I Got to Write for a Drum and Bugle Corps

I'm so grateful for this amazing opportunity I got. These people are some of the best people I've ever met in my life.
Composing music for a Drum and Bugle Corps is a dream of mine I've had for my entire life. The Boise Gems are an amazing ensemble and I'm excited to work with them more in the future!
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[@BrassPlayr]

Are you the guy that made the Original Babylon Ballad!?😂

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Indeed I am 😁😁

[@Danthehispanicman]

Hell yeah

[@rileydepew8672]

Thank You!!! This was by far one of the best things i did in my life, thank you for writing this music and helping us make history, i cant wait for next season, even if you arent marching!!

[@Trombean09]

You and I have similar stories! I got to arrange for a small up and coming drum corps as well. The corps director was out of his mind for trusting me to write their program, but I think it went ok! Almost 10 years later and I'm arranging for all kinds of marching ensembles around the country and I couldnt be more blessed. Keep writing!!!

[@finn_da_mellophone]

I loved the mello parts, dude good job, thanks for doing this for the Gems 😎

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Thank you! I had a blast with everyone! Definitely excited for next year 😁

[@CalebDaThing]

as a member of cascades, im so glad i got to see your premier show

[@Spoonwood]

I marched Marion Cadets in 1996.

[@allcapstho]

I saw the gems live, during your joint performance with the cascades and Columbians, I am a Columbian. You guys sounded great!

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

That's awesome! I marched Columbians 2017-2019!

[@OhJayden.]

this is literally amazing...

[@GoGoGadgetBasketballBand]

thank you so so much for posting this! I am 34 years old, a stroke survivor, and never got to march DCI because of my health... now I'm seriously training for DCA next year. I once had to learn how to re-walk, and now I want to use my newfound confidence to get back on the field! (thank goodness my brain damage wasn't severe enough - I am so blessed to be able to use all of my limbs again) this video is giving me all the confidence in the world to keep moving forward and not to give up on my dreams! wishing you the best for the Gems!

[@ABrianToole]

Great video, love having the Gems out there and wish you all the best for the future!

[@justicegoode]

Damn this deserves more views

[@waltjacoby6072]

Amazing Chris! As amazing as the GEMS! So glad we are getting to know you! So proud of you, Austin, and all the GEMS! You all brought tears to my eyes in Utah!🙂Looking forward to a great future for the GEMS!

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

I'm very glad I got to meet y'all! It was such a pleasure being there and working with everyone!

[@saltycomb]

ain't no way bro popped in my recommended 💀💀💀 It was fun drum majoring at you big guy!!

[@stevenmays6440]

I played soprano bugle for the United States Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps almost 50 years ago. It was my first introduction to drum corps ever and I've been a big fan ever since. The USNA corps is the oldest continuously active corps in America. The modern DCI corps are an evolution of an amazing musical and marching talents. Congratulations to the Gems for beginning the journey. You will have a lot to learn and a lot to grow into, but it will be an amazing trip. Take your place in the pantheon and recognize that you won't be winning the DCI championship anytime soon, but you will grow musically and personally along the way and THAT is what it is all about. Esto perpetua!

[@DancingTubaMan]

Dude this video was amazing to watch, you make me wanna do DCI even more.

[@dcloud3791]

This makes me so happy 😊

[@cmanlane]

the words you said at the end of the video were so true and i belivie that you my friend are gifted in first your writing of music, writing of the script of this video, and your editing/story telling skills. I haev a suggestion for you next DCI season you should apply to either work for a world class corp as on the media team or as a arrangment tech

[@Jason-Rose]

Cool video. I hope your writing career is long and fulfilling. I've been writing for drum corps for 23 years and it never gets old hearing my work performed. Truly a thrill. I clearly remember the first time it happened. I re-wrote the finale for the first show I ever marched. The original ending was very unsatisfying, so I spent weeks working out something much bigger. I let the Corps Director listen to it and he approved it. When it came time to learn it, he asked me to conduct. The first run was naturally a bit rough because everyone was sight-reading, but I had chills from head to toe. I'll never forget that experience... and of course, I kept on writing and have been doing it ever since. Keep up the great work!

[@m.little]

thank you chris for making this season so amazing!!! absolutely loved those mello rips and especially that one part in the closer 😻 super cool being able to march with you!!!

[@gretchenmoldenhauer]

Great video and explanation! So proud of all you guys have accomplished!!

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Thank you! I'm proud of everyone who was involved with this season. It truly was amazing!

[@PakistanBuilds]

cool video bro

[@rosannajacoby7378]

Thank you Chris for this wonderful Video! You guys did a fantastic job with the Gems. We are so proud of you! I’m

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Thank you so much! It was so great to be with you guys and meet y'all!

[@Panda_man1357]

Where else did you march? Awesome video!

[@ataricom]

I'm so glad I got to see the Gems in Salt Lake a couple weeks ago! Are you absolutely sure this was their first field show?

[@qime]

Thank you for making this video, i loved the show snd watching at U of U and i hope to march with the gems in the future

[@dci_boi]

Congrats man.I watched the show and it was really cool. This corp reached out to me and my friend to join but we couldn't due to ho far and costs. But this video was so cool keep up the amazing work!

[@MaxisaBandKid]

What an amazing honor! I'm hoping when I'm older I'll be able to write for a marching band, not to mention being able to write for a drum corps.

[@izzydrums9447]

Wonderful video dude! Marched quads for colts in 2021 and it was a blast ! Your video definitely brought back some memories:)

[@natchanielb]

This deserves so much more attention. Amazing stuff!!!

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Ayy thanks man!

[@ethanpage2993]

Dude I literally marched with this guy he is pretty cool

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Nah, you're the cool one bro ♥️

[@henwill8]

hiii ethannn

[@ethanpage2993]

@henwil8 hi Howie

[@prime6091]

Baritone Ethan or Tuba Ethan?

[@henwill8]

@@prime6091 he's tuba Ethan

[@nickpisarczyk]

9:14 Love the snare hyping the last thru so hard that the drum fell off😂

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Never even noticed this 😂

[@GageForceMusic]

sorry its so late but the snare is actually an alum from my high school

[@coltongarrett1367]

This is exceptional work, great job man, very proud of you!!!

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Thanks bro!

[@jacobrhees6614]

This is an awesome video, Final product was sick!

[@kimberlieprice7677]

Excellent job, Chris. You are gonna go far.

[@ryan_1314]

I relate so much to the experiences you explained in the video. I'm currently in the Northern Lights drum and bugle corps in Michigan, and it was insane watching a corp become such a powerful force in its first year. I still can't believe a bunch of random people ranging 12-56 from all over Michigan (and some Indiana) were able to come together and perform such a demanding show at a high level in so little time. Sadly even though I'm interested in composition, I wasn't responsible for the show's design like you, but our two arrangers did a great job writing such a show. Unlike the Gems, we've yet to perform our show in front of an audience, but I can't wait to see y'all perform at soundsport in a few weeks!

[@RatSlayerGaming]

Saw them on the Utah live stream! Really enjoyed what they put out there and am looking forward to their future!

[@GageForceMusic]

As another aspiring composer, this is phenomenal! I really hope that I can join y’all in the baritone section next year!

[@RudimentalNico]

This is sick, great job dude.

[@Homewor_Eater]

Yoo yall went to my school! sucks i wasnt there at that time

[@imdome9768]

thats actually really frickin cool omg i hope this corp grows w its years, i cant wait to jus keep up with this new corp and cheer it on lol speaking of which, do you have the percussion book? id love to learn it!

[@jeffwilliams4807]

Congratulations on getting such an early start to your writing career. I marched Phantom Regiment '96-'99 and have been writing drill since 2001. My one corps drill writing gig was for a start up corps that sadly never made it to the field. Still writing for high schools though!

[@jucati-music]

Lets go brotha!

[@DefineTheProblem]

Congrats on your guys success! I have a couple questions to ask if you don't mind answering! One of the hardest parts I find of writing a show is finding good repertoire, Do you have any ideas on finding good sources?, Also do you have any recommendations on how to get connections within this activity as an inspiring composer?

[@Fishermhm]

"Another Corps had to rewrite their closer". You talking about Surf? We had the exact same copyright issue but with the George Michael estate. But tbh I'm glad we had it changed our current closer is so much more fun.

[@claytonshoalts8786]

If you guys go to indy this year I cant wait to see what you put out!! Hopefully Boise Gems and Northern Lights get a gold rating this year

[@gaberobison680]

I wish people would call out publishing companies and just ignore copyright law. You gonna sue a nonprofit with no money making no money. Good luck breaking a fair use argument and enjoy wasting tens of thousands

[@msewell763]

Way to go Idaho

[@gaberobison680]

Who gives permission to arrange a piece but not change anything? I can’t wait till copyright only protects commercial distribution of scores and anybody can perform anything

[@ChrisPriceMusicComposer]

Oh I forgot to mention. They finally got back to us, half way through tour