84BDsop Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I just hope Justin is given the latitude to be his own person, otherwise I would not be surprised that he will move around 3 seasons as he had done elsewhere with corps and schools Gibblets comments on today's DCI web-page makes me curious to see how it all pans out. I wouldn't worry about Justin being able to be his own person. One thing Jerry Seawright did when he started the bugle side of the org was -- in his own words -- hire the right people for the job and then let them DO their job, BD has not become the consistent powerhouse they have been -- with probably the best staff retention in the biz -- by not following that philosophy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Justin Heimbecker issued this statement: "Spending the better part of 13 years with YEA! has been an incredible experience. From marching member, to instructor, to administrator, to program leader, I am so appreciative of the opportunity to contribute and to learn from George and the entire family at YEA!. I look forward to continuing a positive working relationship between BD Performing Arts and Youth Education in the Arts for years to come, as we all work to provide incredible experiences for young people around the world." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) To continue this thread on its substantive and serious side, maybe it's time to replicate the thread comparing Allentown and Indy (cf. DeaninChicago @http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php/topic/163771-dci-eastern-classic-vs-dci-finals/page-3) by comparing Allentown to Concord to ease JH's transition. For instance, Allentown has J. Birney Crum Stadium, the Fairground Farmer's Market, Dorney Park, funnel cakes and Yocco's. Concord has Mars, Claim Jumper, In and Out Burger and is the birthplace of Tom Hanks and Dave Brubeck whose music BD did in 2003. Allentown hotels are often filled with folks going to the Bethlehem's Musikfest and Summer Music Festival. Concord has its Jazz Fest. Allentown's drum corps was originally known as Holy Name. Concord itself was originally founded as Tontos Santos (All Saints), quickly changed its name and ended up with the Devils named after Mt. Diablo, where earthquake faults merge. [imagine what if the founding fathers of Concord had kept Todos Santos, the drum corps might have been the Blue Saints.] Your turn. Edited January 20, 2016 by xandandl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowtown Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Interesting, Cadets and BD move once step closer to officially combining and wiping out all other drum corps to become KING BANDO CORPORATION Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Interesting, Cadets and BD move once step closer to officially combining and wiping out all other drum corps to become KING BANDO CORPORATION That would be one strong corps but question is, who would be on the staff and house this unfathomable beast? Edited January 20, 2016 by Screamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Interesting, Cadets and BD move once step closer to officially combining and wiping out all other drum corps to become KING BANDO CORPORATION I know you're being facetious, but there's zero chance of that happening. The philosophies of the two organizations are 180 degrees apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd-student-TTU Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I wouldn't worry about Justin being able to be his own person. One thing Jerry Seawright did when he started the bugle side of the org was -- in his own words -- hire the right people for the job and then let them DO their job, BD has not become the consistent powerhouse they have been -- with probably the best staff retention in the biz -- by not following that philosophy. Too bad some organizations are too blind to realize how well this philosophy works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammaster Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have noticed Mr. Gibbs hasn't been around as much. He had one serous run though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brichtimp Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I know you're being facetious, but there's zero chance of that happening. The philosophies of the two organizations are 180 degrees apart. Could you summarize those philosophical differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have noticed Mr. Gibbs hasn't been around as much. He had one serous run though. Dave's been involved with BD pretty much his entire life, starting as a soprano player in 1974 (15-16 years old, going by his ageout year of 1980). I think he's earned some degree of backing off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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