Jim Nevermann Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 http://www.rrstar.com/go/x425599228/Fourth-of-July-parade-first-show-for-Rockford-Corps?photo=0 See text at lower right corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 We need more corps like this. Getting kids involved is more important then the final score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nevermann Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 We need more corps like this. Getting kids involved is more important then the final score. Oh, I completely agree! The operating and membership costs of contemporary-format corps are now nothing less than astronomical. Consequently, the number of corps - regardless of sponsorship - has dropped at least by an order of magnitude. Those costs have unarguably prevented the formerly zillions of kids who could afford, participate, and enjoy the experience in *any* level of corps from doing so. It's the sad fallout of what seems to be Creativity and perfection at [now] all costs. I marched in three junior and one senior corps: not a one of whom won any contests whatsoever [well, the sr corps earned one title, though essentially by default]... yet I LOVED drum corps! But could any of those corps exist today with the current costs involved? No, not for one minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) http://www.rrstar.co...d-Corps?photo=0 See text at lower right corner. OK - sorry but the text at the lower right corner on my screen is an ad for "1 sweet wrinkle remedy". Are you trying to tell me I'm old? (because yeah - you'd be right...) Seriously - it's fantastic that these projects are sprouting up in so many places. People are realizing that while the world class corps are amazing, there is a serious need for local, sustainable corps as well. Great stuff! Edited July 2, 2012 by Grandpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdm Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 This is exactly what the activity needs. More introductory, grass roots organizations like this, where kids can join with low overhead, and have fun. http://www.rrstar.co...d-Corps?photo=0 See text at lower right corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay B Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I love seeing this. A "neighborhood" corps. Looks like old fashioned snares and rotary/piston G bugles. I'll bet they are having a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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