MikeN Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Just wondering out loud - DCI still has room to expand to meet marching band - electronics / woodwinds. For those of you who follow BOA or WGI more closely, though - what's left after that? What's the last truly original instrument / style / whatever that's come along? Our guards now dance ballet / modern dance / just about every other style, our drummers are fairly well interchangable between the three genres - what's next? Thoughts or ideas? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 In the drum area (the only one I'm really qualified to talk about), I think we'll see, eventually, a nontraditional material used that will reduce the weight on drums significantly, as well as their size. I also think that it'll also directly impact drill, because with the reduced weight drummers will be able to take part in the more intricate horn drills. Others? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 What's left? Things like jetpacks, virtual reality, and Mike Boo's personal favorite, flamethrowers. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I guess I'm also asking, for BOA, which has already added everything that DCI would like to add, in what areas have they innovated since adding synths / amps? (Serious question for veteran BOA fans.) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatlb25 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 woodwinds! ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The only thing really left after electronics and woodwinds is expanding the "theater" part of the production....to the point where the shows become less about the music/drill involved, and more like musical theater. Especially if the sheets eventually change to BOA's style, with GE becoming even more of the heavyweight than it already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 So with more of a vocal presence, maybe lighting? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skewerz Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 in 2013, Cavies woodwind section will win best of show...their stunning use of both silver and brass saxophones also allows GE to soar... Garfield takes a whimsical poke at itself, and captures the best sampling award, for use of "Ice Ice Baby", with the color guard in neon parachute pants... During the Blue Knights performance of "1812 Overture", an amplifier blows up...the crowd, thinking it's part of the show goes wild... All 180 marching members of the newly revitalized Suncoast Sound offer a lovely all clarinet and flute ballad...even the 2 marching snares, 1 marching bass drum, and 1 multi get into the act, along with the 40 member percussion pit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hey, I'm asking a serious question - are we nearing an end to new instuments / styles? Once / if DCI catches up with BOA's instrumentation, is there anything else left? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScribeToo Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Just wondering out loud - what's next?Mike Are you glomming onto my great idea, New?? GLOMMER!! I already posted the poll. The next big thing is LIVE ANIMALS (but they have to be able to carry their own equipment)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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