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Cadevilina Crown

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  1. Here's hoping the Billie Eilish song is either "when the party's over" or "ocean eyes," both of which I think would sound great on the field. At the same time, however, I don't want to see a repeat of what they did to "715-CREEKS" last year. That ballad deserved a better arrangement, IMO.
  2. DP mentioned in the announcement of the proposal results that a steering committee will come up with guidelines for that particular proposal by the start of April given the variety of different types and sizes of venues.
  3. Probably withdrawn along with the one Steve Vento made.
  4. Were both amplification proposals withdrawn? Neither were mentioned in the video.
  5. Instructors/Designers vote is at 4pm ET today. The Voting Membership will probably vote on the proposals that pass the first caucus tomorrow.
  6. The YouTube video of that interview has a roughly 1:6 ratio of likes to dislikes. Just saying.
  7. Time to give my obligatory thoughts on all these proposals. #1 (Brass Amplification Limitations): Yes! Hopefully the voting membership will finally see the light on this issue that has been apparent for a few seasons now. #2 (Evaluation Structure Innovation): Interesting idea, although I would prefer if there were still adjudicators for the Monday-Tuesday shows, but only a small (5-member) panel of judges with no scores. Also, the DCI Tour Premiere should still be scored as a regular weekend competition, IMO, even though it's on a Thursday. #3 (Guard Sheet Reinforcement): Not my area of expertise, although I will add that Michael Cesario said back in 2016 that colorguards should not be judged by their "effect," for whatever that's worth. But I see where they're coming from; it's a different age, even from just 4 years ago. #4 (Any Instrument Policy): NOPE. They will lose me as a fan if this happens. The only way I can see this working for me at all is if they limit the number of non-brass/percussion players at any one time. It will be even more egregious if they decide to go ahead with this full-stop for 2020, unless they can get a corps or two to "trial" this proposal. #5 (Live Sampling): As long as it's used primarily by soloists/small ensembles only and not by the whole ensemble (see #1), I'm down. After all, I loved when the Bluecoats got away with their "looping" effect in 2015. #6 (RSTF Voted On Every 3 Years): Probably a good idea for the organization, although it doesn't matter to me (or any of the fans, for that matter). #7 (Scoring System Update): To be honest, I could see this passing if DCI goes ahead with #4, or if they're OK with limiting the panels for weekday shows in #2. But as it is, it's OK; it reminds me of a similar proposal that a former SCV director presented a few years back. Also, I'd prefer this system be trialed at early-season or smaller shows. #8 (Sound Reinforcement): ####, totally forgot about this one before posting! Well, I get where he's coming from. I still would absolutely prefer #1, though. TL;DR I like #1 and #5, dislike #4 (unless there's a way to make it work without sacrificing the essence of DCI), and am neutral on all the others.
  8. Speaking of choral composers, I'm still waiting to hear Ola Gjeilo on the field. I've heard several high school marching bands play his stuff, but no drum corps have touched anything by him. Daniel Elder and Eriks Esenvalds are two other great choral composers whose styles would translate really well to the field.
  9. Just realized that the Cadets got placed on Friday night of Allentown. Weird, but OK...
  10. Due to a scheduling conflict, no DCI Southwestern Championship at the Alamodome in 2020. Instead, we have a revamped "Texas tour." https://www.dci.org/news/texas-tour-gets-a-fresh-look-in-2020?fbclid=IwAR0ZH4_rPG_dLuYY5307Njp10bo2cDUFp-6jSk0PTHyPe8HP7iIhSRysWac
  11. Jay Bocook will also be remaining in Denver with BK, along with Keith Tye. https://ascendperformingarts.org/bk-announce-brass-leadership-for-2020-season/
  12. Sad to see JD go, but I'm excited to see what EVD has in store for SCV's brass book. He's one of the big up-and-coming arrangers in the Texas marching scene.
  13. Well, that came the #### out of nowhere for me.
  14. I’m a bit surprised at how relatively little love there is for Crown 2012. It’s one of the most ambitious shows I’ve ever seen, and in any other year where BD wasn’t quite as strong, it would have won. Also, it’s my favorite Crown brass book (and Crown hornline) ever. Anyway, For the Common Good gets my vote. Tilt is a close second for its lasting impact on show design today.
  15. It was a close one between Bloo’s 2015 and 2018 shows, but I chose Kinetic Noise because I don’t think we’ll ever see another show quite like that one again. Session 44’s music book is my favorite that Bloo has ever done, though.
  16. Force of Nature gets my vote, as it's my favorite SCV show of the decade. Yes, I like it more than Babylon.
  17. I am very, very torn between Into the Light, Because and Wicked Games. All fantastic shows.
  18. Three of these are great, and the other seven are at best forgettable and at worst........just not good. I ended up choosing BK 2019 for how refreshingly gorgeous it was. Boston 2012 and Cadets 2018 are my honorable mentions.
  19. BK 2014 by a mile. A very memorable show that placed them on the map. Loved Blue Stars 2010 and Scouts 2015 as well. If it were not for BK 2014 finishing in 8th at Finals after placing in 7th most of the season, my final decision would have been a tough one between those two.
  20. Blue Stars 2014 takes the title for me. One of their best-designed shows of the decade, even if not their highest-placing. Honorable mentions: Both of the Madison shows were also very well done and emotional, although not quite reaching the overall emotional heights of their 2011 show, IMO.
  21. End of Phantom’s FOEG ballad when I saw it live. Just wish the rest of the show gave me chills in the same way, but I digress.
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