furious-winter

*clutches chest*

First SCV, then Bloo, Crown... Boston is really taking "Eat 'em up" literally this year. Nom nom noms... one more...

It was nice being friends, y'all.

As we were leaving a few minutes after scores were announced last night, we passed by Dan Acheson as he was talking to someone on his way out. I looked to my friends, motioned towards him, and in my deepest southern accent said, "That's the man right there." The Oh-God-No look on his face as he hurried away proved well worth it.

I guess it's a sign of the times.

Careful how loudly you say that, wouldn't want Oklahoma Baptist University Athletic Bands cancelling Broken Arrow. 😂

I should find out today or tomorrow if I'm still able to go, hence why I haven't bought tickets ahead of time... I may message you.

I'm sorry... but it sounds like a kazoo...

I am a millennial and I agree with most of what OP said. Not trolling, just used to keeping my unpopular opinions to myself. 🙃

Anyone know if they're selling frisbees? I would totally buy a Mandarins frisbee.

...Well, it won't be Mandarins.

Loved that Colts show. I was iffy of the color palette on the props but their silks were awesome. Great show! Second favorite behind Cavaliers.

I think we could see the Madison Scouts returning to finals night whenever judging resumes...

I was relaying to my roommate about how in the countdown celebration they mentioned how BAC were "taking advantage of not having any rules" to follow and or whatever, and how that was maybe kind of a nod to when they got docked for using baby powder years ago at LOS after using it all season with no complaints. And she said, "OH MY GOD they should TOTALLY use baby powder at finals!!!" I know they won't, but... I agree. 🤣

I got to drag along two friends who were new to DCI. They both thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll say I'm now definitely SUPER hyped for BAC's show this year. Glad I went just for that alone.

Last I checked, I'm the only person to have reserved seats here in Oklahoma City. My friends and I may have it all to ourselves, but it also makes me wonder if attendance will be sparse almost everywhere... And if it means DCI will lose money on it.

🍻 Here's to all the MMs in the pit who put everything they have into their performances. Your contributions and dedication are much appreciated by many, and drum corps just wouldn't be the same without you. Your efforts are too often overlooked and under-appreciated, and the existence of this thread is proof of that. Keep being amazing and adding to the wonderful productions that you help enrich.

I know we're all concerned about whether or not the corps and/or the activity will survive, but I suppose the silver lining - especially for all the old timers who constantly gush about the direction the activity is taking and how awesome they think it is - is that BoA will almost certainly still be around in some capacity as high school bands probably aren't going anywhere anytime soon. 😉

God forbid they consider multiple options, geez.

"Although HBCUs were originally founded to educate black students, their diversity has increased over time. In 2015, students who were either white, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Native American made up 22% of total enrollment at HBCUs, compared with 15% in 1976." -Wikipedia

you speak my language

God, I hope not. I still hate to think of the BD kids in 2015 when Crown was announced.

I dunno, year after year I seem to care more about who wins CG, Perc, and Brass than overall placement. Sure, it's nice to see the show I love the most win, but... that rarely happens. At least in recent years, the Founder's Trophy is more like "yay you did the goodest in general" than the end-all-be-all.

"if you're not wearing nails, you're not doing drum corps" whoops i meant "if you're not doing drill, you're not doing drag" jesus what is wrong with me "if you're not playing g bugles, you're not wearing spandex" no sorry what i meant to say was "if you're not keeping up with the times, the times are gonna leave your ### in the dust"