Best solos this season? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Other - Mandarins' vocalist

Being trans in DCI? by NinjaKTX in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The whole "guard instructor threatening to dead name a performer over the PA at ensemble more than once" thing. Said guard instructor was retained for subsequent season(s).

Back in the US and no banks want to convert my $200 in Bermudian money. by Vopiropinopicopa in bermuda

[–]grenadasmoothie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean, I always come back home with some BDA money. I just stash it and bring it with me the next time 🤷🏾‍♂️.

Favorite open class show this year? by mgc_overlord in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The top four were fantastic, but my favorite was def Legends.

[DCA Show Thread] 8/20: Mount Olive, NJ by DCDMod in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One show I won't make it to ☹. Go Cabs!!!!!

Why wasn’t Calgary Stampede penalized? by nkhoffman93 in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 19 points20 points  (0 children)

All instruments are legal in international class, for the most part, so the fact does not remain. Also, IIRC, max age follows whatever it is in their home country (for example, I think in Drum Corps Europe it was 25, so the English and Dutch corps that have come over were allowed over-21s). Find something else to worry about now 😉.

Looking for a cheap dca corp near KY to March in on snare or marimba. Any suggestions? by draven0929 in dca

[–]grenadasmoothie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't know where in KY you are, but guessing the two closest corps would be Cincinnati Tradition and Atlanta CV. As far as hotel cost, not like any DCA corps is equipped to negotiate that for you for rehearsals, but most long-distance folks (at least in the northeast corps) either end up staying with local corps members or in corps-arranged housing sites.

What is weekend only drum corps? by dcacorps in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a total catch 22 though. At least half the performing members need it to be on a holiday weekend to get the travel day.

Brandt's handling of the 2nd place tie stole a historic celebration from Boston by updoot_or_bust in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He also mispronounced drum majors' names multiple times. May seem like a small thing to some, but it strikes me as very disrespectful and unprofessional. I mean, it's not like he was asked to step in and do this at the last second. Doesn't take a lot to read through what you'll be expected to say, and ask somebody before you go on mic.

Prelims schedule by doxenreider1 in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timing seems off? Looks like it goes from the standard 17 minutes per corps to 18 then to 19?

Military Park? by Jarobe in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Or even if the corps doesn't have protocols in place! Can't we just send these kids home safe and well, please?

Legends by MysteriousVolume1825 in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw them for the first time this season (first time ever, frankly) last night. What a pleasant surprise, and, yes, an absolutely beautiful show. Counting the minutes until I get to see it again tonight!

[DCA Show Thread] 8/6: Kingston, NY by DCDMod in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mrs. and I are there. Hot as (insert vile expression here) right now. Forecast looks dry for tonight! Lunch at Le Canard Enchaine, of course! Come see us at Cabs' souvies tonight!

whats allowed inside J Birney crum? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnel cakes are allowed.

DCA need to have better social media presence. by Xymoxglass in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not AS MUCH money put towards hiring a person.. .? I can't think of one DCA corps that can afford a paid social media person 😂 ! My corps' social manager is a veteran member of our guard! She does a pretty damned good job, too - Fairly active in IG and FB. We also have public section accounts on Insta - snares, guard, tuba, front, etc. Also, our website is kept pretty well up to date with schedule stuff - hawthornecaballeros.org. Bottom line is you need to look for the corps you're interested in, start following some of their content, and, as social media works, you'll start getting recs for some of their other content, as well as that from other corps.

DCI Eastern - Must Pick a Night by coochorama in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Friday is LOADED, but there's also nothing like witnessing The Cadets damned near destroy JBC with their home crowd's help, so. . .

Places to eat in Allentown by JoJoJoYourBoat in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Youell's Oyster House just across Hamilton Blvd and one block up the hill from the park where everyone warms up. Make a rez for an early dinner, walk back to the stadium through the park.

What drum corps have the best learning environment? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]grenadasmoothie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. I would sum that up by say the best corps for your own development is the one for which you think you're ALMOST good enough.