EndzoneEric Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I hope you guys take the time out to answer this. I'm very curious as a designer.Thank you again! -Incognitus I, too am very curious. If your corps is incognito, how on earth will we recognize them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokumi Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 After reading about the identity you hope to strive for, I have to say that I'm definitely excited to see you guys out on the field. Good luck in '08! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remembero323 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 You have an interesting name that could be used in your shows. If you could incorporate your "incognito" theme into all your shows it would be neat. A corps with personality is important to me. You need something that will set Incognito apart from the rest of the Open Class corps, instead of just picking a random interesting theme that you think will get you the highest placement every year. IMO, IMO, IMO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSMarcher Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Glad to see some new corps forming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognitus Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Well I guess it's "get to know your new corps" time. Incognito started with indoor percussion in 2005-2006 and this year with winter guard. The performers all wear masks during performances because of what we believe in. We want audience members to focus on the music and performance instead of "who's marching or who's on staff." Music is the basis of why we are doing what we do. With that in mind, all members are required to have an "Incognito" name. The name can be something that existed from history or they can make one up. No matter what it is, it has to have meaning. The rules are simple. All male names must end in "us" or "ius". Female names must end in "a" or "ia". So my Incognito name is Incognitus because I am the founder or Incognito, it was an easy name for me. If you're hobby is drumming, your name could be "Drummus" or "Drummius". If you're a female and you love pirate stuff and music.... you're name could be "Arrria." The point is, we all have Incognito names because we are someone else during our performances and we function as a family, we would prefer not having people say, "oh so and so is going to march with them, that means they're gonna be good or suck wind." Lol. Plus its really fun. How often do we get to be someone else or play a character. In keeping with our goals as Incognito, all music is original. From the indoor percussion group, winter guard, and drum corps. We are trying to give our members a chance to create and design shows for other groups but also within Incognito. Example, this year's winter guard show was an original of mine and we got the members of Incognito to record it in the studios. So when the members were performing, they were performing to their own works. The staff at Incognito are all friends and alumnus. We all have our little recognitions here and there but nothing on a grand scale. We do it for the love of music and the chance to give others opportunities. If we are able to give someone a chance to perform and learn life's responsibilities, we are doing our job. The entire Incognito program is all volunteer based. The music, drill, and instruction are free. The money is used on the members and new instruments. Incognito is a part of The Music Life Foundation. www.themusiclife.org Let's talk about our concept for shows. By the way, I hope I'm not wasting anybody's time. Since we are a new corps we want to earn your respect and hope we would get more support from the drum corps world. As for our shows, this is our main thing. All shows from year to year will have masks and it will change depending on concept or theme. We are starting out this year with World of Incognitians. Whatever our last set will be, next years opening set will start where we left off with that mask. Then through the show, we will transition into a new mask. Wherever we end that year, we will continue next season where we left off with those masks. Our story continues over years instead of just one season to promote tradition and to remind ourselves to never forget where we came from. I want the members to remember their teachers that taught them how to play that instrument or how to spin that flag and to pass on the knowledge for future performers. We would not be here if someone didn't take the time to teach us. With this thought, we want to leave legacies whether if its on a tiny scale or grand. Incognito may be in disguise but hopefully we can win drum corps fans with class and respect for this sport of the arts. Thank you again, and yes I know, we can't please everyone but we are just wanting to take part in keeping music alive. Incognitus Edited May 12, 2008 by Incognitus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 A very interesting concept. It's not something that any would consider "the norm" but definitely something that I think most can identify with. With that, I'm very interested to see how this all works out 2/3 + years down the road. I can also see a 5-year anniversary DVD with all the shows tied together to make one big show... non-stop. How cool would that be In any case, with whatever Incognito decides to put on the field, best of luck and have a good show!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well I guess it's "get to know your new corps" time.. . . With that in mind, all members are required to have an "Incognito" name. . . . How often do we get to be someone else or play a character. . . . In keeping with our goals as Incognito, all music is original. . . . All shows from year to year will have masks and it will change depending on concept or theme. . . . Incognito may be in disguise but hopefully we can win drum corps fans with class and respect for this sport of the arts. The Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy at work trying to determine the over/under on the number of DCP people who will be sympathetic and supportive to what could be classified as the creative perspective of a new start-up corps and avoid the mass quantities of flame bait presented in the post of Incognitus, vs. those who will pounce on the opportunity. Either way, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouooga Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hello everyone. I have to say these are exciting times for all of us at Incognito. We love hearing the support from all of you. The staff at Drum Corps International and many corps directors out there have been amazing. I just wanted to say thank you.Now for all you die hard drum corps fans: I have a fun question. Please answer without mentioning corps names. What makes a great open class show for as a spectator visually and musically? I hope you guys take the time out to answer this. I'm very curious as a designer. Thank you again! -Incognitus The best thing you can do, IMHO, is focus on getting the crowd on your side. Too many corps lately focus on telling a long story or portraying a theme that ends up being lost on people. The crowd is the key to success...you perform better when the crowd is on their feet, and the crowd is on their feet when you perform better. Simple answer: every two minutes, make sure you do something, anything, that a passive drum corps attendee could look at and say "man, that was cool." If it's visual, great, but as a new corps I say make it music. I'll be at Riverside and Walnut (I think I saw your name on both of those). Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coathope Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I am going to love Incognito. This is the start of a beautiful drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndzoneEric Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I am going to love Incognito. This is the start of a beautiful drum corps. Is there any relationship between Incognito and the old Hollywood Knights Drum Corps? There seems to be some degree of similarity already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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