detergant Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I am trying out for DCI this upcoming season. I've been leaning towards either the Mandarins or the Academy. What corps did you guys start out in and how were your experiences in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSnareDrummer Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) Well....relating 40+ years ago to today would only yield you the experience. And here a lot of us 20,30, 40+ years later and we're still fans, probably still some staff or managers and followers of the activity, not to mention I'm sure there are many like me whose best friends today are the ones we marched with all those years ago. We still hang out, remember the old days and watch Finals and other shows together on FloMarching, so with that, I think the question of the experience speaks for itself. As for which corps? At the end of it all, it doesn't matter. You'll be a better adult in the future regardless of your choice. Edited February 15, 2019 by OldSnareDrummer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, detergant said: I am trying out for DCI this upcoming season. I've been leaning towards either the Mandarins or the Academy. What corps did you guys start out in and how were your experiences in them? haven't both already set their membership? I had heard Mandarins had... do you have contract offers at each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, detergant said: I am trying out for DCI this upcoming season. I've been leaning towards either the Mandarins or the Academy. You probably mean " 2020 season " ? 2019, this " upcoming season ", except for Guard, both Corps I believe are mostly involved in call backs/ contracts at this stage, I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSnareDrummer Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Guys, don't kill his dreams. 🙂 Find a corps, any corps, young person. Your life will change forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, OldSnareDrummer said: Guys, don't kill his dreams..... If mere posters on here kill his dreams he shouldn't be auditioning for a DCI corps in the first place; just sayin'. Edited February 15, 2019 by Stu 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaklefthand4ever Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Follow the advice given here, be it 2019 or 2020. Work ethic goes a LONG way and you will come out of the experience with positive changes you can't even imagine. And if you can't find a DCI corps to march in this summer, consider an upper tier DCA corps. It will give you a great introduction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 4 hours ago, detergant said: I am trying out for DCI this upcoming season. I've been leaning towards either the Mandarins or the Academy. What corps did you guys start out in and how were your experiences in them? Drum Corps is a great experience for most who march, no matter the Corps, no matter the years they marched. Both Drum Corps you mentioned here, ie the Mandarins and Academy are fine Corps that likely will provide you with wholesome enjoyment and personal growth development. Whatever Corps becomes your Corps, best of success to you ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlassmenBtone Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/15/2019 at 1:28 PM, OldSnareDrummer said: Guys, don't kill his dreams. 🙂 Find a corps, any corps, young person. Your life will change forever. Don't listen to this guy. Try out for the best corps that is holding a tryout closest to you. If you don't make it then shoot for one a little lower. You don't want to be in a corps that is below your talent level because it will make for a miserable summer. I know from experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, GlassmenBtone said: Don't listen to this guy. Try out for the best corps that is holding a tryout closest to you. If you don't make it then shoot for one a little lower. You don't want to be in a corps that is below your talent level because it will make for a miserable summer. I know from experience To the original poster detergant: If you make a corps and find that you are on top of the talented side choose to be a humble mentor, a helper, a guide, a role model. Choose to be a positive influence on others. Then audition for a more demanding corps the next season carrying with you those positive traits. I know that from personal experience. Or you can choose to be miserable. But be aware that typically leads to becoming condscending, self-centered, and not valuing the opinions and advice of others. Your choice in behavior now will play a part in defining your character as you move into the future. Edited February 17, 2019 by Stu 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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