triplecrownforever Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Was at the Music In Motion Show at Giants Stadium on August 2. Could not believe how unprepared the announcer was. He was always late in asking Drum Majors whether their Corps was ready or the Drum Major just gave up and started the program and then the announcer asked him or her whether their corps was ready after they started. He had no energy. I'vd been to many DCI shows and have never heard an announcer who sounded so unprepared. Who hires them? He made other mistakes but I just mentioned the glaring ones. He was always behind what was happening on the field. Even when the Holy Name Alumni Corps and the current Corps ended their program there was no announcement stating the end of their program, so they just marched off. Hopefully the announcer at this event was substituting for the announcer who was originally booked to do the event. My question: Any feedback on who hires them and holds them accountable for the job they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I don't know who gets the announcers, and they might well be volunteers. But I did want to make sure you knew that a lot of the corps this year are starting their shows before the announcements on purpose, as a "pre show". Cadets, Crown, Spirit, and Crossmen do this, and probably some others as well. And at least one corps doesn't even have their drum major salute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I play the baritone good Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 lol, confused by the pre-shows I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 it's up to the show host. however...Fran Haring is among the best...really in the top 2...of drum corps announcers out there. Even Barry at Allentown, who does other shows had issues. but really, IMO, when it comes to drum corps voices there are 2: Brandt Crocker Fran Haring and then there's the folks that do other shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flugelswerebugels Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 lol, confused by the pre-shows I see. triplecrownforever is not the only one confused by the preshows. How do the announcers and judges know when the actual show starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 triplecrownforever is not the only one confused by the preshows. How do the announcers and judges know when the actual show starts? I believe the staff is telling the announcers when to say each line in their script. Judging starts right after "presenting their 2009 program **CORPS NAME HERE**" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBLUE Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 triplecrownforever is not the only one confused by the preshows. How do the announcers and judges know when the actual show starts? Generally the announcers are actually on the field, not in the press box. Someone from the corps staff wil be standing near the announcer and give the appropraite cues. The announcer at finals will know the shows, i guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 and...as i noticed a few times in Allentown...it helps if the staff pays attention and doesnt BS w/DCI folks or fellow staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieguy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 it's up to the show host.however...Fran Haring is among the best...really in the top 2...of drum corps announcers out there. Even Barry at Allentown, who does other shows had issues. but really, IMO, when it comes to drum corps voices there are 2: Brandt Crocker Fran Haring and then there's the folks that do other shows I agree with Jeff here. If Fran had an off night on Sunday, it might be the result of the show he did on Saturday in Scranton, where he did yeoman's work as is his style at the Parade of Champions. Jeff's right - It's Brandt Crocker, Fran Haring....then everyone else. The only other I would put in their category would be the long time voice of DCM - Joe Bruno (Mr. Phantom Rrrrrrrrrrrreg-iment !) Sorry to the OP if he didn't appreciate my main man Fran! Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newseditor44 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 At Championships, Tom Blair will give Brandt his cue's from the TV truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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