Drum Corps Int'l (DCI)

[mlerules]

I spent several hours this evening with (and at the instigation of, b'c he knows I'll try just about anything once) ferociousbcycad, watching the DCI World Championship Quarterfinals broadcast onto the big screen (Lloyd Center Cinema) live from the Rose Bowl. Imagine if you can, a lively combo of marching band w/ drill team, Busby Berkeley-inspired musical numbers (or so it seemed to this observer), synchronized swimming sans H2O, and modern dance. I had a grand time. The audience of approx 200 (in the theatre, there were thousands at the Rose Bowl) helped, as their passion, excitement, and enthusiasm was contagious. Who knew?

Comments

[evilgerbil.livejournal.com]

I was SO into drum and bugle corp in high school. I wanted to join once I switched to a brass instrument, but I never had time, or I was too young or something.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

What'd you play back then?

[lunaticbubbles.livejournal.com]

My little brother marches euphonium for Santa Clara Vangaurd.

Actually, me and bizarronumber1 drove up to Stanford last weekend to see him perform at the West finals show.

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

How very coo-el! The Vanguard kicks serious butt. They came out of the Quarterfinals in 7th place and'll be in the Semifinals today (Rose Bowl)...and hopefully make it to tomorrow's Finals. Will you go watch 'em again?

[lunaticbubbles.livejournal.com]

I actually had tickets for quarter finals and the finals with my family. Except I forgot that it interfered with my trip to HI. So I'm wishing him good luck from afar!

[dritikol.livejournal.com]

Drums and Roses?

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

*slapping my knee* & *tipping my hat* ;-)