DCP Commentary Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere mortals. This is a benefit to all of course, since they provide us with the inspiration to achieve our aspirations. Dave Hill was one such fountain of inspiration. This is not to say that he himself […]View the full article 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 At age 21, Dave arranged the selections from "Hair" for the Des Plaines Vanguard. He was marching in the mellophone section at the time. Note: there were no synths or electronics at that time and bugles had one valve. Timpani and keyboards were illegal. The show begins with a reenactment of a protest riot, and the "police sirens" are produced by mellophones: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 unplugged innovation everything old can be made new again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 "Unplugged Innovation" - That's a great description. I used to tell folks that Drum Corps was the most intense purely acoustic experience on the planet. Of course, that's no longer true, but it surely was at one time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) I saw Dave in Indy last year. On Saturday night, I told him I’d see him next year. I hate that I won’t. Edited May 11, 2023 by Terri Schehr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicteacher Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 One of the real gentle souls and talented teacher/writers of our time. He affected so many in a positive way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, musicteacher said: One of the real gentle souls and talented teacher/writers of our time. He affected so many in a positive way. A perfect description of the man. You said it much better than I could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 A "Gathering for the Friends of Dave Hill" will take place at Indy on Friday, 8/11, at 10 AM at the Hyatt (DCI Headquarters) Hotel. Additional details to follow. As Dave was fond of saying, "We're all traveling on the same spaceship." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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