Going to a DCI Show!

trickg · 06-30-2005, 08:42 AM

Weather permitting (we have had afternoon thunderstorms all week) I will go to my very first live DCI show tonight in Westminster, Maryland. The corps performing:

Boston Crusaders
Carolina Crown
Crossmen
Jersey Surf
Spirit from JSU
The Cadets
The Magic

It should be a great show. I'm taking my son whose interest in playing trumpet has flagged somewhat recently due to his interest in classic rock and electric guitar. Maybe this will re-spark his interest in playing horn.

I'll post an update as to what my impressions were and how the corps perform.

ALLCHOPS · 06-30-2005, 12:28 PM

Hey Patrick,

Try to go a little early and follow one of the better Corps once they arrive(The Horn Line) and experience the warm-up phase... You may miss a Corps or 2 but it will be well worth it IMO! Position yourself about 50' from the center of the semi circle and put your seat belt on! I would venture to say you'll get goose bumps in areas you didn't think were possible!!!

Have a great time!

Tony G

trumpet blower88 · 06-30-2005, 02:41 PM

Man, those corps make a great show! The only Div 1 corps I have ever seen live was Santa Clara, you have all those in one night!!!
Cheer on the Cadets for me!

trickg · 06-30-2005, 03:03 PM

I'm really looking forward to it. I was talking to my son just a bit ago on the telephone and when he didn't seem nearly as stoked as I did, I asked him if he knew what drum corps was. He said "yeah, it's where a bunch of drummers get together and drum."

Is he in for a surprise or what!? I'm going to love it when the Cadets part our hair right down the middle with that awesome, all encompassing sound!

Like I said, my goal tonight is to possibly re-spark his interest in playing his horn and if this doesn't do it, he's destined to be a guitar player.

Ryan · 06-30-2005, 04:22 PM

I just went to my first competition a week ago. You're in for the ride of your life :), enjoy!!!

Double_G · 06-30-2005, 08:59 PM

You ar ein for a real treat my friend. Good stuff from all of those corps the past few years.

silverstar · 06-30-2005, 10:28 PM

I just was at my first DCI show about a week ago.

I've now got my heart set on trying out for Phantom Regiment.

You're in for a treat! Who knows what it'll make you want to do! lol.

Lara

trickg · 07-01-2005, 08:57 AM

The show was good and the stands, much to my surprise were packed.

I saw a lot of good stuff out there and I was amazed at what I heard - these kids are RUNNING the drill, yet they are able to maintain a smooth, balanced sound.

I wish that I had been able to get a seat closer to the center, but even clear over by the 5 yard line, the power of sound was incredible. This is definitely something that I will go to see again.

Corps to keep your eye on:

Carlolina Crown
Cadets
Crossmen

The other corps were good, but the ones I listed kicked it up a couple of notches.

More later - got stuffs to do!

uatrmpt · 07-01-2005, 01:08 PM

You should see what the Cavaliers have been doing with their drill the past few years....running/marching in the mid 200 BPM range.

That being said, the Cadets and Crown are taking a lot of flack from the drum corps traditionlists for what their doing.

stevelh9383 · 07-04-2005, 11:46 PM

Glad you enjoyed your first DCI show.

I got to see all the corps you listed in my town last night, and what a show they put on. The Cadets horn line this year is putting out more sound then they have in a long long time. It is going to be an interesting time come finals week, with alot of craziness going on in thetop 5 corps

The best part of the night for me was getting to see some good friends who play for them who I havent seen in 8 months.

Anyone who is even remotely considering auditioning for a corps, DO IT! No matter what happens, you will be a better person, and musician just for giving it a shot. I can guarentee you, you will make friends for life, and just come out stronger and better then you ever thought you could be!

(If anyone wants to hear some Cadets brass-line warm-ups, email me, or find me on AIM. )

06-30-2005, 08:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	Going to a DCI Show! Weather permitting (we have had afternoon thunderstorms all week) I will go to my very first live DCI show tonight in Westminster, Maryland. The corps performing: Boston Crusaders Carolina Crown Crossmen Jersey Surf Spirit from JSU The Cadets The Magic It should be a great show. I'm taking my son whose interest in playing trumpet has flagged somewhat recently due to his interest in classic rock and electric guitar. Maybe this will re-spark his interest in playing horn. I'll post an update as to what my impressions were and how the corps perform.
	__________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

06-30-2005, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLCHOPS Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Posts: 332	Warm Up! Hey Patrick, Try to go a little early and follow one of the better Corps once they arrive(The Horn Line) and experience the warm-up phase... You may miss a Corps or 2 but it will be well worth it IMO! Position yourself about 50' from the center of the semi circle and put your seat belt on! I would venture to say you'll get goose bumps in areas you didn't think were possible!!! Have a great time! Tony G

06-30-2005, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
trumpet blower88 Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Brand: Kanstul Posts: 644	Man, those corps make a great show! The only Div 1 corps I have ever seen live was Santa Clara, you have all those in one night!!! Cheer on the Cadets for me!
	__________________ -David Jacques

06-30-2005, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	I'm really looking forward to it. I was talking to my son just a bit ago on the telephone and when he didn't seem nearly as stoked as I did, I asked him if he knew what drum corps was. He said "yeah, it's where a bunch of drummers get together and drum." Is he in for a surprise or what!? I'm going to love it when the Cadets part our hair right down the middle with that awesome, all encompassing sound! Like I said, my goal tonight is to possibly re-spark his interest in playing his horn and if this doesn't do it, he's destined to be a guitar player.
	__________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

06-30-2005, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryan New Friend Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 15	I just went to my first competition a week ago. You're in for the ride of your life :), enjoy!!!
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06-30-2005, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Double_G Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gordonsville, TN Posts: 195	You ar ein for a real treat my friend. Good stuff from all of those corps the past few years.
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06-30-2005, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
silverstar Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa City, IA Brand: Eclipse Posts: 887	I just was at my first DCI show about a week ago. I've now got my heart set on trying out for Phantom Regiment. You're in for a treat! Who knows what it'll make you want to do! lol. Lara
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07-01-2005, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	The show was good and the stands, much to my surprise were packed. I saw a lot of good stuff out there and I was amazed at what I heard - these kids are RUNNING the drill, yet they are able to maintain a smooth, balanced sound. I wish that I had been able to get a seat closer to the center, but even clear over by the 5 yard line, the power of sound was incredible. This is definitely something that I will go to see again. Corps to keep your eye on: Carlolina Crown Cadets Crossmen The other corps were good, but the ones I listed kicked it up a couple of notches. More later - got stuffs to do!
	__________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

07-01-2005, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
uatrmpt Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: AL Posts: 335	You should see what the Cavaliers have been doing with their drill the past few years....running/marching in the mid 200 BPM range. That being said, the Cadets and Crown are taking a lot of flack from the drum corps traditionlists for what their doing.
	__________________ --Matt--

07-04-2005, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
stevelh9383 New Friend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, RI Posts: 3	Glad you enjoyed your first DCI show. I got to see all the corps you listed in my town last night, and what a show they put on. The Cadets horn line this year is putting out more sound then they have in a long long time. It is going to be an interesting time come finals week, with alot of craziness going on in thetop 5 corps The best part of the night for me was getting to see some good friends who play for them who I havent seen in 8 months. Anyone who is even remotely considering auditioning for a corps, DO IT! No matter what happens, you will be a better person, and musician just for giving it a shot. I can guarentee you, you will make friends for life, and just come out stronger and better then you ever thought you could be! (If anyone wants to hear some Cadets brass-line warm-ups, email me, or find me on AIM. )

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