2008 Drum Corps Thread

[rpmdfw]

NO WAY!:sad2:
I'm all about restraint now that I'm in the dog house.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/Restraint.gif

So you lost control, were restrained and now you're in the "dog house"?

That DOES sound like a wild time!

[wallyb]

So you lost control, were restrained and now you're in the "dog house"?
That DOES sound like a wild time!

See this is exactly how I got in trouble yesterday morning -
someone set up a trap - I innocently stumbled in and prompty got my butt walloped. :guilty:
The monkey never learns.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm226/KittyKat101_02/monkey.png
Poor sad innocent monkey.

[zulemara]

I'm not going to bash any of the corps, but I'm just not feeling any of the magic I used to feel when I'd watch DCI shows. I'm seeing a lot of repetition from recent previous years both musically and visually. It just seems like there's a lack of creativity going on right now. It's kind of sad because I used to be excited about going to shows throughout the season, but I have very little desire to go this year. :sad1:

Okay......I was going to rant about a couple corps in particular, but I stayed up all night and need to get some sleep. :rolleyes:

I know the kids and staff members are working hard but something is just not right here.

Does anyone else feel this way?

hhmm I don't know how many corps you have seen this year, but I don't get that feeling at all. BD and Cavies both have original show concepts as far as I'm aware and so do the Blue Stars. Cadets...despite my opinion, are also using music and a concept that hasn't been used before and yet Crown is blowing socks off with their ode to the traditional.

Personally, it doesn't matter to me if corps reuse music or a show theme. Anytime a corps plays malaguena(and I don't care what corps it is) I'll be on my feet screaming. 1996 scouts ::drool:: probably my favorite drum corps show of all time. While I appreciate original music, I'm all for a crowd pleasing show full of recognizable music.

[rpmdfw]

See this is exactly how I got in trouble yesterday morning -
someone set up a trap - I innocently stumbled in and prompty got my butt walloped. :guilty:
The monkey never learns.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm226/KittyKat101_02/monkey.png
Poor sad innocent monkey.

Hmm.

:idea: Sounds to me like that monkey needs to be punished!

Yep. I think that monkey needs a ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstern speaking to.

[wallyb]

Hmm.
:idea: Sounds to me like that monkey needs to be punished!
Yep. I think that monkey needs a ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstern speaking to.


Tourette's!
I think we should take these little things I say
as if I have a DIS version of Tourette's.
I WANT to be good - I just can't.
Think they'll buy it? :rolleyes1

[wallyb]

Hmm.
:idea: Sounds to me like that monkey needs to be punished!
Yep. I think that monkey needs a ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstern speaking to.

And why would you want to - punish the Monkey.
Be nice to the Monkey.
Poor demure maligned monkey. ::yes::

[TuckandStuiesMom]

See this is exactly how I got in trouble yesterday morning -
someone set up a trap - I innocently stumbled in and prompty got my butt walloped. :guilty:
The monkey never learns.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm226/KittyKat101_02/monkey.png
Poor sad innocent monkey.

Hmmmmmmm........

http://www.artificialduck.com/shirts/images/DS0008MonkeyButtonLOGO.gif

[MonorailMan]

hhmm I don't know how many corps you have seen this year, but I don't get that feeling at all. BD and Cavies both have original show concepts as far as I'm aware and so do the Blue Stars. Cadets...despite my opinion, are also using music and a concept that hasn't been used before and yet Crown is blowing socks off with their ode to the traditional.

Personally, it doesn't matter to me if corps reuse music or a show theme. Anytime a corps plays malaguena(and I don't care what corps it is) I'll be on my feet screaming. 1996 scouts ::drool:: probably my favorite drum corps show of all time. While I appreciate original music, I'm all for a crowd pleasing show full of recognizable music.

I'll admit, I haven't seen SCV at all (although I'm looking forward to it), and have only seen clips of Blue Devils so far.

I don't have a problem with reusing themes that have been used before for shows. Sometimes that can be a good thing. Thematically, I love what the Cavies are doing. (Have you seen their guard uniforms? Faaaa-bu-lous! ;) ) The taiko drumming is also a great touch. As a designer, artist and huge drum corps geek who tends to watch shows over and over once I get the Finals DVD, my problem is more with the drill design (or lack thereof) and guard equipment work. The majority of the top 12 corps have started to almost mimic what other corps are doing visually. Sure....the Cavies' visual programs were amazing and ground-breaking at the beginning of the decade.....but their visual programs have become repetetive and extremely predictble. (Try and count how many times the brass starts doing interesting curvy drill, but then goes straight to a block. Trust me, you'll lose count after about 10.) Since Mike Gaines has been such an influence in this activity, several other corps have started using similar visual programs. I want to yell, "Hey! Eyes on your own paper!" :rotfl2: Even west coast corps seem to be becoming similar to what the east coast corps are doing, and vice versa. And then there's the whole "scatter" problem, where we have about 5 different groups of guard members, all doing completely different things. Usually during this process the brass/battery are doing unrelated separately "staged" things as well. My question is this: "When a corps does this several times during a show, where is your attention supposed to be focused?"

Now, if we step back to the 90's, just about every top-12 corps had a very unique visual style. Even scattered staging seemed to have more of a visual purpose.

Sorry, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. I'm just a "visual learner", and it's been bothering me. :)

[OrlandoMike]

1 Carolina Crown 87.400
2 The Cadets 87.050
3 Bluecoats 85.000
4 Boston Crusaders 81.000
5 Blue Stars 78.800
6 Crossmen 75.850
7 Spirit 75.350


I cant say how happy I am for the entire Crown organization! Wow!

[OrlandoMike]

Ok enjoy the ballad over coffee, bootleg video, but it gets it across.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2yfFIL_yxFg&feature=related


But lets discuss the closer......

MonorailMan is right, its nothing new, in fact it's a complete rip off!

Every song, every drill move, every guard trick, all old stuff!

I :rotfl2: when I saw them walk over the guard!

I'll bet between the regular posters on this thread, we have marched at least 90% of this show! :lmao:

But it works! It's entertaining! I'm all for expanding the activity, but remember, it has to entertain people! It's drum corps, not a social experiment.

Everyone is saying Cadets have changed their ending and to watch out..

If I were Crown, I'd add a Bflat tuning at the beginning, and a Z pull at the end, and call it a day!:worship:

So what do you guys think? :confused:

[MonorailMan]

Crown actually has one of the more enjoyable shows this year in my opinion. Even though the Cavies' horn line stepped over their guard in 98, I will give Crown credit for doing it while the rifles are still spinning on their backs. That can't be easy. :worship:

Someone posted the Cadets' show from Orlando, and the ending in that clip was different (for the better) than what they started the season out with, but I'm not sure if they've changed it again since then or not.

And yes.......the Z-Pull is one of those drill moves that I love seeing. It's tradition, but it's still really effective when done well. But only if it's performed by the Cadets. :rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

Even though the Cavies' horn line stepped over their guard in 98:


98? :rotfl2:

You make me laugh!

[MonorailMan]

98? :rotfl2:

You make me laugh!

Okay...okay....

The LAST time they did that was 98. :rolleyes:

[letthewookiewin]

My sister and I were thinking about going to the DCI show in Denton, TX. How are the shows this year? Are they worth sitting out in the hot Texas sun for? I haven't seen a live DCI performance since I was on the drum line in my high school marching band in the 90's (92 or 93, I can't remember which year year our drum line went to the workshop with the Scouts). Right now I'm just so bum'd that we couldn't make it to the one in Dallas. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[zulemara]

My sister and I were thinking about going to the DCI show in Denton, TX. How are the shows this year? Are they worth sitting out in the hot Texas sun for? I haven't seen a live DCI performance since I was on the drum line in my high school marching band in the 90's (92 or 93, I can't remember which year year our drum line went to the workshop with the Scouts). Right now I'm just so bum'd that we couldn't make it to the one in Dallas. Thanks in advance for any advice.


While the shows change from year to year, I would never turn down an opportunity to support the activity and the kids marching their hearts out for their show. I am unlucky because I have to make newlyweds happy every flippin saturday and as a result, I missed my opportunity to see the Blue Stars this year. I love DCI fan network, but it isn't the same as in person of course.

If you have the chance, go. I'll sit in the blazing sun or pouring rain to see a show

[Disneysoloist]

:lmao: Well back in them days (78) I was with North Star, and until DCI came up with the slotting THEY wanted for the Nationals, we kicked your butts...:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I mean really, pom poms, vs. our big lips...:rotfl: And we had Jerry Noonan whom Maynard wanted to meet after hearing him in Ole (79). :thumbsup2

Too bad George can't see past the end of his nose and embrace the Light Brigade and call it what it should be called, "27 Alumni"!:thumbsup2

Kicked our butts ONCE in the first show of the year, and then we bounced back. :rotfl: I loved North Star and remain close to Mike Merritt and the Barret sisters. A great corps, and Children of Sanchez and Sir Duke are two of my all time favorites. Big lips vs. pom poms = :lmao: :lmao:
GO CROWN and BAC!!! :grouphug:

[Disneysoloist]

Ok enjoy the ballad over coffee, bootleg video, but it gets it across.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2yfFIL_yxFg&feature=related


But lets discuss the closer......

MonorailMan is right, its nothing new, in fact it's a complete rip off!

Every song, every drill move, every guard trick, all old stuff!

I :rotfl2: when I saw them walk over the guard!

I'll bet between the regular posters on this thread, we have marched at least 90% of this show! :lmao:

But it works! It's entertaining! I'm all for expanding the activity, but remember, it has to entertain people! It's drum corps, not a social experiment.

Everyone is saying Cadets have changed their ending and to watch out..

If I were Crown, I'd add a Bflat tuning at the beginning, and a Z pull at the end, and call it a day!:worship:

So what do you guys think? :confused:

I agree with monorailman. Drum corps is very derivative. That said, the kids are performing their butts off, and deserve our support and applause.
From what I've been reading on DCP, Blue Devils are performing a sort of parody of current trends, with terrific results. I really look forward to seeing them and everybody else at the quarterfinals cinema performance.

[OrlandoMike]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer

[wallyb]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer

Go Devil Boys!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/evi1genius/Art/44395832.bmp

As much as I love the Blue team.....I am rather concerned that the Cavies might take them Saturday in San Antonio!

[OrlandoMike]

As much as I love the Blue team.....I am rather concerned that the Cavies might take them Saturday in San Antonio!


Wow Wally, you're really getting into it! :rotfl2:

Want me to bring you back a BD T-Shirt?

[wallyb]

Wow Wally, you're really getting into it! :rotfl2:

Want me to bring you back a BD T-Shirt?

Do they make really tite ones or French cut ones?
I've been doing a lot of peck work lately? ;)

Psst - where are the blue devils from?

[rpmdfw]

Psst - where are the blue devils from?

I don't know about the Blue Devils, but the Blue Angels are from the Navy.

They're VERY cool!

Plus, military flyboys in those jumpsuits . . . HOT!

[OrlandoMike]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/2008-PW-BDA-DeMello-1990.jpg

[OrlandoMike]

I don't know about the Blue Devils, but the Blue Angels are from the Navy.



Actually the Blue Angels were from Danvers Ma! :eek:

[rpmdfw]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/2008-PW-BDA-DeMello-1990.jpg

OMG!

I think just looking at that picture made me GAY! :scared1:




Well, GAYER, then.:scared:

[rpmdfw]

p.s. why are those boys showing their belly buttons?!?!?!?

[OrlandoMike]

Looks like they got some sort of sponsorship from Dunkin Donuts!

[rpmdfw]

Isn't part of this whole drum corps thing about guarding colors? Well someone should guard us AGAINST those, colors!

[wallyb]

Beautiful bright sunny California....Concord to be exact!

Where obviously sunglasses are needed to watch a show!

OUCH!


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/2008-PW-BDA-DeMello-1990.jpg

these are the BLUE devils?

[zulemara]

Today's rankings


01 (02) - 88.70 (1) - The Cavaliers
02 (01) - 88.60 (2) - Blue Devils
03 (04) - 87.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 87.05 (3) - The Cadets
05 (03) - 87.00 (2) - Phantom Regiment
06 (06) - 85.85 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 85.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 81.35 (1) - Blue Knights
09 (08) - 81.00 (3) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 78.80 (3) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 78.40 (4) - Glassmen
12 (14) - 76.90 (1) - Madison Scouts
13 (12) - 76.25 (5) - Pacific Crest
14 (13) - 75.85 (4) - Colts
14 (17) - 75.85 (3) - Crossmen
16 (15) - 75.35 (3) - Spirit
17 (16) - 74.30 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 74.10 (2) - Troopers
19 (19) - 73.30 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 63.75 (2) - Pioneer
First of all, the boys are showing their belly buttons just to taunt you :rotfl2: I know they're taunting me! mmm hot young guard boys..tan...skinny

"why do I get the feeling that my intermonalogue is being said out loud?"

ok enough of that, I have to behave myself!

As far as the scores, WHOA where did Madison come from?? I know they were redoing some major things in the show and it must have worked! It looks like the 12th slot might be more competitive for the Blue Stars than I though. Glassmen and scouts are creeping on them and I'm sure the Colts will make a surge.

[MonorailMan]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/2008-PW-BDA-DeMello-1990.jpg

The director of the guard I'll be working with this winter wanted to use that hot pink color for the uniforms this year, at which point I started banging my head against the desk. Not because I hated the idea, mind you. It was because looking at the color was giving me seizures.

[OrlandoMike]

Well it looks like Bloomington will be ready in time...

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/grass.jpg


And Wally, the corps itself wears blue, the guard changes every year...



http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/bd204.jpg


And sorry Ben, but Holy Name overtook your kids tonight!

1 The Cadets 88.500
2 Carolina Crown 87.750
3 Bluecoats 84.450
4 Boston Crusaders 80.100
5 Blue Stars 79.050
6 Glassmen 78.400
7 Crossmen 76.550
8 Spirit 74.900
9 Colts 74.850


And speaking of the Blue Angels, can one of you New England guys confirm this?

I think I have been told that the Blue Angels merged with the IC Reveries one year to become the Blueveries! :lmao:

And they later became North Star? :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Gotta love Corpsreps.com!


The Blue Angels, formed in 1961, were a junior marching and maneuvering corps based in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The corps finished 19th in the 1966 American Legion junior Prelims in Washington, D.C. and the 1970 U.S. Open in Marion, Ohio. There is no record of their having competed in DCI.

They merged in 1975 with the Reveries of Revere, Massachusetts, to form the Blue Angels/Reveries. This merger corps (also known as the Blueveries) lasted less than one year before merging with the Wilmington Cardinals to form North Star in the fall of 1975.

[Michael Merrett; A History of Drum & Bugle Corps, 2002; Jim Dennesen]

[SFBayDon]

OMG!
I think just looking at that picture made me GAY! :scared1:
Well, GAYER, then.:scared:

Trust me the boys from Concord all look FAB. Somewhere in their org is the guard make up and hair people. They might have also picked out those colors.

Funny how some male guards look so butch and then there is BD

:rainbow:

[MonorailMan]

Trust me the boys from Concord all look FAB. Somewhere in their org is the guard make up and hair people. They might have also picked out those colors.

Funny how some male guards look so butch and then there is BD

:rainbow:


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I'm sorry....
It's just that I've never seen the words "butch" and "guard" used in the same sentence before. At least not in DCI or WGI. :)

[wallyb]

MonorailMan- Your new photo in your sig! http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/djlarslee_2007/foldergif/heartbeatingrn41oo3.gif
Sooooooo Yummmmy! :tongue:

[Disneysoloist]

Well it looks like Bloomington will be ready in time...

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/grass.jpg


And Wally, the corps itself wears blue, the guard changes every year...



http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/bd204.jpg


And sorry Ben, but Holy Name overtook your kids tonight!

1 The Cadets 88.500
2 Carolina Crown 87.750
3 Bluecoats 84.450
4 Boston Crusaders 80.100
5 Blue Stars 79.050
6 Glassmen 78.400
7 Crossmen 76.550
8 Spirit 74.900
9 Colts 74.850


And speaking of the Blue Angels, can one of you New England guys confirm this?

I think I have been told that the Blue Angels merged with the IC Reveries one year to become the Blueveries! :lmao:

And they later became North Star? :confused3

Very true, Mike. They weren't officially called the Blueveries, though. That was a nickname. In 1975 they were announced as the Reveries/Blue Angels. They merged that winter with the Beverly (formerly St. Mary's) Cardinals to become North Star. In the winter before the 1975 season, about 25 Reverie members went to 27th Lancers, and about the same amount went to North Star. North Star's first drum major defected to 27th in 1977 to become their drum major for the next two years. There was never a lot of animosity between the two corps - in fact, a few North Star alumni marched with the 1994 27th Lancer alumni corps. All good :wizard:

[Disneysoloist]

Hmmmmm, Crossmen over Spirit. Verrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting contest going on for the last two spots. Colts, Madison, Crossmen, Spirit all competing to go to the big dance! Oh, and Blue Stars. Can't wait for quarters!!!!!!! :cool1:

[Coach Rick]

Very true, Mike. They weren't officially called the Blueveries, though. That was a nickname. In 1975 they were announced as the Reveries/Blue Angels. They merged that winter with the Beverly (formerly St. Mary's) Cardinals to become North Star. In the winter before the 1975 season, about 25 Reverie members went to 27th Lancers, and about the same amount went to North Star. North Star's first drum major defected to 27th in 1977 to become their drum major for the next two years.
Ooops, not quite my Lancer friend. :) You forget about the "absorption" of the Melrose Vanguards in 75 to form the "Cardinals" of the "North Shore" which then included The Beverly Cardinals, and Wilmington Crusaders. The remainder of the merger did not take place until the winter of 75.

BTW, the corps teetered for the first several months, and there was some "infighting" between the factions, it was the tour of 76 when the equipment truck caught fire and all the equipment was lost prior to returning home to compete at Manning Bowl at the World Open that finally solidified the North Star into One Unit! At that time, I was still marching as drum major of the Valley Airs of Northbridge, but I knew one day I would wear the red black and white of North Star. I will never forget seeing the the big silver star that "your" eventual drum major stood on to direct the corps on the field with equipment lent to the corps by the Connecticut Classics, who also went through the bleachers at the same show to collect money to give to the corps to rebuild. (still brings a tear to my eye)The rest, is history.

There was never a lot of animosity between the two corps - in fact, a few North Star alumni marched with the 1994 27th Lancer alumni corps. All good :wizard:

Don't know about that...;) when ever we did our calisthenics we always did 31 instead of 30...why? simply because we needed a slot to add "sucks" prior to 28. :lmao:

Tongue in cheek my friend, 27 had an awesome corps in 79...and many other years. I play alongside many 27 alumni now at Mass Brass, and we have a great time elbowing each other.:lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

OMG!

I forgot all about that...


25...26...27.. Sucks...29...30! :lmao:

[MonorailMan]

MonorailMan- Your new photo in your sig! http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/djlarslee_2007/foldergif/heartbeatingrn41oo3.gif
Sooooooo Yummmmy! :tongue:

Thank you, Wally. :) It's my first time wearing a cowboy hat.

[MonorailMan]

Don't know about that...;) when ever we did our calisthenics we always did 31 instead of 30...why? simply because we needed a slot to add "sucks" prior to 28. :lmao:

Tongue in cheek my friend, 27 had an awesome corps in 79...and many other years. I play alongside many 27 alumni now at Mass Brass, and we have a great time elbowing each other.:lmao:

Uugh! Calisthenics were pure torture, especially early in the AM. Now kids are running the entire field about 5 ba-jillion times before they start. I seriously think kids in the activity these days are robots. They're in far too good shape.

:)

[OrlandoMike]

Today's Coffee Corps!

Bluecoats....


Come on...everyone toether.....

BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU:woohoo:

Love the intro, then the show actually starts and they go right into On the Waterfront! Great Flagwork! Raw footage, but give it a few minutes, the guy is obviosly a drum guy!:confused3


I can tell you at 8:40, its one of those drum corps moments!!



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fls56BoUq1I&feature=related

[MonorailMan]

BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE!

Their narration is actually kinda fun. :cheer2:

[wallyb]

Thank you, Wally. :) It's my first time wearing a cowboy hat.

Well the whole photo is very yeee haaa! :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Today's Coffee Corps!

Bluecoats....


Come on...everyone toether.....

BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU:woohoo:

Love the intro, then the show actually starts and they go right into On the Waterfront! Great Flagwork! Raw footage, but give it a few minutes, the guy is obviosly a drum guy!:confused3


I can tell you at 8:40, its one of those drum corps moments!!



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fls56BoUq1I&feature=related

What is wrong with this guy? Stopped right when it was getting interesting!!!:scared1:

Of course I still love how the RI Matadors did Rocky best, with Jimmy Centrorino...

Thanks once again Mike for my morning fix!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[brerrabbit]

My daughter and her friend are in San Antonio tonight for tomorrows competition. I'm sure I will be getting text messages from her all day. Her friend was very excited tonight as they met a girl who was on Big Brother who was their waitress at Hard Rock Cafe. Both her and her friend are going to be in color guard at University of North Texas in Denton this fall. I may try to update you on the competition if she decides to share with me.

[OrlandoMike]

Please, updates are fun! Welcome to the thread!


Today's Rankings.....



01 (01) - 89.85 (1) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 89.70 (2) - The Cadets
03 (03) - 88.60 (2) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 88.20 (1) - Phantom Regiment
05 (04) - 87.70 (4) - The Cavaliers
06 (06) - 85.65 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 84.45 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 82.05 (2) - Boston Crusaders
09 (08) - 81.55 (1) - Blue Knights
10 (10) - 80.95 (2) - Blue Stars
11 (11) - 80.75 (2) - Glassmen
12 (12) - 78.35 (1) - Crossmen
13 (16) - 77.25 (1) - Madison Scouts
14 (15) - 76.75 (2) - Colts
15 (14) - 76.65 (2) - Spirit
16 (17) - 75.25 (2) - Troopers
17 (13) - 74.75 (1) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 72.85 (1) - Mandarins
19 (19) - 72.70 (4) - The Academy
20 (20) - 67.40 (1) - Pioneer

[MonorailMan]

Please, updates are fun! Welcome to the thread!


Today's Rankings.....



01 (01) - 89.85 (1) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 89.70 (2) - The Cadets
03 (03) - 88.60 (2) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 88.20 (1) - Phantom Regiment
05 (04) - 87.70 (4) - The Cavaliers
06 (06) - 85.65 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 84.45 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 82.05 (2) - Boston Crusaders
09 (08) - 81.55 (1) - Blue Knights
10 (10) - 80.95 (2) - Blue Stars
11 (11) - 80.75 (2) - Glassmen
12 (12) - 78.35 (1) - Crossmen
13 (16) - 77.25 (1) - Madison Scouts
14 (15) - 76.75 (2) - Colts
15 (14) - 76.65 (2) - Spirit
16 (17) - 75.25 (2) - Troopers
17 (13) - 74.75 (1) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 72.85 (1) - Mandarins
19 (19) - 72.70 (4) - The Academy
20 (20) - 67.40 (1) - Pioneer

Holy Cow!!! :scared1: Talk about placement movement.

The Cadets must have pulled a secret attack this past week. Although I'd love to see Phantom in the top 2, I'm very happy that Crown is doing so well.

[OrlandoMike]

Well I think Cavies have had a few days off, so tomorrow night should be interesting!

[zulemara]

Please, updates are fun! Welcome to the thread!


Today's Rankings.....



01 (01) - 89.85 (1) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 89.70 (2) - The Cadets
03 (03) - 88.60 (2) - Carolina Crown
04 (05) - 88.20 (1) - Phantom Regiment
05 (04) - 87.70 (4) - The Cavaliers
06 (06) - 85.65 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 84.45 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (09) - 82.05 (2) - Boston Crusaders
09 (08) - 81.55 (1) - Blue Knights
10 (10) - 80.95 (2) - Blue Stars
11 (11) - 80.75 (2) - Glassmen
12 (12) - 78.35 (1) - Crossmen
13 (16) - 77.25 (1) - Madison Scouts
14 (15) - 76.75 (2) - Colts
15 (14) - 76.65 (2) - Spirit
16 (17) - 75.25 (2) - Troopers
17 (13) - 74.75 (1) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 72.85 (1) - Mandarins
19 (19) - 72.70 (4) - The Academy
20 (20) - 67.40 (1) - Pioneer


uumm ouch, holy cow! scouts knocking on the door for top 12, cadets make a huge jump and cavies in 5th...tomorrow will indeed be interesting. I have a show, but I can probably sneak a little dci.org on my iphone during the show. Hehe gotta love having a trainee with me

[OrlandoMike]

I think the only reason Cavies are rated 5th is they have had a few days off, hence no recent scores!

Cant wait to get home from work tonight to see the scores! :cool1:

[daemom]

I have a question--when a drum corp show is coming to your area, the groups stay in locals schools, etc. How can I find out where each group is practicing? I remember seeing a couple last year and have no idea where I found them. Do any of you have any ideas of how I could find out? My DS would love to watch them practice before we see them in the show!

Thanks for any help!

[OrlandoMike]

I have a question--when a drum corp show is coming to your area, the groups stay in locals schools, etc. How can I find out where each group is practicing? I remember seeing a couple last year and have no idea where I found them. Do any of you have any ideas of how I could find out? My DS would love to watch them practice before we see them in the show!

Thanks for any help!

What show in particular are you looking for?

[OrlandoMike]

WOW! Crown beats Cadets AND Phantom! Phantom over Cadets! Will Glassmen ever give up 11th? :lmao:

1 Blue Devils 92.375
2 The Cavaliers 90.975
3 Carolina Crown 90.025
4 Phantom Regiment 89.775
5 The Cadets 88.725
6 Bluecoats 86.650
7 Santa Clara Vanguard 86.425
8 Blue Knights 82.700
9 Boston Crusaders 82.450
10 Blue Stars 80.675
11 Glassmen 79.950
12 Crossmen 77.275

[OrlandoMike]

So we have a new medal contender! :cool1:

So in honor of Carolina Crown...Today's Coffee Corps!



http://youtube.com/watch?v=S7YZWcD59UA

[OrlandoMike]

Oh heck it's the weekend!

Pour another cup and enjoy another Crown!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_OGgX71kA

Nice shots of the Rose Bowl, and those hissing lights!:eek:

[MonorailMan]

WOW! Crown beats Cadets AND Phantom! Phantom over Cadets! Will Glassmen ever give up 11th? :lmao:

1 Blue Devils 92.375
2 The Cavaliers 90.975
3 Carolina Crown 90.025
4 Phantom Regiment 89.775
5 The Cadets 88.725
6 Bluecoats 86.650
7 Santa Clara Vanguard 86.425
8 Blue Knights 82.700
9 Boston Crusaders 82.450
10 Blue Stars 80.675
11 Glassmen 79.950
12 Crossmen 77.275

This is truly one of those "anything can happen" years. Now if we can just bump BD out of first......if only for a day or 2. :rolleyes1

[daemom]

What show in particular are you looking for?

My DS favorite group is the Cavaliers, but they're not coming to our local show. The ones that will be here are: Phantom Regiment, Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, Pioneer, Blue Stars and The Academy. Our drumline may be fortunate enough to have a clinic with the Phantom Regiment, so I could eventually find out where they practice. My DS would love to just watch them and their practice. Thanks!

[letthewookiewin]

My DS favorite group is the Cavaliers, but they're not coming to our local show. The ones that will be here are: Phantom Regiment, Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, Pioneer, Blue Stars and The Academy. Our drumline may be fortunate enough to have a clinic with the Phantom Regiment, so I could eventually find out where they practice. My DS would love to just watch them and their practice. Thanks!
When I was in high school, my high school drum line did a clinic with the Madison Scouts. I was the lead on the cymbol line and they tought us some really cool things. In fact after that we were usually voted as top cymbol line at every competition.

[MonorailMan]

Someone just posted this clip from BD's closer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8RmbOWboo

[OrlandoMike]

Someone just posted this clip from BD's closer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8RmbOWboo

That's what is winning? :confused3

[MonorailMan]

That's what is winning? :confused3

Apparently so. I'm an east coast drum corps guy, so I'm not too thrilled with their visual program. However, musically they're always pretty top-notch in my book.

[OrlandoMike]

Is that supposed to be a dead guy in the drill at the end? I dont get it!

Same old drill...."We're following the leader, the leader, the leader....":rolleyes1

[MonorailMan]

Is that supposed to be a dead guy in the drill at the end? I dont get it!

Same old drill...."We're following the leader, the leader, the leader....":rolleyes1

I thought it was one of the cave paintings from Spaceship Earth. :confused3

[orlandomom]

Someone just posted this clip from BD's closer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8RmbOWboo
ummmm okie dokie :confused:

[OrlandoMike]

ummmm okie dokie :confused:

And here I thought you, as a former west coaster, would have blasted us for not liking BD! :confused3

[orlandomom]

:lmao: very funny. I would be more apt to blast you if you did like them with a show like that!

[OrlandoMike]

OK for the poster looking for housing sites....The show is 7/28 in West Va.

The only one I can find so far is Phantom

Phantom Regiment will be staying at Princton High School, Princton WV.

If I find more I'll post.

Mike

[MonorailMan]

I've been seeing recent videos of corps adding and/or changing pieces of their shows that apparently don't work for the fans or judges. I hope Bluecoats take note of this because this really started hurting them mid-July last year.

[OrlandoMike]

I'm pretty sure everyone is making changes this week. Most shows will not be "complete" till Allentown.

[letthewookiewin]

While the shows change from year to year, I would never turn down an opportunity to support the activity and the kids marching their hearts out for their show. I am unlucky because I have to make newlyweds happy every flippin saturday and as a result, I missed my opportunity to see the Blue Stars this year. I love DCI fan network, but it isn't the same as in person of course.

If you have the chance, go. I'll sit in the blazing sun or pouring rain to see a show

The main reason that I asked is that I usually get really bad headaches if it's too hot.
My sister and I decided to go, and I took my DS10. It was hot and I did get the headache, but it was so worth it. My DS10 is getting the age in school that they get to start picking extra curricular activities. Eventhough I was in marching band in high school, I don't want to force my DS's to be in band. I was in band with too many kids that were forced to be in band and hated it. We just told them they had to do something. I don't want to force him, but I thought if he saw the DCI bands he would change his mind. After every band I would ask him what he thought. He would respond with either "it's hot", "my rear hurts", or one time he said "I'm sorry I spilled Sprite on your Coach". Then we saw the Cavs and now I might have a new favorite. After the Cavs performed I again asked him what he thought. This time, he was like "wow mom, can I do that." Then after we had been home a while he asked if he could get some drum sticks and a Cavs t-shirt for his birthday.

[Disneysoloist]

BD clip is already gone from You Tube. There are apparently very strict copyright rules that force corps to remove video from the site. Can anyone describe their show for me? I have heard they make fun of a lot of drum corps trends. They also seem to be kicking butt, so far.

[OrlandoMike]

BD clip is already gone from You Tube. There are apparently very strict copyright rules that force corps to remove video from the site.

The first time I posted the video of the parade at the MK I tagged it with every drum corps name, the thing got pulled in an hour! There are no DCI related tags on it now.

Honestly, I think DCI is getting a bit pompous!

I mean really, lets boil this down, its a marching musical youth activity!

[zulemara]

The first time I posted the video of the parade at the MK I tagged it with every drum corps name, the thing got pulled in an hour! There are no DCI related tags on it now.

Honestly, I think DCI is getting a bit pompous!

I mean really, lets boil this down, its a marching musical youth activity!

and it's PUBLICITY!!!! I understand copyright, but youtube is such a huge media venue, you'd think they'd be ok with a thing or two being posted. Besides if you're not posting a DCI video, but rather a marching performance in a HUGELY public venue(MK) I don't see where they have any right to pull that. What is it coming to when you can't take your own video camera to a free public place and post a performance on youtube. It sickens me.

I absolutely love BD's show, though I haven't seen the ending because the fan network clipped it off. I like their concept though. I didn't really notice they were making fun of corps trends. I'll have to look harder next time I view the show.

[MonorailMan]

I could understand DCI pulling a video if it was actual footage of either Finals or a Regional competition since they make money from those, but pulling footage of a parade is just ridiculous. Half the time I'm sure the people pulling them don't even check to see what's on the video. I'm sure the tags have more pull in the decision to delete them than the actual footage itself.

[MonorailMan]

I absolutely love BD's show, though I haven't seen the ending because the fan network clipped it off. I like their concept though. I didn't really notice they were making fun of corps trends. I'll have to look harder next time I view the show.

I think a couple people were poking fun at the ending mostly because....well.....
We don't understand why they're currently in 1st place when the footage that was shown (about 2 minutes worth) had drill that was insanely easy in comparison to most other top-12 corps shows. What made it worse was that is was really dirty for a show that was recorded on July 19th. :scared1: It was 99% "follow-the-leader" type drill......straight lines weren't straight......intervals were all over the place.

I guess the thing that upsets me is this: From a judge's perspective, if the overall visual program and marching capabilities of a corps aren't given nearly as much consideration as the music, then....

1. Why are corps forced to spend hours upon hours marching basics?
2. Why do writers for the Cavaliers and Cadets put that much effort into writing their technically complex drill?

:confused3

[OrlandoMike]

Well we have a bit of time before Atlanta...

And you can still find some odd stuff on Youtube...

Ya just gotta look!

Now this is kind of odd!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BdT5XbIT8HA



And what kind of fan are you? Do you get there the minute they open the gates? Of if you spot this on the way to the gate, do you think "Well, I gotta few minutes..":lmao:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BomW2LdNHrE

And do you stay till the end? I love retreat, it aint what it used to be, but I still love it!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Khx0HQffGQs

[Disneysoloist]

Fellow fans,
I've been told the reason that it is pulled off of Youtube is because much of the music is copyrighted. The public performance of, say, a Billy Joel song requires that the artist be paid a royalty for the use of the music. Youtube videos are considered a public performance. So, Carolina Crown plays mostly classical music this year, and the copyrights are non-existant. They should allow their taped (showing my age) performances to be shown - however in fairness to all, anything labeled "DCI" or "Drum Corps" is banished from the site.
Although much of today's drum corps music is either original, or virtually unrecognizable from the source material, DCI and the corps are playing it safe, and rightfully so. Imagine if a corps was forced to give up a repetoire in July and change their show because a clip was bootlegged onto Youtube?
Just my thoughts...

[amloveaffair]

Blooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[orlandomom]

Soooooo..... Rumor has it, Hoppy has rewritten the narration yet again dropping the "c" word (cancer for those who just fell into the gutter).
Comments...... thoughts? ......confimation of rumor?

[OrlandoMike]

I still dont care about Sarah! Even if it was a miracle cure for her "C"! :lmao:

I care about the other "C" word!

The Cadets! Are they even around any more?:confused3

[daemom]

OK for the poster looking for housing sites....The show is 7/28 in West Va.

The only one I can find so far is Phantom

Phantom Regiment will be staying at Princton High School, Princton WV.

If I find more I'll post.

Mike
Thanks again for taking the time Mike!!


:goodvibes

[orlandomom]

Seems Cadets are just not having a good year.... housing site backed out in SA and they ended up 3 hours away.... and again this week ac busted :scared1: and they had to relocate. Maybe they should pack it in and try again next year?:cool1:

[MonorailMan]

Soooooo..... Rumor has it, Hoppy has rewritten the narration yet again dropping the "c" word (cancer for those who just fell into the gutter).
Comments...... thoughts? ......confimation of rumor?

If the story they're trying to tell can be changed so easily, maybe the story that Hoppy was so adamant about telling wasn't really worth telling in the first place.

*Re-reads that*

Did that make any sense? :rotfl:

[Disneysoloist]

Sorry if I sound too retro - - - but let the music and visual tell the story. If you want to have a show tell the story through narration, with a stage and "actors", you're not doing your job as a designer, IMHO. This is drum corps, not theater. Yelling, "I am Spartacus" is an impact. A huge story line urging the audience to give to cancer research is preaching. It's all about the people (not kids anymore, since they allow 22 year olds) telling the story through the marching and music. A little vocal enhancement doesn't bother me. I haven't seen corps this year and won't until quarter-finals. I'm sure Bluecoats narration won't bother me. Don't tell me the story, SHOW it to me.
Old school vs. New. I know. Just set against this becoming totally band-o.
Off the pulpit now... :rotfl:

[wallyb]

Wow!
Let me tell you - as an outsider I feel like I need a decoder ring to understand
half of what you guys go on about here.:headache:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x293/Bubbles1107/ring.jpg

[rpmdfw]

Wow!
Let me tell you - as an outsider I feel like I need a decoder ring to understand
half of what you guys go on about here.:headache:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x293/Bubbles1107/ring.jpg

Basically, (if I've read the decoder ring correctly) they're all saying

"D-R-I-N-K M-O-R-E O-V-A-L-T-I-N-E"

[wallyb]

Basically, (if I've read the decoder ring correctly) they're all saying

"D-R-I-N-K M-O-R-E O-V-A-L-T-I-N-E"

I think it's more like-
B-A-N-D-I-S-C-O-O-L :rolleyes1

[OrlandoMike]

Awww Boo Hoo Cadets lost a housing site, and got another one without AC!:scared1:

Hoppy should try touring with a Div 2 corps, you know the ones....

Where the kids sleep in the parking lot of local Piggly Wiggly's!:lmao:

[orlandomom]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I dont remember the piggly wiggly, I do remember a school with critters in the cafeteria, no ac and only 1 working shower(sorta... gotta love ice cold showers:scared1: ) Thank gawd for the hose??

:surfweb:

[zulemara]

how bout running out of gas literally 50 feet from a gas station and thus being stuck there for hours trying to get the bus going again.

Or the tire that blew out in the middle of the night, taking that entire bus's luggage, throwing it on teh food and equipment trucks, then cramming everyone onto the other 2 busses.

Or there was the fact that for 2 weeks of the season, we didn't HAVE a third bus because it broke down and thus had to either cram onto 2 busses again or I think we rented a bus or something.

I do remember a very nice bussing company based out of Denver that volunteered a driver(it was the owner actually) to come pick us up in Kansas and take us to Denver for the world championships because he loves drum corps. That's dedication.

Ahh the fun of touring with a Div II corps who was going through the growing pains on their way to Div I.

Yet I miss it oh so much
zule

[letthewookiewin]

Does anyone know if the tickets for "Big, Loud, and Live" usually sell out? Since taking my DS10 to DCI on Sunday all he wants to talk about is going and watching the Cavs. Should I go ahead and buy the tickets ahead of time or will I be ok with getting the tickets when we get there? We live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, so there isn't just one theater showing it, so it's not like there is only one theater for everyone that wants to go to choose from.

[OrlandoMike]

I've never gone, I've been lucky enough to be at Quarters the past few years, but I just asked Shrek, and he said it would be a good idea to pre-purchase your tickets. He said it sold out the past few years here in Orlando.

[OrlandoMike]

Blooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

OK!

Just an FYI for those of you who have kids who want to march. This is what your days and nights will be full of! Over and over again!

Enjoy!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=46b7_-LISE0

[letthewookiewin]

I've never gone, I've been lucky enough to be at Quarters the past few years, but I just asked Shrek, and he said it would be a good idea to pre-purchase your tickets. He said it sold out the past few years here in Orlando.

I would love to be able to go to the Quaters. I would really love to be able to go to finals. I wish they would show the finals at the theaters as well.

[zulemara]

looks like BlueStars slipped a little bit. They're in 11th now :confused3

I'm sure they'll surge though. I hear they just got a new ending so it needs cleaning. They'll come back!

[OrlandoMike]

01 (01) - 93.05 (3) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 91.60 (2) - The Cadets
03 (03) - 91.25 (4) - The Cavaliers
04 (04) - 90.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
05 (05) - 89.90 (3) - Phantom Regiment
06 (07) - 89.15 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (06) - 89.00 (2) - Bluecoats
08 (10) - 86.00 (1) - Boston Crusaders
09 (08) - 85.75 (2) - Blue Knights
10 (11) - 83.40 (2) - Glassmen
11 (09) - 82.90 (2) - Blue Stars
12 (12) - 82.65 (1) - Crossmen
13 (13) - 80.90 (1) - Colts
14 (14) - 80.05 (3) - Spirit
15 (16) - 79.70 (2) - Madison Scouts
16 (17) - 78.55 (1) - Troopers
17 (15) - 78.25 (3) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 77.80 (1) - The Academy
19 (19) - 75.45 (3) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 71.15 (2) - Pioneer

[MonorailMan]

01 (01) - 93.05 (3) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 91.60 (2) - The Cadets
03 (03) - 91.25 (4) - The Cavaliers
04 (04) - 90.40 (3) - Carolina Crown
05 (05) - 89.90 (3) - Phantom Regiment
06 (07) - 89.15 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (06) - 89.00 (2) - Bluecoats
08 (10) - 86.00 (1) - Boston Crusaders
09 (08) - 85.75 (2) - Blue Knights
10 (11) - 83.40 (2) - Glassmen
11 (09) - 82.90 (2) - Blue Stars
12 (12) - 82.65 (1) - Crossmen
13 (13) - 80.90 (1) - Colts
14 (14) - 80.05 (3) - Spirit
15 (16) - 79.70 (2) - Madison Scouts
16 (17) - 78.55 (1) - Troopers
17 (15) - 78.25 (3) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 77.80 (1) - The Academy
19 (19) - 75.45 (3) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 71.15 (2) - Pioneer

Apparently the judges are seeing something I'm not when it comes to BD. I'm stumped. :confused3 Almost a one-and-a-half point lead. Wow.

[OrlandoMike]

Cavies at rehearsal...

Wow!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=O2-79xATmCc

[OrlandoMike]

Wow! Where did Phantom come from?

01 (01) - 93.05 (4) - Blue Devils
02 (05) - 91.75 (1) - Phantom Regiment
03 (02) - 91.60 (3) - The Cadets
04 (03) - 91.25 (5) - The Cavaliers
05 (04) - 90.40 (4) - Carolina Crown
06 (06) - 89.15 (2) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 89.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (08) - 86.00 (2) - Boston Crusaders
09 (09) - 85.75 (3) - Blue Knights
10 (10) - 83.40 (3) - Glassmen
11 (11) - 82.90 (3) - Blue Stars
12 (12) - 82.65 (2) - Crossmen
13 (14) - 81.00 (1) - Spirit
14 (13) - 80.90 (2) - Colts
15 (15) - 79.70 (3) - Madison Scouts
16 (17) - 78.85 (1) - Pacific Crest
17 (16) - 78.55 (2) - Troopers
18 (18) - 77.80 (2) - The Academy
19 (19) - 77.35 (1) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 72.10 (1) - Pioneer

[MonorailMan]

Wow! Where did Phantom come from?

01 (01) - 93.05 (4) - Blue Devils
02 (05) - 91.75 (1) - Phantom Regiment
03 (02) - 91.60 (3) - The Cadets
04 (03) - 91.25 (5) - The Cavaliers
05 (04) - 90.40 (4) - Carolina Crown
06 (06) - 89.15 (2) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (07) - 89.00 (3) - Bluecoats
08 (08) - 86.00 (2) - Boston Crusaders
09 (09) - 85.75 (3) - Blue Knights
10 (10) - 83.40 (3) - Glassmen
11 (11) - 82.90 (3) - Blue Stars
12 (12) - 82.65 (2) - Crossmen
13 (14) - 81.00 (1) - Spirit
14 (13) - 80.90 (2) - Colts
15 (15) - 79.70 (3) - Madison Scouts
16 (17) - 78.85 (1) - Pacific Crest
17 (16) - 78.55 (2) - Troopers
18 (18) - 77.80 (2) - The Academy
19 (19) - 77.35 (1) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 72.10 (1) - Pioneer

Wow! Good for them.

Okay....let's start placing bets for who the top 3 are going to be. ;)

[OrlandoMike]

Murfreesboro Scores!


1 Blue Devils 94.475
2 The Cavaliers 93.275
3 Phantom Regiment 93.200
4 Carolina Crown 92.625
5 The Cadets 90.825
6 Bluecoats 88.200
7 Santa Clara Vanguard 87.475
8 Blue Knights 84.400

[MonorailMan]

OMG!!!!
*pant*
*pant*

There was a 30-second commercial on the Food Network a few minutes ago for the local COWlumbus DCI show!!! I've never seen any promotional material for this show, except for online. I'm....amazed. :eek: It's about time!

Unfortunately, this year's show has the least amount of top-12 corps that I've seen in the past 4 or 5 years. It's a shame because Crew Stadium has great seating/views. It's a great venue, and more corps should sign up for it because COWlumbus has lots of people interested people.


Okay......I'm done now. :surfweb:

[zulemara]

wwwooo Bluestars took 9th and beat the Boston Crusaders! I told ya they'd surge!

[orlandomom]

12- 80.750 Crossmen
11- 81.800 Glassmen
10- 83.125 Boston Crusaders
9- 83.175 Blue Stars
8- 85.950 Blue Knights
7- 88.100 SCVanguard
6- 88.975 Bluecoats
5- 91.375 Cadets
4- 92.625 Carolina Crown
3- 93.375 Phantom Regiment
2- 93.775 Cavaliers
1- 94.525 Blue Devils

Not sure if I missed this.. just catching up on posts!


:surfweb:

[OrlandoMike]

wwwooo Bluestars took 9th and beat the Boston Crusaders! I told ya they'd surge!

Maybe it's the new lids? :confused3


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/post-40-1217097614.jpg

[ConcKahuna]

Maybe it's the new lids? :confused3


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Orlandomike4/post-40-1217097614.jpg

Those look familiar...
http://www.bobien.be/pictures/Simpsons_252.gif

[MonorailMan]

Those look familiar...
http://www.bobien.be/pictures/Simpsons_252.gif

The Velvet Knights would wear "Marge shakos" and they'd look faaabulous. :thumbsup2

[momsgoofy]

Murfreesboro Scores!


1 Blue Devils 94.475
2 The Cavaliers 93.275
3 Phantom Regiment 93.200
4 Carolina Crown 92.625
5 The Cadets 90.825
6 Bluecoats 88.200
7 Santa Clara Vanguard 87.475
8 Blue Knights 84.400

Woohooo! What a show!:thumbsup2

We took a bus of 35 kids from DS's high school band to see this...drove 4 hours on a stinkin' yellow school bus...:scared: But it was so worth it! The kids who knew about DCI were thrilled and the kids who'd just heard about it got even more excited about marching season. It was a great oppportunity and DS and the other kids who are wanting to try out for corps this fall. But man, do those kids work their behinds off!!!

Here are a few shots I took...just tried to get some of each group.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010030.jpg
Blue Devils

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010028.jpg
The Cavaliers
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The Cavaliers

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010017-1.jpg
Phantom Regiment

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010023.jpg
Carolina Crown

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010010.jpg
The Cadets

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010009.jpg
Bluecoats

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010005.jpg
Santa Clara Vanguard

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010001.jpg
Blue Knights

[OrlandoMike]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010030.jpg
Blue Devils



OMG I need to get some new sunglasses for finals! :cool2:

[MonorailMan]

OMG I need to get some new sunglasses for finals! :cool2:

WHAT??? I can't hear you! The uniforms are too loud!!!

[ConcKahuna]

OMG I need to get some new sunglasses for finals! :cool2:

That and the guy leading the 2nd row from the right is totally out of sync with everyone else.

People with no rythm should not be color guard! :sad2:


And why call them color guard? I'd be giving those colors away as fast as I could!! :lmao:

[Pinnie]

I am getting into this year's discussion late, but thanks to Orlando Mike for sending me here. Thus far I have attended the Toledo, Orlando and Murfreesboro show (just got home from Nashville on Sat.) and am looking forward to going back to Toledo and on to Indy next week.

This has been one very interesting year. The Cadets have really changed their "narration" and from what I gather from Hopkins' blog, he is cutting another 45 seconds out of the beginning. I disliked the show in Toledo, and I found the ending in Murfreesboro cheesy.

WOW on Phantom. I heard a collective gasp from the crowd in Murfreesboro a couple of times. That show is totally amazing from the time it enters the field with the DM being brought in by the slaves until the very end.

My guess is that Crown will win The Spirit of Disney award.

SCV rocks. Mind, body, spirit. Another WOW show.

Cavies got the moves. Their drill is amazing to watch.

Bluecoats have a very good show, but I find myself watching the boxers and not paying much attention to anything else.

Blue Devils.... eh. doesn't do much for me except burn my retinas.

Whoever did the flags for BK did an amazing job. They are truly beautiful.

Can't wait to head out next week. We are staying in Indy and plan a few good meals.

Thanks for letting me participate in this discussion.

pinnie

[wallyb]

I love band music.
It's truly divine!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/engel.gif

[rpmdfw]

I love band music.
It's truly divine!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/engel.gif

Is it just me or does the chrerub in this pic look like it's got toilet paper trailing out of it's behind?

:lmao:

[wallyb]

Is it just me or does the chrerub in this pic look like it's got toilet paper trailing out of it's behind?

:lmao:

You are a scamp!
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii170/haileen2003/angelwink.gif

[MonorailMan]

I am getting into this year's discussion late, but thanks to Orlando Mike for sending me here. Thus far I have attended the Toledo, Orlando and Murfreesboro show (just got home from Nashville on Sat.) and am looking forward to going back to Toledo and on to Indy next week.

This has been one very interesting year. The Cadets have really changed their "narration" and from what I gather from Hopkins' blog, he is cutting another 45 seconds out of the beginning. I disliked the show in Toledo, and I found the ending in Murfreesboro cheesy.

WOW on Phantom. I heard a collective gasp from the crowd in Murfreesboro a couple of times. That show is totally amazing from the time it enters the field with the DM being brought in by the slaves until the very end.

My guess is that Crown will win The Spirit of Disney award.

SCV rocks. Mind, body, spirit. Another WOW show.

Cavies got the moves. Their drill is amazing to watch.

Bluecoats have a very good show, but I find myself watching the boxers and not paying much attention to anything else.

Blue Devils.... eh. doesn't do much for me except burn my retinas.

Whoever did the flags for BK did an amazing job. They are truly beautiful.

Can't wait to head out next week. We are staying in Indy and plan a few good meals.

Thanks for letting me participate in this discussion.

pinnie

I used to be a huge fan of the Cadets (for personal reasons :rolleyes1 ) throughout the 80s, 90s and the first couple years of this decade. I'm not sure what Hoppy is thinking, to be quite honest. I know he wants to try and be different.....but, if you ask me, in the past the Cadets have always had their own personal flare that made them different. On the other hand, he's one of those defiant people who tends to do things that you tell him not to.:confused3

Is it just me or does the chrerub in this pic look like it's got toilet paper trailing out of it's behind?

:lmao:

That's what makes it so incredibly adorable. :lmao:

[rpmdfw]

You are a scamp!
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii170/haileen2003/angelwink.gif

::yes::

Though, I'm more often called a word that rhymes with "scamp". Can you guess what it is, Wally?

I'll be you can. You're EVER so clever!

[OrlandoMike]

I used to be a huge fan of the Cadets (for personal reasons :rolleyes1 )



Same here, but lately, I cant even force myself to buy a T-shirt!

Why should I give them $$$ when all they are going to do is spend it on things like amplification and other things that make me cringe? :confused3

[wallyb]

::yes::

Though, I'm more often called a word that rhymes with "scamp". Can you guess what it is, Wally?

I'll be you can. You're EVER so clever!

Would it be camp?
Cause you're so gosh darn FUNNY!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/boy-angel.gif

[rpmdfw]

Would it be camp?
Cause you're so gosh darn FUNNY!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/boy-angel.gif

Nope, but that was a GOOD GUESS!

Keep trying!

[MonorailMan]

Same here, but lately, I cant even force myself to buy a T-shirt!

Why should I give them $$$ when all they are going to do is spend it on things like amplification and other things that make me cringe? :confused3

Very true.

My ex bought me a Cadets shirt for Christmas in 2006 which promoted their 2007 season that says "Tradition of Innovation". I'm not allowed to wear it around my drum corps friends. They poke fun of me......especially the guy who has 2 or 3 shirts with the Garfield "G" on them. :lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

Very true.

My ex bought me a Cadets shirt for Christmas in 2006 which promoted their 2007 season that says "Tradition of Innovation". I'm not allowed to wear it around my drum corps friends. They poke fun of me......especially the guy who has 2 or 3 shirts with the Garfield "G" on them. :lmao:

Dude, I still have dozens of "Gahfield" T-shirts! :lmao:

[wallyb]

Nope, but that was a GOOD GUESS!

Keep trying!

I love too but that would take this thead even further afield -
not nice behavior I'm afraid.
We should really try to join the Band topic Micky put forth.
Go Band Guys!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/angel-3.gif

[rpmdfw]

I love too but that would take this thead even further afield -
not nice behavior I'm afraid.
We should really try to join the Band topic Micky put forth.
Go Band Guys!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/angel-3.gif

Very true.

As I mentioned elsewhere, Wally, I think you'd look VERY FETCHING in one of those pink and orange outfits!

[letthewookiewin]

Here are a few shots I took...just tried to get some of each group.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010030.jpg
Blue Devils

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010028.jpg
The Cavaliers
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/momsgoofy/P1010025.jpg
The Cavaliers



As soon as the Blue Devils took the field my sis and I started talking about how we hated what the color gaurd was wearing. My son acted like he didn't understand what we meant. My sister asked him if he could see the color guard. In a very sarcastic voice he said, "Nooo mom I can't. You know if they really wanted to be seen you would think they would wear something that would get some attention.
My son said he loves the pics of the Cavs you took.
I have another question. I hadn't seen DCI in 10 yrs, so this might be a new thing. I noticed that in several of the cores that the color gaurd did not have on the same exact thing. Some had the same bottoms, and different tops. Others had the same , but some had the mid section showing while others didn't. So, is this a new thing or did I just not notice it before?

[MonorailMan]

Dude, I still have dozens of "Gahfield" T-shirts! :lmao:

Ooooooh! Gimmegimmegimme! :lovestruc

[wallyb]

Very true.

As I mentioned elsewhere, Wally, I think you'd look VERY FETCHING in one of those pink and orange outfits!

Too showy for me friend.
But you have the bright and bubbly personalty to pull it off.:angel:

[OrlandoMike]

Well one of the guys I'm traveling with wants to swap out the Canton show for the Toledo show next Monday night. He said Phantom is smokin! And heck, its 1.5 hours closer to the "Happy Place" so I'm pretty sure we may hit that one instead. We decided to wait till that day to decide which show to hit. Looking at Phantom, I think I may agree, I want to hear that hornline in a small High School stadium before finals week!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=02BB8bW2mw0

(Yes Wally, that is Sparticus! Drum Corps do art! :eek: )

And here are tonights rankings!

01 (01) - 94.85 (1) - Blue Devils
02 (02) - 93.25 (1) - Phantom Regiment
03 (03) - 93.10 (2) - The Cavaliers
04 (04) - 92.40 (3) - The Cadets
05 (05) - 92.35 (2) - Carolina Crown
06 (06) - 88.975 (4) - Bluecoats
07 (07) - 88.90 (3) - Santa Clara Vanguard
08 (08) - 86.35 (2) - Blue Knights
09 (09) - 85.65 (1) - Boston Crusaders
10 (11) - 84.45 (1) - Blue Stars
11 (10) - 83.60 (3) - Madison Scouts
12 (12) - 82.35 (2) - Glassmen
13 (13) - 82.15 (3) - Spirit
14 (14) - 81.90 (3) - Colts
15 (15) - 79.70 (2) - Crossmen
16 (16) - 79.35 (3) - Pacific Crest
17 (17) - 76.65 (1) - The Academy
18 (18) - 76.450 (5) - Troopers
19 (19) - 75.225 (5) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 70.90 (1) - Pioneer

[Pinnie]

[QUOTE=OrlandoMike;26551687]Well one of the guys I'm traveling with wants to swap out the Canton show for the Toledo show next Monday night. He said Phantom is smokin! And heck, its 1.5 hours closer to the "Happy Place" so I'm pretty sure we may hit that one instead. We decided to wait till that day to decide which show to hit. Looking at Phantom, I think I may agree, I want to hear that hornline in a small High School stadium before finals week!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=02BB8bW2mw0

(Yes Wally, that is Sparticus! Drum Corps do art! :eek: )

Mike, I can honestly say that if you have a chance to see Phantom in Toledo, go for it. I wasn't going to drive down there and back on Monday night and head to Indy on Tuesday, but after seeing them in Murfreesboro, I just HAVE to see them again on Monday!

Just watching them come on to the field and set up for the show is a show in and of itselfl. There is so much to see and the drill!!!~

So, I will be in Toledo to see PR again. It is SOOO worth it.

pinnie

[OrlandoMike]

Cool, and I like the Glassmen organization, guess I should give them some $$$!

[Coach Rick]

Hey all drum corps fans...

I understand the Crusaders are struggling a bit with finances as I am sure some other corps are. Remember, when budgets were completed the price of fuel was not where it is now. Anyhow, I would ask that anyone who is interested in the DCI fan pass consider purchasing it from www.crusaders.com. DCI is giving 50% of the proceeds to the corps who's website you sign up on. I heard they have spent as much as $4300 in a week for fuel, when the same period last year cost $2000. These kids are working hard and deserve a chance and shouldn't have to concern themselves for cash. They also have a place on their site you can just contribute. I hate to sound like I am begging, but this really hits home. My heart still aches from the days that North Star folded due to finances. I don't think the Cru is near that, but I know they are hurting. Thanks for anything you can do.:thumbsup2

[Pinnie]

Hey all drum corps fans...

I understand the Crusaders are struggling a bit with finances as I am sure some other corps are. Remember, when budgets were completed the price of fuel was not where it is now. Anyhow, I would ask that anyone who is interested in the DCI fan pass consider purchasing it from www.crusaders.com. DCI is giving 50% of the proceeds to the corps who's website you sign up on. I heard they have spent as much as $4300 in a week for fuel, when the same period last year cost $2000. These kids are working hard and deserve a chance and shouldn't have to concern themselves for cash. They also have a place on their site you can just contribute. I hate to sound like I am begging, but this really hits home. My heart still aches from the days that North Star folded due to finances. I don't think the Cru is near that, but I know they are hurting. Thanks for anything you can do.:thumbsup2

I have seen the fuel fund jars at the souvie trucks and I am doing what I can to help all of them out in that aspect.

pinnie

[daemom]

We saw the show in Charleston, WV last night! WOW! Blue Devils were amazing--and colorful! The "color" guard seem much more bright in person that the pictures that I've seen posted! Excellent show though--as the scores prove! Phantom were very good also--the crowd really seemed to enjoy the Crusaders too, but they were the first group to perform after a break and really came out with a bang in comparision to the first three (Pioneer, Blue Stars, Academy). All of these kids deserve a huge pat on the back for all of the work and effort that they give.:thumbsup2

[OrlandoMike]

Looks like Cavies have an Alumni Corps!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=W1EtKNkIYaw

And if you cant get to a show, most drum corps have a place on their website where you can donate for the fuel fund! 4 busses, two semi's, and support vehicles..think about it! We need to get these kids to Bloomington!

[OrlandoMike]

So I just got off the phone with a friend regarding tickets to finals...

She asked me if I wanted to go to Open Class finals.....DAH

Well I completly forgot!

What was open class changed to Division 1, and is now World Class

What was Class A changed to Division 2, and is now Open Class

And I hear :eek: the All Girl Division is no longer!

Why do they do this? Are they just trying to confuse me????

[MonorailMan]

So I just got off the phone with a friend regarding tickets to finals...

She asked me if I wanted to go to Open Class finals.....DAH

Well I completly forgot!

What was open class changed to Division 1, and is now World Class

What was Class A changed to Division 2, and is now Open Class

And I hear :eek: the All Girl Division is no longer!

Why do they do this? Are they just trying to confuse me????

I knew nothing about this. I guess I wasn't paying attention.
It's almost like when they changed WGI classes. And a few years ago, when they started allowing people over the age of 21 to compete in the Independant World class, the Senior Guard class kind of disappeared because anyone over 21 was then forced to compete in Independant World.....which isn't a good thing in my opinion.

Okay......I'm done now. ;)

[Disneysoloist]

I have been supporting the Troopers this season. Bought a t-shirt, and contributed to their fuel fund. I ain't got much, but that corps has brought me so much pleasure throughout the years! I encourage everyone on this thread to pick a corps and send a few bucks. Make a difference! (I also sponsor a Boston Crusader by sending "stuff" throughout the tour - food, a couple of bucks and GOLD BOND:cool1: . I figure without owning a car, and the money I save on tickets to shows, I might as well give back somehow.

[OrlandoMike]

Got this in the mail today, I'm kind of excited to hear about this!

In recognition of the Cadets' 75th Anniversary next year, George Hopkins, Director of the Cadets and the CEO of Youth Education in the Arts, announces that for the 2009 season, the Cadets Drum Corps will perform as the "Holy Name Cadets."

“The Cadets are very much aware of their heritage and of the greatness the corps has provided young people for decades and decades. In marching as Holy Name, we hope to give praise and recognition not just to the members of the Cadets through 1957, but to the Garfield Cadets, the Cadets of Bergen County, and today's Cadets," said Hopkins in making the announcement.

[MonorailMan]

Got this in the mail today, I'm kind of excited to hear about this!

In recognition of the Cadets' 75th Anniversary next year, George Hopkins, Director of the Cadets and the CEO of Youth Education in the Arts, announces that for the 2009 season, the Cadets Drum Corps will perform as the "Holy Name Cadets."

“The Cadets are very much aware of their heritage and of the greatness the corps has provided young people for decades and decades. In marching as Holy Name, we hope to give praise and recognition not just to the members of the Cadets through 1957, but to the Garfield Cadets, the Cadets of Bergen County, and today's Cadets," said Hopkins in making the announcement.

They unfortunately have a lot of haters out there at the moment. I've never heard an audience "boo" a corps until this year. (I've heard an audience "Bluuuuue".....but that's completely different. ;) ) Hopefully they're not just doing this to get people back on their side. I think it'd be pretty amazing to hear them get announced as "Holy Name".

[Coach Rick]

Ok, it would be "oh so cool" if'n they went back into the archives and pulled some of the older charts with some reworking for the "special" year. Of course that would mean, no amps, no narration (none needed), NO SAXOPHONES, which is something the "Hopping Mad Man" would like to see. :rotfl: Looking forward to it anyhow...

NOW, last night I went to the East Coast Classic. First, my personal performance with the Crusaders Sr. Corps. I have not had the hair raise on my arms like that in about 30 years. The reception was great, but the ovation at the end of the show was phenomenal for a bunch of "old people" ;) We actually march to the end zone playing "California Dreaming". When we get to the end zone, we turn back, turn 45 degrees to the stands, and the "Calls" start, then Jack, our drum major, grabs a horn and plays the Jimmy Centerino solo while we form a block behind the drumline, then start conquest. On the main body of the song the block steps forward and the horns go to the "GE box". It was right then there were no longer any butts in the seats...and the ovation at the end was fantastic. Heck, that's what we do it for, right? Yep, awesome feeling.

I did get back in to see SCV, the Cavies, and Crusaders Jr.. SCV was good, but not great. The show was flat even though some of the horn stuff was great. The guard was interesting, but that's as far as I will go with that. It's certainly not the SCV I remember.

Cavies were up next. I was prepared to not like them, but that lasted about 30 seconds into the show! WOW is all I can say! And the best description I can come up with is "Innovative". I will be honest, I never really did like them for some reason, but I was absolutely floored by their performance. How the horn line can bend harmony like that and actually remain in tune is beyond me. If you haven't seen them but will be getting to, definitely DO NOT GET YOUR HOTDOG during this performance! I am still in awe!

The Cru. Well, while I enjoyed the balance displayed and the over all sound, I kept waiting for that "wow" factor, and quite frankly it never happened. I am not so sure it's the show itself, or a lack of excitement on the part of the performers. Obviously I am rooting for them, but unless these kids get excited about what they are doing, I don't think they will get much above 8th at best. Yes, it was nice to hear the little piece of Conquest at the end, and yes that got the crowd up again, but they need more moments along the way, IMO.

I had consciously stayed away from DCI for some time now. I didn't even go when it was in Foxboro, which is about 12 miles from my house. I was "hating" what they were doing to what I loved so much, but from what I have seen this year from "most" corps, I am hooked again, IN A BIG way! At 51, and having been involved in drum corps my "entire" life (first stop after being born was a drum corps show - dad has been involved since he was 10 - one of them crazy percussionist) , and it has become apparent that the activity has almost completed the full circle. It is once again exciting, and entertaining. Before some of you jump all over me, this is my opinion. Just as I don't care to go to the opera, you can't tear me away from a good jazz concert. So please don't take it as a criticism. It is an observation based on my likes and dislikes. The Cavies, Phantom, Crown, have all caught my attention, and I wish I had the $$'s to travel to finals. I still don't trust DCI. I am just waiting for them to screw it up again!:sad2:

[orlandomom]

"Ok, it would be "oh so cool" if'n they went back into the archives and pulled some of the older charts with some reworking for the "special" year. Of course that would mean, no amps, no narration (none needed), "

CoachRick, You took the words out of my mouth. Can Hoppy honestly believe by changing the name with recreate a new momentum? :confused3 Wouldn't it be amazing if they did a retro show :woohoo: I think it would blow the socks off everyone :yay:

Glad you had a great time at the show, I can only imagine the feeling on the field :wizard: I was invited to perform with KAC last year, but alas finances and relocation did not allow. :mad: :mad: :mad:

just me :surfweb:

[OrlandoMike]

There are some rumors floating around about a re-worked West Side Story show for 2009. :thumbsup2

[orlandomom]

Cringing at the thought of how Hoppy can screw that up :eek:

[OrlandoMike]

"Yo Tony....It's me Maria!" :lmao:

[orlandomom]

:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

You want a hefty donation from me?

Get the age requirement lifted, tease Aprils hair up like a good ole North Shore Boston gal, and make her play the part of Maria! :worship:

[MonorailMan]

CoachRick, You took the words out of my mouth. Can Hoppy honestly believe by changing the name with recreate a new momentum? :confused3 Wouldn't it be amazing if they did a retro show :woohoo: I think it would blow the socks off everyone :yay:

I dunno......I know a lot of people loved it when they did 'Malaguena' in 2003, but it just wasn't a memorable show for me. Definitely not one of my favorite Cadets shows. I think I tend to like them best when they try to innovate (withOUT amplification) with cutting edge shows.....like "Stonehenge" or even "To Tame the Perilous Skies". I even think their "Les Miserables" show was innovative.

You want a hefty donation from me?

Get the age requirement lifted, tease Aprils hair up like a good ole North Shore Boston gal, and make her play the part of Maria! :worship:

Please tell me you're not talking about Miss Gilligan. :rolleyes:

[OrlandoMike]

Please tell me you're not talking about Miss Gilligan. :rolleyes:


I can assure you April is way past the "Miss" stage! :rotfl2:

Did you hear? She is with child! :scared1:

[OrlandoMike]

Wow!


Go Go Green Machine!!

Allentown PA Fri Aug 1st.

Red corps are Div 2.

1 The Cavaliers 95.900
2 Blue Devils 95.650
3 Bluecoats 90.800
4 Glassmen 86.650
5 Boston Crusaders 86.350
6 Blue Knights 86.200
1 Jersey Surf 85.875
7 Madison Scouts 84.425
8 Troopers 80.075
9 The Academy 78.025
2 Beatrix 77.700
10 Mandarins 77.600

[zulemara]

woot go cavies!

and I didn't know Cadets did Malaguena in 2003. I will have to look up that show. Malaguena is my favorite drum corps song hands down. 1996 scouts...omg favorite show ever.

[Pinnie]

Wow!


Go Go Green Machine!!

Allentown PA Fri Aug 1st.

Red corps are Div 2.

1 The Cavaliers 95.900
2 Blue Devils 95.650
3 Bluecoats 90.800
4 Glassmen 86.650
5 Boston Crusaders 86.350
6 Blue Knights 86.200
1 Jersey Surf 85.875
7 Madison Scouts 84.425
8 Troopers 80.075
9 The Academy 78.025
2 Beatrix 77.700
10 Mandarins 77.600


WOWSERS!!! WTG Cavies!!!! One of my coworkers has a son marching with them this year and she is sooo thrilled. I know I Thursday, Friday and Saturday can't get her soon enough for me! Although this will mean the end of the season and I have to admit this season has gone by waaaaaay too fast for me!

pinnie

[ConcKahuna]

woot go cavies!

and I didn't know Cadets did Malaguena in 2003. I will have to look up that show. Malaguena is my favorite drum corps song hands down. 1996 scouts...omg favorite show ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZPkzPBaGwU

Thar ye go :pirate:

[OrlandoMike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZPkzPBaGwU

Thar ye go :pirate:

Conck is posting Youtube videos of drum corps? :confused3

Shall I get you tickets for the Thursday show at the movie theater?

[zulemara]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZPkzPBaGwU

Thar ye go :pirate:

oh man I'm in tears. I love that song so much!

[OrlandoMike]

Ya I'm in tears too!

I miss the Cadets!:confused:

[OrlandoMike]

And no sooner did I type that I missed the cadets I got a "You got mail!"

And they say there is no such thing as the Drum Corps Gods!:worship:


On the heels of the recent announcement that the Cadets will appear on the field in 2009 as the Holy Name Cadets, Director George Hopkins announced the corps' program base for the coming summer during a meeting with members and staff prior to their Allentown, Pa., rehearsals.

The “working title” for the 2009 Holy Name Cadets program will be “Lenny,” a reference to the great Leonard Bernstein, according to Hopkins.

Some of the background told by Hopkins included some milestones in 2009:

The year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth
The 50th anniversary of the arrival of West Side Story on Broadway
And, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Holy Name Cadets
Just a few miles from the Cadets’ hometown in Allentown, Pa., West Side Story will return to Broadway, the cultural institutions of New York are doing countless renditions of various Bernstein compositions and the entire music community will turn to celebrate the huge impact “Lenny” has had upon the world of classical music, musical theater, and much more.


“Bernstein and his work has had a connection to the Cadets from the 1960’s through current day. Of great significance was the run of 1983, ‘84, ‘85, and ‘86 when the Cadets performed almost exclusively the work of the great New York composer,” said Hopkins. “The collision of so many anniversaries in one year gives us the opportunity to return to our roots at a time where we reflect on all that has allowed the Cadets 75-years of uninterrupted service to youth. At the same time, we plan to draw on the return of Mr. Bernstein’s work to the stage, and yes, of definite significance is the great Broadway Musical, WEST SIDE STORY!

When asked about details of the plans, Hopkins noted, “The 2008 team is hard at work on completing the final week of the season. This drum corps has proven to be special and we are thrilled to be able to spend hours and hours in search of excellence.”

“That said, we have much work to do regarding design, but you can be sure we will begin work on next year beginning the morning of Aug.10th. What I can say is we do plan to be unique in our approach. We plan to challenge the students, entertain the audience and bring to the field the best version of the Cadets possible. We will draw from the material in such a way that the musical base provides the foundation for a distinctive product that will be remembered, we hope, for years to come.”

Rehearsals for the 2009 Holy Name Cadets begin in November. With 46 age-outs, including a large number of percussionists, the corps would expect to have available somewhere around 80 or so positions for the new season. Interested in participating? Go to www.cadets.org, click the membership button, and fill in the short information form. Information will be sent to you about becoming a member of Holy Name Cadets.

The Cadets will perform at Allentown, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 2nd during DCI Eastern Championships, in Westminster, Md., on Aug. 3rd during their home show, Music In Motion. They will then set up camp in Washington, Pa., Monday through Wednesday of next week as they continue to prepare for the 2008 DCI World Championships in Bloomington, Ind., on Aug. 7-9th..

Stay tuned for more updates and information, including a unique plan for winter rehearsals.

[MonorailMan]

I can assure you April is way past the "Miss" stage! :rotfl2:

Did you hear? She is with child! :scared1:

She used to scare me. SHE'S the reason I stopped marching drum corps! :rotfl2:

I was recently told by a fellow guardie that she was indeed, and I quote, "packin' heat". LOL Good for her.

[OrlandoMike]

She used to scare me. SHE'S the reason I stopped marching drum corps! :rotfl2:

I was recently told by a fellow guardie that she was indeed, and I quote, "packin' heat". LOL Good for her.

I marched with her, and can attest she was just as scarey at the age of 16!

I wish I had video of her spinning a rifle with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth! Priceless! :rotfl2:

[MonorailMan]

I marched with her, and can attest she was just as scarey at the age of 16!

I wish I had video of her spinning a rifle with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth! Priceless! :rotfl2:

Did she age out in 87 or 88?
The only reason I ask is because I think I have footage of her pushing a girl out of the way when they're leaning down on the front sideline. Aparrently the one I think is April didn't have her flag where it was supposed to be, so she pushed another girl out of the way and took hers. The poor girl did about 1-2 minutes of the show without a flag. I can't remember what show it was, though.

[Pinnie]

And no sooner did I type that I missed the cadets I got a "You got mail!"

And they say there is no such thing as the Drum Corps Gods!:worship:


On the heels of the recent announcement that the Cadets will appear on the field in 2009 as the Holy Name Cadets, Director George Hopkins announced the corps' program base for the coming summer during a meeting with members and staff prior to their Allentown, Pa., rehearsals.

The “working title” for the 2009 Holy Name Cadets program will be “Lenny,” a reference to the great Leonard Bernstein, according to Hopkins.

Some of the background told by Hopkins included some milestones in 2009:

The year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth
The 50th anniversary of the arrival of West Side Story on Broadway
And, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Holy Name Cadets
Just a few miles from the Cadets’ hometown in Allentown, Pa., West Side Story will return to Broadway, the cultural institutions of New York are doing countless renditions of various Bernstein compositions and the entire music community will turn to celebrate the huge impact “Lenny” has had upon the world of classical music, musical theater, and much more.


“Bernstein and his work has had a connection to the Cadets from the 1960’s through current day. Of great significance was the run of 1983, ‘84, ‘85, and ‘86 when the Cadets performed almost exclusively the work of the great New York composer,” said Hopkins. “The collision of so many anniversaries in one year gives us the opportunity to return to our roots at a time where we reflect on all that has allowed the Cadets 75-years of uninterrupted service to youth. At the same time, we plan to draw on the return of Mr. Bernstein’s work to the stage, and yes, of definite significance is the great Broadway Musical, WEST SIDE STORY!

When asked about details of the plans, Hopkins noted, “The 2008 team is hard at work on completing the final week of the season. This drum corps has proven to be special and we are thrilled to be able to spend hours and hours in search of excellence.”

“That said, we have much work to do regarding design, but you can be sure we will begin work on next year beginning the morning of Aug.10th. What I can say is we do plan to be unique in our approach. We plan to challenge the students, entertain the audience and bring to the field the best version of the Cadets possible. We will draw from the material in such a way that the musical base provides the foundation for a distinctive product that will be remembered, we hope, for years to come.”

Rehearsals for the 2009 Holy Name Cadets begin in November. With 46 age-outs, including a large number of percussionists, the corps would expect to have available somewhere around 80 or so positions for the new season. Interested in participating? Go to www.cadets.org, click the membership button, and fill in the short information form. Information will be sent to you about becoming a member of Holy Name Cadets.

The Cadets will perform at Allentown, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 2nd during DCI Eastern Championships, in Westminster, Md., on Aug. 3rd during their home show, Music In Motion. They will then set up camp in Washington, Pa., Monday through Wednesday of next week as they continue to prepare for the 2008 DCI World Championships in Bloomington, Ind., on Aug. 7-9th..

Stay tuned for more updates and information, including a unique plan for winter rehearsals.

Thanks for sharing! See ya all in Bloomington!!!

pinnie

[momsgoofy]

As soon as the Blue Devils took the field my sis and I started talking about how we hated what the color gaurd was wearing. My son acted like he didn't understand what we meant. My sister asked him if he could see the color guard. In a very sarcastic voice he said, "Nooo mom I can't. You know if they really wanted to be seen you would think they would wear something that would get some attention.
My son said he loves the pics of the Cavs you took.
I have another question. I hadn't seen DCI in 10 yrs, so this might be a new thing. I noticed that in several of the cores that the color gaurd did not have on the same exact thing. Some had the same bottoms, and different tops. Others had the same , but some had the mid section showing while others didn't. So, is this a new thing or did I just not notice it before?


Thanks! :goodvibes I hadn't used that camera in about a year so I was pleased with the photos as well.

You're right...the color guard members in several groups have different tops...at first I thought it was a male/female thing, but then realized several of the girls had on different styles. I don't have a clue why...this was my first DCI event, but my gut is telling me that some girls are just more comfortable in the belly showing...sports bras...skimpy shirts than others and that some girls just look better in the longer and looser fitting shirts...:rolleyes1 I mean, this momma wouldn't want to be running her big chested self around on the field in a sports bra...:eek: someone might get hurt. In any case, I'm guessing it's a fairly new call being made by the stylistas in charge.

[OrlandoMike]

Did she age out in 87 or 88?
The only reason I ask is because I think I have footage of her pushing a girl out of the way when they're leaning down on the front sideline.

Oh I would pay to see that! :rotfl2:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Shouldn't you be packing?

[OrlandoMike]

I'm packed, and the head is VERY plain ....thanks to some Nair type product I found :thumbsup2


Shouln't you be getting your girlfriend a ticket to the Thursday show at the cinema? :confused3

You said she liked the "band" thing!

PR won tonight! :cool1:

Crown came in 2nd! :banana:

[OrlandoMike]

Latest rankings.....(I like!)

Ugh 6:00am, the cab will be here at 7:30, I'm out of here.....

You guys have a great week! Look for me in the audience on Thursday, I think I have pretty good seats on the 50! :cool1:


01 (01) - 95.900 (2) - The Cavaliers
02 (04) - 95.825 (1) - Phantom Regiment
03 (02) - 95.650 (2) - Blue Devils
04 (03) - 95.400 (1) - Carolina Crown
05 (05) - 94.350 (1) - The Cadets
06 (07) - 91.700 (1) - Santa Clara Vanguard
07 (06) - 90.800 (2) - Bluecoats
08 (08) - 87.250 (1) - Blue Stars
08 (09) - 86.650 (2) - Glassmen
10 (10) - 86.350 (2) - Boston Crusaders
11 (11) - 86.200 (2) - Blue Knights
12 (12) - 85.375 (1) - Crossmen
13 (13) - 84.425 (2) - Madison Scouts
14 (14) - 83.650 (1) - Colts
15 (15) - 83.450 (1) - Spirit
16 (16) - 80.075 (2) - Troopers
17 (17) - 79.275 (1) - Pacific Crest
18 (18) - 78.025 (2) - The Academy
19 (19) - 77.600 (2) - Mandarins
20 (20) - 74.000 (1) - Pioneer

[wallyb]

So I watched the you tube video-
question-
Why don't they put this stuff in the half time at the super bowl instead of the lame, cobbled together, forced - rock performances they do now? :confused:

[OrlandoMike]

So I watched the you tube video-
question-
Why don't they put this stuff in the half time at the super bowl instead of the lame, cobbled together, forced - rock performances they do now? :confused:

:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

[wallyb]

:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

well not to pander - but this is so much more entertaining, inventive
and seems more fitting with the event.

[OrlandoMike]

Well if your going to get all excited about it you might as well watch the corps that owns that song!

(All boys too!) :thumbsup2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

[wallyb]

Well if your going to get all excited about it you might as well watch the corps that owns that song!

(All boys too!) :thumbsup2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67sHIfu9Hs

Okay I might watch it - but -
Back of dude! - I'm not joining your little Cult! :rotfl:

[OrlandoMike]

Okay I might watch it - but -
Back of dude! - I'm not joining your little Cult! :rotfl:

Well considering your hometown team is in 10th I dont blame you! :confused3


:rotfl2:

[wallyb]

Well considering your hometown team is in 10th I dont blame you! :confused3


:rotfl2:

10th - they still have a chance - they could pull it out - I have faith! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Who would that be now?

[OrlandoMike]

Sigh...

The Boston Crusaders silly!

[wallyb]

Sigh...

The Boston Crusaders silly!

oh yeah - Go Boston Crusaders!
Dang - I was hoping it was the Devils - or the Satans - or Lucifer's lovelies

[OrlandoMike]

oh yeah - Go Boston Crusaders!
Dang - I was hoping it was the Devils - or the Satans - or Lucifer's lovelies

Dont fret Wally, the Crusaders are the only old school corps left! They still believe in gang warfare in the parking lot!

Oh and they helped Shrek and I push our truck out of the mud a month ago!! :thumbsup2

OK kids, I'd better log off, the cab will be here soon! Play nice this week!

17 coasters, 17 corps! Woo Hoo! :cool1:

[wallyb]

Dont fret Wally, the Crusaders are the only old school corps left! They still believe in gang warfare in the parking lot!

Oh and they helped Shrek and I push our truck out of the mud a month ago!! :thumbsup2

OK kids, I'd better log off, the cab will be here soon! Play nice this week!

17 coasters, 17 corps! Woo Hoo! :cool1:


HAVE A BLAST!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[ConcKahuna]

Have a good time Mikey!!

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I'm packed, and the head is VERY plain ....thanks to some Nair type product I found :thumbsup2


Shouln't you be getting your girlfriend a ticket to the Thursday show at the cinema? :confused3

You said she liked the "band" thing!

PR won tonight! :cool1:

Crown came in 2nd! :banana:

Nair on the noggin'?!?! :rotfl2: OUCH!

Corey has revealed to me that she likes the band thing, but I don't know that I am willing to go sit in 92 degree heat for hours with high humidity to watch the band thing one week after surgery. I do have my limits. lol

[orlandomom]

ummmm the band thingy Mike was referring to is... a live broadcast of the show via satelite in a theater near you :goodvibes comfy chairs, and nice comfy air conditioning :lmao:
I for one am very jealous of Mike being at finals, but will gladly sit in a cool movie theater (point orlando to be exact) and see almost as good of show :woohoo:

just me
:surfweb:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Ok, that sounds much more pleasant. Any links or things that I should be looking for in the way of a place here in the Atlanta area where we could see this?

[orlandomom]

http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=722

Here ya go. :)


just me

:surfweb:

ps.... I don't know you, glad you are feeling better :wizard:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Nevermind, I found the info http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=722&utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo_SEM&utm_campaign=DCI_Live_2008

But, it's 5 hours and 15 minutes. :faint: I don't think that I have the stamina for that, not to mention that you would really need to plan your fluids! :eek:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Thanks for the well wishes. Looks like we were posting at the same time.

[orlandomom]

Nevermind, I found the info http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=722&utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo_SEM&utm_campaign=DCI_Live_2008

But, it's 5 hours and 15 minutes. :faint: I don't think that I have the stamina for that, not to mention that you would really need to plan your fluids! :eek:


I can't imagine it beling that long... never has in the past :confused:
Lets see, average 15 minutes per corps, at 15 corps = 3 hours 45 mins, give or take, plus 20 min intermission..... nah shouldn't be more than 4 hours :sick:
:laughing: I think I am getting rump rot just thinking about that.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

When I pulled up ticket info at my local theater, the run time was listed as 5 hours 15 minutes. That is a butt tester for sure!

DCI 2008 World Championship Quarterfinals
Rated (NR) • 5 hrs. 15 min.
BUY TICKETS - 6:00pm

[Pinnie]

Anyone else besides OrlandoMike going? We are heading to Toldedo for the show tomorrow (Get to see PR's new ending!!!!!!!) and then on Tues we start heading down to Indy.

We are attending Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals! Also, we are going to the breakfast on Saturday morning!

pinnie

[orlandomom]

Wish I was going. Mike arrived in Indy earlier today, and hopefully will send me some updates as he sees shows.
As I said earlier, going to theater for qtrs, and as of now possibly doing ppv for semis since best friends have a 10ft projection screen linked to computer :woohoo:

Have a great time... go Crown:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[orlandomom]

FYI, here is the line up and timeline for qtr finals. So it looks to be about 4 1/2 hrs :)


6. Spirit – 6:14 p.m.
7. Colts – 6:31 p.m.
8. Madison Scouts – 6:48 p.m.
9. Crossmen – 7:05 p.m.
10. Glassmen – 7:22 p.m.
11. Blue Stars – 7:39 p.m.
12. Boston Crusaders – 7:56 p.m.
Intermission (17 min)
13. Blue Knights – 8:30 p.m.
14. Bluecoats – 8:47 p.m.
15. Santa Clara Vanguard – 9:04 p.m.
16. The Cadets – 9:21 p.m.
17. Phantom Regiment – 9:38 p.m.
18. Carolina Crown – 9:55 p.m.
19. The Cavaliers – 10:12 p.m.
20. Blue Devils – 10:29 p.m.
Times subject to change Hoppy?

[Pinnie]

As long as there are nice hash marks on the field, we'll be OK.

[Disneysoloist]

Really looking forward to the cine-cast Thursday, especially the race among the top four! Crossing my fingers that I'll be entertained, since I was very disappointed in Foxboro - the last time I attended finals. GOOOO PHANTOM!!!!!!

[Coach Rick]

Really looking forward to the cine-cast Thursday, especially the race among the top four! Crossing my fingers that I'll be entertained, since I was very disappointed in Foxboro - the last time I attended finals. GOOOO PHANTOM!!!!!!

I was too, but I have practice with Mass Brass Thursday... Oh well, guess I'll have to wait for the video to enjoy it on my Bose system...Enjoy it!

[maktrk96]

Ok all I know DCI where in Allentown PA last night and I wish I could have gone. I am wondering if any of these will be on TV:confused3 and if so do you know what station. My oldest daughter plays the bells for a local Baton and Drum corp and does extremely and I mean extremely:cool1: well at it. I have told her she really needs to watch the DCI one time. Hopefully someone can help me out here.. :goodvibes thanks..

[Pinnie]

Ok all I know DCI where in Allentown PA last night and I wish I could have gone. I am wondering if any of these will be on TV:confused3 and if so do you know what station. My oldest daughter plays the bells for a local Baton and Drum corp and does extremely and I mean extremely:cool1: well at it. I have told her she really needs to watch the DCI one time. Hopefully someone can help me out here.. :goodvibes thanks..


DCI finals used to be telecast "live" years ago on PBS, then they went to a delayed format. A few years ago ESPN used to carry the show on a delayed basis. Unfortunately, there will be NO telecasts this year.

However, if you go to the DCI.org website, they will have finals DVDs for sale in a few weeks.

pinnie

[Pinnie]

Really looking forward to the cine-cast Thursday, especially the race among the top four! Crossing my fingers that I'll be entertained, since I was very disappointed in Foxboro - the last time I attended finals. GOOOO PHANTOM!!!!!!

I disliked the Foxboro venue. Paying $25 per day and walking a country mile was insane. Crown had an amazing show that year.

pinnie

[maktrk96]

DCI finals used to be telecast "live" years ago on PBS, then they went to a delayed format. A few years ago ESPN used to carry the show on a delayed basis. Unfortunately, there will be NO telecasts this year.

However, if you go to the DCI.org website, they will have finals DVDs for sale in a few weeks.

pinnie

Thanks for the info.. I was hoping not to pay for a video, but hey her birthday is coming up in November maybe I will get her one then. I just think DCI is an amazing event to watch. It was always my dream to join one when I reached 21 and could not twirl anymore, but not many had baton twirlers and I got married to my oldest dad (which did not last long)..But hey now that my two girls are involved in baton and drum corp that is just as awesome and the one I grew up in. Thanks again..

[orlandomom]

Thanks for the info.. I was hoping not to pay for a video, but hey her birthday is coming up in November maybe I will get her one then. I just think DCI is an amazing event to watch. It was always my dream to join one when I reached 21 and could not twirl anymore, but not many had baton twirlers and I got married to my oldest dad (which did not last long)..But hey now that my two girls are involved in baton and drum corp that is just as awesome and the one I grew up in. Thanks again..

:rotfl: I was a baton twirler before finding drum corps. Youngest fire baton twirler in California at age 5..... gawd that was a long time ago. Who knew twirlers would be incorperated in drum corps?
You didn't mention if you are available Thurs Aug 7th....:confused3 Perhaps you have a theater near you showing DCI qtr finals. That would be a great way to intro your kids to this amazing activity.
or then again...... Friday the 8th, DCI is offering pay per view of semi finals via computer? (we are thinking of doing both this year) and I got told by OrlandoMike "I have to go next year" :rotfl:

just me

:surfweb:

[MonorailMan]

:rotfl: I was a baton twirler before finding drum corps. Youngest fire baton twirler in California at age 5.....

So thaaaaaat's what happened to your eyebrows. ;)

Just kidding.

[orlandomom]

ah you promised not to tell

[OrlandoMike]

Hey guys, I just got into Bloomington, staying at 1-800- Fleabag! UGH!

But they have a computer and a washing machine!:worship:

Cant wait for tomorrow, and all I can say about Pantom is WOW!

I literally had goosebumps and tears at the same time!

If you can get to a theater just to see this one show it will be worth it!

Most amazing thing I have seen in a long time!

I'll post more as time allows.

Mike

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Good to see ya! Sorry to hear about the Fleabag Royal, but at least it has a couple of nice features. ;)

Glad you are having a good time overall. :goodvibes

[Coach Rick]

Cool Beans.... Is Chuck at the same place? I can just imagine his take on it if he is. :lmao:

[OrlandoMike]

Chuck checks in Tomorrow, I've already called him.....

His only concern.....

How far is the gay bar? :rotfl2:

[mickey mommy]

I have to totally agree about Phantom. I saw them in Allentown at DCI East and could not believe I was watching a drum corps. They were phenominal. Surprisingly my next fav was Carolina. But phantom, wow, go see them if you can.

[orlandomom]

Confirmed our tickets for point orlando :goodvibes can't wait to see everyone, only hope its a loud audience.
And yup, next year will be live, can I go to the gar bars with ya Mike? I'll behave I promise :laughing:

[Disneysoloist]

I'll be catching the cine-cast here in Revere, MA tonight. Got my ticket Sunday, and can't wait, especially Phantom, Carolina and Blooooooooo.
Anyone else going to Revere Showcase Cinemas??

[MonorailMan]

I guess, according to a few vids I've seen, the Cadets have taken out a lot of the narration and have made a ton of changes over the past couple weeks. I'm not too fond of the drum changes, but the drill and guard work (the latter being extremely difficult) seem to have improved a ton. Now if they can just clean it up for Saturday. :rolleyes:

I wish I could go to the Quarter Finals at one of the theaters tonight, but I have guard rehearsal. :guilty: I'm kinda upset.

[OrlandoMike]

I guess, according to a few vids I've seen, the Cadets have taken out a lot of the narration and have made a ton of changes over the past couple weeks. I'm not too fond of the drum changes, but the drill and guard work (the latter being extremely difficult) seem to have improved a ton. Now if they can just clean it up for Saturday. :rolleyes:

I wish I could go to the Quarter Finals at one of the theaters tonight, but I have guard rehearsal. :guilty: I'm kinda upset.

You're in Columbus? Jeesh dude, get in your car on Friday or Saturday! :banana:

[letthewookiewin]

I was going to see Big, Loud, Live tonight, but I have a sick DS. Does anyone know if they will show it on tv?
Also, I'm trying to figure out if I can find a vidoe of an old DCI performace, but I have no clue how to go about it, and I thought you guys could help. The hardest part is that I don't know what year it was done, or which core did it. Maybe if I explain it someone can help. My mom kept our band director's kids when I was in high school. The summer before my senior year (1993) we spent hours watching one DCI performance trying to figure out how they made the Phantom disappear. The core did a Phatom of the Opera theme. At the end the Phantom sat in a chair, was covered by a large black cloth by two girls in the colorgaurd. When they lifted the cloth off the Phantom was gone, and only a rose remained. The only things I know for sure is that it had to have been done before 1993 and that it was not a male only core. Any help would be great. Also, I believe in the same season another core did one where a guy dressed as a wizard made a girl from the color gaurd levatate. I would love to be able to get those on tape or DVD to be able to show my son. TIA for any and all help.

[MonorailMan]

I was going to see Big, Loud, Live tonight, but I have a sick DS. Does anyone know if they will show it on tv?
Also, I'm trying to figure out if I can find a vidoe of an old DCI performace, but I have no clue how to go about it, and I thought you guys could help. The hardest part is that I don't know what year it was done, or which core did it. Maybe if I explain it someone can help. My mom kept our band director's kids when I was in high school. The summer before my senior year (1993) we spent hours watching one DCI performance trying to figure out how they made the Phantom disappear. The core did a Phatom of the Opera theme. At the end the Phantom sat in a chair, was covered by a large black cloth by two girls in the colorgaurd. When they lifted the cloth off the Phantom was gone, and only a rose remained. The only things I know for sure is that it had to have been done before 1993 and that it was not a male only core. Any help would be great. Also, I believe in the same season another core did one where a guy dressed as a wizard made a girl from the color gaurd levatate. I would love to be able to get those on tape or DVD to be able to show my son. TIA for any and all help.

That was the Santa Clara Vanguard. However, SCV did Phantom of the Opera in both 1988 and 1989. Both shows actually ended similarly. In 88 there was a mask remaining, but I don't think anything was remaining in the 89 version (if I recall correctly). You can order DVDs at http://store.dci.org/1988_World_Championship_DVD_P1711C30.cfm (88 version).........or http://store.dci.org/1989_World_Championship_DVD_P1712C30.cfm (89 version).

[MonorailMan]

You're in Columbus? Jeesh dude, get in your car on Friday or Saturday! :banana:

Trust me....I would if I could. I'm currently facing some financial issues. To top it off, it doesn't help that someone got ahold of my debit card number a few days ago. :guilty:

[zulemara]

I cancelled my trip to the theater in favor of waiting for semi-finals tomorrow night and watching it on fan network at home on my LCD TV with surround sound

[letthewookiewin]

That was the Santa Clara Vanguard. However, SCV did Phantom of the Opera in both 1988 and 1989. Both shows actually ended similarly. In 88 there was a mask remaining, but I don't think anything was remaining in the 89 version (if I recall correctly). You can order DVDs at http://store.dci.org/1988_World_Championship_DVD_P1711C30.cfm (88 version).........or http://store.dci.org/1989_World_Championship_DVD_P1712C30.cfm (89 version).

Thank you so much!!:banana: You are my most favorite person of the day!!:flower3: I'll have to order both, and watch them with my DS since he's sick and can't go tonight.

[RENThead09]

i love my scouts
glad to see the blue stars back near the top
but I really have to say

:worship: :worship: :worship: HOLY FREAKIN PHANTOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If they do not win, the world just isn't right!!!!

[goalie5hole]

The SCV 89 version is the better of the two.

[OrlandoMike]

WOW What a show! What a great group of top 17 this year! This is a year to get the DVD's for sure!

Glad to see the Scouts in 12th for now, hope they can hold on.

Glassmen are cute, but geesh, do they own 11th place or what?

Cadets have cleaned up the narriation, but it's still annoying!

I'm not usually a fan of any of the Blue teams, but I have to admit, the only one I dont care for this year is the Knights.

Bluestars, great show! Great to see them back in the top 12 for the first time since what.....1978? Blue Coats, wow, great theme, great hornline, great show. I even like BD for the first time in years.

Drill wise, nobody can touch SCV! That drill never stops from start to finish! Cant wait to watch that on the DVD high angle! Cavies...THAT PIT! Wow! They are producing sounds I have never heard from a drum corps before!

And Phantom! Un-freaking-believable! When the one drum major kills off the other one and takes control of the drum corps the crowd stands up and screams till the end of the show! I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about it! A two minute standing ovation!

I like BD, and get the whole concept of the show, but I dont think they should be winning! But we have two more nights to sort that out!

The stadium is beautiful, although whatever they laid under the new turf is bleeding through, leaving black marks all over the field. I have been told this is the norm on new turf.

I changed rooms, and the new room is larger and cleaner.

The best part of the night, we found a bowling alley across the street from the hotel with a bar and grill! 5 of us......5 Cheeseburger platters, (best cheeseburger I have had in a long time) multiple draught beers, and the total bill before tip was ..........$32.00! :scared1:

Needless to say, we will be hitting that again tonight after the show! Nothing wrong with a burger and a beer on a budget!

The weather is perfect, it's great to see old friends again, and the corps are the best entertainment wise I have seen in many years!

Hope everyone enjoyed the movie last night! Order your DVD now!

[OrlandoMike]

PS

I know how the Phantom dis-appears in the SCV show! :rolleyes1

But I'm not telling yet!

And there is some moron in the lobby going on and on about the stupidest things! His latest rant/rumor.....

Bands of America is putting pressure on DCI to make the scouts and cavies add girls to the corps! Needless to say, the cleaning fee to clean up the coffee I spit all over the computer has been added to my room bill! :lmao:


So any bets on who takes the "Spirit of Disney" Award?

It should be Phantom, but too much murder, so I say it will probably go to the Bluestars.....


The only thing funnier than that is watching the people come into the lobby looking for a room! Ya right! The closest room available tonight is in Chicago!:lmao:

[goalie5hole]

PS

I know how the Phantom dis-appears in the SCV show! :rolleyes1

But I'm not telling yet!

And there is some moron in the lobby going on and on about the stupidest things! His latest rant/rumor.....

Bands of America is putting pressure on DCI to make the scouts and cavies add girls to the corps! Needless to say, the cleaning fee to clean up the coffee I spit all over the computer has been added to my room bill! :lmao:


So any bets on who takes the "Spirit of Disney" Award?

It should be Phantom, but too much murder, so I say it will probably go to the Bluestars.....


The only thing funnier than that is watching the people come into the lobby looking for a room! Ya right! The closest room available tonight is in Chicago!:lmao:
" I know how the Phantom dis-appears in the SCV show! "
It's pretty easy if you look closely.

[OrlandoMike]

" I know how the Phantom dis-appears in the SCV show! "
It's pretty easy if you look closely.

Ya that Phantom is a heavy breather!:rotfl2:

Well today is the last day.....sigh....why does vacation go by so quick? :confused3

I'm thinking having finals in Indy for the next 9 years might not be so bad, the Midwest is great, and I love it! But I say this sitting in a small college town in Indiana, not a big city, so we shall see....

Last night the show was great! Scouts made finals, Bluestars moved up to 8th, and Phantom took Cavies to make 2nd! Phantom was very flat last night,(or is that Phlat) so who knows what will happen tonight. Will they pull any surprises? Who else can they murder, a judge?:confused3

I was watching the top three last night and I got to thinking.....

If you look at this activity as the premier event for the marching musical activity, then perhaps Cavies or Phantom deserve to win. But if you view this activity as some sort of odd form of "art", then perhaps Blue Devils should win. Blue Devils do the usual park and play, but the whole show, as a form of art is there. So I guess we shall see tonight what the outcome is.

I will admit I get what BD is doing, and I actually like it, but is this the direction we want the activity to go? SCV marches an awsome drill from the time they enter the field till the time they leave, BD walks around and parks and plays. Which is better? :confused3

Well I'm gonna meet some friends for lunch, then I gotta pack, gotta leave early in the AM to get my flight!

Had a great time, but I wish I had another few days of vacation.......

Oh well, vacation always goes by faster then you want!

[Coach Rick]

Thanks for the update.... Tell Chuck, see him in November....

See you in a few days...I'll be at AKV, but I'll stop by to visit at SSR....

[OrlandoMike]

So I decided to skip the Friends of DCI breakfast.....slept in...

What did I miss?

The Troopers! UGH! :sad2:

Oh well!

[MonorailMan]

Maybe this will be a repeat of what happened in 1996 for the first place spot. :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

I think they have a tie-breaker rule in effect! God if Phantom has to share a title again they will rip the stands apart!

[goalie5hole]

I think they have a tie-breaker rule in effect! God if Phantom has to share a title again they will rip the stands apart!
Let's hope they pull it off!!!!!!!!!

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I think they have a tie-breaker rule in effect! God if Phantom has to share a title again they will rip the stands apart!

Let's hope they pull it off!!!!!!!!!

The win or the seats? :laughing:

[krhardy]

So I'm too ADD to flip through the last couple of pages since my last post...did anybody besides me go to the theatre for the quarter finals? It was comforting when 2 things happened: First, when the Cadets came out and starting moving their giant "centerpiece" out, people were audibly saying "NO WAY, NOT AGAIN!!!", then the commentators made reference to it being a "hard sell", then when they interviewed the director afterward, he got many boos. (can you tell I'm not a fan of the narration they did?)
Secondly, when Phantom Regiment got ROBBED, there were very loud disappointed boos.
Anyway, I missed the Webcast tonight b/c I had to work (somebody has to pay for the tickets to these things!)...anybody know the final outcome? (or do I even want to know?):confused3

[MonorailMan]

Ladies and gentlemen........the Finals scores for the 2008 season.........


1. Phantom Regiment...................98.125
2. Blue Devils.............................98.100
3. Cavaliers................................97.325
4. Carolina Crown........................96.800
5. Cadets...................................94.750
6. Bluecoats...............................93.175
7. Santa Clara Vanguard...............93.025
8. Blue Stars..............................90.425
9. Blue Knights...........................88.250
10. Boston Crusaders...................87.275
11. Glassmen.............................87.200
12. Madison Scouts......................85.225

Looking at the recaps I'm amazed Phantom was actually able to pull out on top considering their low marching, color guard and GE scores, but I'm glad they did. This is the only time I recall BD taking the visual caption and not taking the majority of the brass or percussion captions. (Musically BD came in 4th overall, while Phantom and Carolina Crown took the top 2 spots. Wow.) :woohoo:

[zulemara]

Ladies and gentlemen........the Finals scores for the 2008 season.........


1. Phantom Regiment...................98.125
2. Blue Devils.............................98.100
3. Cavaliers................................97.325
4. Carolina Crown........................96.800
5. Cadets...................................94.750
6. Bluecoats...............................93.175
7. Santa Clara Vanguard...............93.025
8. Blue Stars..............................90.425
9. Blue Knights...........................88.250
10. Boston Crusaders...................87.275
11. Glassmen.............................87.200
12. Madison Scouts......................85.225

Looking at the recaps I'm amazed Phantom was actually able to pull out on top considering their low marching, color guard and GE scores, but I'm glad they did. This is the only time I recall BD taking the visual caption and not taking the majority of the brass or percussion captions. (Musically BD came in 4th overall, while Phantom and Carolina Crown took the top 2 spots. Wow.) :woohoo:

AAAAHHHH!!! WWWOWOOOOOO!!!! Blue Stars hold 8th and Phantom takes down BD and Cavies to take the gold! What an amazing ending. After watching semi-finals last night and seeing all the top 12 corps for the first time, I am extremely pleased that Phantom won! I thought their ending was just phenomenal!


And of course, I have to give props to my corps. First time in Finals since 1979 and they came in with a BANG! FCO Blue Stars!
darnit now I'm gonna cry

[MonorailMan]

AAAAHHHH!!! WWWOWOOOOOO!!!! Blue Stars hold 8th and Phantom takes down BD and Cavies to take the gold! What an amazing ending. After watching semi-finals last night and seeing all the top 12 corps for the first time, I am extremely pleased that Phantom won! I thought their ending was just phenomenal!


And of course, I have to give props to my corps. First time in Finals since 1979 and they came in with a BANG! FCO Blue Stars!
darnit now I'm gonna cry

I was so happy to see Blue Stars in Finals. When did you march? They won Division 3 the year I marched corps.

[OrlandoMike]

What an evening!

I can only say that watching Phantoms encore performance was an experience of a lifetime!

Not a dry eye in the house as they played Elsa's Procession!

Good Night!

[RENThead09]

And the world just seemed right at that moment!

CONGRATS PHANTOM!!!!!

Blue Stars...The only thing better would have been to hear they pulled out the buckles and chrome tops for awards.

Madison...welcome back to where you belong. The climb continues.

Wish I could have been there for what had to have been one of the most incredible results announcements EVER!

How do they top this in 2009!?

[OrlandoMike]

Blue Stars...The only thing better would have been to hear they pulled out the buckles and chrome tops for awards.


And they did! The American Flag and the side arm both had on vintage Blue Star uniforms! Who thought hot pants would ever look so good in 2008?

Speaking of American Flags.....

Madison.....Blue Knights........Hmmmmm.....forget something at home?:confused3

[krhardy]

Ladies and gentlemen........the Finals scores for the 2008 season.........


1. Phantom Regiment...................98.125
2. Blue Devils.............................98.100
3. Cavaliers................................97.325
4. Carolina Crown........................96.800
5. Cadets...................................94.750
6. Bluecoats...............................93.175
7. Santa Clara Vanguard...............93.025
8. Blue Stars..............................90.425
9. Blue Knights...........................88.250
10. Boston Crusaders...................87.275
11. Glassmen.............................87.200
12. Madison Scouts......................85.225

Looking at the recaps I'm amazed Phantom was actually able to pull out on top considering their low marching, color guard and GE scores, but I'm glad they did. This is the only time I recall BD taking the visual caption and not taking the majority of the brass or percussion captions. (Musically BD came in 4th overall, while Phantom and Carolina Crown took the top 2 spots. Wow.) :woohoo:
:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:
OK...so my kids now think I am totally crazy...I'm reading the posted scores and screaming at the top of my lungs. THAT IS FAN-DANG-TASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy Cow, I can't believe they did it...I mean I think we all agree that they deserved it, but actually pulling it out is amazing! GO PHANTOM!!!
I only wish I could have seen Elsa's...as an oboe player that is 1 of my FAVORITE pieces of music ever. Oooh, I get chills just thinking about Wagner!

[zulemara]

I was so happy to see Blue Stars in Finals. When did you march? They won Division 3 the year I marched corps.

I marched 2004, the year after they won:cool1:

I read in the paper that they had a helmet and red plume on the drum major podium. It's good to hear they did the vintage retreat thing. They did that last year at the home show.

[mickeyfan1]

Wow, I didn't follow it at all this year, moving and house selling and all got in the way. Pleased to see Cadets down where they were. Last years show pissed me off. Shut up and march.

I really would love to see the Encore, we played Elsa's Procession in High School band. A beautiful piece of music. Utube? Bueller? Anyone?

[OrlandoMike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqSU-AULiwc

Not the best quality, I'm sure more will be posted once people get home from Bloomington!

I am sill so happy for the entire Regiment organization!

And perhaps the best solo of the entire evening!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myjU6IEQjzU

[mickeyfan1]

Thank you thank you thank you.

What happened to the Crudsaders and Nashua Spartans? Crusaders took 1st last year in their division and Spartans seemed to have a good show too.

Maybe the stadium will be done for next year, gas will be cheaper and I will be able to see more of it.

Still gives me chills in my old age.

[OrlandoMike]

Crusaders were good, just an off year, and a pretty boring show.

Spartans....Now there is some drama!

This is what I have been told.

The director kind of lost it, threw a major fit, and the entire staff left and went to the Citations. Citations ended up comming in 6th in Open Class.

[Pinnie]

We just rolled in a few hours ago from Indy and I still don't have my voice back after all the screaming and yelling from last night!!

I had excellent seats (thanks to a friend who is a "friend of DCI) right on the 48 yard line in row 56. Next to us all 3 nights was a mom and dad of one of the "Slaves" in the guard of Phantom. If you heard "GO LAUREN" at the encore performance, that was us!!!

We stayed at the Embassy Suites downtown and it was a very good experience. We enjoyed a good meals (weber's was excellent) and enjoyed the downtown area. We attended the Friends of DCI breakfast on Saturday and not only got treated to the TROOPERS! WAAAAY cool, but we also got a FREE MUG!.

Our group also attended I & E on Wednesday and got to meet and chat with the DMs of SCV at Starbucks! My 15 yr old niece was so excited to have them speak to her. What a cool experience for her!

It was the BEST finals I have attended (been going every year since 2000, so I am a newbie). Phantom is totally amazing and I gave kuddos and congrats to a member this morning at breakfast.

I am so thrilled with the outcome and I wouldn't have missed it for anything.


Now DCI withdrawal sets in............................

pinnie

[OrlandoMike]

Oh Pinnie, I'm here for ya! Here is a small fix!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRMzWxIxEL8

[Pinnie]

Oh Pinnie, I'm here for ya! Here is a small fix!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRMzWxIxEL8

Thanks OrlandoMike, I really needed that!!!! It was another one of my favorite shows.

How about Phantom with Spirit of Disney???????????? Wasn't that just awesome!!!!

pinnie

[OrlandoMike]

Everyone I've talked to has said it was the best finals in years!

Now if we can just get Cadets on board! :lmao:

We all need to meet next year.....at the Disney booth!

[mickeyfan1]

OMG, Drama in Drum Corps? Say it isn't so!!!!

Ohhh, a Disney Both and meet up, sounds like a plan. My big vacvation will be in september to november time frame, so August in Indy sounds very doable.

Pinny, your week sounded totally awesome.

[Pinnie]

Everyone I've talked to has said it was the best finals in years!

Now if we can just get Cadets on board! :lmao:

We all need to meet next year.....at the Disney booth!

A meet at the Disney booth works for me!!!! We are already planning on heading down to Indy on either Monday or Tuesday and will stay until Sunday, taking in all 3 nights. Other tentative plans include Murfreesboro, Toledo, and maybe either San Antonio or Denver. (Being a teacher with the summer "off" really is ideal for my DCI addiction).

The only thing I could reltate to in The Cadets show this year was Sarah Jones' reference to a granddaughter. I am going to be a grandmom sometime in September to a little girl. But trust me, I am NOT SARAH!

pinnie

[OrlandoMike]

Sara only became a Grandmother when the "cancer" thing became a downer for the crowd. I cant imagine as a 19 year old marching with the Cadets, how do I relate to a grown woman who is about to become a Grandmother?

If they wanted to narrate a show, it should have been about a kid who auditioned for the Cadets, and how the summer went.

Then again, perhaps they could have just marched and played! :rolleyes1

Lets see, the winning corps told the story of Sparticus, multiple murders, a love interest, and NO AMPLIFIED VOICE! The only spoken word was "I am Sparticus". And it worked for everyone!

[OrlandoMike]

We are already planning on heading down to Indy on either Monday or Tuesday and will stay until Sunday
pinnie


I squeezed in two days at Cedar Point, adding the Toledo show, and had a blast! If you like amusement parks, it's something to think about!

[Pinnie]

Sara only became a Grandmother when the "cancer" thing became a downer for the crowd. I cant imagine as a 19 year old marching with the Cadets, how do I relate to a grown woman who is about to become a Grandmother?

If they wanted to narrate a show, it should have been about a kid who auditioned for the Cadets, and how the summer went.

Then again, perhaps they could have just marched and played! :rolleyes1

Lets see, the winning corps told the story of Sparticus, multiple murders, a love interest, and NO AMPLIFIED VOICE! The only spoken word was "I am Sparticus". And it worked for everyone!

I was at the first Toledo show when they introduced the "cancer" thing and hated it! Also, was it in Orlando that they had the little granddaughter run out at the end of the show. I remember seeing it somewhere! Did you notice there was no mention of the baby's daddy? When Sarah looked into the baby's eyes, she saw herself, her husband (Glad they are now back together...talk about a soap opera!) and her daughter...there was no mention of the daddy. Was it an immaculate conception?

If they wanted to narrate a show, it should have been about a kid who auditioned for the Cadets, and how the summer went

Wasn't that their show LAST year?:lmao:

pinnie

[MonorailMan]

If they wanted to narrate a show, it should have been about a kid who auditioned for the Cadets, and how the summer went

Wasn't that their show LAST year?:lmao:

pinnie

That's exactly what I was thinking too.

Maybe the grandmother aspect of the show was symbolism hinting at Hoppy's career with the corps. :confused3

Sorry.....that was a little mean. :lmao:

[zulemara]

I think the Cadets should make fun of themselves. Their next show...

This I believe...shut up and play

and they do exactly that but make fun of themselves in the name. :lmao: