Gregory M. Kuzma reflects on his experiences as a member of a World Class drum and bugle corps.
The book, "On the field, from Denver, Colorado...The Blue
Knights! is one man's view of the inside world of competitive junior drum corps. Whether you've marched 50 years ago, this past year or just yearned to be standing on the field, his personal tale will give you a new appreciation for this musical art form.
There are those who say that drum corps is about “doing” not reading. Who would be interested in writing, much less reading about an activity that is both physically demanding and mentally exhausting?
“Good morning Blue Knights. Welcome to DCI Finals. The lights are on, stretch is in twelve and three quarter minutes.” A couple of chuckles and moans ensue as we rise to face our destiny. It was FINALLY here, three months of hard work, 12-hour practices, too many performances to count and now we are at the day of Finals.
Journey along with the young men and women of the 1994 Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Experience the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games and the intense preparations it took to arrive there.
Become a part of the action, stand on the field and learn what this life is really like in a drum corps on tour. The sacrifices, the joys, the heartbreak, the physical agony, the lifelong friendships, the lessons learned and earned.
There is no definitive “drum corps” story just as there is no one particular drum corps person. Each story weaves among many others to create a family within each corps. Lean back and immerse yourself into the summer of 1994--over ten years ago. You won’t ever forget the adventures of touring as a member of a drum corps.
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