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September 22, 2004
DCI Board of Directors Pass Major Changes
This past weekend the DCI Board of Directors had a weekend meeting to discuss two major issues: parity and financial stability. What came out of the meeting was the elimination of "Retreats" at Tour Events, elimination of judge critique, and the biggest: elimination of CAPTION AWARDS at DCI Finals.
That means their will no longer be a crowned drum champion, no high brass, nothing. You will still know the high scores, but no awards or acknowledgment will be given.
I personally find this counterproductive the the pursuit of excellence in the drum corp community - especially for the percussion sections. This smells of the BOA judging system...the DCI board believes that "the caption awards diluted the overall team effort of what a corps brings to the competition". The next thing you know, they won't even announce placements anymore (like BOA last year), just the champion. Though BOA to its credit has decided to retract that decision and will now announce the placements (but not scores).
Though not as big of a deal, the elimination of retreat is really disheartening to me. Some of my fondest memories in drum corp were standing on the field and hearing all the corp hornlines play the America/O Canada melody each night. It reminded me that the time living this experience was short and each time I heard it, another day had passed. Now that is gone.
I understand making changes for financial reasons, but eliminating retreat so corps can get on the road quicker? Comon! Anyone who has been in the parking lot after a show knows that is when the corps get to mingle, practice solo/ensemble pieces, make runs to the convenience store, or catch up with friends at their home shows. Another memory quite possibly gone forever.
Posted by Ryan on 04:41 PM | Comments (1)
September 17, 2004
First BOA Regionals of the Season
Bands of America Regional Championships start Saturday, September 18th. You can find out more information below:
The Louisville Regional looks to be packed with some high caliber bands. Those that could make a run for a win this early in the season include Lawrence Central, Louisville Male, Center Grove, and Avon. It should be interesting to see who can come out of the gate running. Good luck to all the competing bands.
Do you have a favorite? If so, post your picks.
Posted by Ryan on 04:47 PM | Comments (3)
September 02, 2004
Drumline Parking Lot Updated
Drumline Parking Lot has updated their site with a ton of great video clips. All new clips from Denver including vids from the I&E competition. Plus famed tenor extraordinaire Bill Bachman has joined the staff at dpln and has contributed some great video clips.
Check out http://www.drumlineparkinglot.net/
Posted by Ryan on 12:56 AM | Comments (1)
