JohnD Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 If you haven't caught it yet - Frank Dorritie's latest installment of "Inside the Arc", entitled "A Harlem Tale", paints a colorful picture of a different time in the activity .... and offers a timeless lesson along the way. You'll find the column on the Front Page. Enjoy, -john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 If you haven't caught it yet - Frank Dorritie's latest installment of "Inside the Arc", entitled "A Harlem Tale", paints a colorful picture of a different time in the activity .... and offers a timeless lesson along the way.You'll find the column on the Front Page. Enjoy, -john An absolute "MUST READ" - especially for the younger folks who weren't around back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.P. Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 As with his first installment, Frank has again captured a slice of the activity that for those of us who grew up then, remember why they love it. Evocative, intimate and personal, he has painted a wonderful portrait of a cataclysmic event that many of us experienced at one time or another, in one fashion or another. My hat is off to you Frank, for the great writing with an appreciative thank you for doing this, and the hopeful expectation of your future musings. See you on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Argul Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 When Frank writes you can smell the grass, here the diddles and lip slurs and feel the energy of the old days! He's the man! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Priester Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Once again Frank has hit the nail on the head with another 'coming of age' story. It was at these rehearsals where you watched your competition practice and saw for yourself if your corps could or would ever measure up to the 'big boys'. And it wasn't just Friday nights. You could go to Randall's just about any night of the week and find 2 or 3 corps, junior and senior, rehearsing there, not only in the large 2 level parking lots but also on some of the surrounding ball fields. Downing Stadium played host to many contests over the years for many circuits in the area and at least one VFW Nationals that I remember. For drum corps in the NYC area it was truly the melting pot and gathering place on many Spring and Summer evenings. Thanks again, Frank. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 A great tribute to a bygone era of drum corps. Well done, Frank! Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin4057 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Frank has a wonderful way of painting a picture, with words. Those were indeed wonderful bygone days. Back when just about every neighborhood had a drum corps. In the northern eastern seaboard as well as out in the midwest. I look forward to more of Franks installments. Good to go Frank. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppeljr Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Thanks Frank. Always good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOReason Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Those were indeed wonderful bygone days. Back when just about every neighborhood had a drum corps. In the northern eastern seaboard as well as out in the midwest. Yeah, kind of makes you wonder how drum corps managed to survive (read: thrive) without DCI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Frank is an extremely talented writer as well as player, teacher....etc.etc. I always look forward to his articles. The imagery brings those days pat back to life. I can see, hear and smell the corps and locations. Well done and many thanks Mr. Dorritie Jimbalaya If you haven't caught it yet - Frank Dorritie's latest installment of "Inside the Arc", entitled "A Harlem Tale", paints a colorful picture of a different time in the activity .... and offers a timeless lesson along the way.You'll find the column on the Front Page. Enjoy, -john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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