2007 Glassmen Photo Journal

On the morning of Tuesday, May 15, Kristen learned that the soprano section's section shorts order had fallen through. Follow Kristen on her mission to obtain 20 pairs of screenprinted athletic shorts - fast!

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Packing for drum corps requires careful planning. Rehearsal and show clothes, sleeping gear, instrument maintenance items, and personal belongings must all be packed. The ideal suitcase is light and well-organized, though there are many "styles" of drum corps packing.

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Rehearsal at the University of Toledo Glass Bowl on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20.

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Basics block takes place every day for 1-2 hours, depending on the rehearsal schedule. The block consists of exercises that help the hornline and drumline improve their marching technique. These may include posture, speed, step size, or timing exercises.

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The first annual Celebrity Wait dinner provided supporters of the Glassmen with a fun way to donate to the cause in addition to a sneak preview of the 2007 corps. A few dozen members of the brass and percussion sections gathered in uniform at the gala and gave a standstill performance for the attendees.

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The Glassmen own five charter buses (#732, 802, 851, 852, and 921) that experienced a variety of problems over the summer. This is only the first incident - and the corps hadn't even departed for tour yet.

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The Glassmen traveled to Indianapolis to lead the Indy 500 Festival Parade. The corps performed for the grandstands before turning and leading participants 2 miles past 300,000 people on the parade route. Thousands more viewers tuned in to watch the parade broadcast on ESPN2.

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The Glass Bowl was reserved this Saturday, so the corps rehearsed at a nearby high school stadium in preparation for the Family Day performance the next day.

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This event, which takes place at G-West, usually marks the end of move-ins. Family Day is the first time the corps performs their entire field production in full uniform for friends, family, and fans. The annual event includes a standstill concert and a group picnic following the festivities.

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The rookie initiation ceremony takes place after Family Day, when the corps has finally had their first performance together. This event signifies the rookie and veteran members of the group coming together to form one unit that will work and perform together for the rest of the summer.

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The first official laundry day of the drum corps season. Laundry days are a treat because it means the corps members can hit up a Wal-Mart, drugstore, or fast food establishment.

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The Glassmen spend winter camps and move-ins at G-West, formerly Chesterfield High School. This facility is owned by the Glassmen and has quite a history: the school used to be used as a haunted house and it is said to still be haunted by a ghost named Sarah.

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A momentous occasion: leaving G-West! The corps packs up and prepares to spend the next 8 weeks on the road.

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The first rehearsal day of tour took place at Youngstown State University.

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Fred J. Miller and ENTERTRAINMENT clinic series. Throughout the summer tour, the Glassmen hold clinics for high school band members, band directors, and even judges. These clinics are meant to be educational and shed light on how a world class drum corps spends their rehearsal time.

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Lake Erie Fanfare

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Music Under the Stars

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The Glassmen performed a standstill in front of Niagara Falls and were given a few hours of free time to grab dinner and explore the area.

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DCI Central Illinois

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DCI Kalamazoo

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Soaring Sounds

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After marching in 3 Chicago area parades, the corps spent some well-deserved downtime exploring a local carnival and watching the fireworks.

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