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Jennifer
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Oh boy. The great Drum Corps vs, Musicality debate.
First let me say asking if one is better than the other is like asking if a carrot is better than a plum. It is a valid question, but there really isn't a logical way to determine the answer. In the end it all comes down to personal taste.
I have marched Corps in the pit for 2 years. I loved it. IT was a great experience and I came out so much better than when I went in that it was like I was a different person. Playing 8 hours a day every day for months will do that to you. Go for it if you think you have the mindset to deal with it. My only advice is look into what corps you are going to march. You don't want to end up in a small corps that has a non existent drumline staff. I think it is harder to learn if there isn't a good staff and that affords little opportunity for personal improvement.
If you are at a high playing level and it is financially possible I would try for BD. Jeff Lee is an amazing teacher. Also Crossmen is going to hava a great staff this year. Other than those 2 I am not sure. Vanguard is always good. Look into it.Figure out what style you like and what atmosphere you want to be in. Corps can have dramatically different teaching styles, living conditions, etc...
I am an orchestral player now, so while I may be a bit biased, I do love the musicallity that concert percussion offers. Corps is musical....in a precise way. I know it is a shocker....but I have played piano in a pit. We don't play triple forte every living second!
One last thing.... the music I played in corps was just incredible. Not often as a percussionist do we get the chance to have such a interactive role with the ensemble. How many times have you sat in an orchestral situation and played really cool hard parts for the entire concert? It can happen, I know, but because there are no string parts in Corps alot of times if you are playing an orchestral score the pit will play wind parts or other parts that aren't covered (beefed up of course). In corps you will play. You will play alot. And you will play challenging parts that make you an integral part of the ensemble as a whole.
Of course I reccommend it. Just be prepared. It is mentally, emotionally and definately physically challenging......and worth every second of it.
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