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Crown, Phantom
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Summer :/
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Phantom is/will be fine. Most corps go through competitive swings. From what I've seen online this year (not in person, so take it with a grain of salt), Phantom's show design doesn't quite "work" yet. There are certainly some great moments, but their staff will need to do some tinkering for Phantom to make it back in the top 6. Don't forget that Phantom was a medalist just 3 years ago. I'm not worried about the direction of PR at all.
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Easy: Cadets 2002, The Pledge of Allegiance spoken during the ballad. Major goosebumps every time.
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The idea is that the addition of synthesizers, body movement, all standard brass, crazy props, etc, allow for better "art" and therefore a better curriculum and better education for the members. The addition of synthesizers allows for a wider timbral and textural palette. Body movement likewise adds to the possible visual repertoire and increases the "content" in a show. Corps have a competitive disadvantage by not utilizing contemporary techniques.
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If you want to know what DCI is really "about," take a look at the mission statements of different corps. DCI is not about entertainment, it is about education. The purpose is not to entertain the audience, put butts in seats, or sell CDs. The goal of most corps is usually something like, "Creating lifelong excellence in youth through arts education." The point is that it doesn't matter what you (the audience) prefers. Shows are designed to provide the best arts curriculum for the education of the members. What constitutes the best arts curriculum is determined by what the judges value as having the best content. The cat is already out of the bag and it isn't going back in.
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Blue Devils 2014 Thread
Harmonious Cacophony replied to EDA16 's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
The show sounds like it is perfect for the Blue Devils, and should give the opportunity for a lot of really neat musical and visual ideas. I look forward to seeing it this summer. -
BD and Crown have done it well
Harmonious Cacophony replied to JKT90's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I agree. The corps identity is a factor of more than just repertoire selection, but a combination of many factors. For the Blue Devils, I think what they're doing this year is right in line with their shows from 2007 to the present season. What BD has done in this time span is different from BD in 2001-2006 and BD in the 90s. -
Carolina Crown's 2011 show?
Harmonious Cacophony replied to Elmo Blatch's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I think SCV already did this show -
Toss Up!
Harmonious Cacophony replied to tigerwoods_2001's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Definitely Duke.