Penguin Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) I'm coming up on my 3rd rookie season, and I decided that it would be a good idea to compile a list of tips/suggestions/guidelines for rookies about to enter the world of drum corps. I'll start. -Whatever corps you join, you play and move the most. All other corps, especially nearby competitors, have easy drill and play whole notes for most of the show (standing still for about half of them). -Don't wear shirts of other corps. No one cares where you've marched! -Don't miss rehearsals. You'll get cut. Edited January 12, 2007 by Penguin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein On The Beach Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) Don't be a bando Don't be cocky, you'll #### off the vets. Be as humble as you possibly can. No one cares that you're "lead screamer" with your crappy high school or college. Of course that mainly goes to trumpet players since they tend to be the most cocky and annoying. Edited January 13, 2007 by Einstein On The Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplefunk Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Indispensable, gotta-have-it stuff for tour: -Duct tape -Aerosol deodorant -Whatever color socks you'll need for performances, DO NOT bring just 2-3 pairs. Bring 5 or 6. And along the lines of Penguin's second point: nobody cares what high school or college you're from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGarrett Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) ... don't go from corps to corps and say stuff like: "Well, in (insert corps or band name here) we used to do it like this" Respect vets, they will help you then. Shut up. Pay attention. Let someone else be the a-hole. Edited January 13, 2007 by GGarrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebot Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 ... don't go from corps to corps and say stuff like: "Well, in (insert corps or band name here) we used to do it like this" That's one of the things that pisses me off the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 When you're asked a question, give the briefest answer possible. Nobody asked for your life story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadsop97 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 instead of giving rookies a list of what not to do, why don't we just give them a list of things that SHOULD do....I think that list would be much shorter. 3 things you should always do whether you're in drum corps or not -be respectful of all around you -take in all you can, it's a wonderful learning experience -give 110% at all times, it'll pay off in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OboeBrad Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 What is recommended for packing? Not the usual stuff, but stuff you wouldn't think to bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieldofBlueDreams Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) if you're a rookie, take only what you really need on tour. remember, you're evenually probably going to have to load the bag you packed to the brim onto the bus when you only have a few minutes to eat, shower, get in show gear and be on the bus to the site :) Edited January 13, 2007 by FieldofBlueDreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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