Yossarian Sam Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Agreed, but I think what he's saying is that the work and time that goes into perfecting a drum corps show is on a whole other level than a marching band show. I mean, marching bands don't practice 8-12 hours a day perfecting a 10 minute show. That's why it's minimizing to us in drum corps to be called a marching band. I have seen a lot of marching band shows I like (and obviously a ton of work goes into the design of these shows these days), but to me they just can't compare to drum corps. The amount of practice the top corps put in takes their programs to a whole different level than marching band shows. Doesn't mean marching bands are bad, or don't have the same level of talent - we all know what it takes to play and move. They are just different activities. Oh, of course (many) drum corps performances are on an entirely different level than most high school or college marching bands. That's why we like it, right? And obviously there are many other differences between school bands and top drum corps aside from rehearsal time. I disagree that they are different activities, though. An Olympic marathoner and a 10-minute miler are both runners. People who march (or dance or spin, etc.) with others on a football field playing an instrument are part of a band. If you want to call a particular band a "drum corps" instead, feel free. But it's still a band. I just think it's funny that some people get offended over issues of nomenclature. Especially when they call someone else out as "high and mighty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry7184 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Oh, of course (many) drum corps performances are on an entirely different level than most high school or college marching bands. That's why we like it, right? And obviously there are many other differences between school bands and top drum corps aside from rehearsal time. I disagree that they are different activities, though. An Olympic marathoner and a 10-minute miler are both runners. People who march (or dance or spin, etc.) with others on a football field playing an instrument are part of a band. If you want to call a particular band a "drum corps" instead, feel free. But it's still a band. I just think it's funny that some people get offended over issues of nomenclature. Especially when they call someone else out as "high and mighty". Fair enough. I don't get offended. When describing the activity to those who don't know what drum corps is I said, "It's like a marching band, but with no woodwinds." I won't be able to say that for long, probably, LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichtimp Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 How about: DCI=Marching Band on steroids 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Except that I didn't "rehash" anything. Actually nevermind, if you want an explanation, just PM me. Edited June 23, 2016 by Cappybara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 How about: DCI=Marching Band on steroids That's how I always describe it when I talk to my non-band friends about it! It's the best way to tell them about it without putting them to sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleran Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 June 23 can't come soon enough 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Sam Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 How about: DCI=Marching Band on steroids Absolutely. But don't tell WADA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Sam Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Actually nevermind, if you want an explanation, just PM me. I don't, but thanks for the offer (seriously - not sarcasm). It's not a big deal. Anyway, how 'bout them Cadets?!? (That is what this thread is supposed to be about, right? I know I got off topic a bit... my apologies.) Edited June 23, 2016 by Yossarian Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sched88 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Cadets show description via DCI. https://youtu.be/PHE5XX_WNwM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 So... Gap between Cadets and Crown tomorrow night? Any guess on the over or under? I'd also include Bluecoats but we've seen nothing... Any predictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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