WooHoo Go SCV
EG Zephyr
I loved the sound of "Procession of the Nobles" echoing thru the streets of
Pasadena!
Ralph O
Charlie Groh
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...I taped two channels and will get a third when it's replayed...they did
good! Class act. cg
Nancy Holgate
egze...@aol.com (EG Zephyr) wrote:
yes...
but did anyone recognize Tom Float in the opening of the parade with dat
ting from Remo?
I didn't...not so good coverage on the station I was watching.
McDuffy
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Kingsmen Remo whackers
Walker
on NBC with a slight view on CBS & ABC though.
Cathy
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bill turner
"McDuffy" <duffy...@Sitcomcast.networkTV> wrote:
From remo.com:
"... The Tom Float ensemble, featuring nine percussionists will be
playing a new product from REMO drum company, Å‚marching sound shapesË›.Â
This new light-weight and tunable drum could potentially revolutionized
marching percussion. ..."
Nicely compliments the removal of bugles from the idiom.
PaNors77
>From: Nancy Holgate neho...@hotmail.com.spammenot
>Date: 1/1/2004 10:08 AM Pacific Standard Time
>Message-id: <neholgate-2287D...@orngca-news02.socal.rr.com>
eras,etc.
PHil
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Chris Nalls
bought tickets in the grandstands at 155 Orange Grove (near the start
of the Parade).
The parade starts at 8am, but you have to be there before they close
down the streets - so got there at 4:30am and parked. Then slept for a
couple of hours in the car. I woke up at 7am and heard a strange sound
- musicians warming up in minor thirds. I thought to myself, "it
couldn't be..."
But it was.
I got out of the car and took two steps and saw the Vanguard buses and
heard the horns warming up on their combination of Bb and G horns.
Said hello to George Brown, director of the SCV Cadets, who looked
extremely spiffy in his SCV Director outfit.
I was so excited I went right over and stood in front of the horn
line. Scott Pierson (who was the main man putting the hornline
together) popped out of the line to say hello. There were so many old
friends there that I did not see them all, as I was interrupting their
warmup. I waved to Renegade Contrabass Rich Skare (who was playing sop
for this gig) and to many other pals - like John Bermudez, who flew in
from the East Coast for the gig.
But I was so excited, I missed seeing many of the Renegades folks. So
I will say hello now to all the Renegades past and present that were
there - you guys are awesome!
I had to get out of there because Tim Andriese (former Bari, DM and
Brass staffer) was giving me that icy SCV glare (well, I WAS
interrupting his warmup). So I headed to the grandstands, found my
seat, and watched things get started. My seat was in the middle of
about 1,000 extremely hyped Michigan fans. They were great folks to
hang out with.
The first band in the parade was the U.S. Marine Corps West Coast
Composite Band. They warmed up and played an impromptu concert to the
many appreciative folks in the stands. Nothing like a little Semper
Fidelis to wake you up!!
The parade started right on time, and soon enough, SCV was heard
coming down the street playing "If You Believe". I have to tell you -
it got me. I started tearing up, and had trouble speaking.
SCV looked great and sounded even better. I was able to hear them play
all three tunes - If You Believe, Henry V and Procession of the
Nobles. It was great. BIG sound - nice and full. In tune with a great
quality. Drums had the sound that only drum corps seem to have.
They were the only unit in the parade with rifles - and it added a
nice touch to the look of the guard. The horns and drums had plenty of
what looked like current members. I didn't really get a chance to
count, but in looking at the pics, seems like there were about 125
brass. Drum line looked like a good sized line fronted by 13 snares.
The flags followed up, looking beautiful and clean. It may have been
me, but the guard looked like they were mostly Alumni. All in all a
marvelous showing - exactly what you would expect from the Vanguard.
It was over far too quickly! Thanks so much to the SCV organization
for representing us with style and grace.
There were many other highlights - including...
A flyover by the Stealth Bomber. How cool is that!! Everyone in the
place was stunned.
Riverside City College. Wow. Easily the best band in the Parade, and
that is saying a lot. Better than Michigan State, and they have a
reputation for being the best there is!
The floats - they look great on TV, but are overwhelming in person -
so beautiful. Had a chance to get up close and touch them - the detail
is simply amazing. My fave - the Rain Bird or the Little Old Lady from
Pasadena.
The guy cleaning up horse manure was a show in himself. Talk about
pride in your work - he had more moves than Cavies' guard!! Absolutely
hilarious.
As far as the bands, they were all excellent. There were two or three
HS bands that kicked my butt with their sound - even one with a Steel
Drum section!!. The best were:
- Columbus North High School "Sound of North", Columbus, Indiana
- Owasso High School, Pride of Owasso Marching Band, Owasso, Oklahoma
- Central-Carroll High School Band "Marching Pride", Carrollton,
Georgia
NOTE: I listen for brass player stuff - good playing is tops with me.
But I repeat - all the bands were great.
There was a band from Mexico that was really good - great hats. I
didn't even know they had marching bands!
Most entertaining band? A toss-up between Michigan (who were walking
cheerleaders) and the LA Unified Honor Band playing the music of
Jennifer Lopez and chanting - they ruled.
The most surprising thing was how much fun it was to watch the parade
- I highly recommend it. With a theme of Music, Music, Music, the 2004
Tournament of Roses Parade was definitely the place for me on New
Year's Day.
I saw the drummers at the front of the parade - but didn't recognize
any of them!
EG Zephyr
Damn
I am green with envy (or is it Green/Red with envy)
Great seats and waking up to a SCV warm-up!
That combintion of G and Bb brass must have been a real experience as well.
Best regards to you
& my Renegade brothers
Ralph O
PS
Definitely look'n forward to experiencing what the Renegades will bring to the
field in the New Year
ro
Charlie Groh
"Chris Nalls" <bd...@aol.com> wrote in message
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...what a great review, Chris! As many times as I've seen that thing, and
when in my Ute attended, I've never even *thought* of sitting in the
grandstands...wow, what a score. Here's to spur of the moment, mi amigo!
cg
Sis
> Monday night, I decided to go to the Rose Parade. Went on eBay and
> bought tickets in the grandstands at 155 Orange Grove (near the start
> of the Parade).
Thanks for the great review.
Questions:
How much do tickets cost on e-bay? How much are they usually?
I heard it was a big chilly, I hope you had a blanket in the car.
Take pictures?
Could you hear the stealth overhead?
Was the parade moving smoothly through from your position in the parade?
What great memories. Thanks for sharing.
Jackie
the aborigine
a relaxing thing for me. We were surrounded by parade attendees who
would naturally see us as just another marching band and here was a
friend who knew our true identity, a drum corps like no other.
We were not alumni nor cadet nor A corps; we were the SCV TOR Corps.
If you look closely, you'll see we did not wear SCV stars. Instead we
wore a star/shield badge (shars =-) with a script V and a rose with
the date and name of the event.
The corps was put together quickly with the block only being set New
Year's Eve morning and the turn only being practiced that afternoon.
Individual preparation and SCV traditions molded a group that ranged
from 12 to 60 years of age into a dynamic group that, we hope,
represented our activity well.
Thanks so much to the staff and support crew of the corps, from Miss
Amana chefs to vehicle drivers and the incredible uniform crew. What a
priveledge it was for me to march side by side with members who will
compete in this year's DCI and alumni from years like '67 and '73.
Chris, looking forward to roadieing (sp?) for the Renegades at DCA
again this year and maybe helping the Crunchy Frog achieve negative
score Nirvana . . =-)
JD Bermudez
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Chris Nalls
> Thanks for the great review.
>
> Questions:
>
> How much do tickets cost on e-bay? How much are they usually?
The best seats cost $70 - $85. I was able to buy $70 seats at face
value. Parking was $20 for my Rover ($15 for cars). About as much as I
paid earlier in the month to see the LA Symphony in their beautiful
new concert hall.
> I heard it was a bit chilly, I hope you had a blanket in the car.
It was cold for California (40 degrees). I was layered up nicely, and
Vinyl (my dog) let me borrow his blanket.
> Take pictures?
Yes - posted at
http://www.renegades.org/roseparade/roseparade.html
> Could you hear the stealth overhead?
Oh yeah - big time. Stealth only applies to radar - you can definitely
hear them coming. :-)
> Was the parade moving smoothly through from your position in the parade?
It moved along well. There were 5 or 6 stops and starts once it got
rolling. My guess was the turn onto Colorado caused the slowdowns.
Pretty smooth for something of that magnitude.
-Chris Nalls
Catherine
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Really Mr. Norris? And who might that "memo" have been from?
The only reason I ask, is that Mr. Richard Oliverio has given at least one public
presentation of the fact that the "Kingsmen" would be "leading off the Rose Parade".
My source for this said that he got the official lineup - and sure 'nuff, no
"Kingsmen" ensemble listed. He said he caught a glimpse of some drummers in front of
the actual lead unit (as given on the list), but nothing "official" <$1 to a corps
hype> stating "Kingsmen" other than Richard/Rocco/Dick's "positive marketing"
thereof...
Of course, Mr. Float's associations are a matter of public record already. Let's
hope the unintended pun doesn't pick up another sense... and very soon, if certain
rumors are true (a most interesting source for those rumors).
It interests both this person and myself that anyone would allow their names to be
publicly linked to the Kingsmen just now...
And no, I don't know anyone interested in buying a bus, chairs, tables, or an
interest in certain "assets" some people have no right to sell - ethically OR
legally.
-- Catherine
JJAYBOYD
shut up please...
wage everyone
george maloney
Good for you. I was hopeful you would make the trip. The Corps looked great!
All the best,
George Maloney
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Catherine
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> Catherines sources...
>
> shut up please...
>
> wage everyone
Uhhhh... no.
Just because you ask so nicely...
Besides, no one reads RAMD and no one (in particular) reads my posts... - LOL!!!
Now then, Jason. Why would a guy who has never marched drum & bugle corps (or DCI
corps, for that matter) care at all about "business reasons" in the REAL WORLD?
-- Catherine
JJAYBOYD
>(or DCI
>corps, for that matter) care at all about "business reasons" in the REAL
>WORLD?
why would someone like you who only marched half a season think that her
LIMITED experience makes her ANY more of a 'resource'...
You have proven only one thing on RAMD.. that you desperately need attention
and a TEAM of therapists to help you....
The real world is that one where no one notices you... no one asks you about
your day.. no one even acknowledges your existence.. You know.. that time you
spend away from the computer every day.. either shuttling to the courts to
fight another inane battle brought up by your need to be 'heard'... Or you
inability to leave people alone before they issue an order of protection on
you....
tsk tsk tsk...
You are such a SAD little person.. with such a SAD nothing little life.. If I
were you? Id shoot myslef and put myself out of my misery? please.. if that
ever happens.. put my e mail address on your note .. so they can contact me and
let me know.. I want to sponsor a party.. The "ding dong the twat is dead'
party....
We'll play games like Catherine's "Three Degrees to Wayne Downey"... and all
the good verbal games you play on here... it'll be a hoot..
Remember. let someone know to contact me when you finally shoot yourself
realizing what a nothing you are.. what a waste of life, oxygen, government
spending and benefits you really are...
Jason..
Put the gun in your mouth.. pretend your in the back of a bus giving one of
your supposed 'bj's'... this way you dont miss...
thanks a bunch twat!!!
Catherine
> >Now then, Jason. Why would a guy who has never marched
> >drum & bugle corps (or DCI corps, for that matter) care at all
> >about "business reasons" in the REAL WORLD?
>
> why would someone like you who only marched half a season
> think that her LIMITED experience makes her ANY more of a 'resource'...
>
> You have proven only one thing on RAMD.. that you desperately
> need attention and a TEAM of therapists to help you....
>
> The real world is that one where no one notices you... no one asks
> you about your day.. no one even acknowledges your existence..
Well it's a good thing EVERYONE's so "generous" to indulge in EVERYTHING they do
concerning me, then? <lol> Yer SUCH a comedian, Jason...
> You know.. that time you spend away from the computer every day..
"Funny" how EVERYONE spends far more time on computers and EVERYTHING than I do - and
yet such isn't evidence of the same argument...
> either shuttling to the courts to fight another inane battle brought up
> by your need to be 'heard'... Or you inability to leave people alone
> before they issue an order of protection on you....
Sorry, Jason. There are no restraining orders on me, and were none - EVERYONE always
had the opportunity to check that out, and I don't think - from what happened there -
that such a witness is who they wanna call (and again, not limited to my own
situation).
There's no way any of EVERYONE could get one, given the standards of abuse they
themselves have set as "reasonable" - and at best stood by for, and not only in my
own case. Abuse on Usenet and elsewhere is all they can do - because it's
regulatory, civil and criminal examination and oversight that must be avoided at all
costs on how their money and other forms of narcissistic supply is made.
Certain front men (and women) would do well to find out the facts before they are
manipulated into EVERYTHING - not that any of EVERYONE takes what you write
seriously, Jason. I just wouldn't want any naive newbie to get hurt, as so many
others have...
>
> tsk tsk tsk...
>
> You are such a SAD little person.. with such a SAD nothing little life..
> If I were you? Id shoot myslef and put myself out of my misery?
> please.. if that ever happens.. put my e mail address on your note ..
> so they can contact me and let me know.. I want to sponsor a party..
> The "ding dong the twat is dead' party....
>
> We'll play games like Catherine's "Three Degrees to Wayne Downey"...
> and all the good verbal games you play on here... it'll be a hoot..
>
> Remember. let someone know to contact me when you finally shoot
> yourself realizing what a nothing you are.. what a waste of life, oxygen,
> government spending and benefits you really are...
>
> Jason..
>
> Put the gun in your mouth.. pretend your in the back of a bus giving
> one of your supposed 'bj's'... this way you dont miss...
>
> thanks a bunch twat!!!
Jason - none of your abuse matters (despite what pretended behaviorists tell you).
It's responses such as yours that prove my arguments. You neglect posts here on
RAMD, and EVERYONE themselves prove the lies when they are trying to pretend to be
"friends" - and I have a host of e-mails that prove it. You simply defeat yourself
and EVERYONE when you make posts like this.
Thankew...
You are either delusional if you believe anything you say - which I don't believe -
or you are an abusive liar, which I do. Sad to see what The Activity depends upon,
and encourages people to remain quiet about, in order to support all those degreed
professionals which Levi is so terribly upset that I *dare* to "insult". Unfair
standards, unfairly applied...
What EVERYONE does, and what is requisite to "get along" with such people... Yepper,
thankew for helping to prove my points.
And that you should do so in a post about Dick/Rocco/Richard Oliverio and his
"positive marketing" of the Anaheim Kingsmen's "assets" - trying to distract me,
Jason? - doesn't have much effect at all, much like a blando bando corps... One day,
all of y'all will be forgotten as "drumcorp" - and remembered only as a lesson of
what happens when a certain sort of "experts" gets involved with a flourishing youth
activity. It's certainly not the only instance of non-profit exploitation; but it is
a particularly egregiously offensive sort.
(Interestingly on-topic as well.)
-- Catherine
bill turner
jjay...@aol.com (JJAYBOYD) wrote:
> >Now then, Jason. Why would a guy who has never marched drum & bugle corps
> >(or DCI
> >corps, for that matter) care at all about "business reasons" in the REAL
> >WORLD?
>
> why would someone like you who only marched half a season think that her
> LIMITED experience makes her ANY more of a 'resource'...
"Muskrat, muskrat candlelight
Doin' the town and doin' it right
In the evenin'
It's pretty pleasin' "
> You have proven only one thing on RAMD.. that you desperately need attention
> and a TEAM of therapists to help you....
"Muskrat Susie, Muskrat Sam
Do the jitterbug out in muskrat land
And they shimmy
And Sammy's so skinny "
> The real world is that one where no one notices you... no one asks you about
> your day.. no one even acknowledges your existence.. You know.. that time you
> spend away from the computer every day.. either shuttling to the courts to
> fight another inane battle brought up by your need to be 'heard'... Or you
> inability to leave people alone before they issue an order of protection on
> you....
>
> tsk tsk tsk...
"And they whirled and they twirled and they tangoed
Singin' and jingin' the jango
Floatin' like the heavens above
It looks like muskrat love "
> You are such a SAD little person.. with such a SAD nothing little life.. If I
> were you? Id shoot myslef and put myself out of my misery? please.. if that
> ever happens.. put my e mail address on your note .. so they can contact me
> and
> let me know.. I want to sponsor a party.. The "ding dong the twat is dead'
> party....
"Nibbling on bacon, chewin' on cheese
Sammy says to Susie "Honey, would you please be my missus?"
And she say yes
With her kisses "
> We'll play games like Catherine's "Three Degrees to Wayne Downey"... and all
> the good verbal games you play on here... it'll be a hoot..
"And now he's ticklin' her fancy
Rubbin' her toes
Muzzle to muzzle, now anything goes
As they wriggle, and Sue starts to giggle "
> Remember. let someone know to contact me when you finally shoot yourself
> realizing what a nothing you are.. what a waste of life, oxygen, government
> spending and benefits you really are...
"And they whirled and they twirled and they tangoed
Singin' and jingin' the jango
Floatin' like the heavens above
It looks like muskrat love "
> Jason..
"La da da da da ... "