Wow! Thanks Lee for all that you shared. I remember you very well. You were one of the coolest, easy going guys in the corps. And you never lhad an overwhelming ego. You were cool as ice!
This is Daimon from NC...lead baritone. (Far left corner in picture 1, and far lower right in picture 4.) And all you've said is true. Rough season, rough ending. We won our opening competition in Townsend, MD., beating the Lancers. Then the next night fell 12 points and 4 points behind the Lancers. We knew our season was going to be a fight on our quest to maintain the Crossmen standard of excellence. But, to piggyback on what you've said, the excellence was in our work ethic, our willingness to work hard & achieve while maintaining family unity throughout the year. We fostered & nurtured relationships that have lasted nearly 40 years. And...I might add...I know of at least 30+ of those members who went on to teach either the Crossmen and/or other corps...you and I included, as well as teaching HS Bands, indoor color guard, and indoor percussion. Some of us even adjudicated in all of those arenas. Lots of us continued to even contribute to the music world in performing and/or writing.
So, what the 1985 Crossmen gave us was good fundamental music instruction & education, discipline, grit & determination, love & family with an instinctive desire to pay it forward. I am with you all the way Lee.
Thanks again for creating this moment of reflection for 1985 Bones!
Daimon- it is great to hear from you! It has been a minute my friend! I was one of the center quad players! I always loved your energy, approachability, and your laugh was infectious! Great additional commentary and I would love to catch up and check in!!
Dan, my man! Of course I remember you. Brother, you were another one that I could grove with on the drop of a dime. Our friendship was spontaneous and never had any hiccups. You are a true, life-long friend indeed. So, look...we need to catch up. Here is my email:
When you email me, I will send the rest of my "411" so we can chat. Man, I miss you bro and I cannot wait to chat and catch up!!! I'm ready to hear from you! Take care, my friend, and I hope we're chatting by the weekend.
Lee my friend as always a great article. Thanks for capturing and sharing this story! I do not know if you remember but you talked me into auditioning for the season. I remember thanking you after nationals but in case you forgot, thanks!! I learned a lot, met some great people, had some fun, and it is certainly part of who I am today! Great hearing from you Lee and I wish you continued success!
Wow! Thanks Lee for all that you shared. I remember you very well. You were one of the coolest, easy going guys in the corps. And you never lhad an overwhelming ego. You were cool as ice!
This is Daimon from NC...lead baritone. (Far left corner in picture 1, and far lower right in picture 4.) And all you've said is true. Rough season, rough ending. We won our opening competition in Townsend, MD., beating the Lancers. Then the next night fell 12 points and 4 points behind the Lancers. We knew our season was going to be a fight on our quest to maintain the Crossmen standard of excellence. But, to piggyback on what you've said, the excellence was in our work ethic, our willingness to work hard & achieve while maintaining family unity throughout the year. We fostered & nurtured relationships that have lasted nearly 40 years. And...I might add...I know of at least 30+ of those members who went on to teach either the Crossmen and/or other corps...you and I included, as well as teaching HS Bands, indoor color guard, and indoor percussion. Some of us even adjudicated in all of those arenas. Lots of us continued to even contribute to the music world in performing and/or writing.
So, what the 1985 Crossmen gave us was good fundamental music instruction & education, discipline, grit & determination, love & family with an instinctive desire to pay it forward. I am with you all the way Lee.
Thanks again for creating this moment of reflection for 1985 Bones!
Daimon- it is great to hear from you! It has been a minute my friend! I was one of the center quad players! I always loved your energy, approachability, and your laugh was infectious! Great additional commentary and I would love to catch up and check in!!
Dan, my man! Of course I remember you. Brother, you were another one that I could grove with on the drop of a dime. Our friendship was spontaneous and never had any hiccups. You are a true, life-long friend indeed. So, look...we need to catch up. Here is my email:
daimon.king@aol.com
When you email me, I will send the rest of my "411" so we can chat. Man, I miss you bro and I cannot wait to chat and catch up!!! I'm ready to hear from you! Take care, my friend, and I hope we're chatting by the weekend.
Lee my friend as always a great article. Thanks for capturing and sharing this story! I do not know if you remember but you talked me into auditioning for the season. I remember thanking you after nationals but in case you forgot, thanks!! I learned a lot, met some great people, had some fun, and it is certainly part of who I am today! Great hearing from you Lee and I wish you continued success!