N.E. Brigand Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Since one DCI music designer's thoughts were posted on the rule change, here's another's: Shane Gwaltney February 9 "Hopefully new rules will make things interesting in a dated, dying activity. The only constant should be change." Thoughts? If he hates drum corps, why has he been working in that field? Really, anyone who thinks that last year's shows weren't "interesting" on the grounds there were no trombones or French horns doesn't like drum corps in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Since one DCI music designer's thoughts were posted on the rule change, here's another's: Shane Gwaltney February 9 "Hopefully new rules will make things interesting in a dated, dying activity. The only constant should be change." Thoughts? If he hates drum corps, why has he been working in that field? Really, anyone who thinks that last year's shows weren't "interesting" on the grounds there were no trombones or French horns doesn't like drum corps in the first place. On the other hand, since he was Phantom's percussion arranger, do we know if he was even thinking of the brass instrumentation rule? Maybe he had the second percussion judge rule in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Since one DCI music designer's thoughts were posted on the rule change, here's another's: Shane Gwaltney February 9 "Hopefully new rules will make things interesting in a dated, dying activity. The only constant should be change." Thoughts? I am sure he is a little bitter about last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I look forward to Trombone Cam videos. I just hope they are broadcast in 3D. http://youtu.be/eTfDmeBwuJ0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Since one DCI music designer's thoughts were posted on the rule change, here's another's: Shane Gwaltney February 9 "Hopefully new rules will make things interesting in a dated, dying activity. The only constant should be change." Thoughts? Hopefully new rules will keep this beast limping a bit longer so I can get paid for a few more years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 This tripe about " its all about the kids " is ridiculous. If this is all" about the kids", the kids would have been involved in the decision making in the first place. Its like taking a family vacation ,not to Disney, or some other Amusement Park, but to some Botanical Gardens, then a Bird Sanctuary somewhere because Mom likes Flowers, and Dad likes Egrets. Sure, the kids went along for the ride.. but they had no choice in the matter, If you listened to Dan Potter's Podcast about the Rules Congress this last weekend, he said that a lot of members were involved. A lot of DMs and member leaders went along for the Congress, and were a part of meetings. So I guess some of the kids are part of the decision making process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownLeadSop Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 What part of Drum & Bugle Corps is unclear? These Happy Hoppy bogus marketing policies may get us a bit of ad revenue from 3rd rate uniform manufacturers. But lets be honest ... The slippery slope from DC to MB just got greased... AGAIN!!!! Social connotations: Drum Corps-Olympic level athleticism combined with professional brass, battery and dance. Honor. Tradition. Military precision and bravery. Rock Stars. A celebrated pastime. Top of a musicians bucket list. 60,000 screaming fans. 12 hour rehearsals. Tour. Age Out Circle. Tears of joy. Jet engine decibel levels in tune and in time. Legends. Miracles. 120 hearts beating as one. Magic. The Pinnacle. Marching Band- nerds, geeks, get eggs thrown at you, teased by schoolmates, awful uniforms, low talent level, NOT loud, boring, dirty drill, phasing, shows that fall apart. embarrassment. Piccolo shrieks, out of touch band directors, boring music, only existing to praise & support teams that tease us. Halftime Show = go get a hot dog and hit the can. An excuse to skip gym class. Audience sits on their hands. So go ahead hoppy, you killed the G bugle, added amps and narration, now you have instruments that don't even look like bugles... We all know you want to add alto saxes. Throw in some more woodwinds and our fine, honorable, miracle activity that we devoted our lives to will be reduced to nothing more than an honor-band version of an activity that is fun and enjoyable... But no one respects, listens to on their iPod, gossips about year round or passes legends on through the generations. MB is a mediocre extra curricular at best. Drum Corps is a transcendent force that can only perish if those in power strip it of what makes it shine. "Let he is without woodwind cast the first egg" The social connotations posted without context don't really make much sense. No one in the "real world" and unfamiliar with the activity see marching band or drum corps as two separate entities, and I'm guessing it's been that way for, well, forever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownLeadSop Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 What was the point of that response? I could waste time debating your deliberate attempt to substitute marching band for drum corps, as if they are equivalent. But it makes no difference. Even if we accept that DCI = marching band, it still remains evident that fewer participate in the DCI activity now than did in 1975. Fewer kids are getting their drivers' licenses these days - does that mean the automobile is doomed to failure? Context matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Fewer kids are getting their drivers' licenses these days - Provide official statistics on this claim please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearwonk Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 If you listened to Dan Potter's Podcast about the Rules Congress this last weekend, he said that a lot of members were involved. A lot of DMs and member leaders went along for the Congress, and were a part of meetings. So I guess some of the kids are part of the decision making process. To paraphrase William Revelli, the worst thing the DCI Rules Congress could do would be to have another meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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