cavie95 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 French horns don't project outside and trombones are slow for fast moving notes and are visually awkward on the field. Neither provide anything positive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDA16 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Once again, Hopkins and his progressive changes through the years have led to this becoming a reality. Say goodbye to corps folks! If my corps uses trombones or french horns ever I will cry. I am ashamed at the board of directors and leadership in DCI to let this happen. * James Mason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 You're not going to see full lines of french horns, trombones or sousaphones. You may see them used as solo or small ensemble instruments, and for sound or visual effects. I'm totally fine with this rule change. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamQuavers Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm not too enthusiastic about this new ordinance, but perhaps it will sound really good and will surprise everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelloMatt Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 French horns don't project outside and trombones are slow for fast moving notes and are visually awkward on the field. Neither provide anything positive. I feel Horns would be wonderful for maybe a miked solo (see James Bowie HS 2012 - Pavane for a Dead Princess) or a large section (see Marion Catholic 2013 Ballad). No sousas though. Only show that would benefit from that is a NOLA Jazz show. Bones would really only be good for Jazz solos too IMO. I don't want to imagine them at 220, with some of that wonderful drill we have today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonker Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) I think this is another unfortunate step in the homoginization of what used to be a very distinctive brand.......what actually makes drum corps Drum Corps. There is nothing new or interesting or exciting that a french horn, trombone or Sousaphone can bring to the activity (and I am a concert French Hornist by trade). And as a horn player, there is no draw for me in adding them to the activity. I was never bothered by having to play a mello to march or felt like I was missing anything not seeing horns on the field. All we are going to see is the race to see which of the self-proclaimed design "geniuses" can force-feed us some over-the-top use of the new instrumentation and being told we just aren't bright enough to appreciate the greatness. Sad. Edited February 9, 2014 by wonker 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) You're not going to see full lines of trombones So if I understand you correctly, you're predicting that they'll be no 76 trombones in the future ? Edited February 9, 2014 by BRASSO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Drum and Brass Crops? Worst rule change ever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I feel Horns would be wonderful for maybe a miked solo (see James Bowie HS 2012 - Pavane for a Dead Princess) or a large section (see Marion Catholic 2013 Ballad). No sousas though. Only show that would benefit from that is a NOLA Jazz show. Bones would really only be good for Jazz solos too IMO. I don't want to imagine them at 220, with some of that wonderful drill we have today. So the kind of show OC had last year? Or ECJ in 2005? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1223 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Every one who is being negative right now about the rule change will eat crow. I guarantee it. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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