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It is a little known fact that GH was fired because he raped women, not because of vocals in drum corps shows. Vocals in shows actually had nothing to do with it and isn't related in any way. People just can't help themselves but to try and use this terrible situation to try and advance their opinions of what a drum corps show should be.

The Phantom Regiment of the past 5 years, hopefully.

This is the silliest argument over vocals I've ever heard...you can't blame The Cadets for every single thing you dislike in this activity...regardless of whether their former director was a known cheerleader for vocals and regardless of how repugnant, repulsive and nauseating et alii he is to the world...this is a time for healing...it is NOT the time to blame the previously contracted singers...it just isn't...

Which is a bit silly considering most of the rules changes passed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes

I am so, so, happy for Cadets’ MMs that such respected and talented people are onboard and working hard to give them a great season. There is no shortage of challenges, but they are under capable leadership. Regardless of anything, this is likely to be a very memorable edition of The Cadets. Previously alienated alumni and benefactors will be returning. Audiences are going to give them the warmest of welcomes, and these young adults are going to remind us why we love this activity. Let’s get ready for a new era.

Lots and lots of benzene rings! Seriously, though, I’m really excited. I hope the title is indicative of the theme for the corps as a whole— time to turn things around! SUTA!

Completely agree. Glad the members are rid of him and his bad (now horrific) reputation in the activity

Quoting Jim Prime , Senior on this subject: "Anyone can do a tough chart badly."

The ride cymbals? ;) Listening on Spotify now. Me likey!

LOVE IT

I feel like this show is a good step for the corps. I'm getting some 2010ish vibes from the announcement, color scheme, and overall presentation, and I fell in love with Into the Light. Hopefully this works out well for them!

Same here. Even without the revelations of the things he did, the activity passed him by (idea-wise) and he wasn't helping the Cadets IMO.

Changes will continue with or without any one person. That's life

It's tone deaf to tell 4 members of the corps that they are cut because the director was fired? What's tone deaf is you not realizing these people were members already and not added in after the departure of GH.

Heck just losing GHs design ideas should add 2-3 placements lol

Happy Move Ins to the Crown Percussion 2018!!! Feed the Beast!!!

It's a good selection of music. This show seems a little more light than the last several years. Let's get back to you doing shows that I love, Phantom. Have a great season!

If the visual presentation matches the quality of the musical selections they've provided us with, this is going to be a fantastic show. Also, I hope there's no cheesy narration like that trailer has (especially after last year's show).

Yeah, I think narration is more annoying than singing.

Nice promotion! :)

Sam Watson named colorguard caption head for 2018 Congratulations to him!

Singing in Drum Corps ( both DCA and DCI ) has been incorporated into Corps shows to some extent or other for decades now. Long before Concert French horns, Trombones and the like have been utilized as a matter of fact. Since singing in Drum Corps been approved and with us for decades now, I'd imagine the ones that are ok with singing when utilized appropriately, will continue to do so, and the ones that don't like singing in Drum Corps no matter what, won't ever like it. But thats no different than any other changes, ie amplification, narration. spandex uniforms, conventional MB instrument utilizations , big props, and all the rest of the changes. You either like it, or you don't. Same as it ever was. Changes in Drum Corps were rapidly taking place well before George Hopkins even arrived on the scene. Changes will occur long after he's gone too.

Are you claiming GH was not the original and loudest advocate for vocals? I think there's pretty broad consensus that he was. So the earlier comment about this being an opportunity to break from vocals is understandable. Not saying I agree with it, but I understand it.

Um, it was just a joke. Sorry it didn't work for you. Your refund is in the mail.

Freelancers were 13th with 79.2, followed by Garfield, BAC, and Cavies, all within a point of each other. I enjoyed Guardsmen and 1978 in particular with the soldiers and "Poet and Peasant." I never saw Guardsmen live since Guardsmen didn't venture out to Boston. I did think I would be seeing all the corps in Birmingham in 1979 and saved enough money for a bus ticket from Boston to DC, DC to someplace, I don't recall, and that city to Birmingham, but parents, who I decided were too strict and overbearing, did not think a 16 year old traveling alone to Birmingham was a good idea and pointed out minor details like the money could pay for a one-way ticket only and I had no place to stay. So in 1979, the closest I got to finals was PBS, WGHB Channel 2. This memory of my parents is a reminder it's Mother's Day, so Happy Mother's Day to all the moms on DCP, especially the strict and overbearing ones who would not allow an absent minded 16 year old to travel by bus from Boston to Birmingham on his own with no place to stay and no return ticket.

GH has had nothing to do with the vocals in Boston's show, Carolina Crown's show for several seasons, Cavaliers attempts, Madison Scouts singing etc., etc. I suspect that the element of choir was more the artistic insight of Drew and Tom than GH. In fact, to sacrifice the mms of the Cadets' choir because of the previous' director's preferences is to let the previous director define the corps, DCI, and these mms' summers. No way, Jose. Because you associate something with him doesn't define DCI, The Cadets, or the mms.

SPLOOIE

First time I've heard this group perform. Very beautiful piece. As an old legacy fan, I'm hopeful the Cadets play this close to its original form. Will it flow gracefully, long enough to allow the comforting melody to take hold? SO many good reasons to be excited about this year's Cadets!

https://cavaliers.org/news-blog/cavaliers-partner-with-visceral-dance-chicago-for-training-intensive-2018 Love that they're doing this again. From my untrained eye it definitely made a difference last year.

Non-sequitur. The singers and GH's misdeeds don't match. I guess singers from other corps will remind them of him too?

So you don’t like singing? Who knew?

Also, doesn't mean singers have to be associated with GH.. It's not like other corps haven't used singers lately.

no, I like this one already

Good point. My assumption may have been off on that. (Though I hope not.)

I'm sick of phantom rehashing old shows with a slight twist. Wasn't a fan of 89 so I guess we shall wait and see.

I hope he can get their guard back to what it used to be. Been their Achilles heel for past few years.

No one is blaming the singers. Gimme a break

I’m with your folks on that one! The Poet and Peasant and Masterpiece Theater were Ken Norman charts. The rest were Tim Salzman charts. We were a brassline in transition. They really shined the next year. An abundance of talent.

While true, it also increases the simultaneous demand on the performer, and that should be taken into account.

Yes there will be 4 singers, including one DCP poster returning for his second season as the exemplary Cadet he has been. The corps is better in many ways because he is there. Now is it an Italian opera, il troppo, il troppo? Not at all. You might even like it if you give yourself the chance.

WOOOOO!

This sounds like it could be a BIG brass moment.

come on now, this is DCP....everything was his fault

I’m no fan of singers. Simply because the acoustics can never be controlled in different stadiums. It takes hours for bands to setup for venues and that’s something corps don’t have time to do. In addition, the quality of voice, electronics and ensemble are never ever consistent. Frankly I have yet to see the value of narrative or voice in any production on a football field.

I really hope they do well and have a great season regardless of placement.

Cadets were in 15....then the uniform change. black took away the feeling of velocity the white pants provided.

I’m intrigued. As with most BD shows seeing is believing but since 14 I’m a fan again

Now, lets get April back in for guard caption head Also, Ara Batur has potential to be a powerful ballad. Great choice.

Well, here ya go then... people are finding out that Michael Gaines will be writing the Visuals for SCV this summer !

Wait until you guys hear the Bruckner opener. From the opening that hornline will grab you by the balls and unleash the power of the drum corps Gods. Kinda like they’re saying, “Eff this, we’re just going to blow your face off from the opening downbeat, hope you don’t mind.” Much percussion, many many tympanies, extremely majestic, and oh my God powerfully loud. When I heard it at the January camp I nearly wept.