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  1. Sometimes a melodic line doesn't showcase the performer, or generate any kind of musical or visual impact. I would assume that a show designer is looking to showcase the strengths of their particular corps and they would want to write to accomplish that. To me, smart arranging is writing a book that shows off your performers while not creating too much unnecessary risks. I like original shows on the marching field and have never liked how phantom tries to bring pieces like Nessun Dorma to the field. Drum Corps needs to be doing new things, in every facet. If I want Nessun Dorma, I will watch the opera. I want something I havent heard or seen before!
  2. Awesome. We don't all have the same standard of what "good" is. But in a competitive situation the object is to be undeniably "the best". Anyone ever seen a 7-12 show and felt like that show/corps was undeniably "the best"? I haven't ever experienced that. Cavaliers will be competitive again and I can't wait to see it!
  3. You're right. I figured top 6/bottom 6 was a good dividing line since its been awhile since the corps was in the 7-12 range. If corps are "offended" by the "bottom 6" status, maybe that will motivate the right people to put a better product on the field. I think the fans would love it if the top 12 all had the same level of performance.
  4. I think I am stating what the rest of the drum corps world has already stated. We are not used to seeing the Cavaliers as a "bottom 6" drum corps. At least not since 1984 and 1997. It's a competitive environment, everyone is working to create the best product they can, and each organization has it's own set of unique challenges that influence what you see come finals night. Your above stats are correct... in this current decade only once have The Cavaliers and Boston been in the same conversation (2012). The other years? Not so comparable. Do you understand my comment now? Thanks for illustrating it, but I didn't say "never been compared to..." I said "foreign" meaning "out of the oridinary".
  5. The top level of administration of the Cavaliers, the decision makers, have taken notice of this past season. Changes have been made, and more are being made. 8th place doesn't sit well with this group of people, it's foreign to them to be compared to Boston and Spirit. No disrespect to those groups but when is the last time Boston and Spirit have been compared to The Cavaliers? Sometimes you take a risk in staff, show design, rehearsal technique, etc... sometimes you hit a homerun, and sometimes you strike out. But they have taken note. Don't think for one second that the staff at the Cavaliers are sitting around going "Well, goodness.... I can't believe we didn't win. We had the sunglasses and everything..." It's not happening. There is an agressive and ferocious hunger to "right the ship". People are getting hired and fired. It's serious. Enjoy the success of the Blue Devils and Crown this season. They had great shows, and great execution. Come november, The Cavaliers will once again be working to earn your support.
  6. The Cavaliers have a DVD for sale called "From the concert hall to the field" or something like that... Their brass staff talk about how they take ensemble concepts from indoors and apply them to the outdoor activity. Lots of interview, exercises, rehearsal footages. The DVD is more like an instructional video for future educators, not just fans. Very detailed. A real hands on "day in the life of a brass staff"
  7. You are pretty ignorant to think that past performance is an indicator of future results. This isn't kindergarten. Whatever that's supposed to mean. Was that your tough guy quote from some stupid gang banger music video your mom told you not to watch?
  8. Jesus. They haven't even brainstormed a show concept yet and you have already decided the visual package won't be worth it. This place is why I drink.
  9. Let's celebrate some of the other organizations who are really starting to figure it out.
  10. competitive for a championship... Not competitive for who is "less bad". Competitive for a title.
  11. An organizations success or failures are directly related to its leadership. It's not the same corps it once was. It may not ever be the same again. Maybe it's another organizations turn. The Cavaliers have a lot to get better at before they can be competitive on the field. From rehearsal sites, to travel, to food, to recruiting, to schedules, to staff transportations to member accountability to rehearsal standards... It all adds up to what the fans see on the field. Let's hope the off season is productive for them.
  12. And the cavaliers ARE in trouble. You'll see.
  13. This response is a joke. I don't believe Caleb or Travis said anything like this. The drill this year was on the verge of unreasonable.... The proof can be in the injuries and in the sound of the hornline. They simply could not march AND play the show. Watch it on video, these guys run! Compare that drill to bluecoats or Santa Clara.
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