dst_134 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I'm kind of new to Drum Corps, my High School band director just introduced me to the world of drum corps a year ago, and I've been fixated ever since. I love listening and watching the older videos. But I do have a question that I noticed from a Madison '81 picture that I found. http://southwind.org/photos/album/categori.../7107_mad81.jpg Why is that Corp(or what I believe to be another Corp) in the backround? I heard that there was some sort of rule or regulation, but I'm not sure what it was. It would be nice if somebody would answer my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBusDriver Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 (edited) If you are talking about the Corps on the track, in the olden days, we would start to set up "off the line" either from the end zone (REAL olden days), or the side line which we could start doing I believe in '74. Of course we couldn't go over the lines until the Corps ahead of us was finished (Penalty...Bad). It expediated the process of the show I guess. What was cool about it was that you got an opportunity to see the last 1/3 of the show of the Corps that was on the field up close and personal. I have alot of favorite "Exits" (Ballads) from the Corps that went on ahead of us. Also you notice the kids seated in the stands in the Back. We used to be able to go to those "cheap seats" when we were done with our show and enjoy everyone elses. Too Bad DCI doesn't let the kids do that now. Guess it looks too "muddled" on their tapes. And who would have thought then that from 1 guy and 4 kettle drums up front, we would go to lord knows how many "Pit People" now. Edited July 30, 2004 by MsBusDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dst_134 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 Thanks for the info! That must have been cool being able to actually see other corps perform during the season. I've talked too friends of mine tha are in drum corp now, and they hardly ever get to see the other corps competing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Didn't realize why the DCI members no longer go to the "cheap seats". Saw a lot of good shows from the back and sides when I marched. Seeing other shows was one of the best parts about competeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd5times Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 That's Madison's opening set from the 81 season. Looking at the picture, the corps in the background is leaving the stadium. Look at the direction of the bass drums. This corps was obviously on before Madison (is this North Star?). If you get the chance to watch the 81 Scouts...do it! That was a great drum corps! Enteraining and competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dst_134 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 (edited) Well I've already heard the complete '81 show, so I guess now I'm going have to get the DVD and watch it. I personally already love that version of Malagueña. And I've heard other good things about that show and year(as far as other corps go), so off to buying that DVD I am. Oh and I'm not sure about that corps in the backround. It is taken from finals, and Madison was third that year, and North Star was 13th. So I'm sure if their scores had anything to do with their order of appearence or not(seeing how 'm too young to know rules of the past). Edited August 2, 2004 by dst_134 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd83 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 (edited) The picture was taken at McGill University at DCI Prelims. The corps in the background does look like North Star. Edited August 2, 2004 by Jd83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburstall Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 My rear still hurts when I see anything about McGill...oooo the splinters. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who's Got The FEVER? Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Didn't realize why the DCI members no longer go to the "cheap seats". Saw a lot of good shows from the back and sides when I marched. Seeing other shows was one of the best parts about competeing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree...do any of you remember penalties for being on the "performance" side? Too bad kids now don't get a chance to see any of the other corps. My daughter just recently joined the pit and is amazed by what she's seeing of the corps prior to her (usually their division), but by the time they load the truck they've missed everyone after them (sometimes Div I). In guard she didn't get to see any corps prior at all....and if lucky a few afterward. I think they let the current members in on the "performance" side but only if space permits, correct? It's kind of nice because then fans have an opportunity to see a kid in a corps jacket and compliment them direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cainan Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Looks more like Freelancers to me. Probably wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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