CorpsRelic

Thank You CrownBariDad. I am NOT IT savvy. Please explain what you mean by "I always run "wired" which may or may not be possible in everyone's setup. Thanks in advance for any pointers you can share with this "Corps Relic".

Queenanne, I Very much enjoyed your nicely detailed review. Particularly so "Sad"" to see THE ACADEMY's "ACADEMIC" production so Intrusively interrupted by unneeded and distracting Narration unntil "Oh Captain, My Captain". Otherwise IT IS a vastly improved Corps from last year in all captions: Brass. Percussion and Guard!. Their Uniforms beautifully fit the theme. One final comment, the show truly lacks, at this point, Emotional connection with the audience.

GREAT JOB FLO! in my second year with FLO, this was by far the highest quality camera coverage, Video/Audio yet to be delivered. (AS viewed on my PC with high speed COX internet) HOWEVER,, the Feed on my Lap Top, HMDi connected to big screen, froze and buffered for long stretches time. Frustrating & irratating. Perhaps a WIFi issue?! I am not a IT wiz.

They have been posted on "DrumScorps" since around 10:00 PM

I agree! Other then the "Oh Captain, My Captain" VO's (perfect!) I find a lot of the narration distracts from the Corps marvelous Michael Klesch book. And IMHO, impedes the clarity of the awesome "Four Sections" Percussion feature. The Alma Mater/Annie Lisle Opener is a highlight for me, as is "Keating's Triumph" Closure. Excellent start ACADEMY!

It sure does...GO ACADEMY!

Respectively, Could we plese keep on the topic Drum Corps, specifically what's happening at Clovis and the Mid-Cal Champions showcase...Thank You. .

THE ACADEMY'S "ACADEMIC" may not be "Lightening in the Bottle", but I dare say it'll chalk up higher scores.

The "Send Off Show" put on last Saturday by THE ACADEMY and their Sound Sport entry PHENOM was well received by a packed house. OH MY! Earplugs a must for their Alma Mater/Anne Lisle Opener! Their once again Classy Uniforms, are a Perfect fit for their 2018 "ACADEMIC" Theme. The Corps Maturity and the musicality they bring to Michael Klesch's extremely challenging book should be well received by the judges and fans alike. At first glimpse, there is a good possibility they'll see a jump from last years 14th place finish. Each year ALL the Open and World Class Corps get Better and Better. Looking forward to a very entertaining, exciting and Competitive Season. Wishing them all the Best. Happy and Safe Trails to all Corps. .

YES, "Keating's Triumph" is from "Dead Poet's Society". and YES, it is an AMAZING piece (Check it out on YouTube). The Entire Repertoire is a Michael Klesch "Triumph"! "THE ACADEMY"s" Frauhauf uniforms maintains the Corps Classic look and they are a Perfect fit to "Lindsey Vento's and the creative teams "ACADEMIC" Theme. I am looking forward to seeing how the show develops throughout the season. GO ACADEMY...it'll be so Cool to be Schooled by you!!!

As someone who has been active with THE ACADEMY since 2003 (as a Brass and Percussion Ensemble) I couldn't have written a Better "on the spot" review as noted above details what 250 of us witnessed at the "Meet The Academy". The " Musical Book" that Michael Klesch has Written and the production coordinated by Lindsey Vento and the entire Creative Team has formulated is so befitting of the theme ACADEMIC" and "THE ACADEMY". All together, they have come up with The PERFECT FIT!!! The Brilliance of the Corps Executive Director, Mark Richardson's announcement, Coinciding with Johannes Brahm's Birthday was ingenious!, It will prove to be Purely Academic once the Corps publicly announces 2018's Repertoire. All I can say is BRAVO!

Thrilled to learn of this... I'd like encourage DCI, Blue Devlis, "System Blue" in Sponsoring "Top Secret" in Exhibition in a future DCI World Championship. Now that would be one heck of a "Top Secret"...NOT LOL

I enjoy the Sweet Taste of Anticipation. My guess is a good number of Corps may have released " Show Themes for "INTERNAL" use only. There is much to be said to having an "Element of Surprise." Wishing all another Great Year to DCI and all participating Corps and SoundSport Teams. ENJOY!.

I'd be delighted to contribute to your article . I Actually marched from 1965-1972 with the Simplex Minutemen DBC of Gardner, Mass. Drum Corps First, Fully Corporately sponsored Corps in the activity....have been continually active in the activity since 1965.I currently volunteer/tour co driver, supporter, fan of THE ACADEMY SINCE 2004. Feel free to contact me and advise me as to how best to follow up with you. FYI: Steve Vicker's and I go WAAAAY back, LOL had the pleasure of communicating with him on several occassions regarding pics of my old Corps featured in one of his Corps History books. But I have ones from 1970-1972 that I have yet to see ever published by Drum Corps World. I have much to say, tell and show. so hit me up. Please Advise, Cheers Mate.

Happy New Year BRASSO. Your Comments/Observations/Reply's always a pleasure to find along the treacherous journey through DCP. Yours is a much appreciated and refreshing Voice of Reason. I AM looking forward to my 53rd Awesome Summer of Drum Corps...and the next Fan Favorite Production THE ACADEMY will bring to the field in 2018! Cheers Mate.

For me beyond any doubt, the musical "MOMENT": 2016 THE ACADEMY , Flugelhorn Solo of "UNCHAINED MELODY"

My CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. T. Andre Feagin, formally with THE ACADEMY, my beloved Corps that I have had the absolute Honor and Pleasure of serving as a volunteering, since it's inception as a competitive Division II Corps with their "Debut" in 2004. Incidentally, I marched with a BAC (Boston Area Corps), The defunct, Simplex Minutemen Drum & Bugle Corps of Gardner, Mass. from 1965-1972! All the Best to Dr. Feagin, and the Mighty Boston Crusaders in 2018 and Beyond. Cheers, and ENJOY!

Howdy Brasso, According to THE ACADEMY's recent announcement: "Lead Staff In Place For the 2018 Season." Quote: MICHAEL KLESCH will serve as "Music Designer, Brass Arranger. This will be his 7th season designing for THE ACADEMY, having previously designed the 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 season for the Corps."

Including "THE ACADEMY" uniforms as having "NO SEMBLANCE of what was before," IMHO is a major oversight. I dare say,The Corps Red Riding Coats w/tails, and Top Hats with 18" feathers, in my view, went up in class from what arguably was already one of the classiest uniforms in DCI, that being their former "Black formal Tux's and Tails" of the past few years. I also believe putting black shirts on the judges was a brilliant move. Much less distracting then watching the former DCI Judges in Green shirts darting all over the field.

Very Well put DrumManTx, says it all, and my mind and sense the same,

So exciting to see the Hyde Park kids get all that love in their back yard. Would love to see a video of not only the Lawrence, MA Crusaders Performance, but to see them bathe in the audience reaction! must of been overwhelming!!!! I am sure all expecting an impressive bump in score.

anyone skyping BAC run!?

Den8uml, having seen the THE ACADEMY Guard "Rabbit" costumes up close, I can tell you their design, color and detailed lace craftmenship is quite stunning. I might add the "Hunters" outfits quite complementary . IMHO, the Overall Corps Uniform Look with Riding coat/pants and the top hats with 18" feathers makes for a delightful and visually pleasing theme package. .

Small World! My Minutemen and your Spartan's sparred every summer (1965-72) for members and Top Musical Parade Unit all through Mass, NH and Vermont. So Happy to see the SPARTANS continue to thrive in Open Class after all these years!!! Oh I must add, my other Corps, as a BOD member of the former "ARIZONA SUN" use to compete with your Kiwanis Kavaliers 1991-92!! And Carolina Crown....boy have they ever blossomed!!!

That is very much appreciated Tim. FYI: I am from Boston, Marched with an Area Corps (Simplex Minutemen,Gardner, MA 1965-1972) was a huge 27th Lancers Fan. Hoping to see a bump in THE ACADEMY score and seeing The Crusader's Blaze of Glory continue to rise. .