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That screamer was John Davidson who I marched with in Emerald Knights 74-78. In 78 when Emerald Knights shut down a very talented hornline and others either went to Blue Stars (about 10-12 members) and Guardsmen (10 or so). We had a great group that basically grew up together starting in about 74. Its kind of sad because the EK corps management was basically worthless. FYI the EK director that expedited our demise was Madison DM from 75 (Scott Schultze) who was worthless as a director.

SD would be great but there will be problems finding practice sites for all of DCI in San Diego county. Esparanza has a heck of a time finding a field that they can use consistantly. Mostly due to noise complaints. I think if DCI were to come to SD they would need to get a big buyoff from the school district and military bases for practice fields and housing. Not unsurmountable but a huge issue.

I agree. Esperanza's Drum Line ROCKS. They got the screw.....

At the Riverside show I saw Acadamy. Although they were in good shape you can't compare them to the Midwest circuit untill they compete against one another. I think Blue Stars have the edge, a full corps, great staff and the know how. Although my opinion is biased we obviously have the momentum riding and alumni coming out of the woodwork to support a division one corps. My prediction is Blue Stars Div one in quarterfinals 2006 in Madison!!!!

On the bus when the driver made the announcement. I can"t remember if we were on the way to prelims or had already died. OBTW we rocked at AL pre-lims the best show I ever had .....

DCI has custody of all and is not planing on releasing them anytime soon. From what I understand its a copyrite issue??? Bottom line is there are countless old 60-70-80 recordings that are lost in the attic forever. DCI needs to get this straightened out....

Cedar Rapids Emerald Knights 1977. March of the Symphonic Metamorphisis Does anyone remember that?