Well, I am not an experienced Drum Corps fan, just got really into it a couple of years ago...
If my ideas have already been done, my apologies!
I am more going to do a general show design idea with no corps really tied to it...
As far as music selection, it will be limited, but formation style I will post...
Corps:
Maybe Blue Devils?
Title:
Coasts: San Francisco to New York
Music Renditions of:
"I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
Music selections that match the life and style of the cities - Contemporary Jazz, Blues, etc.
Perhaps music selections created by popular/major SF and NY composers.
Special Formations:
Opening "Ocean Tidal Wave" sequence. (Picture several wave peaks and troughs, where the wave is moving toward the right and the corps members are making it look complex and cool)
Example: http://www.allendaviddesign.com/images/sand/Lilac%20Wave.jpg
Golden Gate Bridge (or Transamerica Pyramid) that transforms into Brooklyn Bridge (or Empire St. Bldg) - Basically a slick major representation of the two cities
SF Giants, NY Yankees/Mets insignias - To make a clear message on what show is about...
Those are the major ideas and of course, it can be extended....
If these ideas sound corny and it very well may be, it is just a thought.
What do you think?