jjeffeory Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 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 job to the son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory 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. They played selections from Gone with the Wind in 1990.... So it's a corps song favorite of sorts I would guess. Of course I wouldn't be hurt if they played that music again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 So awesome to read this and that video was just sweet! I can tell you that the staff of Spirit of Atlanta is sooo incredibly behind this corps and have been working their tails off thus far in the off season and their efforts, particularly for recruiting, is showing. I am so excited for my friends that have worked so hard to bring Spirit of Atlanta up a notch....keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Brace Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think it's phenomenal what Spirit has got going down there in the Southeast. A Top 12 finish last year and now and explosion of talented young people turning out at their audition camp. You all should be congratulated by us and also excited by the prospect of many fine new members coming on board for the 2012 season to join those returning veterans to the corps. Congratulations! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruckner8 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 CAMP / audition HYPE.. MEANS nothing. sorry. Numbers, emotion, tradition...mean EVERYTHING. Especially when a corps is coming back from the brink, and following up a top 12 performance. This is he best kind of hype: that we can judge for ourselves, with audio/video. Everyone looked excited to be there; the hornline was DISCIPLINED. I couldn't be happier! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Glasgow BB Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Aw c'mon, tell me that didn't put a massive smile on your faces!!! They must be due to pay it again........................ PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977Kingsmen Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Go Spirit! Great video. Looked like alot of horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPEmerald Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Good job to the son! That solo was very well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjordansc Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 CAMP / audition HYPE.. MEANS nothing. sorry. I disagree. It might not mean a lot come summer when competition starts, but this kind of excitement in the winter generates interest in the corps. More potential members, more volunteers, more financial support, etc. If you know half the people at the first camp will not make the corps, you might see kids giving a little more effort between camps so that they are not left behind. This kind of winter excitement is very important. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastblue Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Though sceptical of the "OMG " part of the original post, after seeing the video, I must say ...OMG! Good for you Spirit of Atlanta! This has got to be a huge rush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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