LucyGuy66 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 2.3 points between Bucs and Cabs and 2.3 points between Cabs and Fusion. It will be interesting to see where Atlanta fits in tonight and C2 next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjbass Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Congrats White Sabers ..... nice first show. Keep it going for the rest of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Drum Corps Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 This could be a very good season toward the end when everyone gets their membership solid and the shows become clear. Think about it...Bucs, Cabs, MBI, Fusion, C2, Kidsgrove, WS, Sun, Hurcs, Bush, Sky, Gold (in no particular order) That's 12 for 10 spots, without trying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 This could be a very good season toward the end when everyone gets their membership solid and the shows become clear. Think about it...Bucs, Cabs, MBI, Fusion, C2, Kidsgrove, WS, Sun, Hurcs, Bush, Sky, Gold (in no particular order) That's 12 for 10 spots, without trying. With Atlanta's competitive number, it makes it even more interesting. C2 gets a number next week, and while it's a funky panel, we'll still have a good idea where they fit with Hurcs and Cabs at the show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigW Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yeah- CV's number has to make them feel good at this point. Now, they have to keep running as hard as they can to the end. Wish I could see 'em this season. Always enjoyed them every time I've had the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoEnut Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Saw C2 tonight at The George Invitational The 1st thing is you notice about C2 is they are much bigger, mostly because of the color guard being full (or close to) and little to no holes in the brass section. They seem to have a few holes in the weapon section and a few missing members in the the brass section. The rumor is they have a few blanks but have them filled, other members couldn’t be there because they could't commit to a full 4 days (this week) from work and then commit to next weeks tour of New England and 1st show. The second thing you notice is the percussion section. They have a full battery and it’s stuffed to the gills, 10 snares, 6 quads, 6 bass and 3 cymbals. They have a full front ensemble. As they did last year, they will give Bucs a run for the percussion title. The 3rd thing you notice is you don’t clap for about the 1st minute and a half of the show. Russian Christmas Music takes a a while till it creates any effect at all. The guard wasn't finished for the final production of Russian Sailors Dance, but the presence of the guard is at a much higher level then ever - kudos to them. The corps struggled the last 3rd of the show BUT the #### thing is on the field and that is good for them. The 4th thing you notice is they do a lot (for a weekend corps). Much like The Cadets, it might bite them in the rump at the end of the year. THEY ARE ON THE FIELD FOR A LONG TIME - A LONG TIME. The 5th thing you notice is the training. After seeing Cabs, Fusion and Bucs in Wildwood this corps rivals the Buccaneers in the training and skills department. The 6th thing you notice, the uniform. It’s classic and they wear it well. They are in the 72 to 74 range in DCA and will challenge the top 3 this year. Some observations, but not a review. Crown The total commitment to coordination is breathtaking. The percussion section is stronger, but kind of an after thought after the 1st minute. The Guard is wonderful. The Brass section is again the standard bearer of modern day brass sound, musicality and technical achievement. The Crown does less then The Cadets. They don’t do as much drill, they don’t spin as much and they don’t play as much. Their design team does a good job of of balance, you can breathe during their production. You don't feel as if you're going to suffer a seizure from constant stimulus. Their use of stage and body and the development of moments progress in a much more creative way then The Cadets. My gut tells me they will catch The Cadets. Cadets This is a very talented music ensemble It’s a lot. I mean a lot of drum corps. They are clearly putting their eggs into the, we re going to do more than you and better than you. More drill … More notes … More drill … More Notes. The Cadets programing is the drum corps version of a Chip Kelly offense, designed to be on the run -constantly- and dominate through shear volume. A note about percussion - The Cadet percussion program, organizationally -Winter & Summer- might be the best in the country. They have 3 crazy talented programs. The Cadets 2015 percussion section is totally integrated into the WHOLE program and WOW, it's impressive. Technical achievement & musically are in constant balance. They will be right there with SCV as the premier percussion program in the country. At times, the presence of the guard seems to be an after thought, it’s coordination, plain and simple. Have the top corps passed The Cadets in this area? Are they forcing this “10” “X” thing? I just don’t get the creative or entertainment value in it. Attention to crafting any moments that are effective other than shear onslaught of material is lacking, I'm not saying it's not there, it's just not balanced. The days of that having weight in both the judging community and for the spectator have left us. "We zig and they zag" - well they all just moved on. Color and props ... it just feels forced. They will be in the hunt all year. Will we as the audience be able to appreciate all they have to offer? Last but not least, this is the best brass section The Cadets have had in a while. I hope it doesn't get wasted by the constant pressure to perform this outrageous book. Crossmen, Boston & Troopers All seem to be in the same boat, with the Crusaders leaning towards a little more content but lacking in the excellence area at the moment. AoE Edited June 30, 2015 by AoEnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Cadets This is a very talented music ensemble It’s a lot. I mean a lot of drum corps. They are clearly putting their eggs into the, we re going to do more than you and better than you. More drill … More notes … More drill … More Notes. The Cadets programing is the drum corps version of a Chip Kelly offense, designed to be on the run -constantly- and dominate through shear volume. So I guess on a scale of one to...er...ten, the Cadets book, demand-wise, is a....well....ten? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenweaver Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 The lead closed by 1/10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoEnut Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 So I guess on a scale of one to...er...ten, the Cadets book, demand-wise, is a....well....ten? You could say that. It's pretty amazing to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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