Fred Windish Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 We hear this word often these days. Should it apply here, too? The upcoming “Bridge Season” serves to help maintain the role of Drum Corps international (the corporation) as drum corps’ biggest, most competent, event provider. Under normal circumstances, DCI has demonstrated its ability to stage an entire year of related events, including a full Summer Tour schedule. Now, DCI looks to keep that “engine” idling until 2022 when operational conditions are expected to be improved. Understandably, each regularly participating corps is given latitude during 2021 in determining what operational level it can handle at this time. Many groups (about 20) are planning to “do the bridge” over a few week period. Others have chosen to do something else, or provide a different alternative to their students. In my opinion . . . EVERY corps that regularly participates under the DCI banner should support the corporation’s effort by presenting a performance in Indianapolis this summer. A student performance of some sort. This could be in the form of a small ensemble in standstill, a contingent to appear in Drum Line Battle, an Alumni performance group, etc., etc. Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cixelsyd Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 If you removed the phrase "in Indianapolis", I could agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continental Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Fred Windish said: We hear this word often these days. Should it apply here, too? The upcoming “Bridge Season” serves to help maintain the role of Drum Corps international (the corporation) as drum corps’ biggest, most competent, event provider. Under normal circumstances, DCI has demonstrated its ability to stage an entire year of related events, including a full Summer Tour schedule. Now, DCI looks to keep that “engine” idling until 2022 when operational conditions are expected to be improved. Understandably, each regularly participating corps is given latitude during 2021 in determining what operational level it can handle at this time. Many groups (about 20) are planning to “do the bridge” over a few week period. Others have chosen to do something else, or provide a different alternative to their students. In my opinion . . . EVERY corps that regularly participates under the DCI banner should support the corporation’s effort by presenting a performance in Indianapolis this summer. A student performance of some sort. This could be in the form of a small ensemble in standstill, a contingent to appear in Drum Line Battle, an Alumni performance group, etc., etc. Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? No - not agreed. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Fred Windish said: We hear this word often these days. Should it apply here, too? The upcoming “Bridge Season” serves to help maintain the role of Drum Corps international (the corporation) as drum corps’ biggest, most competent, event provider. Under normal circumstances, DCI has demonstrated its ability to stage an entire year of related events, including a full Summer Tour schedule. Now, DCI looks to keep that “engine” idling until 2022 when operational conditions are expected to be improved. Understandably, each regularly participating corps is given latitude during 2021 in determining what operational level it can handle at this time. Many groups (about 20) are planning to “do the bridge” over a few week period. Others have chosen to do something else, or provide a different alternative to their students. In my opinion . . . EVERY corps that regularly participates under the DCI banner should support the corporation’s effort by presenting a performance in Indianapolis this summer. A student performance of some sort. This could be in the form of a small ensemble in standstill, a contingent to appear in Drum Line Battle, an Alumni performance group, etc., etc. Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystone3ply Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fred Windish said: Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? I agree certainly with the various performance opportunities that DCI provides: traditional field ensembles, I&E, Soundsport, DrumLine Battle, etc. But I also think DCI gives the individual corps their autonomy & a certain level of independence. I actually enjoy watching the exhibition I&E performances when they are staged in the Arts Garden (atrium) of Circle Centre Mall. A great venue for lunch while enjoying some student performances. Edited April 6, 2021 by keystone3ply cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continental Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, IllianaLancerContra said: Was that picture from Drum Corps Poland? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Continental said: Was that picture from Drum Corps Poland? Yes - the original DCP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continental Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, IllianaLancerContra said: Yes - the original DCP Oh no, Pandora....meet box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Fred Windish said: We hear this word often these days. Should it apply here, too? The upcoming “Bridge Season” serves to help maintain the role of Drum Corps international (the corporation) as drum corps’ biggest, most competent, event provider. Under normal circumstances, DCI has demonstrated its ability to stage an entire year of related events, including a full Summer Tour schedule. Now, DCI looks to keep that “engine” idling until 2022 when operational conditions are expected to be improved. Understandably, each regularly participating corps is given latitude during 2021 in determining what operational level it can handle at this time. Many groups (about 20) are planning to “do the bridge” over a few week period. Others have chosen to do something else, or provide a different alternative to their students. In my opinion . . . EVERY corps that regularly participates under the DCI banner should support the corporation’s effort by presenting a performance in Indianapolis this summer. A student performance of some sort. This could be in the form of a small ensemble in standstill, a contingent to appear in Drum Line Battle, an Alumni performance group, etc., etc. Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? Nope. Sorry!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppycock Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Fred Windish said: Spend most of 2021 however you like, but perform in Indianapolis in some manner, if only for one day. There is a way for everyone to be represented with a performance in Indianapolis. It’s the RIGHT thing to do, too ! Agree? I'm sure BD would be fine providing DCI a documentary film of their travels and/or performances for all to see what they missed out on. Very well could be the star attraction! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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