littlejaw Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 http://glassmenexperience.com/ It appears that the corps has come back. Now the question is will it be open class when it gets reinstated? Or World Class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cainan Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 DCI's rules on this are crystal clear. They have to come back as Open Class. Lest you forget their finances were in a right state when they folded. THis new leadership regime must show they are financially ready for World Class. I like the idea of them coming back the Soundsport avenue. By all accounts it's worked for Southwind. Lets hope Glassmen are next.Now if someone could just bring back the Freelancers and VK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumManTx Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I hope they take it slow. I want them back, just hope they do what is monetarily sound. Start in Soundsport for a year or two, spend a few in Open, and move up when they've had a few years of high success. Like Oregon 2009 - 2012. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 SoundSport in 2016, I'm guessing Open Class once they decide to move up. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 You guys all make my heart smile with the anticipation that a corps might actually revive from the Glassmen pieces. Am I the only one here close to them? I know NEBrigand is close, but anyone else? I wonder what it takes to make the jump to OC from SS. Soundsport is nearly completely "non-DCI", as in MM's who can't or won't commit to tour or cost or, frankly, practice schedule to attain "class" level. I wonder if it's realistic to do SS "for a few years" and then break into OC. I, personally, know SS groups that have no intention to make the jump to OC. Maybe G-men will be different. They've got, as an organization, the WC fluid in their blood. They know what they face and, if they're starting in SS, it's likely many years from when they hit the field competing with Pacific Crest, Surf, or Academy. Nobody pee'd on my corn flakes this morning. I'd love to know their plan to "make the jump" to touring status. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I hope they take it slow. I want them back, just hope they do what is monetarily sound. Start in Soundsport for a year or two, spend a few in Open, and move up when they've had a few years of high success. Like Oregon 2009 - 2012. Agree. Soundsport for a year or even two to build volunteers and membership back. Maybe an indoor drum line if that makes sense, then a year or two in Open. Five years to have our World Class Glassmen back is time well spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutUpAndPlayYerGuitar Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 By all accounts it's worked for Southwind. Lets hope Glassmen are next. Now if someone could just bring back the Freelancers and VK. I was skeptical of SW's return, but they've seemed to have rebounded safe and reasonably strong. A lot if it came from alumni support, but it also looked like they brought in the sustained help of some key players from the corps' past (including a longtime director). That is huge, especially when you want to galvanize alumni support. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyDad Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Well that tread title was misleading. They're taking a small step on a long journey. That's great. That's encouraging. They are not "back". I hope they do get back to WC one day real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 You guys all make my heart smile with the anticipation that a corps might actually revive from the Glassmen pieces. Am I the only one here close to them? I know NEBrigand is close, but anyone else? I wonder what it takes to make the jump to OC from SS. Soundsport is nearly completely "non-DCI", as in MM's who can't or won't commit to tour or cost or, frankly, practice schedule to attain "class" level. I wonder if it's realistic to do SS "for a few years" and then break into OC. I, personally, know SS groups that have no intention to make the jump to OC. Maybe G-men will be different. They've got, as an organization, the WC fluid in their blood. They know what they face and, if they're starting in SS, it's likely many years from when they hit the field competing with Pacific Crest, Surf, or Academy. Nobody pee'd on my corn flakes this morning. I'd love to know their plan to "make the jump" to touring status. Yeah, I'm close. Glassmen 1992-1994 (Soprano), 1995-1996 (Baritone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingamin Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 SoundSport was also the stepping stone for the Guardians down in Texas. They are now an established Open Class corps who still only tour for part of the season, ending in San Antonio, and keeping their finances in order.Slow and easy does win the race. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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