garfield Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I found THIS article about one of my favorite corps and, specifically, their drum major and it prompted me to ask why members have to "negotiate" for their own experience? "With the green light, we got to work, crafting new structures and implementing changes. We secured an extra half hour for dinner and an extra hour of free time at the end of the day, each day. We secured more free days. We received time every day in the first week for cultural development. We completely revamped our tour job system by mixing the composition of teams. We made a website of every member’s picture and information and gave everyone access to learn about each other. We built a culture of inclusivity, wholesomeness, and care for each other." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Who was it who used to post here about how drum corps should directly involve members in the design process? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 The fact that his proposal was met with enthusiasm rather than defensiveness speaks well of the Blue Knights organization. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 If it works for them... it works... Sometimes you need input from the worker bees (in this case the members) Have had something like this in the parade and standstill corps. Leadership asked our thoughts of what would help the corps in the long run. Suggestions made and the ones that had multiple people suggesting the same thing were acted on. Bottom line it really helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Union-Related - Back in the 1950’s there was at least one Sr. Corps who was recording an album in NYC and ran into problems because the members did not belong to the Musician’s Union. I recall reading this in Jodeen Popp’s book (which I still have somewhere). Edited August 25, 2020 by IllianaLancerContra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Union....? There's no money involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 9 hours ago, greg_orangecounty said: Union....? There's no money involved. Give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthomas666 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 hours ago, greg_orangecounty said: Union....? There's no money involved. More to the point, MMs are not employees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 so what DCI figure is their Hoffa.....at least until the rumors surface they are under the end zone at LOS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 12 hours ago, greg_orangecounty said: Union....? There's no money involved. Uh, yes there is! Audition fees, tour fees, the money that changes hands at the gate and at the DCI end-of-year payout. If no money is involved, MM would march for free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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