Kansan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) They have the money, the staff, the equipment and talented kids in Salina and neighboring cities and towns. There should at least be a Division III Drum & Bugle Corps there in Salina, KS. Edited January 24, 2006 by Kansan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element43 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 neighboring towns and cities? last time I was in Salinas the only thing neighboring it was a lot of farm land dotted with houses, lol honestly I have no idea what the talent level of any high school programs in kansas are because you don't really here much about them, but i do hope that the Sabres can make something happen this year, good luck to them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd83 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I wish they would come back. I competed against them in my first and their last season, 1978, and would like to see them compete again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansasDC Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 They have the money, the staff, the equipment and talented kids in Salina and neighboring cities and towns. There should at least be a Division III Drum & Bugle Corps there in Salina, KS. Last I heard, money was still the issue. They have already had two false-starts, and want to make sure they have everything in place before trying again. Very wise decision if you ask me. There are other opportunities for Kansas kids to take advantage of. Last year we drove 650 miles to San Antonio, this year we are driving 640 miles to La Crosse. Plus there are corps in Denver and Dubuque, and a new one forming in Oklahoma (Wild Knights). I'm not sure how many other Kansans are currently contracted with DCI corps other than my son, but I'm sure there are others. Kansas has too many good musicians to not have any marching corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansan Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) neighboring towns and cities? last time I was in Salinas the only thing neighboring it was a lot of farm land dotted with houses, lolhonestly I have no idea what the talent level of any high school programs in kansas are because you don't really here much about them, but i do hope that the Sabres can make something happen this year, good luck to them :) Salina isn't too far from Wichita, Emporia, Newton, Great Bend, Garden City, Garden City, Dodge City, Hutchinson, McPehrson. Kansas City Metro, Lawrence, and Topeka and Manhattan are just straight shots West on I-70 I drove across Kansas from Olathe (part of the KC metro) to Hutchinson for Sky Ryders. Start doing performances in those Towns and Cities and I would think kids would be attracted to such a group. The Sabres have a good Alumni Group at the right age to help support the Corps with their treasure and personal contacts. I'd just like to see a Kansas Junior Corps represent the State and the Sabres are a breath away from doing that. Edited January 24, 2006 by Kansan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element43 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Oh I know of all the cities in Kansas, Ellis, Hayes, Russell, Elsworth, etc aren't far either, but my experience with people in the area is that it's a burden to have to drive 15 minutes to the next city to buy groceries, so I didn't know how far people in those towns would be willing to drive. I too would love to see a corps in Kansas again though, maybe it would help spark some growth in their high school programs as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansan Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Oh I know of all the cities in Kansas, Ellis, Hayes, Russell, Elsworth, etc aren't far either, but my experience with people in the area is that it's a burden to have to drive 15 minutes to the next city to buy groceries, so I didn't know how far people in those towns would be willing to drive. I too would love to see a corps in Kansas again though, maybe it would help spark some growth in their high school programs as well? Yea, they will probably need some inspiration and motivation. B) I was lucky enough to have a band Teacher that provided those two things that got me off my butt and out on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansan Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Sadly, Sabres sight has been updated with some sobering news. http://www.silversabres.homestead.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansasDC Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Oh I know of all the cities in Kansas, Ellis, Hayes, Russell, Elsworth, etc aren't far either, but my experience with people in the area is that it's a burden to have to drive 15 minutes to the next city to buy groceries, so I didn't know how far people in those towns would be willing to drive. As I mentioned earlier, we drive almost 1,300 miles round trip for camps right now. And we live in Kansas. Of course, we are transplanted New Yorkers, so we're a little crazy anyway b**bs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansan Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 As I mentioned earlier, we drive almost 1,300 miles round trip for camps right now. And we live in Kansas.Of course, we are transplanted New Yorkers, so we're a little crazy anyway b**bs . I thought New Yorkers always ended up in Florida. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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