Torps Director

Behind the scenes look into what managing a touring performance ensemble is really like.

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Working for a #drumcorps is... "I can't find the keys..." "Isn't the box truck the one that starts without keys?” *Turns ignition* "Yup!!"

[Han🌻 @reesehannah_]

I woke up without my 149 best friends and I don't like it. This is dumb.

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is... Trailer electrical repair in a Meijer parking lot on the way back to the office from Indy...

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is... Going to drive the trailer back & realizing you have no left taillight, no running lights, and no trailer brakes.

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

On the 3rd day of Indy, the food stand sold to me:

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is... Stopping short in the pit cart and having all of the water from the roof end up on your lap...

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

On my second $8.75 pizza of the weekend... Can we petition the @CouchmenDBC for a Tour Director Pizza Lounge next year? 🍕🛋️

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Working for a #drumcorps is... Awkward conversations with high schoolers you teach that you totally forgot were marching this summer..

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Overheard at #drumcorps rehearsal today:
"I didn't see him on the panel today, which is fantastic, because he's an idiot!”

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

@JoannaNevins I said that when I aged out. Yet here I am.... You'll never escape!

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

That part of the night when Jolesch scares everyone into giving them their email by making it sound like that's the only way to buy pictures

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

@MFOBK Staff badges and wristbands can get in there.

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is... Wolfing down an $8.75 pizza during your only 5 minutes "off" on prelims day... 🍕

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

#OverheardatDrumCorps "This is just like the Lynn show, except without the fear of being stabbed!" @OHatDrumCorps

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is.... "On your next Walmart run, can you buy me Tumeric? It helps my knees!" #StrangeRequestOfTheDay

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Running a #drumcorps is... Taking 25 minutes just to make a u-turn with your pit cart on Linden St..... #DCIEast #JBirneyCrum

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Working for a #drumcorps is... Comparing prices on plywood at 1am

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Working for a #drumcorps is... Knowing where all the local ice cream places are all along tour.

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

Some days at drum corps would be much better if you just never woke up. Today was one... https://t.co/Os9QF7NvHM

[Torps Director @DrumCorpsTorps]

3 Flush Rule!!
1 - After the first "deposit"
2 - After the last "deposit"
3 - After the last wipe
You will never clog again. https://t.co/16GWkT8Nw2

[David 🇧🇴 @d__haven]

PSA: IF HOUSING SITE TOILET DOESNT FLUSH ALL THE WAY, U PROBS NEED TO HOLD THE HANDLE DOWN LONGER INSTEAD OF LETTING IT SIT THERE /end psa