MaxwellNotes

Im not sure this is necessarily a question of whether or not the corps will be good enough to win, as will the corps have the political power to be named the champion. I think in the next couple of years you will see the corps consistenly finish in the top 5 and establish themselves in this group. I think they are well managed and have the foundation to maintain this level for several years. I think it is a matter of paying their dues in this group. Look what it took Phantom to take home their first championship, after being sooooo close so many times. Is the activity ready to have a new champion? That is the question, and will the powers who be let this happen?

Good to see old time Madison getting some love! They were so great in the 70s and 80s.

And not include Chicago Royalaires!

The Crossmen one is good. I really miss the 1990s Crossmen uniform. Nice job.

Where is the 'all of the above' button??????????????????????

Blue Rock!!!!

Loved Seneca. Never saw Toronto Optimists live, but great to see a photo.

Good to see some old photos. Thanks for sharing.

I was there in 1981 and it was absolutely fantastic! One of the most emotional things to happen in this activity.

Loved the Dons!!

Why did America/OCanada go away anyway? Change for change sake? Lets make things better if we are going to change things folks!

If thats the case, can I stay in your guest room? I like to be close to the stadium. :P

Great corps and a promising future.

As much as I agree with no more domes, I see this as an attractive alternative for the powers who be.

1. BD 2. Cavies 3. Phantom 4. BlueCoats 5. Cadets 6. Crown 7. SCV 8. BK 9. Boston 10. Madison 11. Glassmen 12. Spirit 13. Crossmen

Oakland Crusaders!!!!!!!! One of my favorites!!! Thanks for sharing. I had a horn instructor who marched with them in 75 and 76.

1983 was pretty brutal!

Not only was the corps very funny in 1988, they performed really well. Great hornline and good drumline. My favorite years of VK were 88 and 92. Funny shows but very good drum corps too!!!!

I understand the sound issue but with amping I say reduce the pit and increase the horn line or even better the drum line. ^OO^ Boooooooooooo! :P

This bus company is called Van Galder Bus co. They provide service from Madison to O'Hare. $25 one way, 3 hours one way. Here is a link. http://www.coachusa.com/vangalder/ss.detai...id=691887619757

Badger bus runs from Madison to Milwaukee airport several times every day. http://www.badgerbus.com/ $19 one way and you dont have to do the driving!!! They even leave from the Memorial Union on the UW campus. Walking distance from the Stadium. They have prices, schedules and more info on their website. I have used this service many times. The buses are clean, safe and run pretty much on a good schedule.

1988 Blue Devils. Depth, sound, cleanliness, volume, tone, intonation, control, they had it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And soloists to boot!

I would say colts have the best shot to make it in, other than the corps in your groups. I wish Crossmen would make finals but at this point that seems like a long shot. I see Devils taking it all. I hope Phantom is in the top three. I see SCV moving up the ranks from last year and Glassmen could certainly push into group 3.