Galen Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Okay so I have found myself in yet another pickelI was planning on marching in 2011, with Capital Regiment, well they went inactive for 2010 and likely a few more years so my plans are now jumbled. I live in Southwest Virginia and I am primarily a Saxophonist, I have played Euphonium for marching and now concert just this year so im not very seasoned as a player but i have good M&M technique. I am stumped where i could go and try out and make it, it needs to be within driving distance because i do not have the money to fly anywhere. If any of you have an idea of a Open Class corps near Southwest Virginia or even a World Class corps that a inexperienced person like myself could get in, any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks http://www.pioneer-corps.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrumpet64 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Well, if Forte is like Memphis Sound they'll pick you up. I remember picking up members in '09. Plus there are other members (and staff, yes?) in that area. Forte is a great choice! Especially since the audition in your area. Also, we had a Contra player who only had 3 weeks on tuba before coming to Mempho and he became our best contra and just a beast of a player (not to mention marching THROUGH an injury he got in everydays). I know the people there, they'll teach you and make you great, talking from personal experience. Also, don't wait! Audition now and give it a shot! Don't be afraid and just go out there. Never hurts. (unless it's money, which ism ore difficult, but you could look for sponsors.) Edited January 5, 2010 by SuperTrumpet64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbc03 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 http://www.pioneer-corps.org/ I know that some people like to push Pioneer as much as possible, but come on, did you even read his post? Milwaukee is nowhere near southwest Virginia. He specifically said he wanted a corps within driving distance. If you are going to recommend Milwaukee why not just tell him to drive to Concord too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_7 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well, if Forte is like Memphis Sound they'll pick you up. Isn't Memphis Sound / Forte taking 2010 off as well? http://memphisdrumcorps.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Isn't Memphis Sound / Forte taking 2010 off as well?http://memphisdrumcorps.org/ They're different corps - Forte's a new group, apart from Memphis. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_King Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Also, we had a Contra player who only had 3 weeks on tuba before coming to Mempho and he became our best contra and just a beast of a player (not to mention marching THROUGH an injury he got in everydays).I know the people there, they'll teach you and make you great, talking from personal experience. another story, I tried out for Motor City Percussion with only playing bass drums 2 hours before i auditioned and beat out several people that have been in it and playing drums for years so anythings possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiehatswithfeathers Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Wow, this is getting pretty intense lol I've talked to Pioneer on the phone before, I have been recruited by them etc. I cannot afford the plane tickets to and fro wisconsin The main reason I am not marching this summer is because I have applied and interviewed, ironically enough today, but it is something i have wanted to do for a long time so i am doing it this summer. The 2011 season is when I am marching, I would go to some camps for experience but the holidays etc have been a real mess for me and so on I looked at Bluecoats and really like their program and especially price wise Several folks have guided me and have seen me march and play, they agree i should start in Open Class and I am going to take that into consideration in my choice I'm not limiting myself due to my talent, I am factoring in price, distance, and if a carpool is available On a side note it really is amazing how helpful and friendly all of you have been with this and i appreciate it more than you may ever know haha Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Drum Corps is a four letter word in disguise. It begins with an "H" and ends with an "L". But if you survive it you get to hang out on DCP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmroth1 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Drum Corps is a four letter word in disguise. It begins with an "H" and ends with an "L". But if you survive it you get to hang out on DCP. lol thats funny Piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoopDaWhoop Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ya. Almost all of the staff from Capital went to Forte. Go to Forte. From what I have seen they already have a huge fan base on their facebook page. It looks really promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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