xandandl Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 With the shift of the Bristol annual contest to Cranston, there is also a shift to the Bristol parade festiviities. Many fewer corps will be participating according to Rhode Island media. The parade route was even proposed to be shortened. (The vote was later reversed.) http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20160120/OPINION/160129980 and http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2016/01/in-the-news-parade-fury/ "Some of the impetus to shorten the parade came from groups that declined invitations to march this year. In the past, numerous drum and bugle corps traditionally entered a competition in Bristol, held the night before the parade. That competition has now been moved by Drum Corps International to a larger venue in Cranston, and will take place July 5. That means the bands will no longer be in Bristol on the eve of the parade, conveniently situated to march the next day. Reportedly, only two of the seven corps that marched last year will join the parade this year." [my emphasis] Bristol and July fourth was always a day when present day (modern) drum corps touched base with drum corps history of the past, locals, and fans. But now there are performances and contests even that night. And money to be made in ways other than as an Americana parade corps. Are we getting too big for our britches ?(Revolutionary War image deliberately chosen.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 'Things change. People change. Hairstyles change. Interest rates fluctuate.' -Hilary Flammond That said, it's sad. Edited January 21, 2016 by mfrontz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 'Things change. People change. Hairstyles change. Interest rates fluctuate.' -Hilary Flammond That said, it's sad. also, "Modern drum and bugle corps parades kinda suck as far as members & staff are concerned" - Plato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 With the shift of the Bristol annual contest to Cranston, there is also a shift to the Bristol parade festiviities. Many fewer corps will be participating according to Rhode Island media. The parade route was even proposed to be shortened. (The vote was later reversed.) http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20160120/OPINION/160129980 and http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2016/01/in-the-news-parade-fury/ "Some of the impetus to shorten the parade came from groups that declined invitations to march this year. In the past, numerous drum and bugle corps traditionally entered a competition in Bristol, held the night before the parade. That competition has now been moved by Drum Corps International to a larger venue in Cranston, and will take place July 5. That means the bands will no longer be in Bristol on the eve of the parade, conveniently situated to march the next day. Reportedly, only two of the seven corps that marched last year will join the parade this year." [my emphasis] Bristol and July fourth was always a day when present day (modern) drum corps touched base with drum corps history of the past, locals, and fans. But now there are performances and contests even that night. And money to be made in ways other than as an Americana parade corps. Are we getting too big for our britches ?(Revolutionary War image deliberately chosen.) Let's be real blunt and honest here: July fourth was always a day when present day (modern) drum corps made extra easy-ish money by marching in parades. If a parade is not convenient to a corps' schedule/needs, then why do it? I marched in that parade twice in the late 90's. The folks on the route were generally cool and appreciative, but no parade is fun, per say, from a member or staff standpoint. We did several other things to "touch base with corps history of the past (is there any type of history ), locals, and fans," as to many of the corps now-a-days. While this is surely a bummer for the locals and organizers, schedules and logistics change and there isn't much that can be done about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Let's be real blunt and honest here: July fourth was always a day when present day (modern) drum corps made extra easy-ish money by marching in parades. If a parade is not convenient to a corps' schedule/needs, then why do it? I marched in that parade twice in the late 90's. The folks on the route were generally cool and appreciative, but no parade is fun, per say, from a member or staff standpoint. We did several other things to "touch base with corps history of the past (is there any type of history ), locals, and fans," as to many of the corps now-a-days. While this is surely a bummer for the locals and organizers, schedules and logistics change and there isn't much that can be done about that If I remember correctly, you didn't march a corps from the original 13 States did you? I guess we who are addicted to Del's lemonade, chorizos, New England clam chowdah, the perfumed aroma of low tide, and clam cakes have a different take than the johnny-come- lately crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If I remember correctly, you didn't march a corps from the original 13 States did you? I guess we who are addicted to Del's lemonade, chorizos, New England clam chowdah, the perfumed aroma of low tide, and clam cakes have a different take than the johnny-come- lately crowd. What about Moxie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 What about Moxie? Mike taught at SCV didn't he? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perc2100 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 If I remember correctly, you didn't march a corps from the original 13 States did you? I guess we who are addicted to Del's lemonade, chorizos, New England clam chowdah, the perfumed aroma of low tide, and clam cakes have a different take than the johnny-come- lately crowd. Ha Well, I did grow up/spent half my life in Ohio (which, admittedly, is only the 17th state). I also really really like New England clam chowdah if that makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Ha Well, I did grow up/spent half my life in Ohio (which, admittedly, is only the 17th state). I also really really like New England clam chowdah if that makes a difference Personally, my favorite clam chowder is Rhode Island style, as I am not a fan of creamed soups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Personally, my favorite clam chowder is Rhode Island style, as I am not a fan of creamed soups... That's clam soup. Chowdah must be thicker. And the Manhattan version is clamato soup. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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