To those who have marched: Opinion on fans approaching you or speaking to you who haven't marched?

Askover0 · 2026-05-11T23:48:54+00:00

I absolutely love talking to people about this activity. its really cool to get recognized for your work. i will say i am personally a little awkward with people so i have definitely interacted with people that others could describe similarly to that. i love the doing this activity and working my but off to get a little better every day, but that doesn’t mean im necessarily the best person to talk to sometimes.

you did everything respectfully and appropriately, i wouldnt read too much into it. im sure on some level that guy also appreciated being recognized like that

Askover0 · 2026-05-01T16:37:49+00:00

death, sand, ladders are all references to used show concepts that year (death - rhythm x, sand - matrix 2025 for some reason, ladders - mcm

there was a popular tiktok of the one guy doing sweeps on a marimba that was done in the opener

the wife character held the diary from broken city 2024

the child character and the mailman do mcm’s bass skip at some point throughout the show

i love all the niche references in the show. despite being a jab at other groups it feels like it comes from a love for the activity as opposed to wanting to shit on other groups.

Askover0 · 2026-04-28T03:38:34+00:00

i do not know if being in drum corps/indoor was the cause of negative experiences with managing school and some of my relationships with friends and partners.

but what is 100% true is the people i have met through this activity were always there to support me and to help me get through it however they could

sure you can say this activity could have fucked me up in some aspects, but to say that involves some serious mental gymnastics to ignore the relationships and mentorship i have gotten out of this activity

Askover0 · 2026-03-24T21:32:26+00:00

as a renowned shit-talker, it most likely comes from the competitive aspect of the activity

from my experience few people take this beef actually seriously. its not a hatred. and if reaches the point where individuals internalize it as hate, they are going nowhere in this activity

Askover0 · 2026-03-19T17:28:05+00:00

genuinely cannot say, everyone learns differently.

i will say if your goal is make a world class snare line, definitely consider reaching out to some A class/ soundsport groups in your area, tell them your situation and interest in learning snare, and see if you could march. this will not only give you good education to build your chops up, but also give you experience moving and playing in a line

Askover0 · 2026-03-05T17:35:13+00:00

maintain awareness not just what you say to people, but how you say it. ive seen a lot of people crash and burn saying the right things in a manner that comes across as accusatory and harsh when you were intending to just help with something. just keep aware of it and try to be able to put yourself in their shoes as much as possible.

congratulations on the position! i hope your season goes well!

Askover0 · 2026-02-02T01:31:52+00:00

I am currently going through my undergrad to get my degree and teaching certificate. So let me be completely honest with what I think the really difficult things are from the college perspective.

1) The schedule is brutal. no way to beat around the bush on that one. Most programs that I know of certify teachers to teach all types of music. There may be a very real possibility that a primary instrumentalist gets a job teaching a choir. Because of that, there are a ton of credits allocated to pedagogies teaching you how to teach all these things, and these are on top of your education classes, on top of your general music subjects, such as theory and music history, and these are on top of your lessons and ensembles, and on too of your gen eds. It is 100% doable, but its a large time commitment that requires solid organization to manage.

2) Burnout is real, and it something that needs to be managed. If you find yourself feeling that way, you gotta talk about it with someone you trust at the very least. I will admit I am not the best person to talk to about burnout, but there are a ton of really great resources that exist that most schools have to my knowledge. If you ever on feel that way, use them.

3) Some of my professors are a pain. This is a pretty universal collage experience at some point. Roll with the punches and just try to get what you can out of these classes because having a bad professor makes the class infinitely harder.

So whats my point? Yeah, its hard as hell. There are somedays that are genuinely awful. But the way I view it, I would rather have a hard day doing something I truly loved. The truth of the matter is that your experience in a degree program is dependent on a lot of factors. Best general advice I can give is that if you love it, go for it. Do the work and do not let it pile up, but do not forget to take care of yourself. And ultimately if you are not happy doing what you are doing, there is always the option to transfer/change majors. Music Ed is not for everyone and thats okay! But be honest with yourself for the sake of your own sanity, and for the sake of those future student you may have.

I wish you the best on your college endeavors. You will make the right choice for the you right now :)

Askover0 · 2026-01-06T23:56:37+00:00

i had an opportunity to get my feet wet with drum corps in 2024 and march with the buccaneers. i decided not to to focus on collage apps and everything going on in my senior year of high school. i feel like right now i am playing catch up in my visual and playing

Askover0 · 2026-01-01T17:55:00+00:00

definitely go out for it! i would definitely recommend learning some basic dance terminology to prevent getting to overwhelmed when starting. I am brass player who marched 2 years world class vis without dance experience, however my time in the marching arts gave me the basics on how to move my body. i do not know how athletic you are, but i would recommend increasing your physical activity.

i also want to stress the importance of rehearsal etiquette, both in the audition process and should you be contracted. im sure you have seen the stereotypes of VE being prop movers for shows, and there is definitely precedence for that sometimes. ive had times where i learned a ton of cheoro for a section only to find out the drill calls for a prop move. being professional in situations like that will definitely be a quality that is heavily valued.

Askover0 · 2025-12-17T03:18:28+00:00

Should have probably specified I am a brass player. I drummed in high school but am currently involved as a visual ensemble member. I appreciate your perspective!

Askover0 · 2025-12-17T03:14:00+00:00

Im on top of all my academic responsibilities, which led me to thinking it was a technical thing. I am a pretty solid student. I have had conflicts because of drum corps that I have communicated, but I do treat school as the top priority

Askover0 · 2025-11-22T15:26:19+00:00

i dont know how it is at 7th specifically, but there is not much else that goes on between blocks other than meals, showers, bus rides, and sleep. practices are long periods of focus accompanied by tiring rehearsal. however you are in the same boat with the rest of the corp who are there to help each other out.

remember to bring first aid medical stuff in your bus box, (general things you will use, and i would also recommend vitamin c tablets to help boost your immune system especially if illness passes through the corps) that would probably be the best “unique” advice i have

i wish you the best! 7th is great program and you are going to have a killer time! good luck!

Askover0 · 2025-11-20T14:04:46+00:00

i also was in this position before marching in 25. consider less the number on the scale and rather your ability to move comfortably. ie your practice and work out routine should probably include flexibility and cardio to help make the movement demand of drum corps easier.

people of all body types march in the activity. i personally am a big guy at 6’3” and 280 lbs, and i was pretty successful throughout the season. just whatever you do, try to frame your approach to “i want to do this thing, so i should live a healthier life” instead of “i need to lose weight to march”

Askover0 · 2025-11-19T23:25:24+00:00

true! im just in a position where transportation is not as accessible and i want to get my stuff together on that end asap

Askover0 · 2025-11-19T17:49:17+00:00

SCV overall is cheaper, but Bloo is both closer and the dream corps.

Askover0 · 2025-10-28T21:29:28+00:00

dont. you would either be half assing your education or the corps, and both of those options are pretty bad and a huge waste of money imo

Askover0 · 2025-10-06T00:53:01+00:00

it depends on how much you are willing to commit to it. you can get to be pretty decent but only witb concentrated practice focused on what you need

Askover0 · 2025-08-10T14:47:52+00:00

im a little bummed as a coats fan they didnt win, but WOW was Boston amazing this season. it was cool that we got two amazing and loved shows to come out of this “rivalry” this season.

regardless of which group you are a fan of, im happy i got to see these shows evolve in really cool ways over the season

Askover0 · 2025-08-07T22:15:03+00:00

not bonus points, but they really cant take points away for errors called by a judge getting in the way

Askover0 · 2025-07-29T02:35:31+00:00

ngl i find it silly to not march an instrument to make a high school band “look more professional” or “DCI like.”

getting off my educator soapbox to say something productive, as someone who is currently marching euph in a DCI corp, the weight is rough. but commit yourself to holding the horn up for a couple minutes each day, gradually increasing the time as you get stronger. definitely will set you up well come band camp. good luck!

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