dglanzman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey everyone! This year I heard the DCI show at West Chester university and it blew me away! I bought the championships CD and poured over the music endlessly, and researched my favourite corps. I'm going to take up the trumpet and, hopefully before I'm too old, will be ready to audition for Jersey Surf! I'm not new to marching or playing musical instruments, but I've never played a brass instrument before. P.S. I was born in July 1994. Any tips or knowledge from the drum corps experts out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) You didn't mention which instruments you've played, but if you're converting from woodwind to brass it shouldn't be much of a problem. Many people have done it before. Stay in shape or you'll be gasping for air. If you're in a school band multiply it times ten. Edited January 13, 2012 by Piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dglanzman Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 You didn't mention which instruments you've played, but if you're converting from woodwind to brass it shouldn't be much of a problem. Many people have done it before. Stay in shape or you'll be gasping for air. If you're in a school band multiply it times ten. Yeah, I'm coming from saxophones. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Doherty Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 DG, Late response, but from people I've asked (I'm a retired drummer), you can change from woodwind to brass and back without ruining your embouchure. It doesn't hurt to have a teacher at any age. Follow your bliss (Joseph Campbell, Philosopher) Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hey everyone! This year I heard the DCI show at West Chester university and it blew me away! I bought the championships CD and poured over the music endlessly, and researched my favourite corps. I'm going to take up the trumpet and, hopefully before I'm too old, will be ready to audition for Jersey Surf! I'm not new to marching or playing musical instruments, but I've never played a brass instrument before. P.S. I was born in July 1994. Any tips or knowledge from the drum corps experts out there? Start practicing on the instrument of your choice as soon and as much as you can. Man, those days when i was in drum corps were best times of my life. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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