Jurassic Lancer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Yeah, sorry Fred, but the member corps need to do what they deem best given their individual situations. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerParent Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 No, I do not agree. I do wish every corps found it viable and feasible to go to Indy but I do not think any corps should feel an obligation to participate in any capacity at the expense of the corps’ well being (financially or otherwise). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaleefree Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 There are many people still in hysteria and buying the hype. You cannot force them to come out of the basement and do something before they feel totally safe. Some people think that they would be endangering their children's lives letting them travel anytime in the next few years. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skevinp Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 10 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? Requiring corps to engage in activities that may be fiscally irresponsible for their circumstances seems inconsistent with DCI’s principles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corps8294 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Drumline Battle is a great reason to get up and go spring a leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Neal's Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 13 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? It would be great for all the corps who compete and participate to put an effort to provide something in 2021. You will not get many to agree with you here in these forums though. As mentioned even if the Devils make it to Switzerland they can always send in a video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I agree with you in spirit. I'd rather B.D. and Santa Clara appear at Indianapolis this summer, and I completely understand why they're choosing not to. The corps appearing are doing the heavy lifting to help keep the activity alive. Hopefully those not appearing have an activity to come back to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 maybe the corps that are participating this year should be rewarded / thanked by the organization... perhaps they can all get +3 points added to their scores each show in 2022 (only partially joking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Jurassic Lancer said: Yeah, sorry Fred, but the member corps need to do what they deem best given their individual situations. yup. DCI survived Star leaving...all the corps that folded or took a year or so off for whatever reasons...and it'll survive this year with a few corps opting not to do the season as it stands to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 11 hours ago, totaleefree said: There are many people still in hysteria and buying the hype. You cannot force them to come out of the basement and do something before they feel totally safe. Some people think that they would be endangering their children's lives letting them travel anytime in the next few years. some corps also look at the guidelines the task force set forth and decided the cost literally outweighed the benefits. the activity has a way too big graveyard of corps who forgot to look at costs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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