on traditional instruments

[typea1]

I was in Drum Corp. one year, 1979, Golden Knights, Southgate, KY

Question:  I've seen trombones, violins, and other non- traditional instruments on the field.

Per rule, are these things permitted only as a supplemental item, or could you, for instance, form a permanent trombone section in a drum corp.

Thanks,

Steve Tolson

Ft Thomas, KY 

[Cappybara]

I think academy or mandarins have already done a show-long trombone line. I’m not sure whether the rules are on a case by case basis. For example, could a corps have a full violin line? 

[CrownBariDad]

2 hours ago, Cappybara said:

I think academy or mandarins have already done a show-long trombone line. I’m not sure whether the rules are on a case by case basis. For example, could a corps have a full violin line? 

I think trombones are a recent exception to the valves only rule. Violins, woodwinds, concertinas, et al I think are still pit only instruments. 

I think. 

[Phantombari1]

Its just a matter of time before we see electric violins and or ensembles.

[ThatGuy2900]

4 hours ago, typea1 said:

I was in Drum Corp. one year, 1979, Golden Knights, Southgate, KY

Question:  I've seen trombones, violins, and other non- traditional instruments on the field.

Per rule, are these things permitted only as a supplemental item, or could you, for instance, form a permanent trombone section in a drum corp.

Thanks,

Steve Tolson

Ft Thomas, KY 

Yes a group can have a trombone section. All brass instruments are permitted.