LabMaster Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 8:14 PM, Hook'emCavies said: I have heard LOTS of awesome things coming out of Boston You have heard right Hook. They are well ahead of schedule for putting the show on the field. Kids are having a great time, working hard. They post daily on instagram with mm interviews. All the new Saders are loving their time with a relaxed learning atmosphere and the Castleton experience. The only thing a bit unexpected for kids from TX and southern areas is the cold. It’s been chilly the past couple of days. But so far everything’s is going well. Boston should come out strong. Best wishes to your favorite team. This is going to be a very good year for all. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighterkit Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Looks like the link expired https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtFTC4ppO0u/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, LabMaster said: You have heard right Hook. They are well ahead of schedule for putting the show on the field. Kids are having a great time, working hard. They post daily on instagram with mm interviews. All the new Saders are loving their time with a relaxed learning atmosphere and the Castleton experience. The only thing a bit unexpected for kids from TX and southern areas is the cold. It’s been chilly the past couple of days. But so far everything’s is going well. Boston should come out strong. Best wishes to your favorite team. This is going to be a very good year for all. This. I got to meet dozens of new members last week, and I do have to say anecdotally, it is clear now that Boston has become a destination drum corps. To my knowledge, there is now but one drum corps who has not seen any of its members join Boston, and that is probably not surprising....looking at YOU, Chief Guns.. lol! In any event, I always avoid asking new members to compare their prior experience with their new home at BAC, but most offer up their very positive reactions to the quality of instruction, corps organization, and, interestingly, food quality. Despite the recent cool temps, the kids and staff seem to love Castleton, where we have been for 9 years. Quote from one of the Texans, "Vermont is so GREEN!" When I'm not there (as is the case this week) I happily receive texts and msgs from several members and staff. Morale continues to be high. Looks like they got Part 4 on the field yesterday and uniform fittings are ongoing. As happened last year at this time, word is permeating throughout the BAC alumni base that the corps has raised its game yet again, and lots of New England-based folks are making plans to head to Castleton a week from this weekend for the Community Performance. Unlike some corps, Boston does not charge any kind of admission fee for this performance, either to fans or the people of Castleton. I'm counting down the days until next weekend! The first show weekend is comprised of the first two BAC home shows in Lynn and Quincy on July 1st and 2nd. Devorate Eos, Bostonia! Edited June 5, 2023 by craiga Spelling 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algernon Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, craiga said: This. I got to meet dozens of new members last week, and I do have to say anecdotally, it is clear now that Boston has become a destination drum corps. To my knowledge, there is now but one drum corps who has not seen any of its members join Boston, and that is probably not surprising....looking at YOU, Chief Guns.. lol! In any event, I always avoid asking new members to compare their prior experience with their new home at BAC, but most offer up their very positive reactions to the quality of instruction, corps organization, and, interestingly, food quality. Despite the recent cool temps, the kids and staff seem to love Castleton, where we have been for 9 years. Quote from one of the Texans, "Vermont is so GREEN!" When I'm not there (as is the case this week) I happily receive texts and msgs from several members and staff. Morale continues to be high. Looks like they got Part 4 on the field yesterday and uniform fittings are ongoing. As happened last year at this time, word is permeating throughout the BAC alumni base that the corps has raised its game yet again, and lots of New England-based folks are making plans to head to Castleton a week from this weekend for the Community Performance. Unlike some corps, Boston does not charge any kind of admission fee for this performance, either to fans or the people of Castleton. I'm counting down the days until next weekend! The first show weekend is comprised of the first two BAC home shows in Lynn and Quincy on July 1st and 2nd. Devorate Eos, Bostonia! text messages from members? Ewwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlueStainGlass Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Algernon said: text messages from members? Ewwww Alot of alums become supportive adoptive parents during the season. Blue Stars have an adopt a member program this season to snail mail, send packages, meet up at shows, or message in any way. Bridges the gap and offers someone that you can talk to if needed. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boss Anova Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BlueStainGlass said: Alot of alums become supportive adoptive parents during the season. Blue Stars have an adopt a member program this season to snail mail, send packages, meet up at shows, or message in any way. Bridges the gap and offers someone that you can talk to if needed. I will take the liberty here and mention that each year ( and for decades ) Craiga helps defrays the cost of financially needy members at the Boston Crusaders as designated by staff . He is not wealthy , but his generous donations to a designated marcher has usually been in the $1000 or more realm. I think such support entitles him to receive harmless periodic updates via texts from such recipients and fellow current marchers . His character is beyond reproach , and he has been a devoted marcher alum of the crusaders ( and a former staffer at Boston in the 1980’s ) for 40 years . As a current high school marching band director in Maine , he has sent several of his students to march the Crusaders over the decades , and they text him on occasion while there too. He knows well the current administration and all the current staff there , and they him . He is a recent retiree and there is nothing “ Ewwww” with any of his behaviors with the current Boston Crusaders . Far from it . Just wanted to be certain we squelch any hint of impropriety with Craiga and any marchers at the Boston Crusaders or that his behaviors texts are of a “ Ewww” variety as posted by poster Algernon here above . Edited June 5, 2023 by Boss Anova 14 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Anova Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Short video clip out today from the Boston Crusaders 2023 Percussion from Vermont Camp... 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighterkit Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 https://fb.watch/k-z8h3IOh_/ Weekly wrap up of Boston. Some clips of the drill and they are booking it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 So good to hear todays report that Boston has finished putting drill and music on the field, leaving lots of time to enhance, layer and clean. They leave ST in VT on the 20th. Lots of activity with performances, free time in Boston & rehearsals until 1st show on 7/1. Looking good, sounding strong are the reports. Eat em up Boston! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Yes, the update from Corps Director Chris Holland earlier today was exciting. Especially so if you know Chris, who never hypes anything. Ever. I think BAC is poised for another historic year. Can't wait for a week from Friday to go see them again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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