traveller30 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Any relation to Jeff Lee? It's his cousin, but should that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxingfred Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 That's all we need: Congress involved in DCI. Not only will Madison be forced to admit women, but they'll start forcing racial and ethnic quotas in memberships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamMan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 My best guess: this kid's real good. With all due respect to DM's...DM's aren't judged & scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamMan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm sure the dude is solid and will do a great job. I was just always under the impression that Madison picked a super-power vet to be DM. And after all we've heard about Madison returning to the "Madison Brand" this offseason... I would like to see Madison actually return to Madison Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrajedi8 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I would like to see Madison actually return to Madison Wisconsin. Well. Yes. That would be nice, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutUpAndPlayYerGuitar Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think that the break with tradition here (it would a similar break for any other corps, I'd bet) is only going to be as big of a problem as we the corps make it. There's the correct answer. Tradition is nice, but using it as an excuse to push away talented people who don't exactly "get it" doesn't do your group any service. We had a rookie DM my age-out year who was just out of high school. It was the first time we had a rookie leader, so it took awhile to adjust. Yet, compared to the previous two DMs I marched under (both of whom had three years of experience under their belts), the rookie outclassed, outconducted, outled, outworked and out-everythinged the two "tried and true" vets. I'm not saying there's one true approach to selecting a DM. Every year is different for every corps. But considering the proven talent and commitment of Lee, Madison will benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashhelmi36 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 John will do a great job. Being around him at the last couple of camps, I can say that he has impressed the members very favorably with his talents as well as his enthusiasm for the corps. I'm very excited to see what the Scouts will be able to do with him in front of them this season.I think that the break with tradition here (it would a similar break for any other corps, I'd bet) is only going to be as big of a problem as we the corps make it. He'll have to adjust to the organization, yes, but he will learn, he will be helped along the way by the staff and the veteran members, and he will succeed magnificently. So far, I have neither seen nor heard of any member of the corps who has a problem being led by John after having worked with him. I'm only one person so I can't speak for the rest of the corps, and I'm not a vet so I certainly can't speak for the vets, but John is a great guy, a great conductor and I know that he'll be a fantastic drum major. Similarly, Weedy (a vet) will be a great assistant DM, and Sean (a vet) will be one hell of a horn sergeant. And that's really all that matters, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutUpAndPlayYerGuitar Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 That's all we need: Congress involved in DCI. Not only will Madison be forced to admit women, but they'll start forcing racial and ethnic quotas in memberships. That's great, dear. Please pass the Kool-Aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDM Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Scouts fans, have no fear. This guy (John) is amazing. Leadership, conducting, passion, and knowledge are all top notch. I can guarantee this corps will place higher this year. That is how fine of a leader he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZFan Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My only worry is that the corps will turn to a different leader and take their orders from him (like assistant conductor or horn sarge). I've seen it happen in many organizations where an outsider steps up to lead and the group will reassign leadership. But i'm sure the corps knows what they are doing, and will be smart and classy enough not to do such a thing. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.