normy diploome Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) "I used to work with a guy who was born and raised in Indianapolis. He told me that if I went to the Indy 500 not to bother going to the race - it was a waste of money - instead go to the time trials because that's when the teams have to qualify, so they pull out all stops and really push the envelope. I don't imagine that Drum Corps is is that much different. [my edit: Some corps] might not be too concerned about it, but a corps that's on the bubble is really going to pour it on. To me that's part of the fun." I have to agree with Piper about this one. Haven't we all enjoyed those performances where the corps left everything on the field, and I don't mean the memorabilia once left on Finals' Night retreat. I mean the years when we yearn for a tie in twelfth place because those units have so improved and peaked at just the right time. Isn't that search for excellence fundamentally what the activity is about as a youth formation experience? Think of the Troopers a few years back, Crossmen, Magic , etc, etc. The championship experience will elicit this type of adrenaline and excellence whenever the requirements of participation impose limits. Edited March 22, 2013 by normy diploome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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