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or one color bleeding out under the other on top of it, killing the surprise and the classic trim fit of the Cadet uniform. The blue was different but fine. The mustard, particularly with the center horizontal stripe of a different material which came across in the box as a different color, was ugly which it was meant to be given the matter of the Depression and horrors of WWII. However, against the rest of the usual Cadet uniform it was distracting, not helpful. I found the last cummerbund particularly ineffective, too pastel, too blah compared to the dynamism expected for the closer, the finale, the big push. Compared to the bright sunshine yellow of the traditional Cadet cummerbund, it was too much like a under ripe banana, without verve. When the banners, and Oprah, failed to rouse the crowd, the banana split didn't engage them either. As Jay Kennedy said on his GE tape once during last season and criticizing the banner of the Capital instead of it being the White House since the show was about Presidents, not Congress, nice attempt but... Looking at the clothing designs of those designers Hopkins usually consults on fabric matters and even the way they clothe themselves in public, I fear whenever I hear Hopkins says he's tinkering with the classic uniform. It's more like social deconstructionism rather than creativity adding to beauty. In other words, novelty for novelty's sake with some supplier making money at the expense of the kids..

here lies both the problem and the challenge. Drum corps is a competitive activity that is more and more limiting the involvement of non-matriculated musicians and students of other interests who just happen to play a musical instrument. As the shows become more technically proficient and demanding the part-time musician is limited by technical expertise (and sometimes native ability.) Current judging of the activity includes the general effect caption which has an aspect of audience engagement and response as well as proficiency, emotion, and nuances. Music with which the audience is unfamiliar takes longer to elicit a strong response during these short weeks of the season. What is technically appealing to the musician and faculty sometimes is not appealing in the same way to the audience and paying ticket holders. Against the duel between design and performance is a third side of the triangle the successful composer/arranger in drum corps is forced to consider and master.

wow, this thread lives

Maybe.. but you have to admit that 4 pages... 1700 views ( and counting ) regarding a Corps colors in a photo recreation is pretty funny, if not impressive, for the off season.

Lance was in hiding all these years, waiting for the statute of limitations to relieve him from liability for any really bad shows that originated on this thread.

And there were too many times when you can see the cummerbunds falling off the uniforms.

Has the frozen cathedral been recommended yet?

Lol I think it's more because that since im so "young," I'm too used to the use of filters and so seeing an image with a filter is the norm for me, not an unusual occurrence.

That should be one hell of a great show so close to seasons end ,

Among the many color guards competing this weekend at Dayton are units representing Oregon Crusaders, Cadets, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Good luck to them and to the many DCI performers competing under other banners.

"bluecoats are wearing black"

wow. lance lives!

That's what we like to call in the industry...a photo edit. The uniforms are actually blue, but in this edited picture they appear black. Calm down, everything will be okay.

they don't need to go to a bigger stadium. UD is incredible. UD and the Wildwood Convention Center are the best two places I've ever watched indoor shows. and yes rain sucks period for drum warmups. but percussion doesnt even get access to the hallways or wherver in UD to even hang out when it rains

Wouldn't count on it. Have you lived in America recently?

I'm hearing positive things coming from s current member. Totally different approach as compared to last year in a more positive way!

No... there is no connection whatsoever between your ability to have the tapes, and your wrong claim above that ( quote.. your words at 1:22 pm today, this thread ) : ' DCI does indeed have the non finalist archives on video dating back way further than the early 80's- mid nineties". This statement of yours ( the one I clearly referenced above) was wrong this afternoon when you typed it, is just as wrong tonite.. and will be just as wrong tomorrow. For context, your initial reply to me above was in attempts to point out my error. But in reality, I am not in error on this. You are. DCI does not have such archived videos we are discussing, ( Craiga poster pointed this out as corroboration for you as well ) This is because DCI had a fire, and those early years video tapes " further than the the early 80's- mid 90's " were lost. Now, having said this, this does not mean that there are not other sources outside of DCI in which one may or may not have the video tapes in question, not did I attempt to convey to anyone at all the impression that you might be lying, or have forgeries, nor that it was impossible for one such as yourself to acquire the non finalist full show video tapes from outside the realm of DCI. There is a wise old saying that is my unsolicited advice to you, ... : " when you have dug yourself a big enough hole.. stop digging ".. or even better yet, when you are proven wrong, to have the common sense and/ or decency to just stop and admit it, and not choose instead to... " keep digging a bigger hole" for yourself .

Great look! Love the design. Blue is THE bar-setting color in DCI World Class. Best of luck to Cascades!

What if there was possibly more black with red and silver?

Really?

Perhaps long sleeved shirts would help - I noticed the change at the Macy's parade and thought it was nice. I think they still look very much like the Madison Scouts.

To Hades with anybody that criticizes Interstellar Suite. Musically speaking that show was awesome. Who could not love seeing nine(+4) bass drums on the field?