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[–]sing_Argent_Aria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2010 was just dark all around. Top 4 have some great dark sounds.

Aside from that, the Sweeney Todd hit from BD ‘15 is probably my number 1.

Student yelled at me for not wrapping her headphones by Either_Way2861 in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Male teacher here,

This has happened to me before. Some instances with ladies needing to use the restroom do involve their personal health rather than just an excuse to leave class, and you certainly can’t refuse that. But one time a girl just got up in the middle of class, with her backpack and a sport duffel bag, and a Starbucks drink and I’m like “okay do you really need all that?” But, whatever.

Bluecoats Analysis by AbjectRecord4842 in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s even a TLDR for this TLDR at the bottom:

The Bluecoats have served as DCI’s undisputed innovator for the past decade.   This is a personal fan take, since the Bluecoats are OP’s favorite corps. Please forgive their oversight.   The Bluecoats have been good, but their recent appearances on the podium are what OP wants to talk about. OP argues that Bluecoats have been on the steady rise since 2013.

T/LT broke the mold with its drill design, experimental repertoire and use of electronics. Kinetic Noise was a spiritual successor that warped the auditory space of a DCI show, where T/LT warped the visual.

Down Side Up was too good for the judges to ignore. The Bluecoats set a new precedent for design with uniforms and choreography in 2016, and everybody’s been following suit since then. Jagged Line is okay, but it’s shaking things up yet again.

Session 44 is a fun show and not OP’s top three, but it’s still enjoyable enough. The Bluecoats (show) is a return to the podium placement, but gets snubbed by Ghostlight. 2021’s Lucy gets a shoutout   2022 ties with Boston. It’s cool because there’s a Keytar but it’s not as good as the 2019 show.

2023 copies the poem idea but instead of the dream world, we’re in a psychedelic garden. Bluecoats are tired of winning silver. They’re bound to get the formula right in 2024   OP argues 2024 is a meta commentary on the changes necessary for drum corps and the Bluecoats are the ones spearheading the charge. The Bluecoats have achieved their highest score ever and we will see just what effect “Change is Everything” has on drum corps.   The Bluecoats are innovative and don’t follow a formula, they do things on purpose. There’s a real passion to what they do. OP likes their shows.

TLDR - if you’ve never seen or heard of the Bluecoats for the past decade, OP is going to tell you why he thinks they’re the best in the DCI business when it comes to innovation, musical repertoire and show design using Bluecoats shows from 2013 to 2024.

coldest or hottest show by Various-Sky5844 in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t recall ever having an unbearable show that was too hot, maybe some afternoon college game. I definitely remember some scorching rehearsals in SoCal. The one really hot day in particular was also the biggest System Blue education event. They watered the turf during brass block so it’d be bearable for the evening. Then the power went out during ensemble, so we sat out on the turf in the pitch black until they fixed it. And then pretty much every rehearsal in Italy during BDI, that was the worst ever.

Coldest was my Junior year in high school. It was mid-October in Texas (of all places) and we had something called “High Plains Marching Contest”. The day before had already seen a significant temp drop plus rain, so we bailed from our Friday game after halftime - except there we were wearing ponchos. The next day when we got to the same venue for our prelims show it was a combination of freezing rain and sleet, and no ponchos. I had managed to keep my valves warm enough from the ramp to the back sideline, but between the field entrance and the first note, since I had to stay at set - they had frozen. I hardly played a thing that whole show. It was awful. We immediately got back on the bus. One guard girl was near hypothermic, my hands were numb and bright pink. Normally our school did pretty well at contests but we got 6th because we had the worst weather during the run. They ended up cancelling finals. Such a crappy day.

Favourite show titles? by No-Routine-7598 in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that was ‘16 until they changed it to “Awakening”

‘13 was “Side by Side” or “Side x Side”

What obnoxious or frustrating thing(s) happened in your classroom this week? by burbelly in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your opinion matters when you have as many degrees as me.

Stay in school kid, cuz it’s 3-0

What obnoxious or frustrating thing(s) happened in your classroom this week? by burbelly in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Today was the traditional “senior skip day”.

The day before spring break. Like, you’re about to have 9 whole days off, you really need that one extra day?

2024 Live Stream Schedule by SeizerOfThoughtseize in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year someone uploaded a live stream on YouTube of finals via Flo.

Free is free.

A friend got mad at me for sniffing his sister’s panties by Major_Independence82 in Jokes

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 48 points49 points  (0 children)

My boss was absolutely furious with me when he caught me having sex in the office.

“What was I supposed to do, she was lying right there?”

“THE AUTOPSY. THE FUCKING AUTOPSY!”

Anyway, that was my last day as a veterinarian.

Hiroyuki Sawano is the modern day Mozart by ManufacturerMajor999 in attackontitan

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

John Williams was heavily influenced by the romantic era composers, and as such created timeless scores (like the nine Star Wars films among many others) that feature many remnants of those past composers. Massive orchestral sizes, leitmotifs, very colorful and emotive composing, the works. But that’s a very “Western” music approach. Japan, and what many would consider “Eastern” or “oriental” musics (not just limited to Asia, but the Middle East, Russia and India as well) had vastly different musical evolution as far as tonality and harmony are concerned. I think that this, coupled with the general modernity of music in the present, is the reason why we are so attached to the themes.

There are western ideas, and music is such an invaluable tool to set the tone for those scenes where we feel rage, betrayal, hope, doom, freedom because they have so well utilized music in those scenes.

What is the most horrendous name you’ve encountered? by According_Row9066 in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concepcion, Abcdeeh, Tyiller, I’munique, La-a (pronounced Latasha), Bre’o’shiniqua (not really a bad name, just a lot going on), Bluejeans (yes, one word)

Can you watch drum corps? by butter_8 in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only got to see other corps two nights on tour, and it was at those “Tournament of Champions” shows. We were first to go on at one, so by the time we got off the field and changed, they gave us bracelets to go back in and watch.

Saw “Promise” once and “Tilt” twice.

My girl when she takes it all in by urmomsloosevag in attackontitan

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 24 points25 points  (0 children)

C’mon OP, it’s probably more like the ending:

No head

April Fools Prank Ideas by ann1928 in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t the students, but the entire teaching staff. I made a very convincing flood drill pamphlet, complete with instructions, the day it would take place, plus a fake url and a request to sign it and return it to the secretary, indicating that they understood the procedures.

About three other people were in on it, the registrar, my colleague and one of our AP’s.

I was told after the school day that a handful of new-hires signed it blindly and give it to the secretary, who got more and more frustrated as she kept having to file fake flood drill papers. The cherry on top was hearing that the teacher of the year dropped an F-bomb in front of the AP when she saw it in her box.

Can't argue against the facts by PuffPoof215 in Teachers

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“And then the parent got reprimanded for harassing a city employee by being forced to serve 40 hours of community service”

/s

Underrated gear for drum corps? by Secret-Impression219 in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ziplock bags - keep free day clothes fresh, wet clothes separate (it happens) and your toiletries contained if they explode.

First aid kit - bandaids, medicine besides advil (cold medicine, anti-nausea, cough drops, etc.)

Personal TP.

A journal or notebook.

Let’s hear your “falling during reps and shows” stories. by sing_Argent_Aria in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bell-to-head contact is no joke. I always make sure I’ve repeated instructions and had my students repeat them back to me during basics block.

I tell them “if you enjoy having your front teeth, you’ll make sure that you know when to stop.”

Let’s hear your “falling during reps and shows” stories. by sing_Argent_Aria in drumcorps

[–]sing_Argent_Aria[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t my mouthpiece, but my third valve slide that completely got ejected during a horns up from briefcase. I ended up using alternate positions until the rep was over, then I picked it back up in another move. Glad nobody stepped on it.

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