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  1. Cadets should win because their show is more challenging than any others out there.... I am confident they could excel doing any other corps show-- but that no other corps could do theirs justice. I don't think their production will change how folks use voice. They are not the first corps to do it, they won't be the last, this is just one of the first quality productions we've seen where voice seemed to be the impetus of the show rather than an enhancement. It's a programming choice just like any design team makes. I will cheer for any corps that wins, but confusion will definately be my first reaction if they don't win because I don't think any other corps holds a torch to them overall. Love it or hate it, you have to admit they are simply phenomenal performers.
  2. Cadets- Insane trumpet tonguing in opener and the triangle where they backward march at half speed Cavies- Opening solo Bluecoats- You have the right to remain silent Crown- When they appear with the jockey skirts Glassmen- When the guard hits the lunge and swirls their head SCV- Cymbals Phantom- End of the trumpet duet
  3. A diaper bag counts like a purse, not like a backpack-- they will check the diaper bag as well as the stroller, but YES they will let you bring both in. They will even let you store the stroller in the handicapped open seat areas. Pro stadiums are actually pretty kid friendly because the stadium employees who work the entrances and gates are used to kids. When they check the diaper bag they will let you bring in things that are directly related to the baby (formula, bottles, etc.) but will NOT let you bring in anything THEY sell (bottled water, sodas, chips, etc.) When my kids were less than a year old, the noise bothered them more than they bothered the other audience members-- bring some of the soft yellow kids earplugs, or plan to sit outside the 40's so the sound is not so "in your face". FYI, bring extra bottles or sippy cups-- because as the noise bothers the baby's ears, they will need to "swallow" to readjust their ear pressure just like you do when you fly with the little ones. Last, if your wife is nursing or needs a more quiet area to soothe the baby at any time, ask one of the stadium officials, they will usually let you retire to a press lounge or empty stadium box. Hope this helps. I've toted my kids along with me everywhere from DCI shows to the symphony and as long as you are prepared ahead of time, it always works out. Heads up for the fans who don't like children at events such as this-- you'll get your share of nasty looks... and get just as many smiles from other parents who have been there. :-)
  4. The music and the visual are a marriage... Seperate them and one of many groups could play or march at an unbelievable level-- but to have so many corps who do both, simultaneously, as well as they do prove that both are of equal importance. I believe the best catch phrase would be that of "mutually exclusive".
  5. The season may not end up being the most numerically competitive to date, but as a fan, I can't remember ENJOYING so many shows at so many different ranks in the lineup. Usually there are only one or two that jump out at me, but this year I have 6 or 7 favorite shows instead of just one or two.
  6. Cadets - WOW, cleanest music and marching ever Crossmen - UNDERRATED, absolute crowd favorite!! Madison - Glad to see them back in the game Phantom - Beautiful Cavaliers - Fun to watch!! And... Bluecoats better than I've ever seen them Glassmen's guard was on fire
  7. Did somebody mention beer? Are you guys going to the Craft Beer Festival in Allentown on Saturday? This is too cool-- if you've never been to one of these it's WAY cool. Similar to a wine tasting a la Frasier... but more laid back. They give you a mug or a cup that you carry around with you for about 2 hours-- there are dozens of different swanky beer companies (independent brewers) who let you sample their brew. So basically, you get your glass filled halfway-- taste, sip, chug, visit with buddies and move to the next booth. Think of it as a liquid flea market :-) I can't wait! (And from what I hear there's not much else to do waiting for the show in Atown anyway). I wonder if they'll have comfortable chairs-- then someone could call the meeting to order.
  8. I think the theme of this whole season has been "underdog improvement" and shocking placements-- Not just for first place either. The top, middle, and bottom/bubble really are anyone's game at this point. The corps who push through to the end will take it in the end, but WOW what a year. Look at the growth and improvement of so many corps! And the most amazing part of this and its impact on the activity is the fact that the corps who are in 16, 17, 18 place are still REALLY GREAT. This is no longer about which corps are grand or not-- it's about who brings it to any given show.
  9. To amp or not to amp, that is the question. Just like so many other things in our society, it is indeed a choice. Let each group make thier own choice. Let each fan make their own choice. I am growing tired of the time exhausted griping about amps-- if a child plays an instrument that can be heard better aplified, he and his family and friends deserve it to be heard... not all can be a screeching lead soprano and wake up the dogs across the subdivision. Regarding the money comments-- any corps can fundraise, any corps can get sponsors-- if they want amps they will budget for them, if they don't they won't. A corps will not be more/less successful based on use of electronics or not. I am quite familiar with all the adjudicator's sheets: front, back, placemats, etc., and no where on there is this a consideration, positive, negative, or neutral. And as far as a corps folding because they're not using them-- thus amplification being the end of corps as we know it-- VOLUNTEER your time with that corps. Spend a week on the road, help on the food truck, drive a vehicle-- this is what will keep them afloat. Spend minute for minute as much time working for some kids on tour as you do griping about some corps' choices. It will keep things in check, and give you additional perspective. At the end of any given contest it's not about the electronics-- but about what those students learned that day.
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