Cappybara Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think Cadets were actually going to do a show a year or two ago with this as their theme, but then decided against it. Yes, in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I hope Cadets wait until June to make their show announcement. May I.ask why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamer Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 May I.ask why? Most likely due to people always putting down any excitement for cadets show's and believing they'll be cheese fests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) This stuff about announcing early, or late, or whenever brings a chuckle. Cadets can play " Jingle Bells", and medal. BD can play " a House is not a Home ",.. " Say a little Prayer for me "... One less Bell to Answer " etc, the pop collections from the 60's Dionne Warwick and such and medal. Its not what they announce in music at all, imo. Its what the Show Design will be. And thats all in the Visual realm, When Cadets decided to announce they were playing " Jingle Bells" as a song or BD " Say a Little Prayer for Me", what real difference did it make in the overall placements later ?.. or even in the overall fan excitement levels regarding their shows these seasons ( both Show Designs had them both finish 2nd. ) Or when BD announces their theme will be " constantly risking absurdity " do we learn anything with this? whether it was announced in November, or April Fools Day in April ? When Bluecoats announced their show was " Tilt ", did anybody here tilt till they almost fell over with excitement ? Sure the music ballad ( " Anxiom " ) had potential, but how many times have we heard what someone would be playing, then we heard the arrangement and we were thoroughly disappointed in what the Corps did with it ? Or conversely, we shrugged our shoulders when it was announced as a Corps a musical selection, but then loved the actual arrangement and presentation of it when we got to hear it and see it with the Visual / Guard in the summer ? I don't care what a Corps says they'll be doing. Nor when they announce it. Just play me something live from camps..... and more than a 10 second teaser too. Forget this teaser silliness. Play something. Make it 5-10 minutes worth from camp, I don't care if its just Corps brass line exercises. This off season secrecy nonsense is so counterproductive to growing the fan base, imo. No sport or youth endeavor can grow a fanbase when there is a 40 week black out of hearing something substantial from these Corps each and every year now. Who are we kidding that we think we can rapidly and consistently grow a fan base operating in this fashion over time ? Edited August 31, 2015 by BRASSO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Honestly I think this past season was a wake up call for GH. IMO, they thought they were going to come out and win it all and arguably so but it must be brutally obvious to them now that design has changed and they are behind the game there. They put out an amazing drum corps every year but they need to really take a hard look at what is rewarded. Why waste all that talent. Edited August 31, 2015 by Tobias 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Yes, in 2012. The Pearl Harbor show was speculated in Allentown at the end of 2011 which was the anniversary of the bombing of Hawaii. However, as the winter progressed, the recall of the anniversary waned and other directions became preferred on Hamilton. "A day which will live in in....famy" didn't reach the field until 2014 if you all recall. Edited August 31, 2015 by xandandl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Now if they were to wear plaid...hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) The common thread in show structure amongst the most success corps (score and placement wise) seems to be an intro, development of a story and a conclusion. Hopefully Cadets will follow the rules next season and be at the top where they should be. (IMO). Crown did this magnificently this past season, Edited August 31, 2015 by Tobias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I don't care what a Corps says they'll be doing. Nor when they announce it. Just play me something live from camps..... and more than a 10 second teaser too. Forget this teaser silliness. Play something. Make it 5-10 minutes worth from camp, I don't care if its just Corps brass line exercises. This off season secrecy nonsense is so counterproductive to growing the fan base, imo. No sport or youth endeavor can grow a fanbase when there is a 40 week black out of hearing something substantial from these Corps each and every year now. Who are we kidding that we think we can rapidly and consistently grow a fan base operating in this fashion over time ? I could not agree with this more. I think the corps-wide "gag order" business is about the silliest thing too. The corps that can maybe benefit from secrecy are the elites because people will love them no matter what, talk about them no matter what - and they'll score. But lower placing corps who are trying to build a national fan base should really get their content out there for people to appreciate, talk about, and yes, criticize. IMHO - Get the buzz going early and rehash it often! But what do I know? Maybe I don't get it. Maybe I'm missing the bigger picture. Or maybe I'm not. One drawback: corps often don't live up to the buzz that precedes them. Most sports teams don't either. Edited August 31, 2015 by luv4corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Detweiler Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The relative amount of chatter on DCP is in NO WAY a reflection of the amount of fan support a corps seeks and/or enjoys. I think we may have just a slightly inflated view of our self worth on here. Just sayin' Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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