BRASSO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) in general providing members with the horns of today, rotated on a regular basis to newer and improved models, is a good thing overall and allows the players to focus on what counts. ....... and what" really counts", is the Show Design/ Guard. Cadets had a stellar brass line on 1st rate mfg. brass horns last season ( 2015 ), allowing the players in Cadets to win brass in DCI...... but that wouldn't even get them a bronze medal overall. Guards really havn't upgraded the " weapons of competition" in their Corps sections at all over the last 3 decades.. if anything, they've downsized or gone without the equipment for much of the show now ( compared to improved brassline equipment and its useage ). Oh well, things change, and what was once considered important has given way to other things deemed a bit more important now in these scores buildup points to be had. Edited August 31, 2016 by BRASSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 ....... and what" really counts", is the Show Design/ Guard. Cadets had a stellar brass line on 1st rate mfg. brass horns last season ( 2015 ), allowing the players in Cadets to win brass in DCI...... but that wouldn't even get them a bronze medal overall. Guards really havn't upgraded the " weapons of competition" in their Corps sections at all over the last 3 decades.. if anything, they've downsized or gone without the equipment for much of the show now ( compared to improved brassline equipment and its useage ). Oh well, things change, and what was once considered important has given way to other things deemed a bit more important now in these scores buildup points to be had. I think there is a need for Bb rifles and F sabers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) I think there is a need for Bb rifles and F sabers. If they're not G's, what good could they really be though ? ... ( ...haha) Edited August 31, 2016 by BRASSO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 If they're not G's, what good could they really be though ? ... ( ...haha) I think 27 used 'G' rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) Raiders were very successful with my Bb soprano this past summer and I expect them to excel to the next level in 2017 with a bigger group.I was fortunate enough to have WBA (Western Band Association) champion Ayala High School on the Bb Soprano Bugle this past weekend. They took delivery of 24 horns last Wednesday night, and had about 4-5 hours through Thursday and Friday rehearsal and performed with the horns on Saturday night. It was a ballsy move but their assistant band direct Jim Rogers prepped them properly prior to delivery. I am very pleased with the result.Sample one:They didn't have enough time to do a full warm up, and I was only able to capture this video on the run. You can tell a few younger players had some problem adjusting, but over all I was extremely satisfied to have captured the final 20 seconds (before they tune the whole band). It was glorious!!! Again, please allow me to emphesize on the word blending. You can hear the Bb soprano blended much better with the mellophone, not sticking out like a sore thumb.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAUEvd-fvcSample two: Their actual performance. Clearly there are issues to be iron out but from moment to moment, you can capture the old school drum corps sound! Also with my Mellophone and specially designed mouthpieces, that was probably the best sounding mellophone section I have heard outside of DCI!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnebb5Fj4ac Here is a semi good news. Couple of world class corps have contacted me. They want my Bb soprano... Just a matter of getting out of their contract with big corporations... Keeping my fingers crossed. Edited October 20, 2016 by Vance 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Raiders were very successful with my Bb soprano this past summer and I expect them to excel to the next level in 2017 with a bigger group. I was fortunate enough to have WBA (Western Band Association) champion Ayala High School on the Bb Soprano Bugle this past weekend. They took delivery of 24 horns last Wednesday night, and had about 4-5 hours through Thursday and Friday rehearsal and performed with the horns on Saturday night. It was a ballsy move but their assistant band direct Jim Rogers prepped them properly prior to delivery. I am very pleased with the result. Sample one: They didn't have enough time to do a full warm up, and I was only able to capture this video on the run. You can tell a few younger players had some problem adjusting, but over all I was extremely satisfied to have captured the final 20 seconds (before they tune the whole band). It was glorious!!! Again, please allow me to emphesize on the word blending. You can hear the Bb soprano blended much better with the mellophone, not sticking out like a sore thumb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAUEvd-fvc Sample two: Their actual performance. Clearly there are issues to be iron out but from moment to moment, you can capture the old school drum corps sound! Also with my Mellophone and specially designed mouthpieces, that was probably the best sounding mellophone section I have heard outside of DCI! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnebb5Fj4ac Here is a semi good news. Couple of world class corps have contacted me. They want my Bb soprano... Just a matter of getting out of their contract with big corporations... Keeping my fingers crossed. Wow...it's amazing how I can really hear the potential here with a well trained line...I would LOVE to hear a world-class line on these horns!!! Please please please...someone like Madison on these would be killer IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Here is a semi good news. Couple of world class corps have contacted me. They want my Bb soprano... Just a matter of getting out of their contract with big corporations... Keeping my fingers crossed. Yesssss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Wow...it's amazing how I can really hear the potential here with a well trained line...I would LOVE to hear a world-class line on these horns!!! Please please please...someone like Madison on these would be killer IMOI know I said this earlier... but I hope some DCA lines also take a look at these instruments. In the right hands...look out!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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