TenorsForWorldDomination Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) THEY'RE BACK!!! Hands down this was one of the best dress rehearsals I have seen Grenadiers do. Sure, I marched the corps 1997-2003, took 2004 and marched again in 2005, some might think I'm biased, but ####! Mark me impressed! What a sight for sore eyes to see the yellow, black and red back on the field again. The corps is similar in size to the 2005 corps that was a mere 1.65 out of making finals. Same size brass, one less snare and tenor, same size guard I do believe, and the pit is roughly the same size too. There were a few people that had other commitments. 3rd bass was at rehearsal but extremely ill. I do hope he feels better soon. You're a trooper Kevin! The corps starts out with a staple in the drum corps community. Malaga. The arrangement is very different than the 2001 version they did previous. In fact, I think it is about 110% better in every way. Next they go into a BEAUTIFUL arrangement of One Hand, One Heart complete with a nice tag ending of Maria. One thing remains constant throughout the show. A "heartbeat" on the concert bass drum. VERY COOL effect. The design team means business this year! The final tune, which was a popular one in 1996 and 2000 Grenadiers programs was Echano. It opens up with a percussion statement into a nice big impact. This song features some nice solo work on mello, with some tasty writing by Scott Atkins in the battery. They are laying a nice mellow groove underneath the brass, creating a nice texture. The drum solo, well...I'm not going to say much. What a great drum solo, a lot of people are going to throw babies! Think 2000 and 2001, but about 110% better. Don't think it's possible? It is! As for the secret, you'll have to see Grenadiers. The song finishes high and mighty like previous years Grenadiers played Echano. Anyway, I got permission from the corps to post some images. WELCOME BACK GRENADIERS!! Click on the image to watch a slideshow Click on link to view folder of images. http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/69E...nme/Grenadiers/ Edited June 29, 2008 by TenorsForWorldDomination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Smith Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 THEY'RE BACK!!!Hands down this was one of the best dress rehearsals I have seen Grenadiers do. Sure, I marched the corps 1997-2003, took 2004 and marched again in 2005, some might think I'm biased, but ####! Mark me impressed! What a sight for sore eyes to see the yellow, black and red back on the field again. The corps is similar in size to the 2005 corps that was a mere 1.65 out of making finals. Same size brass, one less snare and tenor, same size guard I do believe, and the pit is roughly the same size too. There were a few people that had other commitments. 3rd bass was at rehearsal but extremely ill. I do hope he feels better soon. You're a trooper Kevin! The corps starts out with a staple in the drum corps community. Malaga. The arrangement is very different than the 2001 version they did previous. In fact, I think it is about 110% better in every way. Next they go into a BEAUTIFUL arrangement of One Hand, One Heart complete with a nice tag ending of Maria. One thing remains constant throughout the show. A "heartbeat" on the concert bass drum. VERY COOL effect. The design team means business this year! The final tune, which was a popular one in 1996 and 2000 Grenadiers programs was Echano. It opens up with a percussion statement into a nice big impact. This song features some nice solo work on mello, with some tasty writing by Scott Atkins in the battery. They are laying a nice mellow groove underneath the brass, creating a nice texture. The drum solo, well...I'm not going to say much. What a great drum solo, a lot of people are going to throw babies! Think 2000 and 2001, but about 110% better. Don't think it's possible? It is! As for the secret, you'll have to see Grenadiers. The song finishes high and mighty like previous years Grenadiers played Echano. Anyway, I got permission from the corps to post some images. WELCOME BACK GRENADIERS!! Click on the image to watch a slideshow Click on link to view folder of images. http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/69E...nme/Grenadiers/ How right you are Adam, the corps was just smokin today, couldn't be prouder as an alumnus Doug Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Again, good luck to all my friends over there! Guy How right you are Adam, the corps was just smokin today, couldn't be prouder as an alumnusDoug Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotaLife Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good Luck Grennies, good to see you back on the field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 ####! I can't get potobucket here at work because of the ####### #### ### filters. I'll check it out at home. Good luck Grennies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenorsForWorldDomination Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 ####! I can't get potobucket here at work because of the ####### #### ### filters.I'll check it out at home. Good luck Grennies! I can e-mail you the pictures in a zip or rar file if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I can e-mail you the pictures in a zip or rar file if you wish. It's OK - I'll see them at home. Incentive to get my butt out the door a little earlier (like I need a reason for wanting to leave work???) Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc-andré Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You look good. Have a nice summer. See you on 50. Marc-André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydrumrangel Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Awesome! Go Get Em Grennies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastone Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Good to see you guys back on the field, best of luck this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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