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Toby needs to march! DO IT!!

Yeah. That'll work. ^OO^

Excellent! How 'bout bringing some friends? :) http://www.darc.us/

How 'bout a plane ticket to the Menomonie show on Sunday?!?!?! B) http://www.darc.us/

Thanks! http://www.darc.us/

C'mon... You know you want to!! http://www.darc.us/

Nice review!

Great job!

You should tell the f mellos in the band I teach. I can't get them to play soft enough. I think they're the same Yamahas Cadets use, and the're like friggin' megaphones! I know I'm talking about a band vs. drum corps, but still...

Phantom has always been one of my favorites. 1983, 1812 Overature, 89 New World, 91 intro was one of the great moments, and Mello solos ever; '96 finals performance the corps was in another realm, 2000 Transfigured Night, magnificent. DM Tommy Feagan(sp?), one of the great drum corps conductors of all time! Must hear 2000 Regiment again! (for the 50,000th time)

I really don't have a preference. Woob is right, technique is what makes the sound of a hornline. Arranging style plays a part too. The biggest physical difference in a Bb line is the trumpet. Put a sop and a tpt next to each other and you'll see what I mean. But tubas, baris and mellos won't sound much different because their construction is so similar to a bugle. Back to the point about technique; Think about the lines that have switched to Bb since 2000. BD, Cadets, Cavies, SCV, all sound very much like they did before the switch. (To my ears, intonation might be just a little better.) Some have suggested that corps can't play as loud on Bbs, but I think that is more a function of teaching than instrument change. Most people said SCV didn't lose ANY volume last year at all. Interesting topic!

It's awesome to hear about all the great senior and alum corps stuff happening out west. I'm in Wisconsin, and we just had Mn Brass here. They were scary(in a REALLY good way), but I wish I could see some of you westerners too. Maybe someday.....

Maybe Royal Airs could come to Menomonie next year? What do you think?

Great review! Thanks again for coming to the show. I know it was a long weekend of driving for you, but I hope you feel it was worth it. We want this to be a show first and foremost for the fans, and I think we are well on our way to achieving that. Your compliments about the show, how it was run, web site, stadium etc., are greatly appreciated! Come again next year!! Atye FMM Star of Indianahttp://www.cvtn.com/redcedardrums/

Thanks to everyone for the replies! We do hope this will become an annual 'MUST SEE' show in this part of the country. Glad you liked the stadium Andrew, and thanks for the comments about the web site and the general experience. Here's the web address again. http://www.cvtn.com/redcedardrums/ In the coming days and weeks you may see pictures and other goodies from Sunday's show. Come check it out! Atye, FMM Star of Indiana

First approximate scores, then reviews. Madison 66. ? Minn. Brass 58. ? Cap Sound 48. ? Pioneer 44. ?(I think) Blue Stars 41. ? Chops Inc. 39. ? Brief review. Blue Stars. Very difficult show for a small group! Played with lots of heart. They work their butts off! Chops Inc. The class clowns of senior corps! Alot of fun! The crowd loved them and they obviously love performing. Capitol Sound Considering that this is a part time corps, they are impressive! Quite a big sound. (The concrete stadium aided that a little, I think) Great perc. feature with the snares playing toms / cymbals ala Blast! Minnesota Brass Inc. Oh my. :shock: Are they ever LOUD!!!! I think they were even a little louder than Madison. They have a full corps, new uniforms, (great look) and apparently a take no prisoners attitude! Some will probably miss the old unis, but I love the new ones. Very professional look. I think they are serious about contending for the DCA crown! You MUST see them!!! Madison Scouts. That thing about Mn Brass being louder is not a cut on Madison! They are terrific! There are a few flat spots in the show emotionally, but I think that is mostly due to color guard work which has yet to be added and so on. For this early in the season, they are pretty clean. I don't know what that will mean in Aug., but for now it's a good sign. The end of the show is amazing with a spiral that unwinds and folds into a company front as they peel the skin off your face with their push to the end. Pioneer. Also an entertaining show. The crowd had trouble responding though after the 2 corps that preceded them. I kept my eyes on the drumline most of the time because they are really good! Watching the center snare alone is worth the price of admission. He's great! Lots of holes still in the hornline. They will improve. Other impressions. As I said before, this is a REALLY loud stadium! It doesn't echo, the acoustics are actually wonderful, but there is a large press box that seems to hold the sound in. It's excellent! As one of the show organizers, I admit to a little bias, but I think we have a new classic show on our hands! If you were there, please post with your impressions of the show, stadium, etc., and thanks for coming! See you next year!! Atye, FMM Star of Indiana

'93 Star. ('91 a close 2nd.)