Stradbrother Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey guys, After seeing so many corps switch from either Yamaha or King to Jupiter, what do you think the chances are that all corps will eventually be playing on the same brand? Granted, I don't have a clue about how much money is spent by corps for these horns, all I know is it seems Jupiter gives out some great deals. I'm preparing now to march my 2nd season of Jupiter, so I have some experience on these babies, and to me, they are great ensemble horns, just.... Not so strong on the individual level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClutch Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey guys, After seeing so many corps switch from either Yamaha or King to Jupiter, what do you think the chances are that all corps will eventually be playing on the same brand? Granted, I don't have a clue about how much money is spent by corps for these horns, all I know is it seems Jupiter gives out some great deals. I'm preparing now to march my 2nd season of Jupiter, so I have some experience on these babies, and to me, they are great ensemble horns, just.... Not so strong on the individual level. I marched 3 years on kings and 3 on yamaha. I much preferred the Yamaha. Anyone have a list of Corps/Brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasboot Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) I marched 3 years on kings and 3 on yamaha. I much preferred the Yamaha. Anyone have a list of Corps/Brands? I have actually been compiling this list for world class corps, and updating it with new announcements on this subject. Academy: Jupiter Bluecoats: Yamaha Blue Devils: King Blue Knights: Jupiter Blue Stars: Jupiter Boston Crusaders: Jupiter Cadets: Yamaha Carolina Crown: Yamaha Cascades: King Cavaliers:: Yamaha Colts: Yamaha Crossmen: Yamaha Glassmen: Jupiter Jersey Surf: Jupiter Madison Scouts: Yamaha Mandarins: King Pacific Crest: Jupiter Phantom Regiment: Jupiter Pioneer: King Santa Clara Vanguard: Yamaha Spirit of Atlanta: Yamaha Teal Sound: Jupiter Troopers: Yamaha Yamaha: 10 corps Jupiter: 9 corps King: 4 corps Dynasty: 0 corps All of this is based on information currently available, so things could change I also have this information available for drums if you would like that also Edited May 12, 2012 by dasboot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphplayer07 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I have a buddy marching Glassmen and he informed me that they are no longer playing on Dynasty. I can't remember which brand they switched too. I believe it was either Jupiter or King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradbrother Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 So do you guys think all of those corps will eventually all be playing Jupiter or yamaha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat61 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am sure said company that they would switch to would be very happy with the profit income. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I have actually been compiling this list for world class corps, and updating it with new announcements on this subject. Academy: Jupiter Bluecoats: Yamaha Blue Devils: King Blue Knights: Jupiter Blue Stars: Jupiter Boston Crusaders: Jupiter Cadets: Yamaha Carolina Crown: Yamaha Cascades: King Cavaliers:: Yamaha Colts: Yamaha Crossmen: Yamaha Glassmen: Dynasty Jersey Surf: Jupiter Madison Scouts: Yamaha Mandarins: King Pacific Crest: Jupiter Phantom Regiment: Jupiter Pioneer: King Santa Clara Vanguard: Yamaha Spirit of Atlanta: Yamaha Teal Sound: Jupiter Troopers: Yamaha Yamaha: 10 corps Jupiter: 8 corps King: 4 corps Dynasty: 1 corps All of this is based on information currently available, so things could change Illiana Lancers - Olds Ultratones Oh - that was 30 years ago... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Phan Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Glassmen will be playing on Kings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasboot Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Glassmen will be playing on Kings. I appreciate this information. Also, do you know if the glassmen will be selling their old dynasty horns? I only ask because I need to acquire a B-flat marching tuba for some up coming gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 So do you guys think all of those corps will eventually all be playing Jupiter or Yamaha? I suspect that the incentive for a company that doesn't have many lines to persuade a few corps to switch (often by convincing instructors to come on board as endorsers) is too great for one company to gather all lines under its banner. In the days before bands used the same instruments as corps, this wasn't a factor. But now, having some top corps to list in advertising is a big plus; something we can take pride in. And it only takes one person like Al Murray moving to Ludwig to develop new instruments to shake things up. We saw what happened when he went to Dynasty years ago and they had no marching percussion instruments. Stay tuned for the future when he starts bringing out more drums and puts Ludwig back on the map, like it was eons ago. Everything old is new again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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