Comments on Codytalks.com: Drum Corp International Hutchinson, Ks.

I enjoyed the show so much that it hurt to drive a...

2009-07-26T00:09:20.540-05:00

I enjoyed the show so much that it hurt to drive away that evening. I used to march Sky Ryders when we were based in Hutch and I miss them dearly. I drove all the way from Lubbock, Texas just for that show and was taken back to the good ol' days. The activity has changed some but the hard work and perseverance hasn't. I can't wait for next year when we place a Sky Ryder alumni corps back on the field. I am glad it changed your perspective, I only wish more can experience the true heart of the Drum Corps activity. Nothing like Drum Corps on a hot steamy evening.

Dave Martinez
Sky Ryder Alumni

When we drove off and looked back at the stadium i...

2009-07-16T05:42:56.716-05:00

When we drove off and looked back at the stadium it was amazing. The crowd was huge and it was a beautiful night. I truly commend those kids also and am so glad I went - another great thing we get to do in Hutchinson Kansas! We liked the Troopers but they all were so very talented!

I was there on Monday with my wife. Great show and...

2009-07-15T11:32:21.642-05:00

I was there on Monday with my wife. Great show and great way to spend a nice summer evening in Hutch. We liked the Troopers.

Cody - Great post...I am familiar with Hutchison, ...

2009-07-15T11:22:22.461-05:00

Cody - Great post...I am familiar with Hutchison, KS as I marched with the Sky Ryders when they were based there back in the 80's. (I'm getting old!)

Lots of good vids of DCI posted on youtube if you want to see what other corps are doing and have done in the past. I saw a couple of pics of The Blue Knights 2009 show posted as well.

Also, DCI.org webcasts some of their bigger shows. Check out the Fan Network on their site. A great fix for those of us that can't make too many shows.

You're spot on about the dedication and work it takes to march. Lotsa work...lotsa fun...lotsa memories.