wolfgang Posted April 30 Posted April 30 This guy gets it I marched decades before this guy, and agree with him. I wonder if many of today's members agree with him and can see through some of the silliness in the modern era that accompanies the good aspects. Especially agree about costs and extra $ spent on a 2nd prop truck (and costs of driver, insurance, and maintenance, and annoyance of being on prop crew). 6 Quote
Lance Posted April 30 Posted April 30 the enhanced/"fake" sound that he's talking about is part of the reason that I don't really make it a point to go to try to get to live shows anymore. i enjoy watching corps rehearse at my local show, though. 4 Quote
TenHut Posted May 1 Posted May 1 11 hours ago, Lance said: the enhanced/"fake" sound that he's talking about is part of the reason that I don't really make it a point to go to try to get to live shows anymore. i enjoy watching corps rehearse at my local show, though. I agree 100%. I cant stand the sound manipulation and enhancement. 2 Quote
Mello Dude Posted May 1 Posted May 1 I mean, he makes a LOT of valid points. I didn't realize the sound amplification was that invasive. That would mean a lot of corps were scoring off their sound system design and not so much ensemble playing. That's a pretty huge red flag on a judged activity. 3 Quote
wolfgang Posted May 1 Author Posted May 1 8 minutes ago, Mello Dude said: I mean, he makes a LOT of valid points. I didn't realize the sound amplification was that invasive. That would mean a lot of corps were scoring off their sound system design and not so much ensemble playing. That's a pretty huge red flag on a judged activity. Yes. There is no valid reason in a judged activity for this to be legal. This (mic'ing only the best players in a section in a full ensemble section )is a perfect example of where Cprps Directors should be the adults in the room at Rules Congress and tell the designers and brass caption heads "NO!" 2 Quote
Tim K Posted May 1 Posted May 1 I found this video interesting and agreed with many points. It was the first time I heard someone his age criticize the uniforms pointing out why today’s uniforms are practical but often lack anything that connects the corps to its heritage. We “dinosaurs” or as I like to refer to myself as “old school at heart” critique them all the time, but younger people generally do not. However, the point he made about designers creating shows they want without considering if the young people on the field want to perform it I believe is spot on. I’m not talking about plateauing here, but I have noticed with some corps the energy level, or perhaps the better word is enthusiasm, decreases a bit between Allentown and Indy. The show may be technically a better performance at prelims and semi’s, but is missing something. I know this is just a personal hunch, and sometimes it may be due to a discouraging season that has nothing to do with design, but there are times you hear of kids disliking a show and growing tired of it, and often it’s a show with a bizarre concept. 2 Quote
DAYGO Posted May 1 Posted May 1 On 4/30/2026 at 5:59 AM, wolfgang said: This guy gets it I marched decades before this guy, and agree with him. I wonder if many of today's members agree with him and can see through some of the silliness in the modern era that accompanies the good aspects. Especially agree about costs and extra $ spent on a 2nd prop truck (and costs of driver, insurance, and maintenance, and annoyance of being on prop crew). "annoyance of being on prop crew." While he has never really complained about it, my son has been on prop crew for the last 3 years and it takes a toll by the end of the season. They get less practice time, warm up time, and rest after shows. Most corps have 2 teams but nonetheless, it is taxing on the body. Props to all of those MMs (pun intended)! Quote
Jeff Ream Posted May 1 Posted May 1 On 4/30/2026 at 10:35 AM, Lance said: the enhanced/"fake" sound that he's talking about is part of the reason that I don't really make it a point to go to try to get to live shows anymore. i enjoy watching corps rehearse at my local show, though. last year there was a top 2 corps that had only one moment i could tell was just the brass without speakers helping processing the sound. and yes, i observed that effect both times i saw them. it exposed a lot. same thing with Crown and their patches in spots of the show in i think i t was 19. and he mentioned someone suing the Cavaliers. Did this really happen? Quote
Jeff Ream Posted May 1 Posted May 1 12 hours ago, wolfgang said: Yes. There is no valid reason in a judged activity for this to be legal. This (mic'ing only the best players in a section in a full ensemble section )is a perfect example of where Cprps Directors should be the adults in the room at Rules Congress and tell the designers and brass caption heads "NO!" how do you enforce it though? Caption judges on the field writing down who all wears a mic pack? chief judge walking around counting? The upstairs judges have no way to check that. Quote
rollinthrurolls Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Just now, Jeff Ream said: how do you enforce it though? Caption judges on the field writing down who all wears a mic pack? chief judge walking around counting? The upstairs judges have no way to check that. BRING BACK INSPECTIONS!!! LOL(kinda) 1 Quote
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