Tim K Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Brian Tuma said: This comment got me thinking of 27. The Bonfiglio family was 27 but even a storied, very traditional corps had the ability to change and boy did they change. I think their Sondheim show was one of the most radical departures in drums corps history. Alas, it didn’t make the cut but it was an incredible attempt at “modernization”. Poor Boston in 1986. We lost the World Series to the Mets and we lost the 27th Lancers. The Sondheim show was a departure for 27th, especially after some challenging years. However while 27th was traditional in many ways, they were innovators too. The guard did things that were original and not attempted by some guards until years later. Jim Wedge’s Don Ellis arrangements come to mind too. There were many excellent drum lines. And we can’t forget many of George Zingali’s brilliant drills for Cadets and Star were built on what he did with 27th. However this post is in response to “founder-itis,” and there is no question that many great founders like George Bonfiglio were clearly in charge and it may have been “their” corps, but it was never all about them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Tim K said: Poor Boston in 1986. We lost the World Series to the Mets and we lost the 27th Lancers. The Sondheim show was a departure for 27th, especially after some challenging years. However while 27th was traditional in many ways, they were innovators too. The guard did things that were original and not attempted by some guards until years later. Jim Wedge’s Don Ellis arrangements come to mind too. There were many excellent drum lines. And we can’t forget many of George Zingali’s brilliant drills for Cadets and Star were built on what he did with 27th. However this post is in response to “founder-itis,” and there is no question that many great founders like George Bonfiglio were clearly in charge and it may have been “their” corps, but it was never all about them. Mr. Bonfiglio, Mr. Don Warren, Mr. G. Royer, the Smiths - all have been iconic founders but built corps and teams of people larger than just themselves. Thank God for them each and all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigW Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 36 minutes ago, xandandl said: Mr. Bonfiglio, Mr. Don Warren, Mr. G. Royer, the Smiths - all have been iconic founders but built corps and teams of people larger than just themselves. Thank God for them each and all. One of Dr. Wells' tenets in the book he published while at WCU about the activity in the mid 70's was to "surround yourself with brilliant people." The trick is whether one listens to and utilizes the abilities and talents of said people. Seen a lot of instances here and there over the years in band and corps where they were ignored by the person in charge thinking they knew better... and the results are usually not very good to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 16 hours ago, Brian Tuma said: This comment got me thinking of 27. The Bonfiglio family was 27 but even a storied, very traditional corps had the ability to change and boy did they change. I think their Sondheim show was one of the most radical departures in drums corps history. Alas, it didn’t make the cut but it was an incredible attempt at “modernization”. the problem in the end for 27 wasn't on the field sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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