Jimmyjames Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 As someone that came through high school marching band in the early 2000s, two things I never want to see on the field again, Pirates of the Caribbean and Riverdance. I can remember sitting in the stands, counting pirate ships in prop storage and watching the same show at least 5 times a weekend. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jimmyjames said: As someone that came through high school marching band in the early 2000s, two things I never want to see on the field again, Pirates of the Caribbean and Riverdance. I can remember sitting in the stands, counting pirate ships in prop storage and watching the same show at least 5 times a weekend. There was a Riverdance dancing challenge on The Amazing Race last Wednesday. There was this one big clumsy guy trying to do the dance. It took him nine attempts and it was still terrible so they took pity on him and passed him through. I was laughing so hard I was crying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, DCIFan2022 said: Interesting to see a post about Riverdance! For a long time, I've envisioned Crown doing a show like that and playing the song below! Pioneer did a Riverdance show in 1997; came in 19th. I recall seeing them that year - it was a good concept but seemed a bit too difficult for the talent level, esp for guard members that didn’t have a background in Irish dance. Edited December 13, 2023 by IllianaLancerContra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karuna Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) Pix from this weekend's camp 15-16-17 DEC 2023 @ Clover HS. (from facebook) Edited December 17, 2023 by karuna 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nhs75902 Posted December 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2023 Big turnout at camp. Sousaphones were out and the gym was packed. Heard someone mention that well over half the hornline was filled, not sure about percussion but there was a lot of talent at this camp overall. Hornline played through a Christmas tune as well as a little unnamed something, and let’s just say… Michael Klesch is proving once again why he’s the best brass arranger in drum corps. Crown will be sounding better than ever in 2024. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 The direction the ensemble went this past season has had me incredibly excited for the talent pool and the direction of the ensemble this year. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karuna Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/19/2023 at 1:59 AM, MadisonBandMan1 said: The direction the ensemble went this past season has had me incredibly excited for the talent pool and the direction of the ensemble this year. I share your excitement. Was just listening to some audio and was struck with the sophistication of the arrangements. There's no one out there doing what they're doing. Yes there are other excellent drum corps performances out there -- settle down people. But Klesch's skill at arranging is aging like fine wine and the percussion writing last year was phenomenal. Kind of scary to think what things could be like in 24. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonBandMan1 Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/20/2023 at 8:00 PM, karuna said: I share your excitement. Was just listening to some audio and was struck with the sophistication of the arrangements. There's no one out there doing what they're doing. Yes there are other excellent drum corps performances out there -- settle down people. But Klesch's skill at arranging is aging like fine wine and the percussion writing last year was phenomenal. Kind of scary to think what things could be like in 24. I completely agree. Klesch is a musical genius and I hope he remains with the program for at least the next two decades. One of the really cool things about him is that he continues to evolve as a writer, he doesn't hold on to tendencies for too long, at least not anymore. This ensemble is really pushing the activity musically even now, and I am here for it. Music is the entire basis of this activity, after all, even over the marching. The best part is his music almost ALWAYS matches what is happening on the field. I love that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOC Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, MadisonBandMan1 said: The best part is his music almost ALWAYS matches what is happening on the field. I love that. Wasn't it George Z. who said he writes drill after he has the music, not the other way around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIFan2022 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Nice video of the December camp! Looks like lots was done! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1KpE0Uhdlx/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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