Dci5340 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Does anyone have any knowledge of any open Conductor or Drum Major spots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Might be tough to do after several camps, but, if the interested party can look past top 12 WC and some of the top OC corps, there might be a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoaDci Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) while this may be seem a dead time for open podium spots, very frequently, especially among OC and lower placing WC corps, Spring Training often gives rise to panic attacks needing a third or fourth conductor as the drill/visual component is learned and the flaws of the music book and show design become apparent.. it's the way to get your foot in the door. Notify the corps in which you have an interest and tell them you are ready to go whenever they need. Edited February 28, 2017 by xandandl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Dci5340 said: Does anyone have any knowledge of any open Conductor or Drum Major spots? Have you been a DM in Drum Corps before ? Or marched in a WC Division Corps ? If not, my suggestion is to look up an Open Class Division Corps or two or three, and contact them to see if they might have an opening for a DM,.... or even an Assistant DM. Good luck in your quest! Edited February 28, 2017 by BRASSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoaDci Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 12 hours ago, xandandl said: while this may be seem a dead time for open podium spots, very frequently, especially among OC and lower placing WC corps, Spring Training often gives rise to panic attacks needing a third or fourth conductor as the drill/visual component is learned and the flaws of the music book and show design become apparent.. it's the way to get your foot in the door. Notify the corps in which you have an interest and tell them you are ready to go whenever they need. Im kind of shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Please do not interpret my comments as if kids quit because the program isn't good enough. Rather, corps' music faculty will want an added conductor for all or part of the music if the drill prohibits viewing the DM or if dead spots are noticed on the field. Watch the WC corps during the season. Sometimes a MM will be popped out of the line to conduct for a few bars and then re-inserted with equipment as the show continues. Cavies, Cadets, Crown, and others have done this occasionally over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoaDci Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, xandandl said: Please do not interpret my comments as if kids quit because the program isn't good enough. Rather, corps' music faculty will want an added conductor for all or part of the music if the drill prohibits viewing the DM or if dead spots are noticed on the field. Watch the WC corps during the season. Sometimes a MM will be popped out of the line to conduct for a few bars and then re-inserted with equipment as the show continues. Cavies, Cadets, Crown, and others have done this occasionally over the years. Yeah i knew thats what you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 16 minutes ago, BoaDci said: Im kind of shocked I suppose it all depends on the OP's level of experience and talent. Off the cuff, it would seem unlikely a WC Division Corps, even down to the Pioneer Corps level, would still have an opening for a lead Conductor, as we are almost in March. Unless he has experience as DM before in Corps, my thinking is that he should contact a couple of Open Class Corps. Thats his best chance at this hour, imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dci5340 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 40 minutes ago, BRASSO said: Have you been a DM in Drum Corps before ? Or marched in a WC Division Corps ? If not, my suggestion is to look up an Open Class Division Corps or two or three, and contact them to see if they might have an opening for a DM,.... or even an Assistant DM. Good luck in your quest! I have been a DM for a Drum Corps before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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