By Matthew in Uncategorized on November 26 2008
DCI just released the summer tour schedule, and I’m not happy.
Once again, we get DCI Central Illinois. I like the lineup because it’s deeper than I had originally thought, but it’s still only the second weekend of competition. This means that we’re going to get shows that are only 9 minutes long at the very worst, or shows with “fake endings” as the best case scenario. There’s some World Class competitions in the area until the 4th, and then it’s a wasteland until Finals Week.
Part of we wants to stay home. Why should I travel and pay for shows that aren’t Troopers and are fundamentally incomplete? If I’m going to be watching all of them online every weekend, should I support unfinished work?
The only thing that would draw me into that show is the fact that Crown’s performing, but they haven’t even released their show concept yet.
Tickets go on sale for the Normal, IL show in a week. I won’t be buying them just yet.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on November 22 2008
Cascades is listed under World Class on DCI’s website. Good.
The big question will be where Capital Regiment ends up. I hope they make it back in.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on November 19 2008
Our Program Coordinator, Mr. Joe Kuerzi, announced Monday that the theme for the Pioneer 2009 Production is, CELTIC…
Well, duh.
Okay, the name of the show is Celtic Trinity.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on November 7 2008
I’ve got my DVDs! Yay! I’m holding off of watching Phantom for now because I want to savor it.
Of course, I skipped to Troopers first. Nice edit, well performed, and then this:
WTF?
I’m working on a DIY solution because I have the ballad on the CDs from this performance. Once I’ve devised instructions, I’ll pass them along.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on November 3 2008
The DVDs are shipping! I didn’t expect them this early.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on October 19 2008
Remember the magical three-year-plan that SCV was pushing after Madison? Remember this summer how the production had absolutely nothing to do with last year and therefore their design announcement made no sense at all?
They’ve drop kicked the last show and have announced a new one.
Good for them. Corps who try to put on a multi-year production usually don’t pull it off if they tell us that there is going to be a multi-year production. The only corps to do it was Crossmen, and even then Part III was “eh”. Remember Boston’s five-year plan to explore traditional music from every region of the country? Neither do I.
Meanwhile, I’ll be sitting in the corner doing my best “The Birdcage” impression.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on October 18 2008
OH NOES!!! MADISON IS USING A SYNTHISIZER!!!
From the audition page:
Along with typical positions, we are seeking someone with synthesizer experience in the front ensemble for this season. If you are interested, please contact Corps Director Dann Petersen.
I’ve got two thoughts:
1. HA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! HEE! Your precious Madison Scouts are going against everything you hold dear!!! You either have to get off your “OMGMADISONROXXORZ!!!!!” bandwagon and/or embrace the synth.
2. If even Madison is going electronic, is there even a point for the anti- people to still be in the activity? You’re going to hate it. Just let everything go and free the rest of us from the noise.
Despite my Madison Issues, I could care less if they’re using a synthesizer this summer. It doesn’t matter to me, because I could care less in general about electronics. Drum corps = higher marching and performance execution than any other similar format. Drum corps is made of win, and no matter what people say about DCA or BOA or SDCA or ABCD, DCI will always win because it’s just a higher level of performance.
And the moment that everyone else accepts it and moves on, the more we can focus on things that matter instead of a decision made last year that you can’t change.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on October 13 2008
As mentioned before, Jersey Surf was granted World Class status. Go Surf!
Today Capital Sound announced that they’re going to be inactive for another year.
Cascades are said to be working on the 2009 season, so there’s still a hope that they’ll be back.
No word on Southwind. No word on Spartans.
I’m still thinking 22 corps for 2009, because I don’t think any of the other World Class corps are in trouble this year.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on October 1 2008
Jersey Surf are officially World Class now. They are going to be doing a Regional Tour schedule over the next couple of years.
Good for them, even though the Regional/Quarterfinals lineup situation will continue to be crazy next summer.
By Matthew in Uncategorized on August 27 2008
This is BIG. Bigger than the Cadets staff changes:
Richard Saucedo has stepped down as the brass
arranger for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Richard has been an
integral part of the design team for many years, and we wish to thank
him for his dedication, as well as his amazing compositions. His
contributions have helped to establish the Cavalier sound of this
decade.
Richard stated, “I have resigned my position as brass
arranger so that I can spend more time with my family. This will also
allow me to focus more on my teaching responsibilities at Carmel High
School, as well as my concert band and orchestral writing projects.” He
also stated “There is not a better organization for young musicians and
performers anywhere on the planet!”
Richard has been with The Cavaliers since the year 2000 as brass arranger and composer.
We wish Richard nothing but continued success in all of his future endeavors.
Look at that starting year: 2000. The man behind all of the music during the Cavies’ championship run is gone. Yikes. I’ve thought that they needed a new direction for a couple of years, so maybe this is a step in the right direction. Are they finally going to evolve?
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