redheadedsop Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 People, a few years ago, the Ontario Drum Corps Association used to sell a little booklet that told you the things you needed to do to start a Drum Corps. I know it's probably a bit out of date, but there was a lot of good thought that went into it. What I'm hoping is that someone still has one of those, or could get me in touch with the people who did it, and I could get some copy of that information. I'm involved with a new organization, Drum Corps North America, where I'm the Northwest Regional Coordinator. We're starting a new organization for the Community Corps of the world. We even have the blessing of DCI to help these smaller, younger corps. We hope to find ways to help regrow that small corps circuit that many of us loved so much, when we were younger. It really supports everyone, because we hope to be able to build an organization that helps get more shows going, all over the country, that the small promoters can once again afford to put on. We hope to be able to have lots of contests for lots of corps, for lots of people in the audience. We hope to give lots of fun. Cathy Doser Northwest Regional Coordinator Drum Corps North America 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripper Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 That was a pretty decent book written by Al Teirney RIP yes it would be somewhat out of date there was also instructional manuals written for each section as well as a how to for running a show I would check with Steve Vickers he may have copies for historical purposes and may be able to help you out on this Good Luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayre Kulp Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 DCUK also has a pretty useful guide on their website. Of course, some information would need to be altered based on your location, but it's a good starting point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Cathy, DCI also has a book (that they sell if you ask) for starting new corps. While not all of it may apply to community-based drum corps, I found it a very insightful read as it does lay out the *kinds* of things you should be thinking about. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'd be interested in a copy if anyone knows where I could get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Cathy, DCI also has a book (that they sell if you ask) for starting new corps. While not all of it may apply to community-based drum corps, I found it a very insightful read as it does lay out the *kinds* of things you should be thinking about. Mike Mike, I've never seen this on the DCI site (and I've never asked for it). Is it available for purchase online? Or do you want to sell me your copy? Edited December 10, 2011 by garfield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneslinky Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 People, a few years ago, the Ontario Drum Corps Association used to sell a little booklet that told you the things you needed to do to start a Drum Corps. I know it's probably a bit out of date, but there was a lot of good thought that went into it. What I'm hoping is that someone still has one of those, or could get me in touch with the people who did it, and I could get some copy of that information. I'm involved with a new organization, Drum Corps North America, where I'm the Northwest Regional Coordinator. We're starting a new organization for the Community Corps of the world. We even have the blessing of DCI to help these smaller, younger corps. We hope to find ways to help regrow that small corps circuit that many of us loved so much, when we were younger. It really supports everyone, because we hope to be able to build an organization that helps get more shows going, all over the country, that the small promoters can once again afford to put on. We hope to be able to have lots of contests for lots of corps, for lots of people in the audience. We hope to give lots of fun. Cathy Doser Northwest Regional Coordinator Drum Corps North America Cathy, SDCA is already an organization successfully doing what you are attempting to do. I have read that there is a region in your neighborhood. I'd like to see the two organizations work together. Why don't you contact them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Doherty Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Cathy, Before I read the thread, my first thought was call Steve Vickers. I know he has active contacts in Canada. No bad advice on this thread. Try it all. Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertrombone Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Perform background checks on all senior leadership including candidates for Board of Directors. Go in-depth. Do NOT affiliate with people who don't pass this phase. Period. Secondly, pass a list of names and brief bio on each by the good folks at DCI, DCA, WGI--pretty much anywhere they might have developed a..."reputation." Do NOT affiliate with anyone who does a face plant on this item either. Within that group of folks who actually pass muster on these two items, gather as many people who don't have degrees in theater or music as you can find. Artistic sorts are a dime a gross. Go heavy on people who know how to run a business. I hope that all helps. Learned some rough lessons in our first three years at OYAA / Forte. ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdm Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) I am also working on a Drum corps foundation that will help new Drum corps get off the ground, and get a good, long term footing. I am collecting older, and unused, instruments to form a instrument loaner bank, and filing non-profit docs with the IRS, and the state. I don't want to compete with other orgs that are trying to do the same thing, but work with them. People, a few years ago, the Ontario Drum Corps Association used to sell a little booklet that told you the things you needed to do to start a Drum Corps. I know it's probably a bit out of date, but there was a lot of good thought that went into it. What I'm hoping is that someone still has one of those, or could get me in touch with the people who did it, and I could get some copy of that information. I'm involved with a new organization, Drum Corps North America, where I'm the Northwest Regional Coordinator. We're starting a new organization for the Community Corps of the world. We even have the blessing of DCI to help these smaller, younger corps. We hope to find ways to help regrow that small corps circuit that many of us loved so much, when we were younger. It really supports everyone, because we hope to be able to build an organization that helps get more shows going, all over the country, that the small promoters can once again afford to put on. We hope to be able to have lots of contests for lots of corps, for lots of people in the audience. We hope to give lots of fun. Cathy Doser Northwest Regional Coordinator Drum Corps North America Edited May 22, 2012 by cdm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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