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I had a chance to watch their rehearsal last Sunday at Osseo High School. I really like the positive approach that Lee Beddis and his staff have with this line. They are a great group of young men. I am very impressed with how respectful they are with regard to instructors, alumni, and the Scouts traditions.

I remember seeing a video of an all-girl bass drum line for SCV winter drum line. I think there is even an interview where they talk about how proud they are to be an all girl line and hope to show ofther young ladies that they can do this.

Note: the following message is meant to be “tongue in cheek” Yes, of course we need a snazzy name for each show. Otherwise, how will the audience know what it is that they’re watching. They may not know that what they are watching is the artistic expression of an esoteric idea that the design staff slaved over for hours and hours, and therefore may not recognize the design staff’s true genius.

Band students, band parents, corps parents, friends, FMM's, band boosters, etc.

Shocking, isn't it.

Yes, there might still be some life left in this horse.

Well, I think we can now put this thread to rest. Nice job Cavies.

The Scouts were putting some changes at their Sunday rehearsal. It's not surprising to see a dip in GE until those changes get cleaned. Once cleaned, they will have a nice impact on the show. Let's asee how things look in a fews days, that will be a better barometer of how it is going. It was nice to see the percussion score back up. I really love the book this year and the men are playing it very well.

Is it possible that DCI couldn't get the sync-rights for "the".

Maybe someone trademaked the word "the" and they don't want ton pay royalties for using it.

I think that happend with a few corps. I remember thinking to myself "where's the 'the' on Saturday.

Does that include 12 tone?

I'm also not a fan of the pre-recorded stuff. I have yet to see where it actually adds something of value to a show.

Agreed! It was a wonderful show. I talked to some of the young men at rehearsal on Sunday and they were still jazzed about the crowd response. They felt very good about the show, as they should.

That thread is too long to check out. I'll just assume that it is a few DCP members, which adds up to not a very large number in the real world.

1976 Madison Scouts Show # 1 - Disco Fever 1976 Madison Scouts Show # 2 - Disco Sucks

In no particular order: SCV Scouts Bloo Boston

Who's whining?

I predict eventually, this thread heads south...

"Stop! You have the right to remain silent"

I take it you never actually marched in a drum corps then.

I think that show was called 'Red". One of my favorite shows EVER!

Agreed. I watched them on some vids and they really can play. I can't wait to see them live in Minneapolis tomorrow!

I guess I would have to disagree. I haven’t detected very much “hating” on the Scouts. Instead, I see some frustration in some people because of where their favorite corps is scoring vs. their expectations. Indeed, I have seen many people on DCP expressing happiness that the Scouts are placing a bit better than they have the last few years. There is no reason to hate on any corps. Drum Corps people are, by and large, very cool, very supportive people. We are all part of a pretty cool niche activity in the grand scheme of things, and because of that, drum corps people are very supportive and appreciative of each other in my experience.

Nice job men!