I Want To Start A Singing Group

calffries · 01-06-2004, 05:38 PM

HEY EVERYONE I AM A LEADER IN THE BOY SCOUTS ORDER OF THE ARROW. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN STARTING A DRUM TEAM, I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO START THIS WITHOUT HAVING ANY BACKGROUND OF THE SUBJECT. WHERE DO I GET A DRUM, MUSIC, AND WORDS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.

THANKS,
CHRISPY

keeb_k · 01-07-2004, 12:53 AM

Are you sure you don't want a lil land with that ,maybe a few hunting and fishing rights tossed in, I'm sure you have plenty of beads to trade aye. :(

Singing Eagle · 01-07-2004, 11:01 AM

Refer to my answer in Northern singing.

UrbanNdn79 · 01-07-2004, 12:46 PM

Yea!!! Dude!! All you need is a typical bass drum and you will be on your way pal!! You and your TEAM:D

LSS · 01-11-2004, 07:31 PM

Hey Crispy....check your PM's....

Ponca Papa · 01-11-2004, 08:01 PM

Please tell me you didn't just say that! Seems to me like you're extra crispy dude. Listen, you want to know where you can find some guidance on traditional music for yourself and your "team"? Try going to a Knights of Columbus dance or catch some Oktoberfest somewhere or better yet, order that lastest hot c.d. from Time Life Records....Polka Madness! Geez!

Bob B Bob Firechief · 01-12-2004, 05:49 AM

Like I said in Northern

The dude makes two posts. Both of them say the same thing, only difference is, one is in northern and other in southern.

I think he just wanted some attention and to rile things up.

SmokeEater · 02-04-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calffries

I AM VERY INTERESTED IN STARTING A DRUM TEAM, I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO START THIS WITHOUT HAVING ANY BACKGROUND OF THE SUBJECT. WHERE DO I GET A DRUM, MUSIC, AND WORDS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.

THANKS,
CHRISPY

A team? I would think any team would need several key elements. You need uniform jerseys, a coach (or manager), players, back up players (to cover for your first string), cheerleaders, equipment manager, towel boy, and you need a playbook.

I hope this helps

**Wojapi4Me** · 02-04-2005, 05:27 PM

Most drum are comprised of guys who are already singers and get together to sing as a group. It's very, very rare for a group to start where everyone is a newbie. I couldn't see this working out. Also, who is going to guide them? You? You don't even know anything yourself. This is a terrible idea. Just forget it and move on.

I don't think I'm being negative, just honest. 95% or more of the Boy Scouts who pow wow don't give a rat's a$$ about doing things even remotely correctly. The world doesn't need another on-beat drum.

If you and your guys are serious about it...take it slow, learn from real people, and don't worry about being a group for at least 5-10 years. Just learn how to sing and why you sing. But, I know from experience in trying to help Scouts that most have no patience and want everything now, now, now. Have fun.

**WocusWoman** · 02-05-2005, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calffries

HEY EVERYONE I AM A LEADER IN THE BOY SCOUTS ORDER OF THE ARROW. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN STARTING A DRUM TEAM, I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO START THIS WITHOUT HAVING ANY BACKGROUND OF THE SUBJECT. WHERE DO I GET A DRUM, MUSIC, AND WORDS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.

THANKS,
CHRISPY

This is as bad as the other person looking to buy eagle plumes at a store last week! What ever happened to respecting other people's cultures??? This is a very bad idea Chrispy...seriously!

Native_Sooner · 02-06-2005, 05:35 PM

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man thats a good one. Turn back! And run.

AlmostThere · 02-06-2005, 07:54 PM

wait. EXCuse me, But I really dont mean to sound too rude. But Dude you aren't native. I thought this was a native guy wanting to start a group with his "club scouts". i dunno, I think I'm confuesd.

I think this topic should be in jokes in humor!

The Rock · 02-07-2005, 04:37 PM

This is an old thread from January of last year....he posted the same thing in the Northern Singing section.

I say we shoot it and let it die (the thread...)

**billyjoejimbob** · 02-08-2005, 06:22 PM

Hey...at least he asked.

Could have just got a drum, some pink and yellow feathers, and made up some ya-ya-heya-hey songs. LOTS of that going on in scouting.

Like singerdad said, you dont really just start a drum. it is usually a bunch of "already singers". Or maybe a few singers teaching some newbies.

I was the same way. I was a boy scout. we decided to start a drum. We found a few guys who knew what to do and helped us. We were really crappy for a few years. Now we are just a little crappy. Not in the BSA anymore tho.

It is hard to keep a group together if it isnt someting that is part of your culture. For most non-ndns, it becomes a fad. Yeah its cool for a few years but than you find Nascar or rock climbing. ;) There has been about 30 people thru our drum. The same 3 have been herethe whole time. It turns out that I am the most serious about it.

Now when we sing it is us 3, and about 4 guys from other drums in the area. Maybe someone will sit with us that knows the songs we sing. And vice-versa. Sometimes we sit with other drums.

**billyjoejimbob** · 02-08-2005, 06:25 PM

2004??? I thought that this post was from last month!

shoot.

There goes all my white wisdom. Right into a dead thread!

AlmostThere · 02-08-2005, 07:11 PM

*jokes*

01-06-2004, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
calffries Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2	I Want To Start A Singing Group HEY EVERYONE I AM A LEADER IN THE BOY SCOUTS ORDER OF THE ARROW. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN STARTING A DRUM TEAM, I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO START THIS WITHOUT HAVING ANY BACKGROUND OF THE SUBJECT. WHERE DO I GET A DRUM, MUSIC, AND WORDS. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP. THANKS, CHRISPY

01-07-2004, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
keeb_k Junior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 138	Are you sure you don't want a lil land with that ,maybe a few hunting and fishing rights tossed in, I'm sure you have plenty of beads to trade aye. :( __________________ I Was Indian Before Being Indian Was Cool!! There's Plenty Of Room For All God's Creatures. Right Next To The Mashed Potatoes!!

01-07-2004, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
UrbanNdn79 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere in Pow-wow Country. Posts: 28	Yea!!! Dude!! All you need is a typical bass drum and you will be on your way pal!! You and your TEAM:D __________________ $outhern $tyle

01-11-2004, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 870	Hey Crispy....check your PM's.... __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

01-11-2004, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ponca Papa Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 8	New drum TEAM? Please tell me you didn't just say that! Seems to me like you're extra crispy dude. Listen, you want to know where you can find some guidance on traditional music for yourself and your "team"? Try going to a Knights of Columbus dance or catch some Oktoberfest somewhere or better yet, order that lastest hot c.d. from Time Life Records....Polka Madness! Geez!

01-07-2004, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Singing Eagle An URBAN NDN Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 2,457	Refer to my answer in Northern singing.

01-12-2004, 05:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bob B Bob Firechief Holla! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Where the sun meets the mountains and the hawk and eagle fly free Posts: 74	Like I said in Northern The dude makes two posts. Both of them say the same thing, only difference is, one is in northern and other in southern. I think he just wanted some attention and to rile things up.

02-04-2005, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wojapi4Me Kili! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tha Rez Posts: 1,516	Most drum are comprised of guys who are already singers and get together to sing as a group. It's very, very rare for a group to start where everyone is a newbie. I couldn't see this working out. Also, who is going to guide them? You? You don't even know anything yourself. This is a terrible idea. Just forget it and move on. I don't think I'm being negative, just honest. 95% or more of the Boy Scouts who pow wow don't give a rat's a$$ about doing things even remotely correctly. The world doesn't need another on-beat drum. If you and your guys are serious about it...take it slow, learn from real people, and don't worry about being a group for at least 5-10 years. Just learn how to sing and why you sing. But, I know from experience in trying to help Scouts that most have no patience and want everything now, now, now. Have fun. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, then wouldn't progress be the opposite of...lol

02-06-2005, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Native_Sooner Muzzy Dancer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Da knee oklahoma Posts: 504	Drum Team!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man thats a good one. Turn back! And run.

02-06-2005, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
AlmostThere The Original OP CREW Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 971	wait. EXCuse me, But I really dont mean to sound too rude. But Dude you aren't native. I thought this was a native guy wanting to start a group with his "club scouts". i dunno, I think I'm confuesd. I think this topic should be in jokes in humor! __________________ blah blah blah.... Last edited by katezninen; 02-06-2005 at 07:57 PM.

02-07-2005, 04:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
The Rock Smell my cookin' Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 82	Old Thread.... This is an old thread from January of last year....he posted the same thing in the Northern Singing section. I say we shoot it and let it die (the thread...)

02-08-2005, 06:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,525	Hey...at least he asked. Could have just got a drum, some pink and yellow feathers, and made up some ya-ya-heya-hey songs. LOTS of that going on in scouting. Like singerdad said, you dont really just start a drum. it is usually a bunch of "already singers". Or maybe a few singers teaching some newbies. I was the same way. I was a boy scout. we decided to start a drum. We found a few guys who knew what to do and helped us. We were really crappy for a few years. Now we are just a little crappy. Not in the BSA anymore tho. It is hard to keep a group together if it isnt someting that is part of your culture. For most non-ndns, it becomes a fad. Yeah its cool for a few years but than you find Nascar or rock climbing. ;) There has been about 30 people thru our drum. The same 3 have been herethe whole time. It turns out that I am the most serious about it. Now when we sing it is us 3, and about 4 guys from other drums in the area. Maybe someone will sit with us that knows the songs we sing. And vice-versa. Sometimes we sit with other drums.

02-08-2005, 06:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
billyjoejimbob Fat Singer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: white guy land Posts: 1,525	Wait A Minute!!! 2004??? I thought that this post was from last month! shoot. There goes all my white wisdom. Right into a dead thread!

02-08-2005, 07:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
AlmostThere The Original OP CREW Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 971	jokes __________________ blah blah blah....