corpsband Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Well, that does make sense, given the other trends. If corps are seeking older players because of the greater chance of success, then there are less opportunities for younger players. If there are less opportunities for younger players, than there will be less opportunity to create multi-year vets. Additionally possibilities more kids doing one and done. more kids who do every other year (or some variation of that) because they can't afford to march every season for 5 or 6 years kids who trade off summers and winters (marching winterguard or winter perc *instead* of marching corps) (and i apologize to the OP for taking the thread OT) Edited September 16, 2014 by corpsband 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 but in a sense, your digression is pivotal to understanding current recruiting trends, the challenge of turnover membership and retention, and how an established storied corps both celebrates the past as it looks to the future and competes in the present. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornTeacher Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 but in a sense, your digression is pivotal to understanding current recruiting trends, the challenge of turnover membership and retention, and how an established storied corps both celebrates the past as it looks to the future and competes in the present. Nice point, as well as a clever take on the words, xanda. My hearty props on both accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catan Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I liked Rise well enough in '13, but it felt kind of like a generic, nebulous competitive marching band concept. It didn't have that ... oomph. Animal Farm, in concept, had oomph, for sure, but it didn't really translate to the field. And the music program felt like an homage to the early 2000's, where it was all about the "intensity" of the arrangement. Didn't really click with me. That sums up exactly how I felt about the show. Although the bland color palette didn't help much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emc2 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Adam Sage with Boston for 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornTeacher Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 All my heartiest best to Adam Sage and Boston in 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I remember many years back, local color guard people used to claim that 27th's guard got more attention (with good reason) and North Star's guard was flashier, but no one could match the technique of BAC. They still have amazing guard moves and often great technique, but can be underrated. I'd love to see the guard get it's due, and I hope Adam Sage will make that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 i'm not always the biggest fan of re-do's, but man, i'd love to see 90 updated Or 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emc2 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Ben Gegalado board administrator has been added to the team. post on BAC FBG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emc2 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Nice day for New England collegiate marching band festival at Holy Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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