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  1. Not only is modern pop music a relatively untapped source of playable music, this inclusion would directly attract younger audiences to drum corps, which, without a shadow of a doubt, is something the activity needs. In addition, unlike classical pieces of music that has to be chopped up to be formally placed in a show, pop music commonly lasts between three and six minutes; this would provide arrangers with an easier time handling the pieces and leave room for diverse mixing and matching. I, however, still wouldn't support (or imagine) a screamo drum corps show...
  2. From what I witnessed with Teal Sound, I noticed that: A) Teal embraced typical circus themes, such as classical circus motifs, dress in guard, choreography, and shenanigans (such as spinning cymbals on drum sticks and acrobatics in the contra section) B) Musical package was not over-the-top, but contained features for all sections, most notably the passing around of a singular circus melody to different sections of the ensemble C) Visual package was not memorable to me, but I distinctly remember a few holes on field, whether they were formed from illness or absences The show was given a great response by Chambersburg audience; if I recall correctly, portions of the audience gave it a standing-o. Entertaining for sure!
  3. Scores- Raiders: 60.15 Teal: 63.55 Colts: 68.55 Crossmen: 72.55 Crown: 82.05 Cadets: 81.10
  4. Raiders: surprising sound from the corps - great volume and clarity. Love fourth movement! Teal: Spinning cymbals were unique, got a loud roar from audience. Other than a few stragglers on phrases, well done. Colt: All By Myself drew audience in to close. Solid performance. Crossmen: World drill/visual at beginning was really interesting. Love the volume this corps puts out, quiet ending warmly received. Crown: burned down the house, no doubt, Brass was impeccable as usual; visually, work to be done (though I heard new closer drill is being given out soon!). Cadets: first I heard/saw of th show - excellent brass, and arguably the cleanest visually tonight. Great surprise, as I was a doubter of 12.25. Cannot wait to see what they do next!
  5. Oh my gosh, I didn't even know they were practicing at CV. Totally showing up to that now.
  6. 6/20, Battle Creek: Bluecoats - 70.6 Blue Stars - 65.0 Spread - 5.6 6/20, Martin: Crown - 73.0 Cadets - 72.2 Spread - .80 6/20, Mesa: Phantom Regiment - 72.4 SCV - 68.2 Spread - 4.2
  7. 6/19, Albuquerque: SCV - 72.7 Phantom - 72.5 Spread - .2
  8. 6/16, Akron: Bluecoats - 75.4 Crown - 75.1 Spread - .3 6/17, Louisville: Crown - 75.8 Bluecoats - 75.6 Spread - .2
  9. Thank you, Elmo Blatch, for the updates from Louisville. Much appreciated!
  10. I don't think I'll be seeing Caberet live this year, but I think all this flack being shot the Devil's way is slightly too early... I, for one, won't be delving into this nonsense that is trashing a show before a single note has been performed. Good luck to BD with a Dada-inspired production! I can't wait to hear and see what the organization has in store for audiences this fall.
  11. I will only voice my input on the only decade I've seen live - 2010's thus far = Crown, without a doubt.
  12. Suitable, I think. And if I keep listening in on these corps, even to a greater extent than last year, I may need an aid myself!
  13. I went to a practice and heard the corps perform the show that evening (in late June of 2010). This was my first exposure to drum corps of any type, so they blew me away as well! When I went to DCI Allentown (my first actual show!), the Crossmen, Blue Devils, and Carolina Crown blew my face off in the drizzle of the night.
  14. ...this just hearsay, or actually materializing? If that actually happens (in reference to the Gaines/Leon replacement), Crown might really produce a really tight visual package this year!
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