silvertrombone Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I visited Teal's Memorial Day weekend camp and was able to observe all captions in rehearsals. IIRC... 67 total brass (don't remember trumpet/flugel/mellos totals) 22 baris/euphs 12 tubas 7-9 snares 3 tenors 6 basses 5-6 plates 9 (?) pit 16 guard? Don't remember specific count. 3 DM's Something like 144 including alternates contracted already. There were a few new members in for the weekend from recently defunct corps. A very good ensemble for pre-move in's. Young and inexpeienced like we were when I was in Sky, but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertrombone Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Bigger isn't always better Bigger isn't better in DCI b/c of the Theory of "The More The Merrier." It is better, in quality only, and only generally (compare Pioneer and Spartans, or AZ when they were OC), because the better you are the more who want to be "like" you. Admit it, that's why most of us march...to be a part of "that" corps. We refer to them as the "Big" boys, or the "Big 3." A term, only, admittedly. But the top 6 are the ones who host 600 auditionees, not Teal, Jersey or Spartans, et al. Not bashing anyone. Simply put, the more you audition, the more saw something they wanted to be a part of, the better the ensemble is going to be. Is bigger automatically better? Na'ah. Look at mini corps. Look at the Marine D&BC. And compare those to, say, Crossmen, just to name a WC corps. But that being said, the "small" corps don't draw 600 to auditions, so the talent is not the same calibre. It was told to me recently, in reference to audition numbers at top corps, that if you want to fill 72 in the hornline, you'd better be auditioning around 150 minimum. 150 member corps? Audition 300 minimum. That from an OC expert. If you know statistics, in that you've taken courses in the subject, you understand the idea of averages and bell curve and quality of, say, auditionees. Lots of other factors, intangibles come into the equation, too. But in general, when you audition 600 you're going to have a better cross-section than a population of even 300 auditionees when the 600 include veterans and the 300 are rookie-heavy. Is bigger better? Not necessarily. Statistically-speaking, you can defeat that statement--if you're talking about Blast vs the U. of Michigan Marching Band. But when you are talking Blue Devils and Revolution? No comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunguard Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I visited Teal's Memorial Day weekend camp and was able to observe all captions in rehearsals. IIRC...67 total brass (don't remember trumpet/flugel/mellos totals) 22 baris/euphs 12 tubas 7-9 snares 3 tenors 6 basses 5-6 plates 9 (?) pit 16 guard? Don't remember specific count. 3 DM's Something like 144 including alternates contracted already. There were a few new members in for the weekend from recently defunct corps. A very good ensemble for pre-move in's. Young and inexpeienced like we were when I was in Sky, but good. Actual numbers Teal is going out on road with are as follows: 68 Brass 9 Snares 5 Tenors 6 Basses 6 Cymbals 14 Front Ensemble 24 Guard 3 Drum Majors 135 Total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Actual numbers Teal is going out on road with are as follows:68 Brass 9 Snares 5 Tenors 6 Basses 6 Cymbals 14 Front Ensemble 24 Guard 3 Drum Majors 135 Total That Rocks!,................I can't wait to see them here in Erie,............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Memphis currently has 24 in the brassline, and we're looking for at least four more. We'd prefer contras and mellophones, but any and all are welcome. You can send an email my way (though I may not be able to check it more than once a day) if you are either interested or know of anyone who would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsdrummer91 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 ouch! i seriously do not see a repeat with them this year. 24?!?! hmm. maybe they CAN take on the 140+ strong Teal...who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtdallas Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Memphis currently has one guard spot open for this summer to fill out our goal of 18. If you are interested....email me asap at Jtdallas@tx.rr.com This is a flag spot...the weapons line is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corps8294 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Looks like a championship year for Teal Sound. Perhaps a possible move up to World Class in '09? Just make sure there is no rehashing of the MeTEALlica show from '01. lol Edited June 13, 2008 by shortn'sour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) I just listened to Dan Potter on the Field Pass. He said that he's going to be profiling several Open Class corps over the next few weeks. Today was the first installment with Bob Jacobs from J. Surf. Good to see the Open corps getting some love from above. Edited June 13, 2008 by EndzoneEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorps2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I just listened to Dan Potter on the Field Pass. He said that he's going to be profiling several Open Class corps over the next few weeks. Today was the first installment with Bob Jacobs from J. Surf. Good to see the Open corps getting some love from above. I was very impressed with Bob Jacobs in that interview. He is clearly do the right things at Surf to provide a great experience for the kids and the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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