tubawarrior Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 As posted by the DCP Newsbot, the Raiders will again finish their season without a drum major. Is this an issue that DCI should consider during next year's rules discussions? I know it doesn't come up very often in drum corps, but I would like to see this not become a trend as it has in marching band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tsar Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 As posted by the DCP Newsbot, the Raiders will again finish their season without a drum major. Is this an issue that DCI should consider during next year's rules discussions? I know it doesn't come up very often in drum corps, but I would like to see this not become a trend as it has in marching band. Why not? If the Raiders can complete a season without a drum major, and choose to do so, then more power to them. And I am saying that as a former drum major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 As posted by the DCP Newsbot, the Raiders will again finish their season without a drum major. Is this an issue that DCI should consider during next year's rules discussions? I know it doesn't come up very often in drum corps, but I would like to see this not become a trend as it has in marching band. I don't see much of a problem...if the corps can do it, then do it. If it helps another kid at least get the chance to march, more power to them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H. Turner Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 As posted by the DCP Newsbot, the Raiders will again finish their season without a drum major. Is this an issue that DCI should consider during next year's rules discussions? I know it doesn't come up very often in drum corps, but I would like to see this not become a trend as it has in marching band. It's a TREND IN MARCHING BAND??? Really??? Somebody slap me...apparently I'm not seeing the same trend you are. If Raiders can survive without one, that's there choice. To have a DM or not should not be a rules issue. It should be a corps' call. Although barring unforseen circs, I think NOT having a DM is stupid. But it's a right to make stupid decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Tan Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 How do you not have a drum major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 As posted by the DCP Newsbot, the Raiders will again finish their season without a drum major. Is this an issue that DCI should consider during next year's rules discussions? I know it doesn't come up very often in drum corps, but I would like to see this not become a trend as it has in marching band. What is DCI going to do? Slap them in the wrist and say "Bad corps!" Corps have every right to not have a drum major if they don't want to. Forcing a corps to have a drum major would be like saying you can't be a division 1 corps unless you march at least 5 bass drums. Besides, in today's environment of listening situations and use of the Dr. Beat, I bet most corps could perform their shows without a drum major if they wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwolf359 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 They did this last year too AND won the Div. III Title. Don't be surprised if they pull it off again! Jim Wolf 71-77 NJ Black Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yea, lets slap some corps on the wrist for not having a cymbal line while we are at it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Thought this happened year or two ago with a another Div II/III corps. Think a family emergency came up late in the season and spot was not filled due to respect for the DM. Edit: Jim Wolf posted while I was typing and answered the question..... More power to Raiders.............. Edited August 1, 2006 by JimF-xWSMBari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno0940 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Another aspect that makes this even more interesting is that the Raiders have known since the beginning of the season that they would not have a drum major after July 22nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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