Best Drill

[DrumManTx]

Weber's drill is fascinating to watch. I often rewind just to study "how did he do that". But.. how often is his drill a "big effect" ?

But in terms of generating effect, I don't think anyone compares with Gaines. Effect from drill, effect from brass staging, effect from guard staging ( I don't think anyone has done this better). Maybe Sacktig comes close -- certainly A&D was a masterpiece. But IMHO Gaines stands at the top.

Yeah Weber does incredibly organic and immaculately flowing stuff that is a complete and through thought. Not a ton of standout moments but the total package is just totally seamless.

And yep. That's why I put Gaines towards the top of my list. In terms of DRILL, not necessarily visual program as a whole, he was a master at generating effect from just incredible form development and staging. Still want him back. :'(

[DrumManTx]

I'll give another shameless plug for SCVs 2010 Bartok show. That drill makes me drool. That visual program is a hidden gem.

[Lance]

I prefer Weber's work to Gaines' for the most part. Just a taste thing. Gaines' highest scoring work always felt like visual with musical accompaniment...almost as an afterthought. I know that's harsh, but that's the effect I got.

Weber sequences his drill/visual to complement extended musical phrases in a more balanced way, IMO. I'm a music-forward type fan, so that's probably where it comes from for me.

[cavies79]

In Summary, some of the best drills are those written by Zingali, Brubaker, Gains, and Sylvester.

Additional all-time great writers are Sacktig (Cadets), Weber (SCV), John Vanderkoff (Star, Bluecoats).

Obviously there are many fabulous writers of drill. It's usually a matter of opinion and personal preference.

I feel as though Garfield 1984, SCV 1985, SCV 1987, and Garfield 1987 are the best drills I saw in the 1980s.

In the 1990s it was Star of Indiana 1990, 1991, and Cadets 1998. Cavaliers 2002, 2005, and BD 1997 come close.

In the 2000-2009 time frame I think it was Cadets 2000, Cavaliers 2002, Cavaliers 2004, Cavaliers 2006, and SCV 2009.

In the 2010 - 2016 period I'd say Cadets 2011, and most SCV drills.

If you want to go back a bit, I would also add Ralph Pace (Spirit, 27th, Cavaliers), John Brazale (Phantom), Mike Moxley (Blue Devils), and Pete Emmons (SCV).

[FaustianMachine]

I'll give another shameless plug for SCVs 2010 Bartok show. That drill makes me drool. That visual program is a hidden gem.

Just rewatched that show last night, and a million times yes on that statement.