Popular Post Groove Posted August 8, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) A SAD Drum Corps fact: In 1982, 30 years ago, when I marched with the Bridgemen, there were: 48 Drum Corps competing in Open Class Prelims, 43 Drum Corps in Class A Prelims, 7 All-Girls Corps, 5 Class B corps, mostly in Jersey TOTAL: 103 Drum Corps, at ALL LEVELS!!, plus the others who did NOT travel to DCI. Corps had INDIVIDUALITY, an IDENTITY, and played very entertaining shows that were also difficult and competitive. ...and today?? Well, not even close. 22 "World Class" 14 "Open Class" Total: 36 We have watched a steady decline, and it's sad to say, we may be watching the beginning of the final countdown, as the economy and DCI politics continue to kill Drum Corps. Thanks to the "rich get richer" system that was employed, whereby winning corps made more money on tour, the activity is dwindling to a select few who attract all the kids. And if it were up to certain people, there would only be 10 corps in the whole country, and doing it on their own "tour". Call me old fashioned, but I love the old days. Edited August 8, 2012 by Groove 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiBlueStar Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Have you ever watched the office? It's a great TV show! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fsubone Posted August 8, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2012 And what are you doing to help? Which corps are you donating to, which one are you volunteering or on staff with? Seriously, it's so easy for people to complain on here, but unless you're helping, you're part of the decline of corps. Get out there and help instead of being such a negative nancy 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George Dixon Posted August 8, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2012 What a cheerful thread for FINALS WEEK! Good grief 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Groove Posted August 8, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) I have been on MANY staffs, and consult with one currently. I have donated...not just FINANCIALLY but giving of my TIME. I feel reflection upon the state of affairs is relevant, and if these facts bother you, so be it. But fact it remains. ...and I GREW UP in this activity at an early age. From age 10 on I marched until age 21, with The Saints, the then Garfield Cadets, and then as a member of the Bayonne Bridgemen my final 4 years. So, it saddens me to see so FEW opportunities for kids today to march, and THAT is the point and fact. Edited August 8, 2012 by Groove 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiBlueStar Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Steve Carell? Jenna Fischer? It really is a fantastic series.... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peel Paint Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I like waffles. Especially during finals week. I'm whipping up a batch right now. What's on yours? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Groove Posted August 8, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2012 Steve Carell? Jenna Fischer? It really is a fantastic series.... Very intelligent. But then again, you're young with so little perspective on the activity. I forgive you. I will respond to any other relevant, thoughtful commentary. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamQuavers Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Corps had INDIVIDUALITY, an IDENTITY, and played very entertaining shows that were also difficult and competitive. ...and today's corps have none of these attributes? Today's corps have plenty of individuality and identity. Each of them have their own way of doing things and different ways of designing shows as well as upholding different kinds of traditions. Also, today's shows are VERY entertaining and incredibly difficult and competitive. If this weren't so, would thousands of people be attending shows today? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Have you ever seen indoor percussion? Drum Corps type stuff is stronger than ever! I hosted a couple open calass kids at my small condo where my oldest sleeps in the living room. What have you done to help? Yea didn't think so! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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