craiga Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, ContraFart said: How do you stay local without shows where you can perform? And, if you stay local, you still have to house and feed the members all summer. In our current society, putting all these kids in private homes like we used to won't fly. Edited October 14, 2023 by craiga Sp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Just now, ContraFart said: How does that happen? Off the top of my head there are only 3 states with more than one drum corps. So we create 100 local corps out of thin air? Yea. I know. That’s the challenge. Drum corps has lost the connection with communities due to the large loss of corps. World Class thumbing their collective noses over Open hasn’t helped. It’s coming down to a select few relevant corps. I hope it’s remains sustainable, but at some point it may not be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: Yes electronics have costs. Props too. The big issue for props is extra fleet to transport them. More vehicles, more drivers, more fuel costs. Yes - it is the logistical footprint that is a big part of the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, ContraFart said: How do you stay local without shows where you can perform? Or without the corps. The regional model’s ship has sailed. Even with the addition of the all age corps into the fold, you’re still going to have to have enough corps for a show. One thing I’ve learned from being older is that you can’t put the toothpaste back into the tube. You have to find a way to preserve and build upon what is left. Solutions. I don’t have them. That’s way above my pay grade. I’m hoping that the new CEO has a lot of solutions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 I don’t know if this has been mentioned but isn’t 2024 the Cadets 90th anniversary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContraFart Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: Yes electronics have costs. Props too. The big issue for props is extra fleet to transport them. More vehicles, more drivers, more fuel costs. You would think maybe if the difference between going on tour and folding is one tractor trailer, they would scale down their design so it's not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 42 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said: I don’t think it’s props and electronics. I believe it’s food and housing and fuel. Now hauling extra props does add to truck and fuel costs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, ContraFart said: Everything adds cost, but in perspective, how much is that cost? Using the SOA numbers, it's not much in the grand scheme Well you need an extra truck for props. So you have the vehicle cost, fuel, driver and insurance. That’s not lumped under production costs on a budget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, craiga said: And, if you stay local, you still have to house and feed the members all summer. In our current society, putting all these kids in private homes like we used to won't fly. Exactly. And bus bills now are daily regardless of if the busses move or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: Now hauling extra props does add to truck and fuel costs That’s true. Every vehicle that is hauled is going to use fuel. And a lot of it. Jim said it was stunning how much every fuel stop was when he toured with Cadets. He drove “Taco”. The pickup and trailer that had the electronics. Ironically. Edited October 14, 2023 by Terri Schehr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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