Bloofanboy95 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hey everyone! So this year I'm interning with a world class drum corps (I'm not saying who so that y'all don't harrass me about show info). I'll be one of the merchandising interns and was just wondering if anyone with drum corps experience or interning with a drum corps could give me advice to be successful in my job or on tour in general? I've never been on a drum corps tour before so any insights about things that I wouldn't have thought about before would be a huge help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 49 minutes ago, Bloofanboy95 said: Hey everyone! So this year I'm interning with a world class drum corps (I'm not saying who so that y'all don't harrass me about show info). I'll be one of the merchandising interns and was just wondering if anyone with drum corps experience or interning with a drum corps could give me advice to be successful in my job or on tour in general? I've never been on a drum corps tour before so any insights about things that I wouldn't have thought about before would be a huge help. Thanks! At our show, and at most of the TEP shows AFAIK, the first souvie truck to the gate gets the best positioning at the show. Be early, and don't run out of stuff. Contact EVERY show host well in advance and ask how they want to set up. TEP's don't surprises, either. We've had souvie crews put up their own flat tables in the parking lot to fold shirts, set up and stock the trailers and tents, as early as noon for a 6pm show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Start off by asking the PIC what your duties will be and how they want things done. Always be available to help, put the phone away, and be happy. Most souvie trailers are tight so be aware of your associates and scan the crowd for someone looking like they need assistance. Know your product line. If it's a ground area "tent", it will also be crowded so give people space. They can see the prices. If not busy, straighten up the shelves. Have fun and oh yeah, know your product line. Edited March 27, 2017 by Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Ghost said: ... put the phone away... This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liahona Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Bloofanboy95 said: Hey everyone! So this year I'm interning with a world class drum corps (I'm not saying who so that y'all don't harrass me about show info). I'll be one of the merchandising interns and was just wondering if anyone with drum corps experience or interning with a drum corps could give me advice to be successful in my job or on tour in general? I've never been on a drum corps tour before so any insights about things that I wouldn't have thought about before would be a huge help. Thanks! Don't forget to order enough bigger sizes...they always run out by Allentown or sooner...besides the crowd is on the bigger PLUS size these days...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Ghost said: ... Always be available to help... And This!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Ghost said: ... asking the PIC what your duties will be and how they want things done..... And of course This!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Stu said: And of course This!!! "Alex, I'll take "like this" for three please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloofanboy95 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks everyone for the advice! I appreciate and maybe I'll see some of you down the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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