DWW11 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I hope it’s another quiet year for staff changes at BD… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWW11 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 just checking in with the BD honks to bump this thread up and maybe knock one of those depressing threads off the front page! And I can’t seem to turn off the itlaics here… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSnareDrummer Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, DWW11 said: just checking in with the BD honks to bump this thread up and maybe knock one of those depressing threads off the front page! And I can’t seem to turn off the itlaics here… Italics are fun and happy. Makes you look like you're singing. How jaded with drum corps lately I've become. I saw the thread bumped and though oh no, what happened at BD. Glad all is quiet and well. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinastick Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 5:26 PM, Triple Forte said: Why don’t they do a history of jazz ? Feature styles of jazz from Louisiana, Missouri, New York , Chicago etc… Because "variety" is one of many markers towards achieving a decent G. E. music score, and although jazz is BDs hallmark, they always work in a wide range of styles,moods, and textures into their musical programming. I feel like trying to cram various jazz styles into the show as to adhere to a thematic concept would actually limit their ability to present the same scope of contrasting sounds that they are usually able to achieve. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 6:18 AM, DWW11 said: I hope it’s another quiet year for staff changes at BD… The crickets make more noise than BD staff changes. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Forte Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Spinastick said: Because "variety" is one of many markers towards achieving a decent G. E. music score, and although jazz is BDs hallmark, they always work in a wide range of styles,moods, and textures into their musical programming. I feel like trying to cram various jazz styles into the show as to adhere to a thematic concept would actually limit their ability to present the same scope of contrasting sounds that they are usually able to achieve. Well, to be honest, the type of show I suggested would probably make for a unique Jazz show with nice variety and would give BD a vehicle to re-engage with the genre wholeheartedly. Kind of for old time sake’s . I honestly don’t consider jazz to be a hallmark of Bd anymore and actually hasn’t been for many years imo. It would be very refreshing to see them take on one genre and bring it to the absolute max instead of presenting music from a zillion genres in one show. Edited November 14, 2023 by Triple Forte 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWW11 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 12 hours ago, Triple Forte said: Well, to be honest, the type of show I suggested would probably make for a unique Jazz show with nice variety and would give BD a vehicle to re-engage with the genre wholeheartedly. Kind of for old time sake’s . I honestly don’t consider jazz to be a hallmark of Bd anymore and actually hasn’t been for many years imo. It would be very refreshing to see them take on one genre and bring it to the absolute max instead of presenting music from a zillion genres in one show. Or they could do both things at once. Do a “jazz” show with reinterpretations of standards in different formats. Think “Take 5” reimagined as a slow ballad, or a fast dance number? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom56 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Sweeny Todd must be performed by Phantom--the murder-happy corps. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) It's been 30 years since 1994 Blue Devils My Spanish Heart show and I always thought a new version would be cool. 1994 was a kinda re-birth of the Blue Devils with a new sleek look and new captions heads that are still on the staff. Edited November 14, 2023 by DFA1970 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonlyfizzle Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Bumpidy bump 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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