CT-Horn Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 It's been actually 11 years of shows from 2000 to 2010, a full decade of DCP and DCI, plus midway through the past 10 years add in Facebook, MySpace, tweeting and You Tube. Drums Corps is about as exposed as possible. So, what has been the biggest surprise in 10 years, advancements and huge mistakes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaustianMachine Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Only one word needed to describe mistakes: synth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marching Mallets Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yowza, Yowza, Yowza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Flores Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Only one word needed to describe mistakes: synth. Beat me to it. Bb horns were highly debated, but the sound so much better then the G's (not as loud, but intonation is better). Amp'd pits soud so much better when done right and not over amp's. Singing and amp'd voice was a nightmare. My issue is with mic'd soloists and synth altered soloists. The Bluecoats bari soloist was awesome and so is the sheet music shared on this board, but it sounded unnatural. Many of the shows up and down the top 12 from '00 to '10 are more and more enjoyable. The emergance of Boston as a power ealy this decade and the resurgence of the Blue Stars as a WC/D1 finalist. The only major issue is the loss of so many corps in this decade (Patriots, ECJ, Southwind, Cap Reg, Kiwanis Kavaliers, Magic of Orlando, Esperanza, etc.) and one major regional organization (DCM). Edited August 17, 2010 by Tony Flores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaustianMachine Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Many of the shows up and down the top 12 from '00 to '10 are more and more enjoyable. The emergance of Boston as a power ealy this decade and the resurgence of the Blue Stars as a WC/D1 finalist.The only major issue is the loss of so many corps in this decade (Patriots, ECJ, Southwind, Cap Reg, Kiwanis Kavaliers, Magic of Orlando, Esperanza, etc.) and one major regional organization (DCM). Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have learned that my marching days have LOOONNNG since passed and that I feel old now. I can't imagine how the dinos feel on here...I mean they are practically placing one foot in the grave as it is. I guess I have also learned that the switch to Bb's didn't kill drumcorps, nor did the expansion of membership limits (twice), nor did the A&E proposal.....but a major oil crisis, and a tanking economy have had devastating effects on our activity. ...and that's something the DCI BOD and corps directors really can't do much about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sax1210 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have learned that my marching days have LOOONNNG since passed and that I feel old now. I can't imagine how the dinos feel on here...I mean they are practically placing one foot in the grave as it is. I guess I have also learned that the switch to Bb's didn't kill drumcorps, nor did the expansion of membership limits (twice), nor did the A&E proposal.....but a major oil crisis, and a tanking economy have had devastating effects on our activity. ...and that's something the DCI BOD and corps directors really can't do much about. Located in Indianapolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainwelch Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 We've seen most smaller corps disappear. 2000 Division 1 corps: 20 Division 2/3 corps (including international): 46 2010 World Class corps: 23 Open Class corps (including international): 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDale Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Be the best, on the field and off the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardman Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mistakes: Electronics in drumcorps...HUGE mistake. Syntha-bass or "thunderous goo" (see above.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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