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Bill Schaefer
Aug 23, 2008 - 9:54PM
Drum Corps Theatre

Today's activity would be more fittingly called Drum Corps Theatre, not simply Drum Corps. The theatre aspect is now huge, as was so well demonstrated at finals two weeks ago. I, for one, would not mind the new name at all. It is what it is... drum corps theatre. I enjoy it.

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Aug 23rd, 2008 - 9:54 PM
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J Anderson
Aug 23, 2008 - 11:44PM
Re: Drum Corps Theatre

Before you started participating in the Forum there was a discussion about call DCI something else. "Performance Art" might have been one suggestion. Probably was two or three years ago. Dave or Larry might remember and it might still be back in the topic list.

What did you do in the Corps? Baritone

What years were you a Corps member? Cadets 1959 to 1961 Imperials 1962 to 1966

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Bill Schaefer
Aug 24, 2008 - 9:09AM
Re: Drum Corps Theatre

I was on this forum then; I remember the discussions. It truly is a theatrical performance, some corps more than others. It is theatre.

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Aug 24th, 2008 - 9:09 AM
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Bill Schaefer
Aug 24, 2008 - 11:15AM
Re: Drum Corps Theatre

If you want to see drum corps theatre, watch the dvd of Phantom Regiment's 2008 program. The SECOND that they enter the field, the theatrics begin, and it never ends, including the way that the drum major appears on the field for the awards ceremony (lying on the ground, slain). It is the ultimate in drum corps theatre, beginning to end. If ever a color guard was the center of attention, beginning to end, this was it! Possibly a few other shows have come close to such attention to color guard, but probably none has surpassed Regiment's attention-getting guard this summer. Theatre to the hilt! It seemed, to me, that the music was made to fit the guard's actions, instead of the guard's actions being made to match and/or interpret the music. This trend is growing. Theatre.

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Aug 24th, 2008 - 11:15 AM
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David Borck
Aug 24, 2008 - 6:06PM
Re: Drum Corps Theatre

Great thread. Thanks, Bill

Call it "theater" or call it "Performance Arts", it IS the NEW drum corps via DCI!

Some people really like and enjoy this new style. It is driven mostly by VISUAL elements. Auxiliary support is extremely important as is "theme".

Others prefer the more traditional approach ... a more military style of field performance, with music being a primary focus. Maybe the alumni and "all age" corps arena will provide corps for these fans. ]

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958- 63

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Bill Schaefer
Aug 24, 2008 - 9:33PM
Re: Drum Corps Theatre

100% right on, Dave.

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Aug 24th, 2008 - 9:33 PM
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