Guard-ian

It was Whitewater

I think Cavies are staying home thru June. Economics and all those considerations.

I used Priceline about a week prior to the week of Nationals. I said a 4-star hotel within walking distance of the RCA Dome. I got the Westin (headquarters) for $79 per night. I think I did pretty well, with props to William Shatner!

Looks like Fiedler is cleaning house

1973 Argonne....Sandra Opie hornline

condo's

I bet HNC

Isn't this why God created grandparents?

I think Colts had a very good "what" and an inconsistent "how." Scouts had a very consistent "how" and not so good "what." My preference is a better "what" than a better "how" reading many of the posts on DCP, I get the impression that people care more about the "how" that the "what" and assume that all the "what's" are equal. They aren't.

I think they are released mid-week of championships week so as to keep the hysteria down to a minimum.

A well orchestrated show should not need to be explained, it should be obvious. Any questions a judge may have should be covered in the critique with the staff. JMO.

Here goes: BD CAV CADETS PR CROWN SCV BLOO BK

I agree, a thinly veiled attempt at various forms of bashing/complaining.

BD 75.9 SCV 74.0 Those are the real scores

SCV

For those not wanting to follow the link: Monday, December 31st, 2007 - 3:43 PM Brian Tinkel, the Director of Percussion Studies at Mars Hill College in North Carolina, will join The Cavaliers percussion staff in 2008 to work in collaboration with percussion caption head Jim Ancona and percussion designers/arrangers Jim Casella and Erik Johnson. Tinkel enjoys a career that draws on his background in teaching, as well as performance as a chamber musician, soloist and orchestral player. While being involved in the drum corps activity for nearly two decades, Tinkel’s performance opportunities led him to being a member of the Boston Crusaders and the Star of Indiana. He went on to perform with the Star of Indiana’s Brass Theater production where he toured with The Canadian Brass and Nexus. Since devoting his time to teaching, he has been on faculty with the Crossmen, the Glassmen, and has coordinated percussion activities for the Magic of Orlando and the Madison Scouts. In addition he has served as the Percussion Caption Director and Arranger for Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps. Tinkel has been a featured clinician at numerous college and high school workshops and arranges for percussion ensembles across the country. Currently, he is a design team member, music composer/arranger and instructor for the Penn State Indoor Drum line, which placed third at the WGI Championships in 2006. He was Principal Timpanist with the Enid Symphony, has performed with the Oklahoma Philharmonic, and performs regularly with his wife Cynthia in their flute and percussion duo, Mosaic. Tinkel has received both a B.M. and M.M. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he studied with Thom Hannum, Eduardo Leandro, and Dr. Peter Tanner. In addition, he has been admitted into candidacy for the Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma. Dustin Schletzer will return to lead the corps' snare effort for the third season. He will be assisted by Carl Eppler of Nashville, TN. Eppler is a former member of The Santa Clara Vanguard and has most recently worked with Music City Mystique. Eppler has also been a featured clinician at many of The Cavaliers summer percussion camps. Recent Cavalier-alum Alex Entin will also work with the snare line. Corey Boise will take over the reigns of The Cavaliers bass drum section in 2008. Boise was first introduced to drum corps in 1998 and was inspired to march for a top drum corps. He was a member of Phantom Regiment in 2002 through 2005 and has recently been very active in WGI. He began a five-year career with Music City Mystique in 2001 and marched three of Mystique's six World Championship seasons. Boise joined the staff at Phantom Regiment in 2006 through 2007. He currently teaches at Father Ryan High School and stays active playing drum set with many music projects around the Nashville area. Boise will be assisted by Aaron Collins who has been teaching percussion in the Austin area for more than eight years. Along with his duties instructing marching percussion, he teaches privately and conducts and instructs local percussion ensembles. Collins was a member of the Crossmen in 2000 and the Phantom Regiment from 2001 through 2003. He currently considers himself a permanent fixture in the Austin live music scene as a member of several local bands and is a student at Texas State University studying music education. Brian Perez will continue to teach the tenor section as well as begin composing for the corps Green Thunder Percussion Ensemble. He will be supported by Jason Palmer who has been a member of the Music City Mystique staff since aging out in 2004. Palmer lends that ensemble his considerable artistic skills, as he is responsible for the floor and prop designs seen in MCM shows beginning with the 2002 program. Palmer marched drum corps with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Phantom Regiment. He was on staff with the Madison Scouts for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Palmer also teaches percussion at Page High School in Franklin, TN. Alan Miller will again assist Erik Johnson with producing the sounds of The Cavaliers’ front ensemble. Miller will again be assisted by Matt Janus, as well as newcomer and Cavalier/Mystique alum Rob Pastor who worked with Southwind in 2007. Commenting on The Cavaliers recent staff additions, Caption head Jim Ancona stated: “I'm really excited about the instructional staff we have assembled. We've brought back some very experienced and talented former members in Alex Entin and Rob Pastor. The young guys always bring great energy and a fresh outlook. We've also added some very experienced instructors with Aaron, Corey, Carl, Jason and in particular Brian Tinkel. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and an incredible work ethic. We're ready to ‘tap it off’ and get to work!”

http://www.dci.org/rules/

Spartans

Ensemble Visual - The judge is to evaluate the skill of the writing team through the composing process. Evaluate the overall skill of the performers through their ACHIEVEMENT, which measures their ability to perform the responsibilities not only of the visual but also in combination with their musical responsibilities.

Didn't DCM try that when all the major Div 1 corps left in favor of DCI planning their season? I'm not sure the local "snow-queen" would have anything to say that I'd want to hear.

The visual/color guard issues are evident, so there's no need to expound on them. Suffice it to say they need to be addressed. I'm more concerned about the motivation. Madison enjoys pleasing the crowds more than the judges, but I think that type of thinking is what got them into trouble in 2002. Regiment has found that balance between crowd enjoyment and being competitive. I think the Scouts need to do some soul-searching in the off-season to attain that balance.I don't believe it would be "selling-out," I think it would be smart.

Self-explanatory. I guess I could figure it out, but kinda lazy today :)

This I believe! Friday: GE John Howell Field Bruce Jones Ensemble Jim Sturgeon Color Guard Michael Gray

I only know the visual panels for tonight and Saturday: Tonight: GE Marie Czapinski Field JR Carlisle Ensemble Sal Adamo Color Guard Dan Neibauer Saturday: GE: Curtis Costanza Field: Bret Mascaro Ensemble: Tim Ochran Color Guard: Lee Carlson

They never close rehearsals.