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It is no secret I have been a vocal critic of the corps for at least a decade, mainly because of one persons vision becoming their mission. Tonight, in addition to the response they got coming on, the crowd went up at the ballad and as the Z hit. Tonight I saw THE CADETS do ashow that was all about THE CADETS!! To quote myself “ that performance was a total final purging of all things him”. in this thread I predicted getting back to home turf would do them well and it did. The G logo. Holy Name all over the place. Hearing little hints of things past in the show. Kick ### percussion and mello runs to die for. The end of the balled was Philip Bliss worthy. RPH at the Z pull got my eyes wet. They wont win finals but they e won something far more precious: they’ve won the soul of their corps back. They’ve won fans back. And alumni feel welcome at home again. Scott, admin team, Bobby, Drew, TA: thank you all and congratulations on making the Cadets THE MOTHER ####### CADETS again!!

Alumni and fans pulled through with donations within hours of the announcement. They ordered their replacement and had a volunteer drive it from Indiana to where they’re staying in NY yesterday. So they should be good to go tonight.

Boston - WOW! THE GUARD! THE SIMULTANEOUS DRILL DEMAND! Crowd was on their feet before the end! Strong run. The DMs seemed very pleased.

The Madison brand is alive, in a sense. The problem is, the co-ed Bluecoats are the ones excelling at doing it.

Mandarins - Stunning!!! The audience was blown away. They know this show is something else. posted from the DrumScorps app

My view for tonight! posted from the DrumScorps app

I'm not sure that "fired" (or "FIRED") is accurate. He may have quit - the Flo statement doesn't suggest either way. For what it's worth, he felt terribly immediately and posted as much multiple times on social media last evening. And he posted a letter today explaining his comments, including a refusal to accept payment for any of his Flo appearances.

Was fortunate to be in Allentown last night for the show and cannot begin to express how fantastic the Cadets were. This was a statement performance. This was an EPIC performance. The intensity at the end of Sensemaya both visually and musically. The ballad. The historical references. That ending. And as another poster mentioned THAT CROWD in that historic venue. Many people march entire careers and never have a moment like what the Cadets created last night. Not only have they risen like a Phoenix from the ashes of April but they made a clear statement that they are to be reckoned with. Great job to the admin, staff and most importantly the members. FHNSAB.

He’s the guy that said Sylvester created the Z pull??

BD getting the recognition they deserve in guard and percussion! They also topped Bloo in brass tonight which I don't believe they have done in the past week or two If they can keep this level of consistency in the performance captions, they'll make things interesting in Indy Also how about them Mandarins! Imagine if they finish the season in 8th place!!

I believe that is Mandarins highest score ever!

Eat em Up Boston! #SOS

the fact that he tied what he was saying to the fact that the Cavaliers are an all male corps means that yes, it was rooted in sexism. even if he didn't mean it that way, that's how it came out

How about Samuel Crawford? This is his third year in front of Bloo and has been masterful. As for all time great, I still go with Joel Alleyne from Oakland Crusaders. He was a show unto himself!

When you get a better reaction playing Slaughter for a field warm up than you do for the show...

It's just been so long since I've heard a crowd reaction LIKE THIS for the Cadets. I love the sight and sound of a crowd jumping to their feet before the last note!! GOOD JOB CADETS!!!

I don't think it's unreasonable

Mandarins less than a point from 8th place?

Really hope they make it past those groups above them! Love their show!

Completely agree. Until people see that there are real consequences for their words and actions, they won't sit down and introspect on why their thoughts/words are wrong. God knows that the figure we see on the TV every day is not setting any sort of example, so I'm glad that Flo, out of all entities, is.

Bloo was a PARTY! They know how to make a show that is both fun and makes total sense. Only problem was a bit too much bass synth at times.

I'd tune in if it were made up of posters from the Madison Scouts thread.

I'd be tempted to watch that just to see who made a fool of themselves from week to week.

I'm just grateful for the opportunity to use "mien" in a sentence.

I'm watching the video right now (its still on periscope, but scrubbed from their twitter feed). Convo starts around 6:50. There are 2 problems-- 1 the guy has some clearly sexist ideas about work ethic, and he did not back down at all during the course of that show. 2. Both commentators are winging it and not at all comfortable doing so. This results in some very stupid comments.

I have no personal knowledge of her work with the corps, but Claire Albrecht has been an outstanding public face of The Cadets this year. I also don't know if she's aging out.

This thread should last about as long as that announcer.

these were on air comments in a post show discussion - not an accidental broadcast

Lots of good guards out there, but sorry...BD has content and difficulty and exposure that nobody else does, and it's not really all that close. Vanguard really good too, but not there.

I still am afraid to use multicam and it's been 5 years now... was the stuff of nightmares With BD off practicing for days who wants to figure they pop a 96 or 97 and freak all the SCV fans out?

Nah... I appreciate the slow burn... I'm tired of having my face peeled off at the beginning of a show. Everyone does it. Make me wait for it. :-)

More than that. The corps was ####### en fuego

Flo Statement regarding last night's studio show: His comments were discussed in the Allentown Saturday thread beginning here

I believe their 87.15 tonight is their highest score ever! ( I should have specified that tonights score was the highest ever for Mandarins as a World Class Corps )

Great job BD! Here come the Mandarins!!

Scores were announced as we were leaving. Should be up soon. In summary: -BD wins -Cavies over BAC by .05 -BK back ahead of Blue Stars -Mandarins now really close to Stars & BK -Colts within a point of Academy

That totally makes sense, too. If the corps vehicles have always done that in Allentown, I never noticed it until last night. Very cool tradition! I love the way they made the Conquest quote work so well in this year’s show. To me, it’s THE moment of the show!

Saw what you did there. Did anyone knot think it wood work?

BK - I didn’t get it other than being Egyptian, but they have great musicians and use of color. This is one that I’d love to listen to during the offseason.

That's ridiculous. His comments may not be politically correct but certainly NOT a fireable offense. At worst it was a "don't do that." People are not perfect with their language and from what I read the person had no ill intent and apologized immediately. The man has a family to feed. Sorry Flo Marching, for your low tolerance YOU'RE fired.

All 15 people who saw it live must have been really offended. Hope Flo's post-comp viewership rebounds.

no, not really

Yup. Zero tolerance.

members and staff are going to be so pumped now polishing the show and heading into Indy - something the Cadets haven't been able to feel the last several seasons where either they were making stupid last minute change (thanks but no thanks design genius) or their score was heading down, not up loved that crowd reaction!!

Little disappointed The Cavaliers aren't stronger medal contenders. But we're all in trouble if we view vying for 5 & 6 this year is "in trouble." This top half of the final 12 will be powerfully-performed, very creative drum corps shows. After last night at Allentown, add the Cadets in there, too.

Samuel Morse. His wife's name was dot. She thought he was quite dashing.

Actually, I love this post! I am not worried about them. Regardless of how they finish... they are easily one of the best in drum corps history! Their history is one amazing one (buy and read the book by Colt Foutz!). I know that they will regroup, learn, and fight for another championship!

Dear Flo. Please surprise us with a stream since Friday was ruined.