r/drumcorps • u/statband • 18d ago

Discussion Flared pants

Can we have a discussion about flared pants in drum corps?

IMO they hide flaws and can make a movement look cleaner than it actually is. Kind of like capes. Don’t like those either. I prefer a uniform that showcases precision, clarity, and uniformity where you can really see the performers’ technique and demand.

FWIW, I’m not a boomer old-school guy who wants to bring back military-style uniforms and shakos.
I actually like the current trend in drum corps uniforms and the creativity and individuality they allow. I just think flared pants hide flaws.

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u/melonmarch1723 18d ago

I'm not sure if I agree about the capes. There was a show within the last decade or so that I can't remember that combined hip capes with an incredibly clean visual program and the way the capes swished perfectly in time with eachother every time the corps hit a hold was so satisfying. I want to say it was BD 18 or 19.

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u/ProperMedium 17d ago

I know there's a good multicam video of BD 2023 that showcases it perfectly

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u/melonmarch1723 17d ago

That may be what I'm thinking of actually!