Drum Corps International puts on an amazing event every year where they televise the quarterfinals of The World Championships in cinemas across the country.It was showing at Park Place Mall,and I really left the show totally energized,all the young people around me were anxious to go play instruments or twirl rifles,so that`s when I decided to start this blog.
I`ve always dreamed of having an"In your face" world class drum corps in Tucson.So this little blog is my way of launching that grand venture,or at least my way of planting some seeds.Tucson has an awesome array of high schools full of talent to easily support a drum corps,and a huge university and community college also.And let`s face it,Tucson is a great place to get away from in the summer months!
So DCI considers themselves The Major League of marching music,and it is the place where most of the innovations to marching music happen,but technical proficiency is usually valued more than connecting with the audience.In my humble opinion the quality of music is intrinsically related to the connection with the audience.The Drum Corps activity doesn`t try hard enough to connect with the crowd.
This is where marching band has an edge.The role of marching band is one of support,for your friends,neighbors and classmates who are doing their best on the field.When your team isn`t doing well but your giving them your enthusiastic support,and they realize that they can`t give up because you`re behind them rallying support,that is where bonds are made,that`s what makes America great!Life is a team game and " look out" when we all pull together.That is why marching band can be so awesome.
So drum corps is a competitive art form mostly for the benefit of a judges score,whereas marching band can be a vehicle that galvanizes a community to achieve far more than any group could imagine doing on their own!
So remember that your role in marching band is to bring out the best in your team,and to be the focal point of spirit for your school.
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