darlacorp Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I saw in DCA annual meeting notes in Drum Corp World magazine that the 2 circuits are more in collaboration. The recent DCA rule on show timing aligns with Soundsport criteria. Is this helpful to DCA or is it the beginning of it all under 1 DCI circuit umbrella? Just curious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 i think right now at least it's just working together and trying to give corps performance opportunities. many judges work both circuits so there's familiarity with the sheets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlacorp Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 16 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: i think right now at least it's just working together and trying to give corps performance opportunities. many judges work both circuits so there's familiarity with the sheets We (DCA corp) have so many members wanting to experience DCI that performing at these events is something our members really want 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 7 hours ago, darlacorp said: We (DCA corp) have so many members wanting to experience DCI that performing at these events is something our members really want i think it's great. we used to have many shows in the east that had both DCA and DCi corps in it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Holland Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) If you're a corps outside of NJ or PA, your opportunities are very limited for DCA shows. Often the shows of DCA in your area have perhaps 2-3 corps in some cases, or your other option is virtual shows. Where you record your show and send it in for evaluation. Even in NJ we have shows with only 5 groups. (see rant about operations and placement of intermission in another thread) So if you want to provide opportunities for your members where they have larger crowds, and more performance opportunities in general, you'll take what your options are. This doesnt always work if DCI comes through your city on a tuesday or wednesday, but if you can do it, there's no reason not to. Its a performance op for your members and exposure for your ensembles in a very niche activity. Edited January 24, 2023 by C.Holland 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contraguard05 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Would cohosting a DCI/DCA show make an event more lucrative and easier to run? Could it facilitate DCA growth outside of the Northeast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 As the saying goes, "we must all hang together, or ... we shall all hang separately," Both of these leagues seem to be marching to the scaffold, albeit at different rates. Some kind of affiliation may be a path to their collective salvation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Holland Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 hours ago, contraguard05 said: Would cohosting a DCI/DCA show make an event more lucrative and easier to run? Could it facilitate DCA growth outside of the Northeast? Drum corps Midwest used to have DCA groups in their shows. Some shows out east have a few DCA groups there. I think you need to time it right for the weekend to make it beneficial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff Ream Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 13 hours ago, C.Holland said: If you're a corps outside of NJ or PA, your opportunities are very limited for DCA shows. Often the shows of DCA in your area have perhaps 2-3 corps in some cases, or your other option is virtual shows. Where you record your show and send it in for evaluation. Even in NJ we have shows with only 5 groups. (see rant about operations and placement of intermission in another thread) So if you want to provide opportunities for your members where they have larger crowds, and more performance opportunities in general, you'll take what your options are. This doesnt always work if DCI comes through your city on a tuesday or wednesday, but if you can do it, there's no reason not to. Its a performance op for your members and exposure for your ensembles in a very niche activity. and feedback from DCI judges is always a nice thing to get. as i said several do judge for both places, but good judges can adapt to any sheets they work, even DCA's goofy GE/Communication sheets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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