JimF-LowBari Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I mentioned in another thread that in early 79 I used to rehearse with a valve (piston)-rotor mellophone and perform in the competitions with a two-valve mellophone. We used to borrow a horn from the corps that performed before us. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First time I saw 2 valvers was at '79 DCI East Prelims at Allentown. We had an evening show somewhere in Jersey so corps management let us watch a couple of hours of Prelims. First Jr show in three years I could actually watch (not counting PBS) so seeing upright valves (and Madisons trombonium) was a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Check out 68-72 - Kilties (esp. 69), Cavaliers, Troopers, BAC, 27th, Anaheim & SCV in their infancy - starting in 68 the horns started sounding more "tuned" somehow (don't know why!) and less "bugly" (if that's a word!) - really great performances with ancient instruments then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 So, I bought my season pass today and had the idea to listen to the 1972 playlist. Wow, I was blown away with the hornline! To think they were doing that with a valve and a piston! I just can't believe the sound. I'm sorry if you think this was a useless topic, but I thought that it would be refreshing for you "old guys" to see someone who is young appreciating the early years.Any suggestions on other shows I should check out? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A few off the top I'd check out... 1973 SCV Blue Stars 27th Lancers Muchachos Argonne 1974 SCV Cavies 1975 Scouts SCV 27th Lancers 1976 Blue Devils Phantom Bridgemen 1977 Phantom Garfield 1978 SCV Phantom North Star 1979 27th Lancers Bridgemen Phantom 1980 27th Pancers Bridgemen Spirit of Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoch003 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think therefore I am a bugle? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I thought it was a piston and rotar? And music used to be taught:Piston, rotar, piston, open, open, ... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You had rotars? DANG! Rocketman - piston, slip slide ampssuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffernbus3 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 (edited) Double post, sorry! RON HOUSLEY Edited June 10, 2005 by ffernbus3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffernbus3 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 One horizontal valve and a slip-slide. To think I actually won 66 Cal State Open I&E on this ancient beast. Uniform is Lakewood, CA, Ambassadors, btw. RON HOUSLEY + 0 V/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancerlady Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 (edited) Another kick butt horn line that I enjoyed was 1977 Blue Stars! I watched that show the other night and was in awe of them..Loved those color guard short shorts, my husband told me all you guys drooled over them! :) I was also digging on that 1977 Madison show..."West Side Story" And I liked the 1977 Cavaliers, my husband said he thought Jim Elvord did their music does anyone know? That was some cool obscure writing going on there. :) Edited June 3, 2005 by Lancerlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoch003 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 How in the #### could Madison do West Side story with all boys??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansea Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 How in the #### could Madison do West Side story with all boys??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hehehehehehehehe.... b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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