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FWIW... Cavies were rehearsing in their Aussies last night. So I’ll assume they’re being worn at least part of the show.

It's like when a member of the media overhears a conversation between two people and they hear one word in one sentence, then another word in another sentence, and then formulate their own conclusion to put that information out in the news, when their conclusion was completely out of context of what was actually said. I believe the post said: "We have some URGENT NEEDS in the next couple of weeks and could USE your financial help." This, I believe, is how fake news is spread.

recovery days or a brain???

Home Depot for the brass, Lowes for the battery, and Menards for the guard.

I've witnessed people state as much at shows, so yes, it does happen. I find that a terrible way to enjoy the activity, but to each their own. Personally, I find the whole BD isn't fan friendly criticism tired. Some people will never like a BD show simply because it's BD, and others just don't like their flavor of show design or a particular show. That's fine. I've been to enough shows with the corps throughout the seasons to see that there are plenty of fans who do enjoy their shows year in and year out. That's the beauty of the activity nowadays, there's enough variety for everyone. What you consider a "kick butt show", I may simply find it rather ho-hum. Parts of a show you may stand up and scream after, I may simply remain seated clapping in awe. Different things elicit different reactions in different people.

no doubt....lol

It is much better than y'all are giving it credit. I did only see a low angle video, but I think the show has potential to keep them competitive with Blue Stars and Blue Knights.

From what I understand there have been fewer replacements due to injury and other causes this year than at the same point in the last couple of years. One of the reasons is the MM's have been getting recovery days, which anyone with a brain would know is necessary but which The Cadets never had before.

If i could like your post ten times i would. Of course not everyone is in that category, but a majority are. BD could come out and do a show going 230 BPM with break neck drill the entire show, then end on a massive company front with horn line pumping out a volume that moves the stadium 10 feet off it's foundation, some still won't like it if they are in contention to win.

http://www.mankatofreepress.com/mankatomagazine/features/leader-of-the-band-sorry-the-corps/article_0067ef04-6b5e-11e8-a0db-1703ee976eb5.html

Menards. You must certainly be a Midwesterner.

Totally agree with the recent post about BD's recent shows... from 2014 on... being more engaging/entertaining. I've been a Devils fan since 1973...and honestly, some of their shows, late 2000s through 2013... lost me. But since '14... wow!!!

Pio has new threads. Green is back!

Has anyone else reported on the nationwide DCI info session on this? Sorry, if I missed it. https://www.dci.org/news/participant-safety-emphasized-at-groundbreaking-nationwide-summit

I don’t disagree at all. It is certainly different times. I personally enjoy the various eras and “versions” of the idiom I’m not sure the more “‘militaristic” style uniforms have the same appeal to young people as they did, say, 20-30 years ago and certainly the visual movement/design is a huge influence on what makes appropriate attire for today’s corps

Probably an infant.

I can go back farther than that....cough...Bridgemen Harlem Nocturne...cough...

and that was quite some time ago..wasn't it

One week till family day! Do it up Devils!

that's an appropriate pun. How many chickens are you donating?  Better yet? Chicken Dinners? www.yea.org/donate

The corps is fine. These are just the usual campaigns that the run every year and they want to stay ahead of. = )

This potential result you mention may not fly with alumni and PR fans.

The corps seem obligated to go without headgear for some reason. I think it would be best if headgear was used in the show and when they come off it means something. The part where we connect to the performer, but really they look better with headgear on.

I just do not think it is inhumane to make the corps wear aussies or shakos. I get that the no head gear thing is supposed to give the members more of a chance to connect with the audience. I think this is a crappy excuse, because they should have a horn in their face more then not (I guess all the corps do have a lot more time when their faces are exposed now that there seems to be less horn playing) IMHO. I think no head gear looks less appealing from the stands. It also makes the drill look not as crisp. The pop of color you get with an aussie and feathers or shako and plume is a huge loss when I watch these corps that have doffed their head gear. I am hoping this new lack of "hats" is just a faze, but if not, I will just have to adjust as I have had to do regarding many changes in drum corps over the years.

Beau's feed bill was not in the original budget. A dawg's life at Cadets' ST requires a lot more energy.

Ford Field for me. I am not going to make a prediction as I think Bluecoats is a show designed to peak in August not June. I think they are playing the long game this year.

No Hop talks = better rest at night as well

According to Scott (the new Director), they did not lose a single member after the event in April. That says a lot.

I am going to be in the Grand Rapids, MI area at the time of the premiere. I will be going to the Celebration Cinema in Grandville nearby. It is going to be quite the change from my usual location in Palm Springs, CA. I was considering making the drive to Ford Field and watching it live.

June 9, 2018 Colts move to Dubuque, IA. Pacific Crest moves to Moreno Valley, CA. Pioneer has a performance in Appleton, WI. Santa Clara Vanguard moves to Weed, CA. Troopers move to Casper, WY.

To be honest, I'm still kind of snakebit.

I prefer looks with head gear as I not only like the pop of color, I think it makes the drill look better from the stands. It is what it is. It broke my heart to see SCV without their Aussies last year, but I got over it.

If we want to get technical, everyone thinks of a "band uniform" as a uniform. Nobody says "your band costume". So, let's just stick with uniform, and give it up. Seriously, is this about the become an annual thing like "so and so corps is stepping it up this year!" Or many of the the other quotes from earlier in another thread? Jeez.

I think this is true on discussion boards, but come show time, the whole stadium goes mad for a great show and a great performance. Even those that are tired of the same corps winning all the time (and I am one of them) are up and shouting after the show (or ballad). They may feel dirty afterwards, but, you know, that's just the way it goes.

to be clear, i don't care what people call it i wore a uniform in the marine corps for 4 years, and i'm pretty familiar with the term. and it's not like i'm one of those crazies who gets upset over corps not wearing military-style outfits. they're wearing exactly what's appropriate for the activity, imo. call it whatever you want, but "costume" is every bit as appropriate as "uniform" for what most corps are wearing nowadays. in terms of dci, pragmatically speaking, the 2 terms are interchangeable.

It's a uniform because they all look the same, as opposed to cotumes which may have multiple variations or represent different characters. We think in terms of military uniforms because of our hisotircal roots, but UPS drivers and Burger King employees wear "uniforms" too.

that was English LOL. basically the attention to technique will help allow for greater clarity and quality of sound. Intervolic spreads refers to how wide or close together the mallets are in each hand, and of course outer and inner means controlling all implements...too often everyone focuses on the inside mallets, allowing the outer ones to flop around...sometimes creating additional and usually unwanted notes being played. Wrist rotations is about how when they do stuff within each hand, if the wrist rotation is subtle yet controlled, it allows for greater clarity and quality of sound

1. Crown - Just think they are going to click with the design team in year 2. Hornline will always keep them in the hunt and Sacktig knows how to write to win championships. 2. Bluecoats - I just think too much talent and they've learned from last year's mistakes. Too good to count out these days. 3. Cavaliers - The buzz says Boston, but I think the Cavaliers have been building and are going to maintain or push for higher this season.All areas are strong and balanced. 4. Boston - I have no doubt that with this team, they could be up there by the end. Not sure they will start quite as strong as the groups above. Could be totally wrong. 5. Blue Stars - I like their program, hornline is very good and I just see them being more balanced to start the season than PR. 6. Phantom - Should be an improved corps, especially in the brass area. wont be surprised if they are above Blue Stars.

Had a friend who drove over from Medford for the preview. They did about 5:00 minutes of the show and then a standstill performance for a large turnout crowd. No audio or video, but evidently props are super cool and the whole corps is very strong. He said percussion is outstanding as usual, guard is great, but that the hornline is on a totally different level this year. Said the show was super exciting and each tune was very unique, right up Vanguard's alley. Just makes me look more forward to seeing them later in the season!

You couldn’t be more out of touch.

Never made sense to me either. I just hit my dots lol.

The point I’m trying to make: it isn’t a new thing and it sometimes works masterfully- especially with the increasing use of flat out dance i would suggest we let the designers make the design decisions - trends tend to become common then the pendulum swings back to equilibrium and we see the new things a little less as far as I can tell most corps have headgear planned for this summer

yep..I was on staff there...very young staffer of course

The Tweet, well retweet in discussion. Love how much this front ensemble plays. Edit: Also looks like this part was rewritten recently. This may be day of changes, so dirt is expected, but still impressive.

Well, they have removed 1976. #### them.

Yeah, I am as competitive as the next guy, but it's the emotional reaction to a show that I get the most from in this activity. And while I have never had thousands go crazy for my performance, I do love watching thousands go crazy for my corps's performance.

For me personally this couldn't be further from the truth. I'm looking for a kickbuttvshow that gets me excited about what they're doing I could care less if they've won one time or 60 times and I bet I'm not alone in that thought. Take last years ballad by BD long melodic phrases of music and what happen ? A huge reaction from the crowd. do you honestly think people who didn't want BD to win sat on her hands during that moment? Maybe the marching band crowd does but anyone who have been around drum corps would never sit at that moment .

Roseville, MN!!!

Audubon was unquestionably the finest all-girl drum corps ever. But their real legacy is that of a true title-contending drum corps, gender aside. In their prime 1956-1958, when corps like Holy Name, St. Vincent's and Blessed Sacrament were annual winners of major titles, Audubon was right up there with them, exchanging victories from week to week. Unfortunately, the ultimate prize of a "national championship" eluded them, but you cannot come any closer than they did. 1953 VFW Nationals St. Vincent's Cadets 89.75 Audubon Bon Bons 89.65 Most Precious Blood (i.e. Boston) Crusaders 88.65 1957 Dream Contest Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights 87.1 Audubon Bon Bons 87.05 Holy Name Cadets 85.5 1957 American Legion Nationals Holy Name Cadets 91.3 Audubon Bon Bons 90.95 Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights 89.63 Hyde Park (i.e. Boston) Crusaders 88.54 St. Vincent's Cadets 87.21 The early 1970s Audubon corps was a strong performer, still more interested in open competition... but they dabbled in "all-girl" class contests, winning a slew of titles there.

For those that don't know- SCV will not be going to rehearse at Sierra High school in Aubury California (not too far from Fresno/Clovis) as they have for the last few years. THey will instead be rehearsing at Sanger high leading up to the Clovis.