWN!
Andre Feagin
Carolina Crown Brass Staff 03-04
