Gentry Walker yeah I’m late on this but I’ve been thinking about auditioning and I’m sure I’m gonna miss my dog more than my parents bc at least I can see/talk to my parents
@@WaltWilson if you video call your parents, you can ask them to let the dog see you if you miss your dog that much (which i understand, i love my dog more than anyone could imagine as well)
This is my second year in DCI, and my first year with SOA! Im at the airport right now, and I'm really nervous for the season. Ive watched this like 3 times, and it's calming my nerves already. I had to say goodbye to my 2 best friends going into the marines, and my parents. It really is nerve wracking, but I know I'll make it out as a better person and performer. Thank you for making this JD!
Congrats on making SOA!! You're gonna have an awesome time this summer and learn so much. I'll def be seeing you guys around, and I'm so glad I could help!
I didn't really ever get homesick on tour... but just know that there are 149 other people around you and they are there for you and you are there for them!
For Rookies: I had very bad homesickness and I decided that it would be best to call my mom every day on our hour lunch break. Talk to her and make sure everything was ok. Make sure you talk to your parents almost every day because they're your number one supporters.
I marched with the Jersey Surf on euph for 2015. While my relationship became strained, my girlfriend and I were able to push through the whole summer, as she was able to come to a couple of shows. Texting on the bus rides also helps, and while I didn't do this phone calls and FaceTime are also great ways to stay connected. And luckily for us we are still together, and both contracted for the Jersey Surf 2016 season, me on contra and her on Mello :)
I have never marched a corps but I am next year and I have some advice. ..just keep your head up I understand you will be missing family but you will have a family of 150 to keep you company and you will be having the best time of your life.
In regards to advice for homesickness, David hit all of the main points. Additionally, I would say don't be afraid to shed a tear at night in your bed or talk to anyone about what you're feeling, because I'm sure they have been through the same thing! (I definitely had a hard time leaving home and my family).
Can't offer advice for a full season, but definitely call home. Don't be afraid to cry about it either. Everyone else misses their family just as much as you do.
You know... I didn't miss my family much on tour. And it took me till after tour to realize why. Because I had my own family all around especially in my section which was the pit.
I got homesick near the end of tour last year, so for me it took a while. You're only gone for a couple months, and really, it's not THAT bad. You're going to see your family and friends soon enough, but that time with your corps mates is so short. When tour is over, you're going to miss them much more than you think you will. If you spend all that time wanting to go home or calling your friends/family at home, you're wasting your energy that could spent on those short, precious moments with your corps mates. Enjoy your time on tour, you will make life-long memories that you will never forget, so don't miss a single beat.
I marched Pio Baritones in 2018, the 3rd week of spring training, my dog died. It really sucked because I was really homesick but the corps really was there for me
I got homesick about two weeks into move ins. I called my parents and I ended up face timing them after snack/ before lights out. It was so comforting for both me and my parents to actually see each other- and my mom and dad ended up driving 6 hours to come see our first show because they missed me too. :) If you have the opportunity and aren't terribly far from home it's great to actually see them in person.
I just marched my first year and I definitely got homesick. I always called my family during Spring Training and I called them after shows and requested them to mail me stuff like another blanket lol. Don't be afraid to take pictures and upload them to show your family you are having fun and are doing fine.
So I decided that I want to do drum core. I still have 3 years to go left of high school, so I am audition when I'm in College. I honestly loved spirit, but I live kinda far away and although my parents love the idea of drum core, they don't love the idea of driving me places far away (I can't drive Untill next year) so I decided I would have to join cadets. It's only 30 minutes away from my house and I go to Allentown all the time. I just wanted to thank you for all the videos you post. Even though I'm not in drum core yet, and not for a while, I still love the support you have for this activity. ❤️
So I'm 13 and I like really wanted to audition for a corps since I was about 11 I found your videos I watched them for about a year and am proud to say I auditioned for music city drum and bugle corps I didn't make it butttt(I wasn't sad because of your videos) I got there and wasn't scared at all because of your videos and I made a bunch of friends so I just really wanna say thank you for helping through my first drum corps audition [Music City 2015 at the age of 13
Hey! I went to WGI Spartanburg and watched you up close in the lot and it was really cool to watch you. I'm a cymbal player also and you guys were amazing!
Honestly getting out of a town is a HUGE reason I want to march next summer, and this summer makes me wish i could have marched even more this season. Im almost positive I wont really have homesickness when i eventually march haha.
Man when I marched back in 2013 I still had my flip phone and iPod touch while everyone else had their new iPhones and other smartphones. Wasn't until a few days before the end of all days that my parents found me a cheap Samsung knockoff for tour. I still had fun with it even though I only had like 2 gigs of data a month on 3G. Ps. I did own an iphone. I just broke it at the beginning of all days.
Skype and Facetime helps *a lot*. You can introduce people to your friends and family back home and give them a tour of your bus or training site. That is.. if you have the time.
BAC alum here, hit me up for more advice on the relationship issue. Been on a relationship while on tour with another member, also from the other side of staying at home. I might be able to provide some perspective!
TO +Willow Mccallen and Erich14 and any others: I am going to reply here to people. Just to get more response in. I have really only three situations I can provide perspective on: Being single, being on tour with my partner, and being at home while my partner was on tour. So, to start off leaving on tour is basically the start of a long distance relationship. Many people find it easier to go into corps single (from experience it is easier) but that may not be what you are looking for. I am not going to lie, keeping a relationship long distance is tough, and its even tougher when the schedule is defined for you. The key to making the one at home/one on tour situation work is communication. Talk to your partner before tour about how you feel and consider their feelings too. You both have to work together to make it work. Having been the one at home, I had to keep perspective that drum corps is very structured and very very busy. It helped that I too marched corps and had a better understanding of schedule and when my partner could actually talk. During move-in/spring-training/all-days those times when we could talk were few and far between. Once tour actually started, conversations were more frequent as my partner had time after shows or duing Eat,Shower,Load (ESL/EPL). It also helped that my partner and I were long distance to begin with so tour was just another patch along the road, and I took any opportunity I had to go see them. You will miss your partner while on tour, but your friends/new family helps with that. Being at home it helps to stay busy, follow your partner's schedule, watch FanNetwork videos to see how the show is coming along, attending local shows, etc. TL;DR its hard, but you have to know that going in and face it together; find out what works for you. That being said, I know many people that started tour in a relationship and it didn't work out. It wasn't until my age-out that I was really capable of keeping that kind of relationship going and keep it healthy. Many younger couples (generally pre-college age) can't survive the rigors of tour and that's a sad truth. Drum Corps is an opportunity to grow, even through heartache. Being on tour, you will have a support group all around you who loves and cares for you. Another sad truth is that cheating does happen on tour. Be aware and cautious; don't do anything to hurt your SO. Being in a relationship with another member has its ups and downs; you see the best and worst in each other. If you can survive tour together, your bond will be very strong. It was great having a constant companion and confidant. It was rough when either of us got hurt. It was glorious to share the crowd's applause together. It sucked when one of us was called out. It was great performing together. All in all, this is more about how to handle any relationship, not just one on tour. Keep perspective and communicate with your partner. Nothing is more important than sharing what is really going on with each other (Real Talk). Your SO has to understand that sometimes they can't come first, and be able to handle that. You also have to understand that you are there to do Drum Corps, focus on doing your best and not be distracted by things that could affect your performance. Enjoy the times you get to see each other. Hope this helps.
Hey have a question. I want to start my DCI career next year, since I couldn't this year, but i'm still in high school. So my question is, if I march will it require me to miss school? Also, how does transportation work? Will I have to find my own way of coming home or will the corps provide transportation back?
Jose Perez Depending on when your school year ends and when your corps' move-ins begins, you may be able to be excused from school early (taking exams early or working out some sort of schedule). Getting home from finals depends on where you live. Some people take their corps' buses home if they're driving back to their hometown, but lots of people take shuttles from the finals stadium to the airport (you'd need to pay for your own plane ticket most likely).
So, I'm a high school freshman and I hope to audition for the Blue Knights on trumpet next (2015) audition season. Even though that's like, eight months out from now, I'm really nervous and I really lack confidence in my playing. I just keep asking myself like, "What if I get cut?", "What if I screw up my audition?", etc. And no matter how hard I try, it's constantly in the back of my mind that so many others are better than me and older than me and whatever. I'm just kind of scared and lack confidence, but my dream is to march drum corps. I guess I just came here looking for advice or tips or anything really. I would be totally crushed if I don't make it, but... you never know. How can I prepare? What may improve my chances? How can I best prepare for the auditions? What do I do if I get cut? Any help from DCI vets is helpful... Thank you!
I actually miss my dog more than my parents on tour because at least you can make your parents understand that you'll be back.
This is the saddest comment I've ever read...
my biggest fear, my dogs handicapped for lack of explaining. 13 and she might not be here when I get back to say goodbye.
"embrace the succ" -jdfuncorps
Gentry Walker yeah I’m late on this but I’ve been thinking about auditioning and I’m sure I’m gonna miss my dog more than my parents bc at least I can see/talk to my parents
@@WaltWilson if you video call your parents, you can ask them to let the dog see you if you miss your dog that much (which i understand, i love my dog more than anyone could imagine as well)
This is my second year in DCI, and my first year with SOA! Im at the airport right now, and I'm really nervous for the season. Ive watched this like 3 times, and it's calming my nerves already. I had to say goodbye to my 2 best friends going into the marines, and my parents. It really is nerve wracking, but I know I'll make it out as a better person and performer. Thank you for making this JD!
Congrats on making SOA!! You're gonna have an awesome time this summer and learn so much. I'll def be seeing you guys around, and I'm so glad I could help!
I didn't really ever get homesick on tour... but just know that there are 149 other people around you and they are there for you and you are there for them!
Ya, Kinda same for me
For Rookies: I had very bad homesickness and I decided that it would be best to call my mom every day on our hour lunch break. Talk to her and make sure everything was ok. Make sure you talk to your parents almost every day because they're your number one supporters.
"Embrace the succ"
I marched with the Jersey Surf on euph for 2015. While my relationship became strained, my girlfriend and I were able to push through the whole summer, as she was able to come to a couple of shows. Texting on the bus rides also helps, and while I didn't do this phone calls and FaceTime are also great ways to stay connected. And luckily for us we are still together, and both contracted for the Jersey Surf 2016 season, me on contra and her on Mello :)
I have never marched a corps but I am next year and I have some advice. ..just keep your head up I understand you will be missing family but you will have a family of 150 to keep you company and you will be having the best time of your life.
In regards to advice for homesickness, David hit all of the main points. Additionally, I would say don't be afraid to shed a tear at night in your bed or talk to anyone about what you're feeling, because I'm sure they have been through the same thing! (I definitely had a hard time leaving home and my family).
Can't offer advice for a full season, but definitely call home. Don't be afraid to cry about it either. Everyone else misses their family just as much as you do.
You know... I didn't miss my family much on tour. And it took me till after tour to realize why. Because I had my own family all around especially in my section which was the pit.
I got homesick near the end of tour last year, so for me it took a while. You're only gone for a couple months, and really, it's not THAT bad. You're going to see your family and friends soon enough, but that time with your corps mates is so short. When tour is over, you're going to miss them much more than you think you will. If you spend all that time wanting to go home or calling your friends/family at home, you're wasting your energy that could spent on those short, precious moments with your corps mates. Enjoy your time on tour, you will make life-long memories that you will never forget, so don't miss a single beat.
I marched Pio Baritones in 2018, the 3rd week of spring training, my dog died. It really sucked because I was really homesick but the corps really was there for me
I got homesick about two weeks into move ins. I called my parents and I ended up face timing them after snack/ before lights out. It was so comforting for both me and my parents to actually see each other- and my mom and dad ended up driving 6 hours to come see our first show because they missed me too. :) If you have the opportunity and aren't terribly far from home it's great to actually see them in person.
I just marched my first year and I definitely got homesick. I always called my family during Spring Training and I called them after shows and requested them to mail me stuff like another blanket lol. Don't be afraid to take pictures and upload them to show your family you are having fun and are doing fine.
So I decided that I want to do drum core. I still have 3 years to go left of high school, so I am audition when I'm in College. I honestly loved spirit, but I live kinda far away and although my parents love the idea of drum core, they don't love the idea of driving me places far away (I can't drive Untill next year) so I decided I would have to join cadets. It's only 30 minutes away from my house and I go to Allentown all the time. I just wanted to thank you for all the videos you post. Even though I'm not in drum core yet, and not for a while, I still love the support you have for this activity. ❤️
Thanks for those words. 😎👍
So I'm 13 and I like really wanted to audition for a corps since I was about 11 I found your videos I watched them for about a year and am proud to say I auditioned for music city drum and bugle corps I didn't make it butttt(I wasn't sad because of your videos) I got there and wasn't scared at all because of your videos and I made a bunch of friends so I just really wanna say thank you for helping through my first drum corps audition [Music City 2015 at the age of 13
Hey! I went to WGI Spartanburg and watched you up close in the lot and it was really cool to watch you. I'm a cymbal player also and you guys were amazing!
Devin Dwyer Thank you!
“What if I have a girlfriend/boyfriend back home?”. Ha advantages of being forever alone
Thank you for making this. :)
Honestly getting out of a town is a HUGE reason I want to march next summer, and this summer makes me wish i could have marched even more this season. Im almost positive I wont really have homesickness when i eventually march haha.
Phones...not for the Cavaliers!
Saw you perform at Spartanburg. You guys killed it!
If you and your significant other can't go a summer without seeing each-other, then you should probably not be together.
Hey. I will be at the Spartanburg Regional this Saturday. I will be performing with Saints Percussion!!
Man when I marched back in 2013 I still had my flip phone and iPod touch while everyone else had their new iPhones and other smartphones. Wasn't until a few days before the end of all days that my parents found me a cheap Samsung knockoff for tour. I still had fun with it even though I only had like 2 gigs of data a month on 3G.
Ps. I did own an iphone. I just broke it at the beginning of all days.
Skype and Facetime helps *a lot*. You can introduce people to your friends and family back home and give them a tour of your bus or training site. That is.. if you have the time.
Homesickness... Its more like im homesick for my Drum corps xD My Corps is my home, and off season is difficult.
Although I'm a palmetto guy it was really cool seeing you at Spartanburg and I can't wait to see you in bowling green
BAC alum here, hit me up for more advice on the relationship issue. Been on a relationship while on tour with another member, also from the other side of staying at home. I might be able to provide some perspective!
Yea I just want to know how it on general feels like being on the road with a corps and any advice if possible for next year
What was his/her feeling toward you leaving for a few months?
TO +Willow Mccallen and Erich14 and any others:
I am going to reply here to people. Just to get more response in. I have really only three situations I can provide perspective on: Being single, being on tour with my partner, and being at home while my partner was on tour.
So, to start off leaving on tour is basically the start of a long distance relationship. Many people find it easier to go into corps single (from experience it is easier) but that may not be what you are looking for. I am not going to lie, keeping a relationship long distance is tough, and its even tougher when the schedule is defined for you.
The key to making the one at home/one on tour situation work is communication. Talk to your partner before tour about how you feel and consider their feelings too. You both have to work together to make it work. Having been the one at home, I had to keep perspective that drum corps is very structured and very very busy. It helped that I too marched corps and had a better understanding of schedule and when my partner could actually talk. During move-in/spring-training/all-days those times when we could talk were few and far between. Once tour actually started, conversations were more frequent as my partner had time after shows or duing Eat,Shower,Load (ESL/EPL). It also helped that my partner and I were long distance to begin with so tour was just another patch along the road, and I took any opportunity I had to go see them. You will miss your partner while on tour, but your friends/new family helps with that. Being at home it helps to stay busy, follow your partner's schedule, watch FanNetwork videos to see how the show is coming along, attending local shows, etc. TL;DR its hard, but you have to know that going in and face it together; find out what works for you.
That being said, I know many people that started tour in a relationship and it didn't work out. It wasn't until my age-out that I was really capable of keeping that kind of relationship going and keep it healthy. Many younger couples (generally pre-college age) can't survive the rigors of tour and that's a sad truth. Drum Corps is an opportunity to grow, even through heartache. Being on tour, you will have a support group all around you who loves and cares for you. Another sad truth is that cheating does happen on tour. Be aware and cautious; don't do anything to hurt your SO.
Being in a relationship with another member has its ups and downs; you see the best and worst in each other. If you can survive tour together, your bond will be very strong. It was great having a constant companion and confidant. It was rough when either of us got hurt. It was glorious to share the crowd's applause together. It sucked when one of us was called out. It was great performing together.
All in all, this is more about how to handle any relationship, not just one on tour. Keep perspective and communicate with your partner. Nothing is more important than sharing what is really going on with each other (Real Talk). Your SO has to understand that sometimes they can't come first, and be able to handle that. You also have to understand that you are there to do Drum Corps, focus on doing your best and not be distracted by things that could affect your performance. Enjoy the times you get to see each other.
Hope this helps.
Erich14 Check my other response
Willow Mccallen Check my other response
Aunt Steve.
That awkward moment when he says hes going to be at WGI Spartanburg, but you ended up going to WGI San Antonio Regional ;_;
he was at spartanburg haha
CSGO KNIFE NOISE YASSSSSSSSSSSS
Hey have a question. I want to start my DCI career next year, since I couldn't this year, but i'm still in high school. So my question is, if I march will it require me to miss school? Also, how does transportation work? Will I have to find my own way of coming home or will the corps provide transportation back?
Jose Perez Depending on when your school year ends and when your corps' move-ins begins, you may be able to be excused from school early (taking exams early or working out some sort of schedule). Getting home from finals depends on where you live. Some people take their corps' buses home if they're driving back to their hometown, but lots of people take shuttles from the finals stadium to the airport (you'd need to pay for your own plane ticket most likely).
Jdfuncorps Thanks man!
i cant wait to try out for guardians and genesis!!!! :)
Is that a crossmen necklace? i just got a contract there for this summer!
You should make a video about your dci necklace! (I have no idea what they're called so that's why you should make a video) ;);)
I'm going to WGI Spartanburg! I'm not performing but I would love to meet you, David!
Marching snare at Boston this summer! You gunna be back?
Hey I'll be at WGI Spartanburg with Paradigm Percussion and I would love to meet you!
What are the other things on your necklace other than the cross and the deltas?
Egg Hamburger Q's for Atlanta Quest Indoor Drumline :)
So, I'm a high school freshman and I hope to audition for the Blue Knights on trumpet next (2015) audition season. Even though that's like, eight months out from now, I'm really nervous and I really lack confidence in my playing. I just keep asking myself like, "What if I get cut?", "What if I screw up my audition?", etc. And no matter how hard I try, it's constantly in the back of my mind that so many others are better than me and older than me and whatever. I'm just kind of scared and lack confidence, but my dream is to march drum corps. I guess I just came here looking for advice or tips or anything really. I would be totally crushed if I don't make it, but... you never know. How can I prepare? What may improve my chances? How can I best prepare for the auditions? What do I do if I get cut? Any help from DCI vets is helpful... Thank you!
How do you keep your hair cut while in a DCI
Silence of the pigs
crossmen tags?
Oh boy I'm one of the first! What should I say?!
You shouldn't ask what you should say, that's for sure.
has he been in the crossmen
he marched Spirit of Atlanta. They are the Crossmen's sister corp.
Talon White thanks