As promised in my first ever post to DCP I would like to throw my 1 1/2 cents in on the hot topic of "Is the Cavalier horn line REALLY this good?"
As mentioned earlier, I have been very critical of the recent Cavalier horn lines. I was part of a GREAT Cavalier horn line back in 1977 (Thanks to Jim Elvord). We were super clean (tied for 1st at DCI in execution, back when there WAS an execution caption) but Jim was the master of making a horn line sound great with a somewhat water downed show. Yes, this year's music show seems to be "easy" or "not as difficult as other shows" but a lot that has to do with the fact that they make it look easy. You don't need a lot of wailing soloist to show off your talent. Doing what you do musically within the "Frameworks" of the show is the true test.
I believe that the Cavaliers have the most talented horn line in recent years and their musical show shows it. The sounds that come from this line are something that we have never heard on the field in the past. It is mesmerizing. You just sit there with your mouth open. Any true musician out there will thoroughly enjoy this show but I wonder how many of the fans sitting in the stands really appreciate what they hear. I think most people in the stands enjoy a good entertaining marching show and great music is gravy. This, in my opinion, describes the Cavalier shows of recent past. Madison, although very entertaining, haven't been the most "musically" talented in recent years but the fans (including myself) love them.
I hope that by DCI Championships the Cavaliers improve their marching show. There are definitely great moments but overall the marching show needs a few more of the great drill moves that we've come to expect from them. If this happens, I feel that we could be seeing the development of one of the best drum corps ever seen.
Interested in hearing your responses and opinions!!
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Hello everyone,
As promised in my first ever post to DCP I would like to throw my 1 1/2 cents in on the hot topic of "Is the Cavalier horn line REALLY this good?"
As mentioned earlier, I have been very critical of the recent Cavalier horn lines. I was part of a GREAT Cavalier horn line back in 1977 (Thanks to Jim Elvord). We were super clean (tied for 1st at DCI in execution, back when there WAS an execution caption) but Jim was the master of making a horn line sound great with a somewhat water downed show. Yes, this year's music show seems to be "easy" or "not as difficult as other shows" but a lot that has to do with the fact that they make it look easy. You don't need a lot of wailing soloist to show off your talent. Doing what you do musically within the "Frameworks" of the show is the true test.
I believe that the Cavaliers have the most talented horn line in recent years and their musical show shows it. The sounds that come from this line are something that we have never heard on the field in the past. It is mesmerizing. You just sit there with your mouth open. Any true musician out there will thoroughly enjoy this show but I wonder how many of the fans sitting in the stands really appreciate what they hear. I think most people in the stands enjoy a good entertaining marching show and great music is gravy. This, in my opinion, describes the Cavalier shows of recent past. Madison, although very entertaining, haven't been the most "musically" talented in recent years but the fans (including myself) love them.
I hope that by DCI Championships the Cavaliers improve their marching show. There are definitely great moments but overall the marching show needs a few more of the great drill moves that we've come to expect from them. If this happens, I feel that we could be seeing the development of one of the best drum corps ever seen.
Interested in hearing your responses and opinions!!