MikeD Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, FlamMan said: The negative growth of the drum corps activity since traditional drum corps music & unis gave way to synth, electronics, narration, prancing & costumes that highlight the Male package prove otherwise. This isn't debatable. Actually, it is debatable. The number of corps attending WC champs since 2004, the first year of amplification, has been pretty consistent. Most of the reduction in the number of competitive corps occurred long before A&E, vocals, total body involvement in visual design/performance and show-specific costuming. It happened during the era of "traditional drum corps music & unis". 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BRASSO said: I'll say.... not near enough Janes, imo the janes are smarter..lol Edited July 6, 2018 by GUARDLING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I am probably in the minority here, but I do think Madison can keep some relevance to their old uniform and be successful. The Blue Devils always seem to use a variation of their uniform. I am not saying use the uniform, but perhaps the green and red used in some aspect. I do hope the members are enjoying themselves this year. I know this must be difficult with the scores they are receiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, MikeD said: Actually, it is debatable. The number of corps attending WC champs since 2004, the first year of amplification, has been pretty consistent. Most of the reduction in the number of competitive corps occurred long before A&E, vocals, total body involvement in visual design/performance and show-specific costuming. It happened during the era of "traditional drum corps music & unis". Cant forget we even increased the number from 128 to 154 since 2004 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, BRASSO said: And not a single " Jane " judging on Finals Night last season. Why aren't there more female judges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, dcikon2 said: I am probably in the minority here, but I do think Madison can keep some relevance to their old uniform and be successful. The Blue Devils always seem to use a variation of their uniform. I am not saying use the uniform, but perhaps the green and red used in some aspect. I do hope the members are enjoying themselves this year. I know this must be difficult with the scores they are receiving. They can..but that won't fix what may need to be fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, BlueStainGlass said: some of that Fake news about drum corps dying since Madison added a girl the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 34 minutes ago, tedrick said: How do you know the average fan wouldn't like old style drum corps? What is better about new style? synth? overpowering electronics? dancing hornlines? skimpy costumes? if the average fan wanted a return to the old days, alumni shows would get more than 1000 paid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamMan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 The badaxx aspect of this activity that was a key factor in attracting many guys to march in drum corps is long gone. The cool factor is gone. What red blooded Male wants to wear costumes comprised of leggings, sequins & lame'? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcbae!23 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just now, FlamMan said: The badaxx aspect of this activity that was a key factor in attracting many guys to march in drum corps is long gone. The cool factor is gone. What red blooded Male wants to wear costumes comprised of leggings, sequins & lame'? plenty do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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