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Help me make a list of what brand instruments each corps used last year. Brass and percussion. If anyone knows if any corps is changing to a different brand for 2010 then let us know! What I do know... Crown - Yamaha brass and percussion Cadets - Yamaha brass and percussion Cavies - Yamaha brass and percussion Phantom - Jupiter Quantum brass Blue Devils - King brass and Pearl percussion Blue Stars - King brass - Pearl percussion

Anywhoo... Last name and First initial would suffice. I'm very curious about where corps members come from... even if it's just the city and state. Not asking for personal info like phone numbers, social security numbers, etc.

Have any corps ever posted member rosters each year? Is there a central database online of corps member rosters? It would be nice to see something like this listing member names, instrument, where they are from and what school they go to. Sports teams do this, why not drum corps?

How was the open house? Looks like a great staff you put together!

All I can say is WOW! Watch out for Vigilantes this year!

Down years in my opinion... 1994 through 1998 I think the 2000's have been awesome.

If I were under 22 again and was going to choose a drum corps to audition for this year, Madison Scouts would be near the top of my list. This is an incredible team of designers and instructors they have assembled and I have no doubt they will be back in the top 12 again. Now I can't wait to see their show! Scouts, you have an incredible year ahead of you!

Kevin, if you could include the name of the corps you are commenting on with each post it would be helpful.

Isn't there going to be a live webcast? I can't find that info.

That being said and from havin the priveledge of knowing and working with him on a few occasions, DVD will spend an equal amount of time with each corps as his personal schedule will permit. There will be no favoritism. He is in it to help each corps, not for his own glory. He wants to build quality hornlines and quality drum corps, period. He's giving back to the activity free of charge. Also remember he is also on staff with Star of Indiana Alumni this season. The poll needed other options such as "He will spend an equal amount of time with each corps".

By 2012 or 2013 we will see the best Madison Scouts ever if they keep going in this direction with the staff.

Very appropriate cartoon choice.

You should be able to get any other info via the Facebook page as mentioned in the original post.