by Mike Ferlazzo, DCW staff
mferlazzo@yahoo.com
Drum Corps International’s introduction of electronic instruments this season was designed to bring a new creative tool to the drum corps field, while opening up new opportunities for young people to play those instruments. And there was also hope that the new electronics may also draw new fans to the activity.
But what about the existing fans and drum corps veterans who may have liked the activity the way it was, with shows built around...
by Mike Ferlazzo, DCW staff
Mferlazzo@yahoo.com
The introduction of electronic instruments to the Drum Corps International field this summer was designed to give show designers an additional creative tool. It was also supposed to give young people, who are reportedly using electronics more in their daily musical activities, what they wanted — opening new participating opportunities in the process.
But when the electronic instruments rules change was mentioned during DCI’s “The...
by Mike Ferlazzo, DCW staff
mferlazzo@yahoo.com
The use of electronics has had both a profound and polarizing effect on drum corps since amplification was first permitted by Drum Corps International in 2004. And legalizing electronic instruments this summer has further turned up the volume on the great electronics debate.
Some of the top drum corps designers support further electronic exploration to move the activity forward — similar to the introduction of keyboard instruments or...
Kevin Gamin, DCW staff, DCP Managing Editor
kevingamin@gmail.com
It has been 10 years since I last stepped foot into Glassmen’s rehearsal facility, affectionately known as “G-West” to the many members, staff, volunteers and fans through the years. Walking into the former Oakshade High School this past February was like walking into a time machine.
The paint on the walls was fresher, the chances of a hot shower were much greater and the number of familiar faces was fewer, but the...
by Steve Vickers, Drum Corps World Publisher
publisher@drumcorpsworld.com
Larry and I have been friends for probably 25 years. He’s one of those people who has had a hand in a variety of corps and organizations, on both the DCI and DCA side of the activity. He’s well-known as a corps director, program coordinator, show promoter, judge, administrator and consultant, and his involvement spans a major part of the drum and bugle corps movement’s storied history.
For many years he...
