wolfgang Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) California has a number of Open class corps. DCI has sanctioned all shows there now, but what if.... The Open Class corps joined to create a Golden State Drum Corps circuit. Perhaps shows could allow other pageantry groups opportunities to perform, including mini-corps or soundsport groups. This would be controlled by the corps, not by DCI. Has the ship sailed on this type of locally-controlled organization, or have national circumstances made it more tenable for a Region-based organization? Just thinking out loud.... EDIT- Also, much of the rest of the country is in school by the middle of August. When do most schools begin classes in California? Edited September 14, 2023 by wolfgang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 People barely go to open class shows ran by DCI. Soundsport/DCA groups have always been able to do DCI shows in Cali. You could just see if DCI will plan more Cali shows later in the season for open class groups if you want to make an open class west coast championship but you lose the top groups that do full tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cixelsyd Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 All of the most recently operating local/regional circuits have transitioned to operating as divisions of DCI. All but one of them made this choice voluntarily. To have a local/regional circuit, you will need a pack of corps who want that badly enough to run it themselves. With the possible exception of the Pacific Northwest, there is no such situation right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 They do have DCI scheduling three consecutive shows in June that basically serve as the California open class prelims/semis/finals. Even did a full retreat at the end of the last one. They seemed fairly well attended if I recall. Gold was the only one to continue on. Of course. No one got paid by DCI for appearing cause open class. Unlike if they banded together and did the shows themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 hours ago, wolfgang said: California has a number of Open class corps. DCI has sanctioned all shows there now, but what if.... The Open Class corps joined to create a Golden State Drum Corps circuit. Perhaps shows could allow other pageantry groups opportunities to perform, including mini-corps or soundsport groups. This would be controlled by the corps, not by DCI. Has the ship sailed on this type of locally-controlled organization, or have national circumstances made it more tenable for a Region-based organization? Just thinking out loud.... EDIT- Also, much of the rest of the country is in school by the middle of August. When do most schools begin classes in California? The matra has always been "DCI is the corps". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoKnows Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I think you would be better trying to get DCI to plan later season shows for the Open class corps that don't want/can't afford to in a specific year to travel to Indy. I actually don't see that as a bad thing and think it would be good for both DCI and the Open Class corps to explore that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcifanforlife Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 There is a Pacific Division within DCI and they meet at the Januals to discuss issues affecting the West Coast corps. If an open class corps runs their own show once they meet the show contract minimum requested by DCI they keep all of the money. For the last several years if you want to run an open class show DCI has been offering favorable contract. The idea the Open Class never get money is false. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranintothedoor Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 10:00 AM, dcifanforlife said: There is a Pacific Division within DCI and they meet at the Januals to discuss issues affecting the West Coast corps. If an open class corps runs their own show once they meet the show contract minimum requested by DCI they keep all of the money. For the last several years if you want to run an open class show DCI has been offering favorable contract. The idea the Open Class never get money is false. Well that's cool! Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 In DCM most of the local shows we attended seemed to be associated with some other local festival - Momence IL Gladiolus Festival is one that comes to mind. I know there were others but don’t remember specifics. Part of the festival was a parade & ‘come see the Drum Corps show’ advertisement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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