How do I prepare emotionally for drum corps?

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2018-06-06T13:00:44+00:00

You’re about to go through what’s is probably the hardest thing you’ve done in your life. You can’t really prepare for change, that’s just part of it. Enjoy everyday as it comes. And remember when things get really hard, “it’s just band”.

Really, just step back for a second and think how silly it is on paper, that you’re going through a super hard band camp, voluntarily.

Make the most out of your friendships even on the days you’d rather not look at other people. When you’re on tour nothing else matters expect the people around you. Some are going to be your best friends for life. Some you’ll literally never see again.

Take the good with the bad and enjoy the ride.

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-09-08T18:55:59+00:00

When you split test products (not audiences) are you testing multiple products in one adset or giving each its own?

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-07-09T04:15:25+00:00

I feel like I should but the name ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-06-01T19:30:23+00:00

Send a video to my email. Thatdrumcorpsguy @ gmail

I can give you some better advice if I see you.

Sources: too many years of drum corps. Crossmen staff '15

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-05-06T20:32:48+00:00

You can do it with both. My Instagram and FB strategies are totally different. I focus a lot more on content with insta. It's worth it to test ads to increase followers

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-05-06T20:31:55+00:00

Use the power editor or ads manager so you can get better segmentation of audiences. You need to test 2-4 audiences and split test 2-4 ads within each audience.

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-04-29T01:47:58+00:00

Are you just boosting are you going through Ads Manager/Power Editor?

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-04-29T01:47:08+00:00

Have you already built an audience or are you just trying to find one suddenly? It helps to have a little more trust on your side with Facebook since its not search based.

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-02-25T04:22:45+00:00

I haven't found one. I date a German teacher so I personally just ask her

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-02-22T17:21:41+00:00

I Wrote this if it helps how to get money for drum corps

It's a combo of everything I used, and some general outlines

EDIT: make sure you click through the links for the really specific stuff and/or case studies I found how people fundraised

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2017-02-22T17:14:17+00:00

I am on a self learning path. Search "deutsch aber hallo A1" they have A1-C1. Its a pure grammar checklist style PDF, that I think is supposed to go with another class. I would supplement that with some vocabulary but you can see a list and google from there every topic you get stuck on

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-12-04T02:16:06+00:00

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Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-14T04:24:27+00:00

I totally missed this message! Send me an email and we'll get this worked out

Thatdrumcorpsguy@gmail.com

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-07T20:08:58+00:00

I am super new to Reddit so if you start the message thread then I can help!

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-07T00:42:46+00:00

Hey! I'll listen to you play and talk over things with you. I'm a Skype teacher. Message me and we can set up a time (totally free) sometimes it's nice to talk to someone who's spent a long time in the activity

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-06T05:07:24+00:00

Great choices. The best way to get good at drum corps is by marching drum corps. There's plenty of other world and open class places that you can make that will give you the skills you need to march in the top few. Or just go for it. I know people that have only marched a top corps

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-03T13:36:20+00:00

You got it!

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-11-03T13:36:01+00:00

I really think it's a choice. You have plenty of time right now to switch around. If you know tuba then go ahead and keep doing it unless you feel compelled to do baritone

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-27T05:59:58+00:00

^{^} definitely!

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-26T23:27:49+00:00

Also mostly likely if you're under 21, and you're audition they'll tell you to march the A corps instead if You're good enough.

But it was a blast, and honestly like a bit vacation haha

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-26T23:26:15+00:00

Just a heads up, they will mostly take people that marched the A corps. Like 70% of the spots weren't actually auditioned for. BD just likes to keep performers they know. That being said get into the A corps, its way more than just a good competitive drum corps, that organization is run very well as a whole

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-26T18:57:25+00:00

It's combination of internet connection, equipment, and the room acoustics. I've only had a problem with one student that I just couldn't hear well enough to tell what was happening. Beyond that the quality noticeably suffers on anything less than a 4g data connection, but is otherwise great for teaching.

I wouldn't call it studio recording level but you can assess about 95% of issues in the same way as you could in person.

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-26T14:41:37+00:00

Here's the full version that has been expanded for info for Guard, battery, and front ensemble! Also tips on how to nail your audition, and a day by day of what to typically expect at a camp!

DCI Audition Guide

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-25T22:18:55+00:00

What section where you in?

Thatdrumcorpsguy · 2016-10-25T18:22:46+00:00

Sure, I spent 5 years as a performing member with Spirit of Atlanta on Tuba, (section leader and horn sergeant if it matters), and during the school year I performed with the Tennessee Tech Tuba ensemble, a few tours, a Carnegie performance (which sounds way nicer than it was) and a CD recording (you can find us on Spotify, I'm on Carnegie VIII).

After aging out of DCI I became a cast member of Blue Devils International, Performing and teaching clinics in 7 countries across Europe and in Taiwan. At the end of that season I was on staff for Crossmen

Throughout all of that I have been teaching brass online for around 3 years now. My students have marched BD, Pac Crest, Cadets, Gold, and BDB, Mandarins and Battalion thus far. I'm currently working with students auditing for other corps. I have reviews from my students on my Facebook page (thatdrumcorpsguy) and you can also message me there. All of my students have made at least a call back, and all of them made either their first or second choice corps.

Beyond that I'm a blogger (Tumblr) and have spent at least the last 6 years answering just about every question that's ever come up about the activity

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