I really do think BD takes it, but they won’t have such a big gap as last year, maybe half a point or less. The first 3 movements are SO good. Just incident in jazz is a little weird. But still I think they’ve probably got it.
I see Crown and Boston in 2nd /3rd. I think it may come down to who REALLY wants it.
Boston has two issues IMO. One, the first half of the show is not as compelling as the back half. Second, they’ve been squeaky clean for some time now. Unless they’ve radically changed something in the design of the show since, I think they may be 3rd as they’ve maxed out their GE. Other than that I think it’s a flawless production.
I could see Crown really wanting this. I do think they’ve got a HARD show with pretty much the full package (for once). The music is beautiful, orchestral, and outside of BD the most effective. I think their weakness is in the drill (it’s a little odd at times and difficult in parts that don’t need to be). But if the drill is clean clean clean- I don’t think it will matter.
I actually think concept wise it’s fine, sometimes it doesn’t need to be any deeper than it is yall. I just think this show has the emotional effect to bring them the silver - but they HAVE to achieve. There can be no mistakes.
the bluecoats show is not my cup of tea but I wish them the best.
Go colts