soccerguy315 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 if they have 20 applicants, maybe they should auction off the position? they are missing out on a stream of income here, according to basic economics. Also, it is funny to think that perhaps DCP had a play in this, thanks to the blowup of the Crown metronome situation last year, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Heck, back in the day, we didn't need no stinkin' Dr. Beat and Long Ranger. A drum stick and a gock block seemed to work just fine and dandy, operated by one of the m&m instructors (remember them? we didn't have "techs," we had "instructors"). Oh, and for you young'uns, m&m=visual. :smile: Plus, it was amazng to see the steady beat they could keep when they were completely sober too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs me sum mello! Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Kind of funny, but just as the world needs ditch-diggers, the drum corps world needs "metronome technicians." Why pay for a rookie staffer to do it, or an alternate member, when you can find a willing kid who'll do it? There's no glory in the position, but it's a way for someone to be exposed to a quality drum corps that might not otherwise get that chance this summer, I guess. It's not "ditch digger," It's "Trenching Specialist." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 So, if they are perfect all summer, would they get an award for not being a "beat off" ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 So, if they are perfect all summer, would they get an award for not being a "beat off" ? Yes. They get invited back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my58vw Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Metronome technician... giving volunteers nightmares for years in the future... dut.. dut.. dut.. I love my summer title Driver = Vehicle Conveyance Engineers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 sometimes it makes a lot sense to move it around. depends on the drill. yes and when doing new drill, you see the beat ##### running for their life. always amusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Ha; put the met on the voice option "one-e-a; one-e-a..." imagine...one e and a over top of 1 puh let one puhlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrillmanSop06 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 "College-aged student"? Is that to imply a college student? If so, they didn't specify the major. Metronomic pedagogy? Post-grad preferred? If you’re a wide body, this may be your opportunity. No running, no uniform problems, no worries at auditions about your appearance. Speaking of auditions, do you think? Let’s expand on the qualifications: - Parents who will respond to fund raising appeals. - An attitude that there is a pony in the back yard when you find horse poop under the Christmas tree. No running??? The person running the Long Ranger all summer got a heck of a workout.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 What would the training regimen be for becoming a metronome technician? Are there any master metronome technicians for hopefuls to look up to or seek advice from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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