How Our 10 on the Spot Fared
It was decidedly a mixed bag for our DCI figures on the spot in 2011.
The winners:
*Tom Spataro, director of the Boston Crusaders.
*Crown’s design team.
*Dan Atcheson, DCI director.
Masters of the Marching Arts
Drum corps are more proficient, more sophisticated and more professional than ever, but at what cost? Are we in danger of destroying drum corps as we have known and loved it? This is the debate that is but part of the coverage of marching activities by Masters of the Marching Arts. Whether on drum corps, marching band or indoor guard, MMA's writers aren't afraid to take a stand. You may not agree with them, but they will stimulate your thought process.
MMA is a quarterly magazine dealing with today's marching activities and also our rich historical past. We will never forget those who contributed so much to our activity.
Minnesota Upends Bucs in DCA
The greatest dynasty in drum corps history was ended abruptly Labor Day weekend when Minnesota Brass upended six-time repeat champion Reading Buccaneers.
All is Well... I Guess
Well, the results are in. DCI is entertaining again. Yay! I was told that M. Cesario had a big hand in this. How so? Over the years, he has helped create some amazing stuff. Just look at Phantom Regiment 1986 vs. 1987. Most of us had to be TOLD that gorgeous silver and white corps was from Rockford. Did he travel from corps to corps last fall and offer creative suggestions? During PBS 1994, he lamented that “entertainment” was not a word attached to the Effect sheets. It still isn’t. I’m told he used the word “compelling” to judges. Well, that word is as vague as any other adjective, but nevertheless, last summer was DCI 1992 2.0.
Ask the Arranger
The Question:
Dear Larry,
I saw that Delaware got hit pretty hard by Irene. Did you get it bad, or were you "Singin’ in the Rain?"
Dick Romer, Tempe, AZ
