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How in the heck did a corps drop not only 3 spots but 4 points in a day?? I realize it's a different show with different judges but come on!

Cadets had 3 horn players fall; domino style. Didn't see any percussion fall.

I heard DCI was going to change the rules so that they could break 100

Wow. That's exactly what I would want out of a DCI app. Good luck!

Oh yeah, I definitely understand what you and several other members are saying, I just feel like they could be doing so much more. I remember sitting in the stands at a show site in 2006; we shared a housing location with SCV and we finished up early so I went to go watch them. That show was the first time I really took notice of them, at the speed at which they were moving, how often they played while marching, and at how difficult and snaky the drill was. I just don't get that from this year's show. I understand that they are trying new things; heading in a different direction and I completely respect their organization for that...........I just hope it's the right direction. Thank you for your courteous reply as well!

That's a pretty sweet picture. I wonder what Hoppy was saying to him, cause that dude is totally ignoring him! The purpose of drum corps is to entertain......and I bet the audience was just that.

Read past the first sentence.

In my opinion Santa Clara is the biggest disappointment. I have liked several of their past shows-06 and 07 being my favorites but this year is sooooo unlike them. I realize they had a major staff overhaul but it shouldn't have affected things this much. There's no VANGUARD! moment in the show, the cymbal line doesn't form a V and I'm unmoved by the show. I feel like the show is so one layered. The music is sporadic, being played in little chunks here and there for a good portion of the show until we get to the almighty shaker tune. Yes I realize it is a classic folk melody, and it was great when Blast did it in 2001, but I'm just tired of it. Especially when it is basically the orchestral arrangement transferred to the field. With a standard piece like that, it would be nice to hear an inventive arrangement. I don't know, but that's the one I'm most disappointed with. The things they are doing well: The balls-out extended chord at the end has a pretty good balance. Hard to do with a chord that long, that loud, and played front field. They also execute the show very well, with the marching and performance aspects. Better luck next year in the show design.

The Regimental Phantom?

I was hoping I wouldn't have to include a emoticon for people to figure out that I was being sarcastic. Everyone else got the idea, what's your excuse?

Why doesn't BD ever play while running? What's up with this playing while marching crap?

Travis from the hornline. I played trumpet.

Oh yeah! way cool. Is he doin alright?

Who is your son? I marched with him!

This happens every year, and it is due to the nature of the two corps' marching system. The Blue Devils consistently are cleaner much sooner than The Cavaliers because they utilize guiding, which allows them to have cleaner forms earlier in the season. The Cavaliers use the dot system, which although it takes longer to clean, allows the corps to be more precise towards the end of the season. I disagree with the poster who said they were clean, because I can state from my point of view that they were NOT clean. The drill for their (Cavaliers) closer was very messy and was obviously in need of cleaning. They also had their old ending in which would affect the GE score greatly. When you have a less than stellar ending that does not evoke an emotional response, the general effect of the show will diminish. As there are still weeks left in the season, I would not lose any shred of sleep over the Cavaliers' ability to add GE to their show. I noticed PLENTY of potential for them to add to the show. The Blue Devils on the other hand, had a very exciting show that I instantly forgot about after they left the field. It was exciting because they have added their visuals and effect in already, and I believe their show is on the verge of topping-out. Only time will tell.