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Our task is difficult. we cater to the folks who understand all the great aspects of being involved in drum corps, the camaraderie, the life-lasting friendships, the pride, loyalty and discipline involved with having marched and competed. You are the audience! We need your support! It is crucial to our survival!
MMA is the best way of "keeping in touch" with your past, with a view of the present and a look inot the future. A common complaint is, "I just don't have the time for recreational reading." Make the time! Life is short!
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Written by Rick Connor
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This issue is dedicated to the men of “Prince”, The Lieutenant Norman Prince Drum & Bugle Corps.
When I first joined St. Mary’s of Cambridge back in 1953, our instructors were all Princemen, Al Saia on horns, Charlie DeAngelis on drill and Frank Devaney on drums. This was not unusual as an extreme majority of corps in MA had all “Princemem” staffs.
What does make this unusual was that 25 to 35 corps in MA in the ‘50s were all taught by Princemen including Most Precious Blood, St’ Kevin’s, St. Thomas More, Cambridge Caballeros, Braintree Warriors, Holy Trinity, St. Rose, S. Mary’s of Charlestown, Norwood Debonnaires etc., etc.
Can you imagine the power that “Prince” wielded? You found this phenomenon in one state only, MA.
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Ockam's Razor to the Wrists |
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Written by Tad Faccini
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Every boss, teacher, parent and partner I've ever had in my life agrees on one thing: I don't usually handle change very well. I admit that to a certain extent, but in my defense, I examine the possible consequences of the new and untried before breaking into a cold sweat and hyperventilating. The best boss I ever had taught me Ockham's Razor: "entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity." Old Latin refers to this as the law of succinctness, or “the simplest solution is usually correct.” That boss ran his company through fairness, practicality and plain common sense for 40 years. It is a shame he died; DCI could use such a level head.
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Thoughts on the G7 Proposal |
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Written by Dave Richards
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After reading the G7 power point presentation and the initial Drum Corps World newspaper report, and then scanning the 40 pages of the first day response thread of Drum Corps Planet, I also have a few thoughts regarding the dilemma facing DCI.
THE SKY IS NOT GOING TO FALL!!
I'm also of the opinion that not all of the G7 cards have yet been played. I think Dan Acheson's press release, found on the DCI web site, was very appropriate as are these thoughts he included in a letter he sent to all members of the DCI HOF. A handful of corps have evolved into national organizations, causing them to question the manner in which the association presently serves their needs. Many other corps, strong organizations in their own right, look to DCI to provide a foundation in order for the activity to continue moving forward. Because I have had the pleasure of participating, at some level, in all of DCI?s history, and have benefited greatly from the values imparted and experienced gained within this collective endeavor, I am confident the activity will survive and flourish despite the dark moments of the present? Well put words by a person who has been told by the G7 that his contract as Executive Director and CEO of DCI will not be renewed next year.
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