josh161 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I jstu got my acceptance letter to march in the macy great american marching band. I was jsut curious what my fellow dcpers though of this aprticular group particularly visually. Any particular corps that they seem to be like visually. Obviously every one has a different visual book. Its not a competition but it sure is a public performance that(sadly) gets way more viewers than dci finals does. Anyway im asking because i would like to knwo what to expect going into this activity, since i havent had the chance to watch the parade the last couple years i was wonderin what you all thought. Im looking for comparisons of Specific corps visual book compared to this band and visual quality in comparison to the "average" top 5 corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimaster Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 After just watching a video, lasts year's group marched with a traditional roll-step and played SIng, Sing, Sing on the perform mat. The Cameras focused on the dance team the whole time and the band stood still. So they don't really have a visual book like a dci corps. So, excpect to march in a block the whole time if it's like last year. The band sounded great, so that's a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 One never really considers a visual book when talking about a parade. The purposes of parades are so different from field shows. That said, you've got an amazing opportunity and enjoy it for what it is...one of the world's best known parades on two national networks in the greatest city in America. You'll love it and congratulations on being accepted into the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schickmeister Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 What Mr. Boo said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh161 Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 ok, thanks. Like i said i hadnt seen it the last couple of years. There is so much variation between different groups. i sure will make the best of it all. THanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafalot Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 What Mr. Boo said. ....twice.... I've always held the theory that the guy who wrote "I Love a Parade", never marched in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOReason Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I jstu got my acceptance letter to march in the macy great american marching band. I was jsut curious what my fellow dcpers though of this aprticular group particularly visually. Any particular corps that they seem to be like visually. Obviously every one has a different visual book. Its not a competition but it sure is a public performance that(sadly) gets way more viewers than dci finals does. Anyway im asking because i would like to knwo what to expect going into this activity, since i havent had the chance to watch the parade the last couple years i was wonderin what you all thought. Im looking for comparisons of Specific corps visual book compared to this band and visual quality in comparison to the "average" top 5 corpsIt's a parade band dude....WHAT visual book?? March straight and try not to trip over your own feet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsOnTheField Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's a parade band dude....WHAT visual book?? March straight and try not to trip over your own feet!! Well, there has to be a marching style that is used. And there are many bands that do drill in parades...maybe that is what this poster is used to, thus the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 And there are many bands that do drill in parades...maybe that is what this poster is used to, thus the question. Especially Macys at the reviewing stand. Anyone have the link to the All-Star Drum Corps from the 90s(?) doing their routine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard07 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Especially Macys at the reviewing stand. Anyone have the link to the All-Star Drum Corps from the 90s(?) doing their routine? There is a video on youtube of that band. IIRC, they stopped in front of the judges booth and did a tune that actually had drill and what not, like a miniature field show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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