Cappybara Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I think im probably going to be the only one on here to die on the hill that the percussion judge belongs on the field 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tariq.shah Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 very much agreed, @Cappybara! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 4 hours ago, FTNK said: Judges consult with groups constantly, it's kinda like how people constantly go from industries to working in the govt agencies that are supposed to regulate said industries, and vice versa. Former Secretary of Defense? Go be CEO for Lockheed Martin. In 2009 I taught a HS band, and their consultant was a regular DCI finals judge (including that year). This was band camp, right after finals. He said flat out that he would never give good scores to Cadets because he didn't like the straight leg marching style. Yeah, same type of good 'ole boy system that I find unethical, yet it's there. Great way for government employee to make tons of money after retiring from government jobs, and yes, I know a few people who did just that and are making 10k per month now in the private sector. Maybe I'm jealous! lol I believe that there is validity in asking for a judge's background and then seeing how they judge and where they put corps... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 10:29 AM, IllianaLancerContra said: I predict people will ask: 1. Corps X electronics failed mid-show - how could the judges award that number? 2. Judge - there was a major tear on side 2 in the closer - didn't you see that? 3. Corps Z - is all park & bark, why the high number in visual? 4. Can't you hear the thundering-goo overpowering the ensemble? ...and it'll all be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZZER Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Cappybara said: I think im probably going to be the only one on here to die on the hill that the percussion judge belongs on the field Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Cappybara said: I think im probably going to be the only one on here to die on the hill that the percussion judge belongs on the field Yeah, if you want to get that granular level of sampling, you need to get close. I guess one could argue the same for the brass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidal28Rdg Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Cappybara said: I think im probably going to be the only one on here to die on the hill that the percussion judge belongs on the field I don’t think this is a really unpopular hot take. Many people still feel that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Cappybara said: I think im probably going to be the only one on here to die on the hill that the percussion judge belongs on the field no but the rules congress hath spoken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, jjeffeory said: Yeah, same type of good 'ole boy system that I find unethical, yet it's there. Great way for government employee to make tons of money after retiring from government jobs, and yes, I know a few people who did just that and are making 10k per month now in the private sector. Maybe I'm jealous! lol I believe that there is validity in asking for a judge's background and then seeing how they judge and where they put corps... judges are supposed to declare any conflicts. i dont believe you can be on a corps payroll and judge it. however....the activity is insular. everyone knows someone or many someones from some other aspect of the activity. if i recall a few years ago a highly respected percussion judge pretty much judged open class all year cause their child marched in a world class group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Vidal28Rdg said: I don’t think this is a really unpopular hot take. Many people still feel that way even some caption heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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