dbc03 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I've never heard the term graduation in regards to drum corps. However I can't comprehend why you care so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared_mello Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 it annoys me too, but probably to a lesser degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Forte Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Why does it bother you so much? It's just a word, and it's not exactly hurting anyone. Seems a little bit nit picky to me. Its bothers me because these words are being used incorrectly. At best they are mis-leading, and could possibly confuse potential members who may think of joining a drum corps. The words "age-out" and "instructor(s)" fit perfectly. Why the need to change them? BTW.....I am not sitting here in raging state on this...... I just don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Forte Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I've never heard the term graduation in regards to drum corps. However I can't comprehend why you care so much. Watch the 2007 ESPN drum corps special......you will here it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Forte Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Well, since we're going to be nitpicky about terms...Also from Webster's (dictionary.com, in fact): (Emphasis mine) [sarcasm] Since drum corps are neither an orchestra nor a chorus, Phantom Regiment should stop using the term conductor IMMEDIATELY!!! [/sarcasm] That is all. You forgot a small piece (Unless you have a different dictionary). Conductor: A person who conducts; leader I would certainly call a PR drum major a leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Forte Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 That's the spirit! Welcome to Disgruntled Complainers International: Marching Music's Moaning League I am a customer of DCI. I think I can point out something I may not agree with. Sorry, I don't automatically fall in love with every change and decision DCI and its members corps make. I know the customers of the company I work for have no trouble expressing their concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscout96 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We've had this discussion before, but no one objects to us calling ourselves alumni, so when I brought up objecting to these other academic terms, I looked like a hypocrite. It still bothers me, but alumni doesn't. Because "alumni" is not used exclusively to describe a former student of an educational institution. Former members of sports teams can be referred to as alumni, like the Detroit Red Wings Alumni, for instance. But they are still players who are led by a coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Its bothers me because these words are being used incorrectly. At best they are mis-leading, and could possibly confuse potential members who may think of joining a drum corps. The words "age-out" and "instructor(s)" fit perfectly. Why the need to change them? BTW.....I am not sitting here in raging state on this...... I just don't like it. Okay...Why would they join a "drum" corps if they're in the guard? And why call it "drum and bugle" corps if there are no more bugles? Why not call it a "brass, percussion and visual ensemble team"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobe Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 QQ Somebody call the wambulence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi All, I have never been comfortable with the words graduation and faculty being used in drum corps. Sorry to the folks and corps who like using these words. According to Webster's Dictionary, there use in today's DCI drum corps doesn't make sense. Websters.....not me Faculty: All the teachers of a school, college, or university or of one of its departments or divisions. Maybe Spirit can use this word but they would be the only one. Graduation: A graduating or being graduated from a school or college. Who says it has to be an official school? Basically everyone is always learning from staff members at drum corps, so drum corps is basically a school for visual/performing arts. Therefore both definitions would apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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