The 2009 DCI, WGI, BOA thread

[OrlandoMike]

Well here is the new thread. I've invited some Marching Band folks over from the CB so lets welcome all the new people!

This thread is for anyone who enjoys the Marching Musical Arts!

We keep it over here on the GLBT board cuz it tends to get lost on the CB, that's the only reason. So to get this thread started, as this is a Dis board, I give you Star of Indiana '85...

Blast from the past! :lmao:

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/star-of-indiana-1985/3982449806

[OrlandoMike]

So I'll get started...

We have a few big parades comming up, anyone marching in one of them, or know someone who is?

[geffric]

Morning.. our band marching season is over.. but now it is winter drum line and then pep band for bb games..then the marching band is going to Hawaii over spring break so they will rehearse in 2009 for those parades and performances. then there is Memorial day parade to prep for and then summer rehearsals for marching band season 2009.. it never ends..just keeps on going.. same band different name..

[Coach Rick]

BAC - Boston Crusaders Sr. Corps will be performing in Plymouth Mass this Saturday, November 22. Also will be freezing our tails off in the morning parade for the America's Hometown Celebration. Along with the Cru, Hawthorne, St. Kevin's, Blessed Sac, Park City Pride, and for their final performance, The Light Brigade. It's always a memorable night, and that one last shot at us "ol' timers" laying it out on the line.

At our final rehearsal for the 08 season yesterday we sounded great. The drum line is sporting 8 snares these days along with 4 tenors, 4 bass, and 3 cymbals. The hornline is still at about 42 horns, and the guard is presently at 5 flags, and a national section. Our performance will include, Shangri-la, El Capitan, I Walk With god, Ole (North Star-78-80), This Masquerade (North Star), California Dreamin, and of course Conquest! Ya gotta hear the mellphones on this now....All 9 are hanging it out there on an F chord for 16 counts at the end....

Anyone within driving distance might want to consider coming down and doing next year with us. We are keeping half the show, Ole included, and adding Conquest, the jazz version and a couple other goodies... If any of you are interested, PM me, and I will be happy to supply you with information! Come be part of the ONLY Sr. corps to still have a competing top 10 Jr. corps in DCI.

Got news yesterday one of our contra/tuba players made the cut and will be performing with the Jr. corps in 09!

That's it from New England....

Thanks for putting this thread up Mike!:thumbsup2

[Kirby]

Thanks for the link!

Marching season is over for us also. We're in playoff mode now. The football team won it's first playoff game and is scheduled to play in Texas Stadium at 9 pm this friday night. It will be fun for the band to play there. Most have never even been in the stadium, yours included.

Winterguard tryouts were last week and my daughter made the rifle line. We have 10 girls in the WG this year. A good number considering how young the program is. Carol's a senior this year and this is the band's fourth year in existance. They had a WG her freshman year and then it skipped two years. We both are looking forward to her WG season.

The band's last marching performance will be in the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's parade in Dallas on Dec. 6th.

We're not DCI, WGI or BOA so I hope that it's okay to post over here.

[MonorailMan]

I'm no longer currently active in any of the activities......but I did design the floor for one of the local high school winterguards this year. :woohoo: I was supposed to be on staff this year, but I wanted to steer clear of the drama that's been unfolding. :rolleyes1

[Pinnie]

Thanks for starting the new 2009 thread. I have been visiting DCP and talking to some folks who attending BOA Nationals at Lucas Oil and so far the feedback on the stadium is not too bad. I guess the acoustics are doable.

I am anxious to attend finals in Indy in August.

pinnie

[SFBayDon]

I can’t wait to see what the Vanguard and Blue Devils have for 2009. Living so close to the Vanguard, I can’t wait to see who Martha is and why she gets a Ballet. Just kidding the “Ballet for Martha” should be an awesome show.

Born of a 1942 commissioned dance to premiere at the Library of Congress, 'Ballet for Martha' - Aaron Copland's composition for his friend and contemporary Martha Graham, will title the Santa Clara Vanguard summer program in 2009. Drawing upon the original influence of the American spirit, youth, optimism and hope, Copland expanded the Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet score a decade later, borrowing the title Graham used for her new dance, Appalachian Spring.

The SCV Cadets also seem to be creating something just as exciting. Called “Love”

"This year the design team wanted to explore a universal theme and we couldn't think of anything more thematically universal than love, the most powerful and transforming human emotion," says corps director Rob Ripley. "The show is being constructed not only to challenge our membership in new ways both in terms of music and movement but thoroughly entertain the audience in ways they expect and hopefully in unanticipated ways as well."
Don

[OrlandoMike]

Two questions...

Has anyone oredered the DCI DVD's yet? I'm having problems with the DCI site. :confused3 Maybe I need to give Santa a call.

Second question, does your involvment in DCI help when packing for vacation? I read about people packing 2 weeks before a trip to Disney!:eek:

I can literally pack for ANY trip in about 20 minutes, thanks to my Drum Corps years! :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Hey all,

I got to perform this past Saturday night with the Boston Crusaders Sr. corps. What a hoot... Legendary is one word that comes to mind...I posted the video on You Tube. There are 2 parts. Part one includes Shangri la, El Cap, I Walk With God, and Ole (yep North Star :thumbsup2 )...Sop players, you gotta hear Billy Deans play Jerry Noonans solo! And yes, that is me playing my solo from 30 years ago. I kind of choked up a bit in the middle as I lost my dad 2 months ago, and I know he would have been right there. Part 2 consists of Masquerade, California Dreamin, and of course CONQUEST! Anyhow, enjoy it....Not bad for a bunch of "old guys and gals"!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk9uJFSX9Sk
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVuClR2vA3o

[OrlandoMike]

And I see Light Brigade may have performed their last show. Guess this means the 27th Lancers are officially done.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqoJRXdCows&feature=related

[Coach Rick]

And I see Light Brigade may have performed their last show. Guess this means the 27th Lancers are officially done.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqoJRXdCows&feature=related

Yep, really enjoyed them..I play with quite a few of them in Mass Brass. How about that bari solo in the Chicago Medley! Steve Dorgan, who was the original soloist from when the Lancers played that in 1971.

The whole night is really cool, and a spectacle that doesn't exist outside of the DCA championship weekend. I am really psyched that my 18 year old son has decided to come to the Crusaders with me and play in the drum line!

[MonorailMan]

I have a site that I think you guys might like. It's MicroMarching (http://www.micromarching.com), and I've become addicted to it. You can design your own drill and animate it. People rate your show and the higher your score-the more points you get, which enables you to have more options for your shows. When you first start out you're only allowed to use a small band/corps, but after obtaining more points you'll be able to do indoor percussion or winterguard shows, and have the ability to change instruments with your larger band/corps shows, etc. etc. The java software is a little limited, but it's still fun.

I was giddy when my last show made the top-2 last week....especially considering I'm still not 100% used to the software tricks and tools yet. :yay:

Try it! TRY IT! :yay: :yay:
*hyperventilates*

edit:
By the way, if you're using a Mac you might have some problems if you use Safari. I tend to like Firefox for this site.

[Kirby]

I have a site that I think you guys might like. It's MicroMarching (http://www.micromarching.com), and I've become addicted to it. You can design your own drill and animate it. People rate your show and the higher your score-the more points you get, which enables you to have more options for your shows. When you first start out you're only allowed to use a small band/corps, but after obtaining more points you'll be able to do indoor percussion or winterguard shows, and have the ability to change instruments with your larger band/corps shows, etc. etc. The java software is a little limited, but it's still fun.

I was giddy when my last show made the top-2 last week....especially considering I'm still not 100% used to the software tricks and tools yet. :yay:

Try it! TRY IT! :yay: :yay:
*hyperventilates*

edit:
By the way, if you're using a Mac you might have some problems if you use Safari. I tend to like Firefox for this site.
Our band director has that linked on the band website for the kids. They love it!

[OrlandoMike]

Try it! TRY IT! :yay: :yay:
*hyperventilates*


Oh great! Another addiction! :cool1:

[OrlandoMike]

So nobody is marching the Macy's parade? :confused3

Here is some great video of the year DCI put an "All star" corps together!

Happy Thanksgiving!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ALpR7wBM34

[OrlandoMike]

UGH!

Merideth announced a band as a drum and bugle corps!

Cant anyone get it right? :confused3 :lmao:

[Coach Rick]

UGH!

Merideth announced a band as a drum and bugle corps!

Cant anyone get it right? :confused3 :lmao:

Not once...but several times!

And to think, she is a native Rhode Islander and should certainly know better....

[OrlandoMike]

OK special needs color guard from Florida!

Why?

I really dont need to be crying before work!

These kids are great! :thumbsup2

[MonorailMan]

OK special needs color guard from Florida!

Why?

I really dont need to be crying before work!

These kids are great! :thumbsup2

Were they in the parade? They performed at WGI Finals last season and the crowd went nuts. (I think there's still a video on YouTube of their performance.) I found myself applauding at the screen after the show. Very touching.

[OrlandoMike]

Here they are in Dayton, I dare you not to get a tissue!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPgsVhQNs5o

And now that you have seen them, I double dare you not to send a check!

http://www.flsac.org/Contact_Us.htm

What a great organization! :worship:

[OrlandoMike]

DCI has posted the 2009 tour schedule on DCI.org.

Good news is there is an Orlando show! :thumbsup2

Bad news its in the Citrus Hole yet again! :sad2:

[Pinnie]

Do I see a 2 day show in Murfreesboro again? Yipeeeeee!!!

pinnie

[SFBayDon]

Woo hoo Stanford CA 06/27
Love those Nor Cal teams.
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[mjrseb]

I am so excited the 2009 season is around the corner!! I never marched Drum Corp… but was very active in Marching Band and loved the art of Drum Corp!! Go Cavies…

[mjrseb]

DCI has posted the 2009 tour schedule on DCI.org.

Good news is there is an Orlando show! :thumbsup2

Bad news its in the Citrus Hole yet again! :sad2:

I agree!! It would be nice to see the show at the new UCF Stadium!! pirate:

[OrlandoMike]

Latest rumor..

The Colts MAY be marching in the inaugural parade...

[OrlandoMike]

Stop the presses!

Cadets are in the parade!!!! :cool1: :yay: :thumbsup2 :banana:


The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps
601 W Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
ATTN: George Hopkins

Dear Mr. George Hopkins,

Congratulations! We’re pleased to inform you that your organization has been chosen to perform in the
56th Presidential Inaugural Parade. This Inaugural Parade will celebrate our common values and reflects
the diversity and history of our great nation.
We had a record number of applicants, so your selection is a testament to your organization’s talent and
enthusiasm. Your participation will help make this Inauguration truly historic.

Enclosed you will find a packet of forms from the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee that must be filled
out and returned immediately. Please pay careful attention to return dates, especially for Secret Service
credentialing.

ALL SECRET SERVICE INFORMATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PROPER OFFICE
BY DECEMBER 19, 2008. COMPLETION OF THE

CREDENTIALING PROCESS IS
MANDATORY FOR ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS.

Sincerely,
Peter Gage
Director, Inaugural Parade
Presidential Inaugural Committee

[OrlandoMike]

Latest addition to the list...

THE Ohio State University Marching Band! :thumbsup2

Click here for a full list of participating units..

http://www.pic2009.org/pressroom/entry/first_wave_of_organizations/

(While the Colts are not on the list, they have been accepted!)

[mjrseb]

Congrats to the Cadets!! What an honor for them

[OrlandoMike]

Just so you know, no group has been listed from IL yet, and Cavies have submitted a bid. You know the Cavies....from Chicago!

Keep fingers crossed!

[mjrseb]

Just so you know, no group has been listed from IL yet, and Cavies have submitted a bid. You know the Cavies....from Chicago!

Keep fingers crossed!


oh I did not know that!!! Go Cavies!!!

[OrlandoMike]

My DCI DVD's came last night!


Thanks Santa! :santa:


(My poor neighbors..."Who is Sparticus and why did he move in next door?) :lmao:

[mom22bless]

My College Band director is the Brass caption head for the Cavies!!

[mjrseb]

My DCI DVD's came last night!


Thanks Santa! :santa:


(My poor neighbors..."Who is Sparticus and why did he move in next door?) :lmao:

You are very lucky!!! I have not ordered miine yet!! 08 was a great year for DCI

My College Band director is the Brass caption head for the Cavies!!

How cool!!! I love me some Cavies!!!

1. Cavies - my fav!!
2. Phantom
3. Boston
3. Blue Coats
4. SCV
Some of my other favs!!! :banana:

[wallyb]

Oh mike...
Band Band Band! :lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

Yep Wally, you can call them a band!

And President Elect Obama called them too....

And asked if they would march down Constitution Ave on 1-20-09! :worship:

[wallyb]

Yep Wally, you can call them a band!

And President Elect Obama called them too....

And asked if they would march down Constitution Ave on 1-20-09! :worship:

And if they played on the DCL-
It'd be ..."The Band on the Boat!" :flower3:

[OrlandoMike]

Now don't be jealous Wally, maybe someday, when the Boston kids learn how to behave, perhaps they will be invited back......:rolleyes1

"In January of 1965 I marched with the Boston Crusaders at the Lyndon Johnson parade. It was cold but not too bad. Highlilght as I remember was the University of Texas Band foolishly startinig a snowball fight with us at the Andrews AFB assembly area. Chased away in a hail of ice balls and suicide charges the Texas Band was quickly moved away from the crazies in the Red & Black uniforms with Army MP's getting involved." :sad2:

[mjrseb]

Now don't be jealous Wally, maybe someday, when the Boston kids learn how to behave, perhaps they will be invited back......:rolleyes1

"In January of 1965 I marched with the Boston Crusaders at the Lyndon Johnson parade. It was cold but not too bad. Highlilght as I remember was the University of Texas Band foolishly startinig a snowball fight with us at the Andrews AFB assembly area. Chased away in a hail of ice balls and suicide charges the Texas Band was quickly moved away from the crazies in the Red & Black uniforms with Army MP's getting involved." :sad2:


wow never knew about this!!! :santa:

[OrlandoMike]

Looks like the Cadets have an official "logo" for the parade....


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/cadetsinag.jpg

[DVC~OKW~96]

Hey O'Mike! As you know, I don't know anything about Bands other than my cousins being in the Magnificent Yankees a millenia ago... :D

Just wanted to say congratulations! You're the lead on this topic, and if you are happy and excited, then that's good enough for me! :teeth:

[mjrseb]

Looks like the Cadets have an official "logo" for the parade....


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/cadetsinag.jpg


very nice :banana:

[OrlandoMike]

Hey O'Mike! As you know, I don't know anything about Bands other than my cousins being in the Magnificent Yankees a millenia ago... :D

It's OK, I dont know nothing about bands either! :confused3

Now drum corps I know! :thumbsup2

[Willow1213]

Marching bands and DCI, something I love! My band marched in the Macy's parade this year, and I was sad I did not get to attend. Can't wait for DCI summer season to start. We try to go to at least one show a year. Atlanta was great this year!

[Disneysoloist]

I'm psyched that Cadets get to march in the inaugural parade! :yay:
Who's narrating? :rotfl:

[OrlandoMike]

I'm psyched that Cadets get to march in the inaugural parade! :yay:
Who's narrating? :rotfl:

STOP! :lmao:

Ya it irks me too! "Shup up and play!":sad2:

OK so my DVD's are skipping a little, and I was a little miffed, but no way I am sending them back! Seems like Phantom didn't do their homework, and DCI has begun shipping new DVD's with about a minute and a half of Phantoms show cut out! Licensing issues! :eek:

http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=a9d2ceac-36fd-4e81-a783-73ce8a7de8a6

[wallyb]

It's OK, I dont know nothing about bands either! :confused3

Now drum corps I know! :thumbsup2

You such a persnickety dowager - aren't you! :rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

You such a persnickety dowager - aren't you! :rolleyes:

Still sour about the Boston team being snubbed by Obama? :confused3

On a side note, did you catch which pop warner team has been banned from Disney for life?


Dorchester! :rotfl2:

[wallyb]

Still sour about the Boston team being snubbed by Obama? :confused3

On a side note, did you catch which pop warner team has been banned from Disney for life?


Dorchester! :rotfl2:

Dorchester - Always classy! :sad2:

[OrlandoMike]

Dorchester - Always classy! :sad2:

Hey, some stupid team from Texas started a fight with them! BIG MISTAKE!

Dirty Dot always wins! They may not fight fair, and they may get banned for life, but they win! :thumbsup2

[wallyb]

Hey, some stupid team from Texas started a fight with them! BIG MISTAKE!

Dirty Dot always wins! They may not fight fair, and they may get banned for life, but they win! :thumbsup2

True.
Thanks for the sunny side. :)

[mjrseb]

I'm psyched that Cadets get to march in the inaugural parade! :yay:
Who's narrating? :rotfl:

:rotfl: OH WOW THAT WAS FUNNY!! To funny... :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

You know you guys, me included, may have problems with Hoppy and the Cadets and what they have done one the field recently. But ya gotta give it to the guy! He took a group that was all but dead....and turned them into what is arguably the most famous marching musical group in the country! :thumbsup2

I still get goose bumps just watching the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Atlanta! Notice how well they march without any markings on the field! :thumbsup2

And they even make fun of themselves as a "Marching Band"!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABh1v1W6iXk

[MonorailMan]

STOP! :lmao:

Ya it irks me too! "Shup up and play!":sad2:

OK so my DVD's are skipping a little, and I was a little miffed, but no way I am sending them back! Seems like Phantom didn't do their homework, and DCI has begun shipping new DVD's with about a minute and a half of Phantoms show cut out! Licensing issues! :eek:

http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=a9d2ceac-36fd-4e81-a783-73ce8a7de8a6

I can't believe they had to cut out 1:14 of their show. That's almost as bad as when WGI removed all the audio from James Logan's 5 and a half-minute show due to them not getting proper rights for the Bjork music they were using. And they also took 1st place in their class! Oy! :sad2: I'm hoping the rumor I heard about guards competing in WGI not needing these rights for the upcoming season is true. It costs guards (and corps) quite a big chunk of cash if they want to use more mainstream music......which is why lots of guards have been performing to classical and/or not-so-well-known symphonic music lately.

Okay.....I'll zip my lip now. :surfweb:

[mjrseb]

I have a site that I think you guys might like. It's MicroMarching (http://www.micromarching.com), and I've become addicted to it. You can design your own drill and animate it. People rate your show and the higher your score-the more points you get, which enables you to have more options for your shows. When you first start out you're only allowed to use a small band/corps, but after obtaining more points you'll be able to do indoor percussion or winterguard shows, and have the ability to change instruments with your larger band/corps shows, etc. etc. The java software is a little limited, but it's still fun.

I was giddy when my last show made the top-2 last week....especially considering I'm still not 100% used to the software tricks and tools yet. :yay:



Try it! TRY IT! :yay: :yay:
*hyperventilates*

edit:
By the way, if you're using a Mac you might have some problems if you use Safari. I tend to like Firefox for this site.

oh wow thank you... looks like loads of fun:yay:

[SyracuseWolvrine]

Latest addition to the list...

the Ohio State University Marching Band!

So, what are they going to play? Considering they only play 3 songs, and I don't think "We Don't Give a ___ for the Whole State of Michigan" is quite appropriate for this type of event, that leaves us with 2 choices ... Either they'll play "Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse", which they play very well, but it'll seem very weird to hear them playing it while marching in a parade formation, as opposed to a Script Ohio, or they'll just play "Hang On Sloopy" over and over and over.

[OrlandoMike]

I'm assuming by your screen name, you're not a Buckeye fan! :lmao:

From their press release.....

The band will play songs including "Beautiful Ohio," the official state song; "The Buckeye Battle Cry," and "Fight the Team Across the Field."

[SyracuseWolvrine]

I'm assuming by your screen name, you're not a Buckeye fan! :lmao:


good guess :)

[mjrseb]

So, what are they going to play? Considering they only play 3 songs, and I don't think "We Don't Give a ___ for the Whole State of Michigan" is quite appropriate for this type of event, that leaves us with 2 choices ... Either they'll play "Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse", which they play very well, but it'll seem very weird to hear them playing it while marching in a parade formation, as opposed to a Script Ohio, or they'll just play "Hang On Sloopy" over and over and over.

that was pretty funny... :rotfl2:

[mjrseb]

Bluecoats 2009 program is titled Imagine... check out the concept logo...

http://www.bluecoats.com/dci_show.asp

Looks interesting

I wonder why the Cavies have not released their program name. We usually get it in October… :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Well I loved the Bluecoats first Beatles show, this one looks great!

And if you are thinking to yourself....."Bluecoats played Beatles before?":confused3


You are too young to know what real drum corps is! :rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

Merry Christmas from the DCI 2008 World Champions!

http://www.imeem.com/people/taZg4Z/music/zByHt3Tj/phantom_regiment_amazing_grace/

[mjrseb]

Well I loved the Bluecoats first Beatles show, this one looks great!

And if you are thinking to yourself....."Bluecoats played Beatles before?":confused3


You are too young to know what real drum corps is! :rotfl2:

NOW NOW Mike!!! lol I may not have seen it in person... but my high school band director shared many great drum corp memories he loved. Bluecoats was not one of them but...

Star of Indiana was one he loved to share along with Madison Scouts... I will always say I love the Cavies in the early 90s

92 Revolution and Triumph and 1995 the Planets are two of my favorite shows!!

You can't deny recent Cavaliers with the 2000, 2002 and 2006 shows being stand out for me.

I actually think it’s sad to see how drum corp has changed! Sometimes I feel the music has been lost... cough cough.... Cadets.
:yay:

[mjrseb]

Merry Christmas from the DCI 2008 World Champions!

http://www.imeem.com/people/taZg4Z/music/zByHt3Tj/phantom_regiment_amazing_grace/

love it... thank you

[OrlandoMike]

I actually think it’s sad to see how drum corp has changed! Sometimes I feel the music has been lost... cough cough.... Cadets.
:yay:

From what I have been reading, Cadets should be pretty good this year. "Back to basics"! We can hope right?

:mic:

[shelwoj]

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I'll pop in once in a while to read and possibly post on what our high school is doing.

We did make semi finals at grand nationals but our show was too "kitsche" to make the cut. I loved it, it was a really fun season.

We are hosting a two day event for drumline and winterguard in February, which is always a lot of fun. Can't wait to see what our kids are doing this year. My son plays brass so we just go and support the other kids.

Oh and we just found out that one of our field commanders will be marching with BOA in the Rose Parade. How cool!

OK, talk with you all later.

[OrlandoMike]

Welcome! Please keep us informed of you son, his band, and your field commander in the Rose Parade! A lot of us like to hear how the kids are doing!

[mjrseb]

From what I have been reading, Cadets should be pretty good this year. "Back to basics"! We can hope right?

:mic:

I love the little pic... I hope Cadets go "Back to basics" I loved the 2000 Cadets they were great. :cool1:

[OrlandoMike]

I love the little pic... I hope Cadets go "Back to basics" I loved the 2000 Cadets they were great. :cool1:

Well the news is not really so good out of Allentown...

From Hop's blog....

We have just about completed the prep on COOL ... it's a 4 minute monster complete with Jazz Piano

:scared1:

[MonorailMan]

Oh no........not West Side Story again. :headache:

Hoppy Hoppy Hoppy.....
Just because you're playing music that the corps played in the 80's and 90's does not mean you're going "back to basics". Especially when you're using narration and/or jazz piano. (I've gotten used to the Bb horns. It didn't bother me too much because playing with the Bb horns brought about several opportunities for potential members as well as the type of music that's being played on the field. However, if anyone went back to using G bugles I wouldn't be opposed to it either.)

Man.....I'm getting old. :rolleyes:

[mjrseb]

Oh no........not West Side Story again. :headache:

Hoppy Hoppy Hoppy.....
Just because you're playing music that the corps played in the 80's and 90's does not mean you're going "back to basics". Especially when you're using narration and/or jazz piano. (I've gotten used to the Bb horns. It didn't bother me too much because playing with the Bb horns brought about several opportunities for potential members as well as the type of music that's being played on the field. However, if anyone went back to using G bugles I wouldn't be opposed to it either.)

Man.....I'm getting old. :rolleyes:

G bugles would be nice to hear on the field!! :) I have to admit I am a sucker for music from West Side so I may enjoy parts of there show... unless someone starts singing on the field.:rotfl:

[mjrseb]

Boston Crusaders 2009 program.

http://www.crusaders.com/crusaders/news/news_item.asp?news_item_id=382

[OrlandoMike]

Boston Crusaders 2009 program.

http://www.crusaders.com/crusaders/news/news_item.asp?news_item_id=382

Ya I saw that, sounds like it could be good!

[mjrseb]

Ya I saw that, sounds like it could be good!

Yeah it does :)

I have a soft spot for Boston for some reason :)

[OrlandoMike]

Yeah it does :)

I have a soft spot for Boston for some reason :)

It comes and goes for me. I marched back in the day when Boston was a bunch of street thugs, LITERALLY! And the fights would start at retreat and go all the way to the parking lot! :eek: Oh to be young again!

Then they seemed to get their act together, went to Europe, didn't pay their bills, and lost the Crusader name in bankruptcy court! I still have my "Boston" t-shirt!

Then in 2000 I fell in love with them! That ballad! Oy Vey!

They seem to be much more organized now, and on the up and up, but the last few years their shows have left me popcorn:: not :banana:

[mjrseb]

It comes and goes for me. I marched back in the day when Boston was a bunch of street thugs, LITERALLY! And the fights would start at retreat and go all the way to the parking lot! :eek: Oh to be young again!

Then they seemed to get their act together, went to Europe, didn't pay their bills, and lost the Crusader name in bankruptcy court! I still have my "Boston" t-shirt!

Then in 2000 I fell in love with them! That ballad! Oy Vey!

They seem to be much more organized now, and on the up and up, but the last few years their shows have left me popcorn:: not :banana:


Yeah the year 2000 did it for me as well with Boston. Lots of emotion in that program!! :) Last year Boston left me a little :confused3

It was ok but I duno

[OrlandoMike]

Just a funny story about gay and boston.

Their kitchen truck is run by a big ole bear, and let me tell you...those kids eat good!:lmao:

[MonorailMan]

Just a funny story about gay and boston.

Their kitchen truck is run by a big ole bear, and let me tell you...those kids eat good!:lmao:

Did I hear that right? :eek: :lmao:

[wallyb]

Be nice to Boston boys!

[OrlandoMike]

Cadets parade update.....



With 150 Cadets, including 14 alumni, on the final parade roster, the corps will perform Patriotic Medley and Strike Up The Band during the parade. According to parade officials, there is no stopping at the reviewing stand to perform.

The corps will wear its classic Maroon and Gold Westpoint-style uniform while the colorguard will appear in new maroon jumpsuits provided by Dance Sophisticates, said Heimbecker. An artist’s rendering should be available soon, he added.


Jumpsuits? :sad2:

[OrlandoMike]

On a good note I got my Cadets Innaguration Parade T-Shirt in the mail today!:cool1:

[OrlandoMike]

The new drum heads look sweet! I guess they did a dry run today!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/cadetsinag-1.jpg

[MonorailMan]

The new drum heads look sweet! I guess they did a dry run today!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/cadetsinag-1.jpg

They do look pretty nice. I wonder if the basses get to keep them as souvenirs after they're done. :)

I got an e-mail today with the link to a YouTube video. A couple people from the Cap Pride band (our local GLBT band) went to DC to be in the official GLBT Inaugural Marching Band, which will be in the parade tomorrow. Here they are at a rehearsal yesterday.....

(Disregard the date. They got the year wrong. :lmao: )

Clicky clicky clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkJvlo4o00)

[OrlandoMike]

Cadets warming up with the White House in the backround!

WOW! Just WOW!!!!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/cadetsWH.jpg

[OrlandoMike]

Here are the Colts...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMPFNT0YIM8

[OrlandoMike]

Really crappy video, but Go Ohio! :cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGXyY2h26-0

[OrlandoMike]

God bless Tennessee! Majorettes with BIG HAIR! And yes, this is the only song they know! :rotfl2:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEfitidb09I

[OrlandoMike]

The GLBT band!

And I gotta ask, who lined up this parade? Honestly, you had the gay band, and the Azalia Trail Maids together in a staging area for a parade with a 2 hour delay? :rotfl2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eJCQoDv2e8

[OrlandoMike]

The Cadets!

Guy at the end....."Go holy Name!" :cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2uGH5tl4Y8

[MonorailMan]

Yowza! You're on top of things! :)

Thanks for posting these, Mike.

[OrlandoMike]

Down time from the ball coverage! ;)

[wallyb]

Down time from the ball coverage! ;)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/dadaisy1/thnuthin.jpg

[MonorailMan]

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/dadaisy1/thnuthin.jpg

I'm so proud of youuuuu! :lmao:

*pets the back of Wally's head*

[OrlandoMike]

Just bumping this thread...

Scouts Alumni Corps playing never walk...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTrk7Cu-_nU

[MonorailMan]

1992 San Jose Raiders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wmpXfVOIkY)

WARNING: This link leads to a winterguard show where Robin Williams shouts a lot. ::yes::

What I think is funny is that if this exact show was put on the floor in 2009 they more than likely wouldn't even make the top 12. Regardless of that....the audience was entertained and went nuts over it back then, and they placed 1st. Enjoy!

[MonorailMan]

Here is one of my favorite guards of all time rehearsing.

What people under the age of 25 don't seem realize is Michael Gaines made a DCI/WGI name for himself by directing and writing for this winterguard way before he started raking in the big bucks writing for 8+ units a year. The other day some kid told me, "He didn't start writing until 2000". :rolleyes: A majority of the staff who is in this video were still on the Cavaliers' staff as of last year.

Anyhoo, this was back when Mike was still in his prime, before he became overworked and his shows started getting predictable. (That's just my opinion.)

Check out the hair on some of these girls. :eek:

Escapade Rehearsal: 1992 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqdkYydggw)

This one shows a very young Mike Gaines at work.
Part Two: More Candid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeUjUhfH7WI)

[wallyb]

1992 San Jose Raiders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wmpXfVOIkY)

WARNING: This link leads to a winterguard show where Robin Williams shouts a lot. ::yes::

What I think is funny is that if this exact show was put on the floor in 2009 they more than likely wouldn't even make the top 12. Regardless of that....the audience was entertained and went nuts over it back then, and they placed 1st. Enjoy!

Yeah um... :rolleyes: ... interesting.
Maybe if they did it topless?

[MonorailMan]

Yeah um... :rolleyes: ... interesting.
Maybe if they did it topless?

You would probably enjoy the footage of Escapade rehearsing a lot more. The hair styles alone won me over. ::yes::

[wallyb]

You would probably enjoy the footage of Escapade rehearsing a lot more. The hair styles alone won me over. ::yes::

Yeah - big ol' fried spiral perms - not so much. :sad2:

[OrlandoMike]

I'm still offering cash for a video of St. Anthoney's Everet doing First Circle!

That show was flawless!

(Yes Wally, Everet MA!)

Those gals were pure class!

Till they opened their mouths! :rotfl2:

[mjrseb]

cool show!! thanks for sharing!! :)

[mjrseb]

Maybe its the Cavaliers blood in me... but here is one of my favorite!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDvSwn4BfYc

[OrlandoMike]

Maybe its the Cavaliers blood in me... but here is one of my favorite!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDvSwn4BfYc

But they are marching on the actual floor!!! :rotfl2:

[MonorailMan]

But they are marching on the actual floor!!! :rotfl2:

WGI now only requires guards to be using equipment for 3-and-a-half minutes of their show. That must be so that they can use the rest of the 7 minutes they're allotted to emote, dance and fold up the floor. :rolleyes:

Seriously......in the 80's most "Independant Open" shows (now referred to as "Independant World") would last between 6 and 7 minutes. But now there are guards whose shows are only about 4:45. It makes me wonder, "Was it really worth waiting for them to unfold/fold the floor tarp up for that?"

(Beware: There's a rant ahead.)

I'm bitter about the direction WGI has taken over the past several years. The guards that usually make the top 3 are now doing dance and are so busy being "emo" that it's hard to remember which guard did what. Sure, they'll do about 2 minutes worth of difficult equipment work which consists a lot of "tricks" (i.e. tossing a 6 on sabre and partially catching it behind their back).....but things like this are never uniform or clean because it's almost impossible to get every member to do it exactly the same due to varying body types and techniques/postures, etc. And oh....my.....gawd.....how does a judge judge technique when a guard has 5 or 6 different small groups of members on the floor each doing something completely different at the same time? Not to mention, where is one's attention supposed to be focussed during things like this?

Winterguard shows are not about the balance of staging and drill any more--It's mostly just about staging. (I've heard teachers say, "It doesn't matter where you're standing, 'Tom'....so long as you're in the top 1/4 of the floor." This makes me wonder, "If this teacher doesn't care, then why should I?" :confused3 There are, of course, some exceptions to this every year, but they're pretty few and far between.

I even e-mailed WGI a few years ago about these concerns and questions, when I was still designing/teaching. I never got a response.

(This concludes today's rant. You may now go about your daily business.) :p

[OrlandoMike]

I'm with ya MM! :thumbsup2

There is no drill involved in WGI anymore...just "go over there and dance a little!" Whats up with that?

[MonorailMan]

I'm with ya MM! :thumbsup2

There is no drill involved in WGI anymore...just "go over there and dance a little!" Whats up with that?

Even the guards that Mike Gaines writes for are breaking away from the drill. Now that's a scary thought. :scared:

[wallyb]

(This concludes today's rant. You may now go about your daily business.) :p

They'll be another one along in a few - trust me. :rolleyes:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

OMG! :faint:

I just realized that when Mike is out of town, I actually have to read this thread now. :crazy2:

Can we change this to a different sort of band thread? :rockband: party:

:p

[OrlandoMike]

Awww Lindy, it's not all that bad!

Here this is for you! You only have to watch the first minute!

That was the loudest hornline I think I have ever heard from a JR corps!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5B4OJ-trsg

[MonorailMan]

Awww Lindy, it's not all that bad!

Here this is for you! You only have to watch the first minute!

That was the loudest hornline I think I have ever heard from a JR corps!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5B4OJ-trsg

Ohhhhhhh no. Once I see rifles with streamers on them my first instinct is to run the other direction. :lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

Ohhhhhhh no. Once I see rifles with streamers on them my first instinct is to run the other direction. :lmao:

Hey, that was the deal back then! :rotfl2:

And rainbow flags, LOTS of rainbow flags! :confused3

[wallyb]

OMG! :faint:

I just realized that when Mike is out of town, I actually have to read this thread now. :crazy2:

Can we change this to a different sort of band thread? :rockband: party:

:p

Lindy - it's minutes of your life that Mike will owe you!
It's like he's stealing your life. ::yes::


... and the band played on. :sad2:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Lindy - it's minutes of your life that Mike will owe you!
It's like he's stealing your life. ::yes::


... and the band played on. :sad2:

I know, I will just lock it when he goes out of town and unlock it when I know that he's due back. :hyper:

[mjrseb]

WGI now only requires guards to be using equipment for 3-and-a-half minutes of their show. That must be so that they can use the rest of the 7 minutes they're allotted to emote, dance and fold up the floor. :rolleyes:

Seriously......in the 80's most "Independant Open" shows (now referred to as "Independant World") would last between 6 and 7 minutes. But now there are guards whose shows are only about 4:45. It makes me wonder, "Was it really worth waiting for them to unfold/fold the floor tarp up for that?"

(Beware: There's a rant ahead.)

I'm bitter about the direction WGI has taken over the past several years. The guards that usually make the top 3 are now doing dance and are so busy being "emo" that it's hard to remember which guard did what. Sure, they'll do about 2 minutes worth of difficult equipment work which consists a lot of "tricks" (i.e. tossing a 6 on sabre and partially catching it behind their back).....but things like this are never uniform or clean because it's almost impossible to get every member to do it exactly the same due to varying body types and techniques/postures, etc. And oh....my.....gawd.....how does a judge judge technique when a guard has 5 or 6 different small groups of members on the floor each doing something completely different at the same time? Not to mention, where is one's attention supposed to be focussed during things like this?

Winterguard shows are not about the balance of staging and drill any more--It's mostly just about staging. (I've heard teachers say, "It doesn't matter where you're standing, 'Tom'....so long as you're in the top 1/4 of the floor." This makes me wonder, "If this teacher doesn't care, then why should I?" :confused3 There are, of course, some exceptions to this every year, but they're pretty few and far between.

I even e-mailed WGI a few years ago about these concerns and questions, when I was still designing/teaching. I never got a response.

(This concludes today's rant. You may now go about your daily business.) :p

I have to agree with you!

[mjrseb]

Awww Lindy, it's not all that bad!

Here this is for you! You only have to watch the first minute!

That was the loudest hornline I think I have ever heard from a JR corps!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5B4OJ-trsg

WOW!!! that was nice!!

Hey enjoy your trip to the World!

[wallyb]

I know, I will just lock it when he goes out of town and unlock it when I know that he's due back. :hyper:

:scratchin
We could start a thread on the
scintillating sport of Curling as a rebuttal!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/Curling.jpg

[OrlandoMike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeZtf7UBrs&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div

Dear God I hated this show live, but all of sudden I think It's a masterpiece! :thumbsup2

[MonorailMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeZtf7UBrs&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div

Dear God I hated this show live, but all of sudden I think It's a masterpiece! :thumbsup2

Without the narration this would be one of my top 5 favorite Cadets shows. Unfortunately ...there is narration.....and it makes me seriously ill. ::yes:: (What the heck does, "We believe in now!" mean anyway?)

Oh! Did you hear? Apparently the Cadets are trying to put 80 brass players on the field this year. :hyper:

[OrlandoMike]

Wow what a find! Vintage 1987 Garfield Cadet videos, starting with a visit to EPCOT!

:cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8VKhRjngx8&feature=PlayList&p=45CDEF349F2CED64&index=0&playnext=1

[MonorailMan]

Wow what a find! Vintage 1987 Garfield Cadet videos, starting with a visit to EPCOT!

:cool1:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8VKhRjngx8&feature=PlayList&p=45CDEF349F2CED64&index=0&playnext=1

Since I've had a lot of free time on my hands lately, I've seen this already. :lmao: It was really cool to see, though. It was an awesome year.

[OrlandoMike]

Ya I often forget how awsome those early Cadet years were!

Cadets + Zingali was almost too much!

Did you catch her tour video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgQNbjXyUVY

A great view!

[MonorailMan]

Zingali and Sylvester were riots. Marc worked with us when I marched and he was insane....in a good way. :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

I miss all of those dropped R's!

:rotfl2:

Some good stuff out of New England back in the day!

[MonorailMan]

--Culah gaad
--Mawch in a straight loin
--Jowadge Howapkins

[OrlandoMike]

--Culah gaad
--Mawch in a straight loin
--Jowadge Howapkins

:rotfl2:

Was Aunt Nelle around when you maaached?

[MonorailMan]

:rotfl2:

Was Aunt Nelle around when you maaached?

I don't believe so. But then again I have the memory of a 96 year-old woman.

[OrlandoMike]

I don't believe so. But then again I have the memory of a 96 year-old woman.

Aunt Nelle was a 96 year old woman! Dear God, are you her? :eek:

[MonorailMan]

Aunt Nelle was a 96 year old woman! Dear God, are you her? :eek:

What was that, sonny??? Hold on while I hold up this ear horn up to my good ear.

*picks up a tuba*

[OrlandoMike]

What was that, sonny??? Hold on while I hold up this ear horn up to my good ear.

*picks up a tuba*

What is a tuba? :confused3

Contra I know, tuba not so much! ;)

[MonorailMan]

What is a tuba? :confused3

Contra I know, tuba not so much! ;)

Yes, but I used it as an ear horn now.....not back in the 90's. Sadly, I don't think anyone marching today would know what a contra is. :rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

I cant believe the talent the kids have these days!

Watch Phantom take an entire football field and not miss a note!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN5mvkAC3g

For God's sake, they are running!

[MonorailMan]

I cant believe the talent the kids have these days!

Watch Phantom take an entire football field and not miss a note!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN5mvkAC3g

For God's sake, they are running!

What do you mean? :confused3 We jazz-ran like that in 93. We might've been off-step most of the time, and we played about half as well as they did in this clip....but still. :lmao:

[mjrseb]

I cant believe the talent the kids have these days!

Watch Phantom take an entire football field and not miss a note!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN5mvkAC3g

For God's sake, they are running!

WOW!! One of the best parts of that show in my opinion!! :cool1:

[mjrseb]

Cavaliers 2009 Program

The Great Divide :confused3

any thoughts

[MonorailMan]

Cavaliers 2009 Program

The Great Divide :confused3

any thoughts

Hmmmmm............
Could this be a musical interpretation of Jeff Fiedler leaving the Cavies to be on the staff of a west coast corps? :scratchin :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Not that I know what happened....

But.......:rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

I'm so bummed it's February! I want it to be July! :cool1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr3TG0kxN3E&feature=rec-HM-r2

Someone talk me into going to the Tampa Regional for WGI!

[OrlandoMike]

Can ya tell I just got off a 70 hour work week and am having a Margarita? :lmao:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs&feature=rec-HM-r2

[MonorailMan]

The Cadets' 2005 show drives me nuts (not in a good way).....but they had a pretty amazing hornline that year, didn't they?

The last minute and a half of the '88 Scouts' show is one of my favorite moments in DCI history. Amazing horn line and color guard......but the drum feature is one of my least favorite of all time. It's kinda funny how that works.

I'm just being judgmental tonight because I didn't have any margaritas. :rolleyes:

I like/am familiar with a small handful of the guards who are going to be at the Tampa regional. You might want to give it a try. Paradigm used to be from Florida, but I don't think they're around any more. It's a shame.....Their last few years in competition they had really good shows. :confused3

Florida seems to be the "new Ohio" as far as WGI is concerned. The last few years they've had several guards that have been making finals and even taking gold in their class (Flanagan High School).

Okay....I need to go to bed. :rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

Troopers 2009 show......

"Western Side Story" :rotfl2:

What, cowboys vs. Indians in a big city adventure?

"Yo Tonto, hands off of my gal!" :lmao:

[MonorailMan]

Troopers 2009 show......

"Western Side Story" :rotfl2:

What, cowboys vs. Indians in a big city adventure?

"Yo Tonto, hands off of my gal!" :lmao:

I had high hopes for Troopers the past couple years. At the beginning of the seasons they seemed to really do well. And then the season progressed.........but they didn't. :sad2:

[mjrseb]

Hmmmmm............
Could this be a musical interpretation of Jeff Fiedler leaving the Cavies to be on the staff of a west coast corps? :scratchin :confused3

hmmmm... that's a thought! pirate:

[mjrseb]

Here is the music for the Cavies show.

# Extreme Make-over by Johan de Meij
# Pampeana No. 3 - Impetuosamente by Alberto Ginastera
# The Engulfed Cathedral by Claude Debussy
# On the Great Divide by John Adams

[OrlandoMike]

I'm gonna throw this out there again, and God knows I'm so out of the loop, the show has probably happened! :lmao:

But anyone going to the Tampa regional for WGI? The Sunday show?

[orlandomom]

Hey Mike.. I may be able to head to Tampa. Been about a thousand years since I have been to WGI. (and you think you are out of the loop)
Wanna hit the Orlando Power Regionals this afternoon?

just me
:surfweb:

[OrlandoMike]

Hey stanger, darn it, I didnt know there was an Orlando show! :sad2:

Pretty tied up today, work has been rough this week. Wanna plan on a day trip to Tampa? When is the show? LOL Jeesh, I miss my days in Boston, a show every Saturday night!

Hey I just looked up Tampa, the Ventures are there! Now that may be worth the drive over! :thumbsup2 Wonder if they still rip off a poncho after every song! :lmao:

[SyracuseWolvrine]

an "audition tape" spoofing the Cadets '08 show ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoBeHsO_h3k

Also found a really cool video of Ivan Pacheco on snare, duing a duet with his brother Art on drumset
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlFUrqh-CA

(if you don't remember the name Ivan Pacheco, he marched with the Blue Devils, and won the DCI I&E Solo snare competition in '04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1WKmoUrDiQ )

[MonorailMan]

Mike, this is for you.....because I know you could use a stress reliever. :hug:

This guy has color guard experience......but instead of tossing parallels on flag or rifle.....he uses.....something else. :rolleyes1 Enjoy.

PART 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Jo4_l8o90&feature=channel)

PART 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RlRVA6UVCA&feature=channel)

[OrlandoMike]

:scared1:

I would so be pulling back a bloddy stump if I tried that with my cats! :rotfl2:

On a side note, one of my past "kids" is tour director for Cavies this summer, he needs a cook......:rolleyes1

I dont think I have it in me anymore, but it does make one think.....

[MonorailMan]

:scared1:

I would so be pulling back a bloddy stump if I tried that with my cats! :rotfl2:

On a side note, one of my past "kids" is tour director for Cavies this summer, he needs a cook......:rolleyes1

I dont think I have it in me anymore, but it does make one think.....

Heck, if they paid well I'd go on tour with them. I'm a good cook. :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

Heck, if they paid well I'd go on tour with them. I'm a good cook. :thumbsup2

Ya I always thought I was too till I faced feeding 200 people 4 meals a day on a budget of $250 a day! In a different town each day mind you! :confused:

[MonorailMan]

Ya I always thought I was too till I faced feeding 200 people 4 meals a day on a budget of $250 a day! In a different town each day mind you! :confused:

I used to work for a food service/catering company. It can be done. :thumbsup2 Especially if you buy all the basics (milk, bread, lunch meats, etc.) ahead of time from companies like Sysco, where you get bulk discounts.

Have you seen the Cadets new "food mobile" they got a couple years ago? That thing is about three times as big and nice as the one we had. :sad2:

[OrlandoMike]

Have you seen the Cavies kitchen?

A shower, and a washer and dryer! :eek:

It's like a rolling apartment!

But I just dont think I have the stregnth to get up at 4 am to hit Walmart for 100 loaves of bread and 50 gallons of milk anymore!

I am still pondering this thought.....:rolleyes1

[MonorailMan]

Have you seen the Cavies kitchen?

A shower, and a washer and dryer! :eek:

It's like a rolling apartment!

But I just dont think I have the stregnth to get up at 4 am to hit Walmart for 100 loaves of bread and 50 gallons of milk anymore!

I am still pondering this thought.....:rolleyes1

The only problem I'd have would be forcing myself to go to Walmart. I have an issue with that place. :scared:

[OrlandoMike]

The only problem I'd have would be forcing myself to go to Walmart. I have an issue with that place. :scared:

You know usually I despise the place! But when a tour director hands you $50 and tells you to feed 200 people breakfast, it somehow becomes your friend! :lmao:

Where is OrlandoMom? She has been on tour, and has great stories!

[orlandomom]

Oh Mr Mike....

I am sure your stories are alot more fun, seems my brain is having a permanent case of "selective old timers" when it comes to tour.

Although I so remember the the 4am runs to what ever store was open at that time to get those 50 loaves of bread, cases of PB and J, etc. :cool1: after having done the majority of driving all night :scared1: (the primiary driver was good for about 2 hours, and the original relief driver ..well.. yanno how things go on tour, and if we wanted the food truck around in time for breakfast.... someone had to take control :laughing:

however, after the 12 + hr days at work 6 days a week.. cooking on tour sounds like a vacation :woohoo: at least I could get my cat naps in the afternoon :cloud9:


just me

:surfweb:

[DVC~OKW~96]

Tour cook? Did someone mention feeding oodles of hungry people? :teeth: Be still my heart.

Of course, there'd be none of the Walmart nonsense. :snooty:

(And thus it is revealed why you'll never see me having the honor of being the tour cook)! ;) :laughing:

[MonorailMan]

I'm sorry......but Wallmart just doesn't cut it for "Amous Bouche Night" or "Tapas Fridays". :rolleyes1

[OrlandoMike]

I'm sorry......but Wallmart just doesn't cut it for "Amous Bouche Night" or "Tapas Fridays". :rolleyes1

I said Cavies, not Blue Devils! :sad2:

[Pinnie]

Yesterday my 2008 Phantom Regiment DVD arrived and I was in my happy place watching it with my family today. My DS and DIL were in awe of the show and were sorry they had to miss the 08 season because DIL was pregnant and unable to travel.

My 6 mo old granddaughter was loving the flags and I think we hooked her on DCI. I am trying to convince her to try out for PR while my DIL is pushing for The Cadets. I know we have some time before she's ready, but I can't wait to shop the marketplace for stuff for her this summer.

Looks like I will be attending the PR show, the Orlando show, both nights in Murfreesboro and finals week! I am going to try and sneak in both Toledo shows as well.

The season just can't start soon enough!!!

pinnie

[MonorailMan]

Yesterday my 2008 Phantom Regiment DVD arrived and I was in my happy place watching it with my family today. My DS and DIL were in awe of the show and were sorry they had to miss the 08 season because DIL was pregnant and unable to travel.

My 6 mo old granddaughter was loving the flags and I think we hooked her on DCI. I am trying to convince her to try out for PR while my DIL is pushing for The Cadets. I know we have some time before she's ready, but I can't wait to shop the marketplace for stuff for her this summer.

Looks like I will be attending the PR show, the Orlando show, both nights in Murfreesboro and finals week! I am going to try and sneak in both Toledo shows as well.

The season just can't start soon enough!!!

pinnie

Let her know that 2009 is a transitional year for The Cadets. The drum caption head and drill writer have both left. I'm not too sure how they're going to do, but it is definitely a transitional year. :thumbsup2

[SyracuseWolvrine]

ok, so I'm completely out of the loop ... when is the orlando show?

[orlandomom]

ok, so I'm completely out of the loop ... when is the orlando show?

July 11 at Citrus Bowl

Am I seeing a Dis meet at DCI :confused3

just me

:surfweb:

[Pinnie]

Let her know that 2009 is a transitional year for The Cadets. The drum caption head and drill writer have both left. I'm not too sure how they're going to do, but it is definitely a transitional year. :thumbsup2


Wow on that info about The Cadets. Do you happen to know why they left? I think EVERY year is a transition year with The Cadets and George sometimes.

I do enjoy teasing a rabid SCV fan by telling him after my granddaughter was born "I AM Sarah Jones" :laughing:

pinnie

[Pinnie]

July 11 at Citrus Bowl

Am I seeing a Dis meet at DCI :confused3

just me

:surfweb:

I'm willing!

pinnie

[OrlandoMike]

July 11 at Citrus Bowl

Am I seeing a Dis meet at DCI


:thumbsup2

[allison k]

Hey there! This is my first post on this thread. I'm a Velvet Knights alum (91-93) and so is DH (89-93).

Anyhoo....I just checked the line-up for 7/11. Looks pretty good. We'll be out there from 7/5-7/17. DH and I might get a babysitter. Only thing is, I hate parking at the Citrus Bowl! Ugh! If there's one deterrent, that's it. Still, that'd be pretty cool. We get a little tired of only seeing the west coast groups in the early part of the season when shows can still be a little rough.

[OrlandoMike]

Only thing is, I hate parking at the Citrus Bowl! Ugh!

OMG I don't think I ever shared this story! :rotfl2:

Last year we went to "that" show, and ended up parking in the (I think) Elks lot! It was some sort of club like that! Anyway, the guy wanted us to park on a slope leading down to a lake, actually we would be the first vehicle, right next to the lake! Shrek is freaking out! "I'm not parking here!" But I was chomping at the bit to get out to see warm-ups! "Just park it!"

So after the show we go to leave. Anyone who has been to Central Florida knows the grass is wet at midnight in August! Shrek starts the truck up and what do we do? Start sliding into the lake! Now he is swearing like a sailor! Being the cool headed drum corps guy I am....I said hold on! I got out of the truck and walked about 10 feet looking for help when I noticed an odor! You know that odor that comes from a DCI parking lot? (And its NOT bus fumes!) :rotfl2:

I had found some kids from a corps "relaxing"!

They freaked when I just waltzed over and asked them if they would help us!

The odor causing problem went behind a back like I was gonna call the cops or something!

I laughed out loud in my head! Do these kids think they are the first ones to ever go on tour? :confused3 Jesus I competed against the Bridgemen in the early 80's!

So long story short, I had to hold the contraband while they pushed Shrek out of the mud!

We laughed the whole way home!

Drum corps never seems to change!

[allison k]

Our VK Shows...

89 - World Tour - Night in Tunisia, 'Round Midnight - giant bananas :banana:
90 - Summer Vacation - School's Out, Hollywood Medley - Palm Trees on field
91 - Knight at the Apollo - must I really talk about this year? :sad2:
92 - Magical Mystery Tour III - Oh, yeah, the shark eating the fat lady...
Hey, I made the video on this one!!!
93 - Kartoon Klassics - The beginning of the end. :sad1:

I was colorguard and DH was in the horn line. I was so young, tan and fit in those days... :)

[OrlandoMike]

Our VK Shows...

89 - World Tour - Night in Tunisia, 'Round Midnight - giant bananas :banana:
90 - Summer Vacation - School's Out, Hollywood Medley - Palm Trees on field
91 - Knight at the Apollo - must I really talk about this year? :sad2:
92 - Magical Mystery Tour III - Oh, yeah, the shark eating the fat lady...
Hey, I made the video on this one!!!
93 - Kartoon Klassics - The beginning of the end. :sad1:

I was colorguard and DH was in the horn line. I was so young, tan and fit in those days... :)

:worship: OMG I loved all of those shows!

[allison k]

Drum corps never seems to change!

And even though I know this.....I still want my kids to march! :rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

And even though I know this.....I still want my kids to march! :rotfl2:

Where is OrlandoMom from this post, she did a ton of work with VK!

[OrlandoMike]

92 - Magical Mystery Tour III - Oh, yeah, the shark eating the fat lady...
Hey, I made the video on this one!!!

We need a time stamp! :rotfl2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onn15LkSn-s

[MonorailMan]

Wow on that info about The Cadets. Do you happen to know why they left? I think EVERY year is a transition year with The Cadets and George sometimes.

I do enjoy teasing a rabid SCV fan by telling him after my granddaughter was born "I AM Sarah Jones" :laughing:

pinnie

I think the easiest way to verbalize it is "creative differences". (I tend to like the term "drama", but it always has such a negative ring to it. :lmao:) Other than that, I'm not too sure about the exact specifics. I know the drill writer moved on to another corps, but I don't remember which one off the top of my head. There have been so many staff changes in the past several months, both with winterguards and drum corps across the country, that it's hard for me to remember who's where and why. :rolleyes:


Our VK Shows...

89 - World Tour - Night in Tunisia, 'Round Midnight - giant bananas :banana:
90 - Summer Vacation - School's Out, Hollywood Medley - Palm Trees on field
91 - Knight at the Apollo - must I really talk about this year? :sad2:
92 - Magical Mystery Tour III - Oh, yeah, the shark eating the fat lady...
Hey, I made the video on this one!!!
93 - Kartoon Klassics - The beginning of the end. :sad1:

I was colorguard and DH was in the horn line. I was so young, tan and fit in those days... :)

Howdy, Allison!
I loved Velvet Knights! They had some of the most memorable shows. :thumbsup2

[orlandomom]

Present and accounted for :rolleyes1
Welcome Allison :welcome:
My years with VK were waaayyyy before VK was "TO Cool":cheer2:
and those were some of my favorite VK shows of all time too!!
Especially the "93 Santa Barbara show when "mom" asked me to help her cook :scared1: in the 'kitchen' NO one was allowed in :goodvibes
I guess its ok for me to show my age....(older then dirt here) here is my corps history line up
69-72 Kings Royal Lancers (Anaheim Kingsmen feeder corps)
73-76 Royal Regiment Color Guard
76-79 instructor with Squires (VK feeder corps)
78-79 VK
80-99 sideline fan :wizard:
99-00 Impulse Corps mom

So, who is going to be in Orlando May 13th and up for a Dis meet at the Classic Countdown?
Mike, if you are working, we could always come over and see you before heading to DTD :rolleyes1

just me

:surfweb:

[OrlandoMike]

Is that a Wednesday?

I think I could arrange the night off!

I'm out of the loop, have they decided who they are going to show?

OK just looked it up, only 6 corps? :confused3 Well it's all good, I just wanna see Phanton '08 on the big screen! I wonder if it will be the full show, or the edited one......

[Disneysoloist]

Is that a Wednesday?

I think I could arrange the night off!

I'm out of the loop, have they decided who they are going to show?

OK just looked it up, only 6 corps? :confused3 Well it's all good, I just wanna see Phanton '08 on the big screen! I wonder if it will be the full show, or the edited one......

Word on Drum Corps Planet is that the Phantom show will be the edited version. Apparently, they didn't have all the rights for the part that was cut out.
As far as parking lot smells, glad that things haven't changed since the 1970's when I marched!:hippie:

[MonorailMan]

Word on Drum Corps Planet is that the Phantom show will be the edited version. Apparently, they didn't have all the rights for the part that was cut out.
As far as parking lot smells, glad that things haven't changed since the 1970's when I marched!:hippie:

Did they sell the 2008 DVDs with Phantom's performance edited??? :eek:

[Disneysoloist]

Did they sell the 2008 DVDs with Phantom's performance edited??? :eek:
The original ones sold had the complete performance. The ones being sold now are edited. :sad2:

[MonorailMan]

The original ones sold had the complete performance. The ones being sold now are edited. :sad2:

Uugh! That stinks. :sad2: I'm not sure what's worse--That, or when the James Logan winterguard took 1st place and didn't have the music rights they needed so half of their show had no sound on the DVD.

[OrlandoMike]

The original ones sold had the complete performance. The ones being sold now are edited. :sad2:

I have an orriginal! :cool1:

Pre-Party at my house?

We can eat tuna salad off the back of Shreks pick-up truck and pretend we are on tour with 27!

:rotfl2:

[Disneysoloist]

I have an orriginal! :cool1:

Pre-Party at my house?

We can eat tuna salad off the back of Shreks pick-up truck and pretend we are on tour with 27!

:rotfl2:

Ugh. We were given tuna ALOT!! I have always hated tuna, so I carried a jar of peanut butter in my luggage and ate that on tuna days.
OR, we could sit on the back of the truck and not eat anything and pretend we are on tour with Gahfield> :rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

OR, we could sit on the back of the truck and not eat anything and pretend we are on tour with Gahfield> :rotfl2:

Hey! :mad:

We had cheese sandwiches!

And green Jello when we beat the Cavies! :thumbsup2

[MonorailMan]

Hey! :mad:

We had cheese sandwiches!

And green Jello when we beat the Cavies! :thumbsup2

We had fillet mignon every Tuesday. And rack of lamb every other Friday. And who could forget caviar and top shelf martini Mondays????

:rolleyes1

[OrlandoMike]

We had fillet mignon every Tuesday. And rack of lamb every other Friday. And who could forget caviar and top shelf martini Mondays????

:rolleyes1

So thats where all of my Maroon and Gold club donations went! :thumbsup2

[MonorailMan]

So thats where all of my Maroon and Gold club donations went! :thumbsup2

In the early 90's, yeah. But for the past 5 years it's been going toward valium for the staff. :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

In the early 90's, yeah. But for the past 5 years it's been going toward valium for the staff. :thumbsup2

Well in that case, we will sit on the back of Shrek's truck, do a lot of drugs, don yellow raincoats, and pretend we are on tour with that Bayone group!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FP4Fx9-3r8&feature=related

[MonorailMan]

Well in that case, we will sit on the back of Shrek's truck, do a lot of drugs, don yellow raincoats, and pretend we are on tour with that Bayone group!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FP4Fx9-3r8&feature=related

They haven't changed at all over the years, have they? :hippie:

[OrlandoMike]

They haven't changed at all over the years, have they? :hippie:

What I would pay to stand at retreat next to some of those guys again! :thumbsup2

[dale62676]

I was going to reply over at the "Turn back the clock thread", but I knew you folks would appreciate this more. If I could have gone back, I would of course love to see all the old attractions (Horizons!), but definitely one thing stands out. I would have given anything to try out for and perform in Future Corps! I'm glad at least youtube has quite a lot of videos of them at Epcot to remember how amazing they were!

[OrlandoMike]

Just more corporate cut backs!

Its a lot cheaper to pay some college kid to stand around in a mouse costume than to pay a professional musician. :sad2:

[MonorailMan]

Just more corporate cut backs!

Its a lot cheaper to pay some college kid to stand around in a mouse costume than to pay a professional musician. :sad2:

"Costume"? :eek: What on earth are you talking about????

[MonorailMan]

Has anyone seen the WGI Finals scores???? :scared1:
This has been a really weird year for WGI!!!

--Santa Clara Vangard took Gold for the first time!
--Avon HS finally beat James Logan and took their first Gold!
--Tons of guards that have never made Finals before made it this year!

I'm hyperventilating! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:lmao::lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

I looked over the list, lots of new names for me.

Glad to see Blessed Sac is still up there! :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

One of my favorite nights....ever! :worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

[MonorailMan]

One of my favorite nights....ever! :worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

I must admit.......I could never stand the drum feature in this show, but everything else is incredible. The last couple minutes of this show definitely make my "top-3 list". :woohoo:

[OrlandoMike]

That was a great year! Great Stadium, city with great Steak Houses, an Amusement Park right in the city, and the fact that they didn't announce who won prelims made the Madison win even better! :thumbsup2

[MonorailMan]

Are any of you going to the DCI "Countdown" on May 13th? It's supposedly 6 shows from the past 5 years that have been voted as "most popular".....however, the lineup of the exact 6 are nowhere to be found. :rolleyes: The DCI site shows 6 pictures of individual corps performers without naming what corps they're from, but being the dork that I am, I recognized all 6 of these pictures:

--Phantom Regiment.........."Spartacus"
--Cavaliers........................"007"
--Blue Devils....................."The Godfather: Part Blue"
--Carolina Crown..............."Triple Crown"
--Bluecoats......................."Criminal"
--Santa Clara Vanguard......"The Music of Scheherazade"

(Why don't they just tell us who they are, or did they just forget? Jeez! :confused3)

Here is the list of theaters.............

Clicky clicky for the list of theaters (http://www.fathomevents.com/theatres/DCI_Countdown.html)

[OrlandoMike]

We are finally getting some help at work, so count me in for the PI theater!

Anyone else for Orlando?

[bastianc24]

anyone ever march drum corps? alum here.

[OrlandoMike]

Alum of Cadets and Glasssmen here, dont ask what years....:rolleyes1

[MonorailMan]

Cadet here as well.
As far as the year goes, I'll do as OrlandoMike did and plead the 5th. :rolleyes:

[MonorailMan]

Do you think it'd be worth going to an Imax theater? I haven't been in one in years and can't remember if the screens are rounded or not. If they are, wouldn't that kind of distort the drill, etc.? :confused3

[zulemara]

2004 Blue Stars

I will be on the podcast cruise over the 13th, but have fun! I will be going to the Orlando show and also to the Atlanta show. I never turn down a chance to go to swingin richards:lmao:

[bastianc24]

One of my favorite nights....ever! :worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

*drool*

Played Malaguena my freshman and senior year in college.

Sorry 1996. 1988's Malaguena takes the cake.

[OrlandoMike]

80 was pretty hot too! :thumbsup2

[bastianc24]

80 was pretty hot too! :thumbsup2

True that.

Btw, you like Cedar Point? I was a rides host there for 4 summers. Good times.

Sorry. Random. Back to drum corps.

[OrlandoMike]

Just for fun.....

The directors of the Michigan State and Indiana University Marching bands were in tonight! It was fun talking to them!

Got me to thinking, this is something I want to see in person before I die!

Not sure why, but it looks fun! It's the Tennessee Band marching into the stadium. Anyone who has ever marched can only imagine marching into a crowd like that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTbniMUr8k

[MonorailMan]

Just for fun.....

The directors of the Michigan State and Indiana University Marching bands were in tonight! It was fun talking to them!

Got me to thinking, this is something I want to see in person before I die!

Not sure why, but it looks fun! It's the Tennessee Band marching into the stadium. Anyone who has ever marched can only imagine marching into a crowd like that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTbniMUr8k

Wow! What a baton line. :eek:

[zulemara]

One of my favorite nights....ever! :worship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

I was 3 years old at the time LOL

just watched it...omg omg omg. Amazing! If you ever want something to pump you up for a drum corps season, that's a good thing to watch!

I have always loved malaguena since I saw Blast and have tried to watch it from any corps who has done it. There's nothing like cranking drum corps out of your car with the windows down and sunroof open!

[SyracuseWolvrine]

Not sure why, but it looks fun! It's the Tennessee Band marching into the stadium. Anyone who has ever marched can only imagine marching into a crowd like that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTbniMUr8k

That was pretty impressive. Lines were a little (ok, a lot) soft going around the corner, but still impressive. How many folks are in this band?

2 of my other favorite College Marching Band traditions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-TQcqRWbDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TVcKYpZrj0

[SyracuseWolvrine]

(Is this a bad sign?)

Friend's facebook status: "Is unsure how to move forward"
My response: "Start by putting your left foot in front of your body, then your right foot in front of that, and repeat"
Friend: "What would happen if I started with my right foot?"
Response I wanted to give but didn't: "Well, that probably means you marched Cadets"

[OrlandoMike]

Response I wanted to give but didn't: "Well, that probably means you marched Cadets"

:rotfl2:

I love me a good College Marching Band, but all that high stepping! UGH Talk about ruining a good embrasure! :sad2:

[zulemara]

(Is this a bad sign?)

Friend's facebook status: "Is unsure how to move forward"
My response: "Start by putting your left foot in front of your body, then your right foot in front of that, and repeat"
Friend: "What would happen if I started with my right foot?"
Response I wanted to give but didn't: "Well, that probably means you marched Cadets"

:lmao::lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

On that note, who is ready for the orlando drum corps show? What other shows will you all be attending? I'll be going to Hotlanta at the end of July for the big show there. Drum corps and gay clubs all in one city:love: what a perfect weekend!

[OrlandoMike]

Just looked up the date for the Orlando show, I think I can get that night off of work. Really looking forward to seeing Holy Name on the field this year, and I hear Phantom still has horn spots open.

Does this say something about the economy if the current DCI champion cant fill the ranks? :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Not a big fan of Blue Devils, but this sounds fun!


On the heels of the market crash of 1929 and standing at the gateway of the Great depression - 1930 was a year of complexity and contradiction. The contrast of an economic storm-front and the beauty of American optimism present a collage of the cultural unknown.

With an undeniable foot in the present, the 2009 Blue Devils take a look back at a year when faith and uncertainty were suddenly in a dance of the indefinite. To stand in the face of a tempest or take a seat in the dream of diversion, the artist and innovators of 1930 generated a broad emotional landscape. From the buoyancy of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" to the multifarious "Piano Variations" of Aaron Copland, the Blue Devils offer a modern exploration of one single year. A year that would herald its number one popular song "Happy Days Are Here Again" and produced the future Judy Garland classic "Get Happy".

With the 2009 program "1930", the present and the past convene in a theatrical conversation of passion and exhilaration. Through unique visual and musical composition, the Blue Devils continue to showcase the world's most accomplished young performers as they travel the US offering a distinctive approach to contemporary drum and bugle corps.

Albert Einstein said, "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science". The year he made this profound statement? 1930.

[OrlandoMike]

The phone just rang, I looked at the caller ID, and Shrek must have looked at the other caller ID in the other room! We both yelled at the same time...

"Don't answer it, it's the Beggars of Bergen County!!!" :rotfl2:

[MonorailMan]

Has anyone bought tickets for the DCI theater show for this Wednesday? I'm having major problems. One of the theaters I tried to get tickets at just said, "No tickets are being sold at this theater".....so I just assumed they might've been sold out since it's a popular theater. Then I actually went through with the purchase of tickets for another theater. As soon as I clicked "make purchase" it said "This theater does not accept electronic tickets--Transaction unsuccessful".......however, my bank account says otherwise. :mad: I'm probably going to have to call the theater tomorrow to see if I have tickets waiting at will call. If they don't I'll have to either call MovieTickets.com or my bank to let them know there was a mistake. :headache:

Having said that, here's another warning: Some theaters are charging a lot more for the seats than others. There are 2 theaters here that are charging $12.50, while another one is charging $20! Just a quick warning for you guys before/if you decide to get tickets.

[MonorailMan]

Uuuuuugh! What a headache! I called MovieTickets and they said the transaction didn't go through. They told me to call the theater directly and they said they had no record of my purchase whatsoever either. They told me to call my bank, who then told me the transaction is "pending" which means the theater could still collect the funds.

Jeeez! :headache: Okay.......I could go to the will call at the theater on Wednesday and be told that I never purchased tickets, at which point I need to call my bank back and tell them to remove the charges.

Seriously.....buyer beware when buying tickets for this show......or when using sites like MovieTickets.com. :sad2:

[bastianc24]

Uuuuuugh! What a headache! I called MovieTickets and they said the transaction didn't go through. They told me to call the theater directly and they said they had no record of my purchase whatsoever either. They told me to call my bank, who then told me the transaction is "pending" which means the theater could still collect the funds.

Jeeez! :headache: Okay.......I could go to the will call at the theater on Wednesday and be told that I never purchased tickets, at which point I need to call my bank back and tell them to remove the charges.

Seriously.....buyer beware when buying tickets for this show......or when using sites like MovieTickets.com. :sad2:

I say just miss the show, get your money back and subscribe to the DCI Fan Network. Only $59 for a full year's access to A LOT of drum corps shows!

I'll be a team player and send you a copy of the 2008 Phantom show. I was one of the lucky ones that bought early and didn't get the cut version.

Went to Finals this year btw. Spartacus. Best show EVER.

[MonorailMan]

I say just miss the show, get your money back and subscribe to the DCI Fan Network. Only $59 for a full year's access to A LOT of drum corps shows!

I'll be a team player and send you a copy of the 2008 Phantom show. I was one of the lucky ones that bought early and didn't get the cut version.

Went to Finals this year btw. Spartacus. Best show EVER.

That's very nice of you. I appreciate that. :) To be honest, the only reason I was going to the show was because I wanted to take a friend of mine since he has never seen a drum corps show. I've already seen the 6 shows that are going to be playing so it's really no big loss for me....................so long as I get my money back. :rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

I finally got tomorrow night off, so I need to get tickets for the movie pronto!

And damn, the Beggars of Bergen County have called the past three days!:lmao:

To make it worse, Hoppy is looking for Alum to go on tour and get paid!

Why is this the one summer I cant take time off! :sad2:

[MonorailMan]

I finally got tomorrow night off, so I need to get tickets for the movie pronto!

And damn, the Beggars of Bergen County have called the past three days!:lmao:

To make it worse, Hoppy is looking for Alum to go on tour and get paid!

Why is this the one summer I cant take time off! :sad2:

I just joined FaceBook again. (I know. I know. Bad idea.) Did you know there are a couple groups on FB dedicated specifically to hating Hoppy? :scared: It seems a bit harsh, don't ya think?

[OrlandoMike]

Say what you want about Hoppy.....

I can tell you, without that man, there would be no Garfield, Bergan County, or Holy Name! They would have folded, gone bankrupt, done deal! Has he pushed the envelope a little too far? Perhaps. But that's what the Cadets do.

Do I agree with every thing he has done?

Absolutely not!

Do I agree with him keeping the Cadets alive, playing for the re-dedication of the Statue of Liberty, the Macy's parade, the Olympics, the Inauguration Parade, winning multiple DCI championships, and providing a great education to hundreds if not thousands of youth?

Oh heck ya! :thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

So I stopped by to get my tickets on the way home from work, and get this....


It's rated PG! :rotfl2:

(Note to the rating people, they dont really kill the drum major, its just pretend!)

[MonorailMan]

So I stopped by to get my tickets on the way home from work, and get this....


It's rated PG! :rotfl2:

(Note to the rating people, they dont really kill the drum major, its just pretend!)

I noticed that when I tried (and failed) to buy tickets online. Maybe it's because you'll hear lots of swearing in some unseen footage of the members of Crown when they announce their placement. :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Well that was interesting.....

The sound did not work at all for Bluecoats! Some gal went down to complain, said they could not rewind or fix it, it was a satellite feed. Well they did rewind it, but the sound still sucked! They finally got it fixed right before SCV, but honestly, my stereo here at home sounds better! :sad2:

Not sure I would do this again, unless I couldn't go to finals, then I probably would go to the Thursday night show.

My favorite part was the camp reports! I would pay $12.50 any year at the theater for 2 hours of camp reports like they did! I really liked that! :thumbsup2

In all honesty I could have stayed at home and watched DVD's, and the popcorn would not have set me back $12.00! :eek:

[OrlandoMike]

One of the big players keeps asking me to go on tour this summer...

I cant get away.

If anyone has any spare time this summer, and would like to go on tour, send me a PM and I can steer you in the right direction...

Wish I could do it! Tour is so much fun!

[Pinnie]

Would love to help out this year, but alas I have a major obligation this summer.

Fortunately, I will be able to attend Toledo, Rockford, Orlando, Murfreesboro and Finals week.

pinnie

[MonorailMan]

Well that was interesting.....

The sound did not work at all for Bluecoats! Some gal went down to complain, said they could not rewind or fix it, it was a satellite feed. Well they did rewind it, but the sound still sucked! They finally got it fixed right before SCV, but honestly, my stereo here at home sounds better! :sad2:

Not sure I would do this again, unless I couldn't go to finals, then I probably would go to the Thursday night show.

My favorite part was the camp reports! I would pay $12.50 any year at the theater for 2 hours of camp reports like they did! I really liked that! :thumbsup2

In all honesty I could have stayed at home and watched DVD's, and the popcorn would not have set me back $12.00! :eek:

I'm sorry, Mike. :sad2: I won't recommend those events again. I heard other people had issues with the shows they went to as well. Makes me glad I wasn't able to buy a ticket. :lmao:

[MonorailMan]

My color guard group (its name shall remain unspoken so I don't get pointed for it :rolleyes:) had a really good rehearsal last night. Even though we only have 19 more days left until our Pride parade, I think we're in really good shape. Lots o' zig-zaggy drill.....lots o' humorous flag work.......lots o' "new school" work, which I think will be really effective. If we have 50mph winds like we did last year we're in big trouble because there are a lot of lofty tosses. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm excited about it. We're going to have 21-22 performers this year, which I believe is the most we've had in a few years.

Oh and....(brace yourselves)......I'm going to be performing on rifle at the end-of-the-parade rally performance! :scared1::scared: The mysterious equipment known as "the rifle" has always been my enemy.....but I told myself I had to do it just to prove to myself that I could. (I'm a lot better on sabre than I am on rifle.)

Sorry....I just had to release some of my pent-up excitement by telling you this. :yay:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

My color guard group (its name shall remain unspoken so I don't get pointed for it :rolleyes:) had a really good rehearsal last night. Even though we only have 19 more days left until our Pride parade, I think we're in really good shape. Lots o' zig-zaggy drill.....lots o' humorous flag work.......lots o' "new school" work, which I think will be really effective. If we have 50mph winds like we did last year we're in big trouble because there are a lot of lofty tosses. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm excited about it. We're going to have 21-22 performers this year, which I believe is the most we've had in a few years.

Oh and....(brace yourselves)......I'm going to be performing on rifle at the end-of-the-parade rally performance! :scared1::scared: The mysterious equipment known as "the rifle" has always been my enemy.....but I told myself I had to do it just to prove to myself that I could. (I'm a lot better on sabre than I am on rifle.)

Sorry....I just had to release some of my pent-up excitement by telling you this. :yay:

That sounds great!
You know, if it doesn't go well and you require a do-over, our Pride Parade is in September. ;)

[rpmdfw]

My color guard group (its name shall remain unspoken so I don't get pointed for it :rolleyes:) had a really good rehearsal last night. Even though we only have 19 more days left until our Pride parade, I think we're in really good shape. Lots o' zig-zaggy drill.....lots o' humorous flag work.......lots o' "new school" work, which I think will be really effective. If we have 50mph winds like we did last year we're in big trouble because there are a lot of lofty tosses. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm excited about it. We're going to have 21-22 performers this year, which I believe is the most we've had in a few years.

Oh and....(brace yourselves)......I'm going to be performing on rifle at the end-of-the-parade rally performance! :scared1::scared: The mysterious equipment known as "the rifle" has always been my enemy.....but I told myself I had to do it just to prove to myself that I could. (I'm a lot better on sabre than I am on rifle.)

Sorry....I just had to release some of my pent-up excitement by telling you this. :yay:

They're allowing you to wield a firearm! :scared:

Everybody duck!:scared1:

[Tissa]

[QUOTE=Orlando Mike;30278750]Not that I know what happened....

But.......:rotfl2

[wilderness gal]

I have a non performing DCI question to ask;

my dh & I are going to the DCI finals on 8/08/09 in Indy & to pick our son up & bring him back home.

He's a member of "The Cavaliers"......

My question is: do they serve beer or alcohol @ these events, we've never been.

this is the 1st time our son has ever auditioned or made the corp.

thanks

jean

[OrlandoMike]

Depends on the stadium. I know they sold beer in Denver and Boston, not sure about Indy......

[bastianc24]

I say sneak it in. Been there done that, hehe. Yay Toledo show!

Go Vanguard!

(even though Crown's really taking it all this year)

[Disneysoloist]

Depends on the stadium. I know they sold beer in Denver and Boston, not sure about Indy......

But not in Orlando...:confused3
No offense, but that was the worst stadium EVER for DCI finals.
Since Lucas is a pro football stadium, they definitely have beer stands. Depends on the city of Indianapolis. They might be reluctant to sell beer at a "youth" event. There's always tailgating! :woohoo:

[MonorailMan]

Was it just me, or was the sound on the 2008 Finals DVDs really lousy? :confused3 There seemed to be a lot of reverb which made the music sound really sloppy. Was it the stadium or just the placement of the mics?

[Coach Rick]

Performed last night with the Crusaders Sr. corps for the annual "Spring Fling" official unveiling of the Jr. corps show. I have to say in all the 52 years (yep, all my life) I have been involved with drum corps, this is THE best show I have heard the Crusaders do! Wow factor is big. The percussion line is tight as can be. The 72 horns I listened to were absolutely phenominal for this time of year. One listen will tell you that they are ready. I have not seen the drill portion of this as of yet, but if it is anywhere close, look out! "The Core of Temptation" is truly a symphony of beauty! Can you tell I am excited for the kids?

BTW, they went wild for us 'ol folk as we opened the night with Crusader traditional music and a couple of North Star favs. They were so kind to us... They made me proud to be wearing Waldo even if I am a transplant from North Star. :thumbsup2 Tonight we get to perform in Everett with them once again. I gotta see if I can get a video of them tonight.

Back to the kids. See them, cheer them, support them. I am amazed and they have made me a believer. They become the first to offer a teaser, and you can see it here: http://v2.thefannetwork.org/?network_id=1&ensemble_id=5904&vod_id=0c6d64f3-54c1-42b6-8568-c74f55ca797e&mode=viral

Enjoy!!!

[OrlandoMike]

But not in Orlando...:confused3


I know for sure they sell beer at the stadium in Orlando.

And 72 horns? :eek: Dear Lord!!!!

[OrlandoMike]

I think I'm gonna have to pay for this Fan Network thing this summer! :sad2:

[MonorailMan]

Have you guys listened the Cadets' closer yet? It's very similar to their '94 closer but with a few modern tweaks. (Layered horn effects, tempo changes, etc.) I'm not sure how I feel about the pit/battery book yet. They have a long way to go, but I'm actually pretty impressed.

Cadet 2009 Audio clips (http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=audioclip)

[bastianc24]

Was it just me, or was the sound on the 2008 Finals DVDs really lousy? :confused3 There seemed to be a lot of reverb which made the music sound really sloppy. Was it the stadium or just the placement of the mics?

It was the stadium. It bugged us all night. It's not as noticeable on the DVD's as it was that night though.

[MonorailMan]

It was the stadium. It bugged us all night. It's not as noticeable on the DVD's as it was that night though.

Ugh....it drove me nuts on the DVD. :sad2: And this is the stadium they plan on using for Finals for the next several years?? :eek:

[bastianc24]

Ugh....it drove me nuts on the DVD. :sad2: And this is the stadium they plan on using for Finals for the next several years?? :eek:

No. 2008 Finals were in Bloomington, remember. This year's finals will be in Indy.

[MonorailMan]

No. 2008 Finals were in Bloomington, remember. This year's finals will be in Indy.

Ohhhh, that's right--The stadium wasn't finished last year.

[OrlandoMike]

Strange turn of events, but anyone going to Toledo or Normal for shows?

[OrlandoMike]

Or Naperville and Madison.......