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Final supporters
By signing this petition you are saying that Drum Corps International should raise their "age-out" cut-off age to 25 as of October 1, 2010.
Older members are more likely to want to come back and march again. They are also generally more responsible, and thus more likely to pay their dues. They're also more likely to have more experience. More mature performers = more advanced performances. Higher age limit means larger pool of performers for the activity as a whole "theoretically". It would also allow people who couldn't afford it (for one reason or another) and waited until college to give it a try. Hopefully lowering the number of rook-outs.
Some high schools with incredible band programs (Broken Arrow High School, etc.) do not allow their students to march drum corps because they don't want their students to learn a different style of marching. A lot of these students don't have the money to pay for drum corps during college and they completely miss out on the experience. If the age-out was extended to 25 years-old it would allow these students to experience something fantastic and their lives would be drastically changed.
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July 27, 2010
The momentum is incredible. It is clear that this is a conversation the activity needs to have.
5 Comments
21 is way to young especially with how expensive it is now. I had to skip a few seasons for school and now im running out of time.
PLEASE make this happen. I want to march again so bad but my age is holding me back and I am finally financially ready to do it.
Auditioning next year as a rook oit
I may be a few years late to this petition, but I believe the principle and logic behind it makes sense. The World Health Organization even categorizes “Youth” as the age range of 15-24. Considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season will not be a normal season of drum corps anyway. By offering some additional years for our country to get through this pandemic, there would be additional opportunities for those with the passion and funds to have a shot at a legitimate season of drum corps. Sure, some folks have jobs or internships they must tend to and that makes sense, but if someone has the means to march, why not allow them based on age? DCA is another circuit that tends to all ages and a less strenuous practice schedule. But what if somebody missed out on a touring DCI experience during their college years or before for various reasons? Folks of all ages coming out for DCI corps would also lead to more revenue that may have been lost due to a cancellation of the 2020 tour, which was a burden to many corps around our nation, no matter the circuit. Considering the pandemic, rethinking DCI’s mission to cater just to the “youth” 21 and under would be a viable option. Some say this would put a hinderance on opportunities for younger players to get that experience over seasoned vets or older players, but wouldn’t it mean they would just need to practice harder and want their spot even more? That would teach them valuable lessons they may or may not have learned otherwise while trying out. There’s more to drum corps than just the DCI circuit, but some folks may be able to still experience and would love to pay the fees for a shot at a tour they wouldn’t quite experience elsewhere. It seems like something worth considering during these trying times. Will O.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
By signing this petition you are saying that Drum Corps International should raise their "age-out" cut-off age to 25 as of October 1, 2010.
Older members are more likely to want to come back and march again. They are also generally more responsible, and thus more likely to pay their dues. They're also more likely to have more experience. More mature performers = more advanced performances. Higher age limit means larger pool of performers for the activity as a whole "theoretically". It would also allow people who couldn't afford it (for one reason or another) and waited until college to give it a try. Hopefully lowering the number of rook-outs.
Some high schools with incredible band programs (Broken Arrow High School, etc.) do not allow their students to march drum corps because they don't want their students to learn a different style of marching. A lot of these students don't have the money to pay for drum corps during college and they completely miss out on the experience. If the age-out was extended to 25 years-old it would allow these students to experience something fantastic and their lives would be drastically changed.
Updates
July 27, 2010
The momentum is incredible. It is clear that this is a conversation the activity needs to have.
5 Comments
I really want to this as long as possible and only doing until I'm 21 seems so little that I can't it enjoy it as much.
21 is way to young especially with how expensive it is now. I had to skip a few seasons for school and now im running out of time.
PLEASE make this happen. I want to march again so bad but my age is holding me back and I am finally financially ready to do it.
Auditioning next year as a rook oit
I may be a few years late to this petition, but I believe the principle and logic behind it makes sense. The World Health Organization even categorizes “Youth” as the age range of 15-24. Considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season will not be a normal season of drum corps anyway. By offering some additional years for our country to get through this pandemic, there would be additional opportunities for those with the passion and funds to have a shot at a legitimate season of drum corps. Sure, some folks have jobs or internships they must tend to and that makes sense, but if someone has the means to march, why not allow them based on age? DCA is another circuit that tends to all ages and a less strenuous practice schedule. But what if somebody missed out on a touring DCI experience during their college years or before for various reasons? Folks of all ages coming out for DCI corps would also lead to more revenue that may have been lost due to a cancellation of the 2020 tour, which was a burden to many corps around our nation, no matter the circuit. Considering the pandemic, rethinking DCI’s mission to cater just to the “youth” 21 and under would be a viable option. Some say this would put a hinderance on opportunities for younger players to get that experience over seasoned vets or older players, but wouldn’t it mean they would just need to practice harder and want their spot even more? That would teach them valuable lessons they may or may not have learned otherwise while trying out. There’s more to drum corps than just the DCI circuit, but some folks may be able to still experience and would love to pay the fees for a shot at a tour they wouldn’t quite experience elsewhere. It seems like something worth considering during these trying times. Will O.
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I really want to this as long as possible and only doing until I'm 21 seems so little that I can't it enjoy it as much.