mirrormen Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Went to today's show and tell to support my friends. I know things have been getting better and last year's show was awesome, but I wasn't expecting what I saw and heard today. I mean, Holy Cow. The gym was packed with auditioners, so many I stopped counting. Huge guard, like five drum lines, and a double horn arc that went along three full walls of a full size gym. They played "Tara's Theme" from Gone with the Wind, and their corps songs. People were screaming and crying. It was weird and cool all at the same time. I wish my corps would experience something like this, it has to be a great boost. My friends, mostly ageouts are geeked and they should be. Thanks for a great concert and congratulations with a super start to your season. Edited December 12, 2011 by mirrormen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Went to today's show and tell to support my friends. I know things have been getting better and last year's show was awesome, but I wasn't expecting what I saw and heard today. I mean, Holy Cow. The gym was packed with auditioners, so many I stopped counting. Huge guard, like five drum lines, and a double horn arc that went along three full walls of a full size gym. They played "Tara's Theme" from Gone with the Wind, and their corps songs. People were screaming and crying. It was weird and cool all at the same time. I wish my corps would experience something like this. My friends, mostly ageouts are geeked and they should be. Thanks for a great concert and and congratulations with a super start to your season. Its that hype of season ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldsoprano Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Its that hype of season ! It might not be a huge deal for some of the upper echelon corps to have over 300 people at an audition camp, but I can guarantee you that's BY FAR the most Spirit of Atlanta has ever had (and I've been at most of the audition camps over the past 35 years). Even when we were one of those "upper echelon" corps back in the day, we never had a turnout like this for auditions. So yes, it is a big deal for Spirit, and as you can see in that video that Michael Boo posted the link to (and that I shot, BTW and that features my son on trumpet solo), there is some substance to back up the hype. Edited December 12, 2011 by oldsoprano 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Uhh, the Gone with the Wind wouldn't be related to show music would it? That'd totally fit the profile for a show for them. Unless it's something they play every year, then I'll just feel stupid. I want them to stay in finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindap Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ...watched the vid and cried tears of joy...read the thread and OMG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 1323658899[/url]' post='3104519']It might not be a huge deal for some of the upper echelon corps to have over 300 people at an audition camp, but I can guarantee you that's BY FAR the most Spirit of Atlanta has ever had (and I've been at most of the audition camps over the past 35 years). Even when we were one of those "upper echelon" corps back in the day, we never had a turnout like this for auditions. So yes, it is a big deal for Spirit, and as you can see in that video that Michael Boo posted the link to (and that I shot, BTW and that features my son on trumpet solo), there is some substance to back up the hype. Good for you! Nothing wrong with legitimate hype . Just ignore all the DCP cynics. And what a great moment for you as a parent :-) Go Spirit! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh God, please let that be their 2012 opener!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko the Wonder Llama Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh God, please let that be their 2012 opener!!! Amen to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseyboy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Went to today's show and tell to support my friends. I know things have been getting better and last year's show was awesome, but I wasn't expecting what I saw and heard today. I mean, Holy Cow. The gym was packed with auditioners, so many I stopped counting. Huge guard, like five drum lines, and a double horn arc that went along three full walls of a full size gym. They played "Tara's Theme" from Gone with the Wind, and their corps songs. People were screaming and crying. It was weird and cool all at the same time. I wish my corps would experience something like this, it has to be a great boost. My friends, mostly ageouts are geeked and they should be. Thanks for a great concert and congratulations with a super start to your season. CAMP / audition HYPE.. MEANS nothing. sorry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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