thirdcoast Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Alot of people just come to DCP to read the posts, so lets give the masses some moments to read... good or bad... but try to keep them classic! Give a little bit of your history and your moment... here goes nothin... I marched in The Madison Scouts Org. for 8yrs in the 80s. I have seen almost every DCI Corps live from 81 to today and almost all open class Corps also(Cadet, A-60, Div2&3, ect,ect) I enjoy the activity. My moment... we were at a show in 88 that was rained out(Dolly Parton school) SCV and the Madison Scouts were headlining the show, both hornlines were gonna give the crowd something for coming to the show so inside we lined up on the second floor facing each other with the crowd below us... SCV played there closer to us and we played our closer for them. A pure Classic Drum Corps Moment... one I will never forget. Whats yours? Edited October 13, 2012 by thirdcoast 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Boo Posted October 7, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've written about this before, but three years ago I lost my dad and mom within months of each other. I went into the funeral home room before Mom's wake started and found stunningly gorgeous flower displays from Jeff Fiedler, Blue Devils and The Cadets. I was positively overwhelmed because that represented to me what drum corps is all about. I've had countless wonderful moments while marching in corps and corps-related, but that is the moment that sticks with me. Less than three months later, I ran into Dave Gibbs at the WGI World Championship and kind of broke down trying to thank him for what that meant to me at a time I most needed to know I wasn't alone. And that's one reason among many that I'm quick to jump to the defense of the BD and Cadets organizations when I feel they are being unfairly criticized for something. I guess what I'm trying to say is there are many moments when we realize that drum corps people watch out for other drum corps people, are there for them when needed and will never let other drum corps people down. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 My drum corps experience is that of "a wannabee" and consummate fan. My sisters marched with a drill team, the Rangerettes of Franklin, MA and each year there was a competition known as "The Round Up." One year it would feature Eastern Mass Circuit shows and the next it would be a Mayflower Circuit show. I was mesmerized by drum corps but was too young to know what I was watching or which corps I saw compete. A few years later I joined a CYO band, St. Joseph's in Medway, MA and I believe it was 1975 though it could have been 76, we competed in a show where Boston Crusaders competed. 27th Lancers no longer competed in the circuits but they performed an exhibition. I believe 27th had close ties to St. Anthony in Revere (a band) and St. Anthony's Imperials of Everett (a drill team) so my guess is that one of these two units hosted. From that time on I was hooked. Drum Corps News and Drum Corps World let me know what happened nationally, the DCI Yearbook practically became my Bible. Also living in the Boston area, I was able to see CYO Nationals and World Open on an annual basis. I did almost march with a corps, but transportation was an issue. Talent could have been an issue too, but that's another story. Some of my favorite moments: 1994 DCI Finals, Foxboro, MA. It was a good year, and Boston fans were thrilled that DCI was in the area. We thought BAC would make finals for the first time, especially after besting Colts at quarterfinals, but that was not to be. But as anyone who was at Foxboro that night knows, no competing corps stole the show that evening, it was 27th Lancers and their show "Once More in 94." I am a rather staid person, but I went crazy as soon as the first notes were played. I totally embarrassed my non-drum corps friends who attended with me, but I wasn't alone. The whole stadium erupted with excitement and enthusiasm. 1999: Manning Bowl, Lynn, MA. Madison did "Jesus Christ, Superstar" that year. No show blew me away more than that show. Talk about wall of sound. At the time I lived within walking distance to the stadium. No lie, people who lived over a mile from the stadium could hear that show. "Lynners" used to love the World Open, so no one minded that it was probably a violation of local ordinances. 2012: to show that drum corps is still live an well, I am going to add what is bound to become a classic moment. At the Saturday show of DCI East, Bridgemen Alumni performed. They first lined up to watch their younger "soulmates" Jersey Surf perform and watching Bridghemen watch Surf was like stepping back at time. Bridgemen stood in "parade rest" the entire show. Jersey Surf returned the favor during Bridgemen's show then as they show was over, they ran on the field with vigor and excitement and joined Bridgemen in "Bridge over Troubled Water." Well those are my "moments" and needless to say, they're just the tip of the iceberg and if you're reading this post and made any of these moments happen, thanks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skevinp Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it was BD's home show in 1999. Blue Devils were partway through the show and suddenly the power went out, plunging the stadium into almost complete darkness. There was a beat where the sound dropped off a bit as the corps was as surprised as anyone, but then they continued full on and played the rest of the show in the DARK. In what other activity would that happen? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it was BD's home show in 1999. Blue Devils were partway through the show and suddenly the power went out, plunging the stadium into almost complete darkness. There was a beat where the sound dropped off a bit as the corps was as surprised as anyone, but then they continued full on and played the rest of the show in the DARK. In what other activity would that happen? For those who have never seen it... The lights go out around the 6:28 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For those who have never seen it... The lights go out around the 6:28 mark. That is a great moment. I wish time machines were a reality, because I'd love to have been there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 That is a great moment. I wish time machines were a reality, because I'd love to have been there. Careful, Michael. You may find your younger self waiting there to "close your loop". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoats88 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 1984 a former horn player and current equipment truck driver was marrying a current guard member. a number of the wedding party were actually bluecoats guard members. This was early June and without the couple knowing the corps showed up at the church and set up outside. After the ceremony the couple came out onto a balcony at the front of the church and the corps played our opener and closer for them. Now I'm not sure the 2 selections were the most appropriate since we opened with Bill Chase's 'Run Back to Mama' and closed with 'For your Eyes Only' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) For you old-timers, I remember in Philly (either 76 or 77) when, at the end of their show, the entire Bridgemen corps "passed out" on the field. We were all on our feet already and when they dropped, there was a momentary silence until we all realized what happened and the crowd went nutso! For newbies, that's why Surf hit the turf at the end of their quarter finals run! Classic ending to a classic show! Edited October 11, 2012 by vogie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dir_en_X Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I think it was BD's home show in 1999. Blue Devils were partway through the show and suddenly the power went out, plunging the stadium into almost complete darkness. There was a beat where the sound dropped off a bit as the corps was as surprised as anyone, but then they continued full on and played the rest of the show in the DARK. In what other activity would that happen? That happened with the Bluecoats in Jersey this past summer. During the last run of the night, the lights went out at the last minute of the show. Everyone there, members, staff and fans hyped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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