JimF-LowBari Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Will people really walk away from the MADISON SCOUTS if they use electronics?Where will all that money go? Jason Maybe to non-DC organizations that help kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 to pay bills. save for the future given the economy. there's lots of things to do with money not given to drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmanv Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Will people really walk away from the MADISON SCOUTS if they use electronics?Where will all that money go? Jason Jason, If they walk away they were probably never "reallY" there for them in the first place. I'll probably get flamed but so what. it is what it is. bottom line is that the kids in drum corps are still going to do it wheathr some go away in a huff or not. sysths so what!!! the boston crusaders used one in 85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn craig Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) The only corps NOT using synths of some kind next summer are the ones who don't care if their GE music scores go DOWN!. Edited October 27, 2008 by shawn craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Lence Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This thread is confusing so I'll reply on 2 points: All 150 members must audition - I see this as starting with a clean slate to not scare away potential people to audition. It would not be good marketing to say "we only need 1 here, 2 here, this section is full, 4 here, etc." Just bring everyone in and have a big audition weekend. Synthesizers - I don't have a problem with this. The problems I have are during setup when the performance is delayed because they cannot find the power outlet, or the plug doesn't work, or it's really loud and your ears are bleeding or it doesn't work and a key element is left out of the show because you cannot hear what is being played or said. I like how MFA/BOA bands have incorporated synthesizers in their performances, but yes it does seem like cheating when the only thing playing is the synthesizer in a 250 person marching band, but it is also entertaining. It will be interesting if DCA does approve synthesizers or amplification in the future. Either way it will be interesting to see what Scouts come up with this year. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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