alumniof Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 The thing is - there's alot of #####ing from alumni - especially on other sites - that drum corps doesn't exist anymore. It's band minus the woodwinds (for now). It's a legitimate gripe. To me, the identity changed when the key changed. It's not only the key that changed - the signature sound changed. It's what defined drum corps. When the sound changed - it's no longer drum corps anymore than if you put electronic violins, cellos, violas and basses playing 21st century music is "an orchestra". Not really, not what defines orchestra. Well, I'm getting away from the original post - but I think if a drum and bugle came out, was strictly a tradition corps, I think it would be good for the activity and if I could get my face split apart and get a history relive at the same time - I'd GLADLY pay to hear it, see it, connect to it and I think it could work. Ultimately, I think kids would rather be loved than scored against something that they're not even trying to compete with. Bridgeman and Velvet Knights KNEW they weren't going to ever win DCI. Didn't matter to the members, did it? I marched a corps that I KNEW wouldn't win but sit in the middle of the pack. Other than the corps ahead of me and behind me, didn't really care. ANd isn't that what the staff (unless things changed) preach to the kids, that it's about touching people's lives? Anyway, don't really know how much all this matters because the ONLY people in the stands are band parent's, music educators, band kids and alumni - so at least 1/2 of the crowd will love what's being done. And anyone that wouldn't appreciate history, well, then there is too much wrong to get into in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The thing is - there's alot of #####ing from alumni - especially on other sites - that drum corps doesn't exist anymore. It's band minus the woodwinds (for now). It's a legitimate gripe. To me, the identity changed when the key changed. It's not only the key that changed - the signature sound changed. It's what defined drum corps. When the sound changed - it's no longer drum corps anymore than if you put electronic violins, cellos, violas and basses playing 21st century music is "an orchestra". Not really, not what defines orchestra. Well, I'm getting away from the original post - but I think if a drum and bugle came out, was strictly a tradition corps, I think it would be good for the activity and if I could get my face split apart and get a history relive at the same time - I'd GLADLY pay to hear it, see it, connect to it and I think it could work. Ultimately, I think kids would rather be loved than scored against something that they're not even trying to compete with. Bridgeman and Velvet Knights KNEW they weren't going to ever win DCI. Didn't matter to the members, did it? I marched a corps that I KNEW wouldn't win but sit in the middle of the pack. Other than the corps ahead of me and behind me, didn't really care. ANd isn't that what the staff (unless things changed) preach to the kids, that it's about touching people's lives? Anyway, don't really know how much all this matters because the ONLY people in the stands are band parent's, music educators, band kids and alumni - so at least 1/2 of the crowd will love what's being done. And anyone that wouldn't appreciate history, well, then there is too much wrong to get into in this thread. Notb to change the subject on you here, but do you know how to put a slab of toothpaste back into the the tube ? I'm been trying to do so for years, but can't seem to come up with a way to put it back. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Notb to change the subject on you here, but do you know how to put a slab of toothpaste back into the the tube ? I'm been trying to do so for years, but can't seem to come up with a way to put it back. Any suggestions ? thats a good one...i have to remember that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alumniof Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Notb to change the subject on you here, but do you know how to put a slab of toothpaste back into the the tube ? I'm been trying to do so for years, but can't seem to come up with a way to put it back. Any suggestions ? What's funny about this is it's total hypocrisy. Not to change the subject is code for "to change the subject". Second - what's your point? There's no reason to put toothpaste back in the tube. Third - there are several ways to put it back in. This is like drum corps shows - "wow, that's a creative point - let me give it a great score". Yet, someone on here thinks it's a great point and funny. You all are watching to many youtube videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mello Dude Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 It's just band, everyone should just deal with it. The only thing to really do is get truth in advertising on DCI's part and everything is good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alumniof Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I like how you rightfully called it a band. DCI comes across like the guy dating a girl and waiting for the perfect time to say the L word (love not lesbian). It's like, just get to it already. DCI? Seriously. What are you waiting for? Just have a meeting and tear up the rule bible and say "come on woodwinds, animal sacrifices, porn" and have total freedom of expression. What are we waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mello Dude Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 They don't need woodwinds to be a "band". Brass marching bands have been around forever and drum corps, yes even with g bugles, has always been a "band" of a sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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