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I wonder how much more fallout will occur from this in regards to The Cadets this season. I dunno, maybe the alumni can be a major part of rebuilding it.

Yeah. Not sure that is the best tone from YEA about all of this. I have a feeling this is just the beginning with regard to them. It took them way to long to have him resign. DCI needs to do their own investigation.

I agree, and I totally understand from the Fan aspect. I hope the fans don’t treat the corps any different, it’s hard to know, considering this is really uncharted territory.

But DCI can very easily remove them from all shows/regionals. Remove all money they get from those events. And in an extreme circumstance wipe them from the history books. (Which for the record I doubt will actually happen)

I hate saying this but they might actually have to “burn it all down and start over” I hate that, I don’t want that. I don’t there to be an * next to The Cadets for the rest of history. But, at this point, with the allegations and the way the Board of Directors are acting, this might have to happen. I just hope DCI (if and when) they have to make the decision do it.

Two thoughts that are running through my head. 1) Will DCI make a decision regarding The Cadets before season starts? (Doubtful) 2) Will the Fan response be negative with them if they field this year? I believe that no one is guilty unless evidence is proven and produced. However, these are major allegations and if the paper has more accusations and is releasing those on Sunday, then DCI might have to work faster than they anticipated I don’t want the Cadets to go away, however a change in leadership might be needed sooner rather than later.

Congrats to them on moving up. Glad to see the influx of more and more groups.

I don't thinking THEY have to win back the fans. (The twice I saw them live, people really liked that show). I was not a huge fan of it. I just didn't like their closer, and I don't think the field manipulation worked as well as it could of IMO. I still like 75% of the show. I just felt the show kinda just ended and stopped. I am curious on what they are going to do next year, I will always be interested in what Crown does.

Wow, There are a surprisingly high amount of offensive comments and just general assumption in some of the posts in this thread, which is surprising since there was none of this in the Broken Arrow thread last week, considering both shows took place in the same state. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Anyway, moving onto the show. Cascades: I like the new uniforms, they made some changes to the opener I am assuming. The back half of that show is really good. I do love the Shostakovich Tenth that is being played. And I will never say no to 1000 Airplanes on the Roof. Academy: This show is the definition of taking a fun idea and running with it. It's a great show and good god can they play. I liked it quite a bit. I love the carmen mixed in with Hungarian Rhapsody. It all works really well. Also, the Red on the uniforms pops well. Santa Clara Vanguard: This show is Insane. There is so much going on. There are cool little drill moves within other forms that you miss when you sit low. The soloists are playing SO MANY NOTES, and the percussion is the best this season, I am confident in saying. Vanguard is on a tear this year, I am still convinced they can catch BD come finals. This show is a championship show from first step to last. Cadets: The new ending is really good. This show just makes me feel eh. I dunno if it looses steam after the opening few minutes or what, but I just kinda get disinterested, which is a shame because I know that this show is difficult as hell, and I don't feel like the crowd feeds off of it well, But there are moments of just beautiful writing the opening statement is one of those, as is the end. I feel like the jazzy sequence is a mixed bag sometimes. Overall, I like the changes I just don't know if its enough this year. Carolina Crown: Crown, Oh Crown. I have a very interesting relationship to this show. First off, the opening Little Fugue in G Minor is virtually liquid music. (Hey, did you all know that crown brass line is Insane.) I also like the Crown Imperial portion and how its mixed with I think Giannini Third symphony. (Let me know if I am wrong, I don't know that piece super well). I changed on the ballad as well, and I don't mind the singer, the ballad is beautifully arranged, and the big moment in the ballad is so good, and the reverb it gets in a outside stadium is worth that moment. After that... the show doesn't work for me. I guess its the narration part of it, I dunno. The show has grown on me quite a bit, I just... I dunno.. By the way, I don't mind the "bandos" coming to these shows, if it means the activity grows and gets bigger.

So I saw the show Tuesday night at the TOC Broken Arrow show (Which was awesome, I hope they do one there again). This show is an absolute monster. Just completely insane, in the best way possible. I am hopeful they don't change the ending because the Psychopop reprise at the end is pure joy. Between that unison statement on the 50 (I was sitting second row on the 45, and I was just about blasted out of my seat), and the #### contras running full speed down that ramp the ending is just awesome. But more than that, you can tell the kids and having fun and the show is just a joy. The ballad and the Prelude work really well in person than on stream. Plus the new effects work really well, during the solos. The whole show is great. This is a medalist show, its my favorite show of the year. Whatever they are doing in Canton, they need to keep doing it.

Just arrived in broken arrow. Now we wait for the show to begin

Cavaliers are at Tulsa Memorial

The show is totally sold out. Which Is Pretty good for a show on a Tuesday night. It's going to be a hyped show for sure.

I'll be there as well. Sitting lower than I like, but I am looking forward to it - except for the HEAT. It is going to be HOT.

I am seeing the show tonight at the TOC Broken Arrow tonight. I am excited to see the changes, and see this thing in person and not through a camera.

I have low level seats for the broken arrow show this season (which is a TOC show). I just saw that video of the run-through on YouTube, and I love that closer even more, but that ending is just insane is the best way possible.

I made an edit, but I feel like it deserves another post. HOLY CRAP AT THE LAST 30 SECONDS OF THIS SHOW. They are moving, and those tubas are running full speed down that ramp. It's a cool show.

I saw the video on Facebook. Man, they were impressive, I LOVE the horn book (Psychopomp is awesome) I like what they are doing, I can't wait to see it in Mid-july. By the way the closer is just insane. Having the tubas run down that ramp at full speed.

Madison would have fun with it. And its Incredible. If you love old Hollywood musicals, then Its a great 2 hours.

I think someone could do some pieces from the movie 'La La Land' Such as this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7MglDzGIWY ( A lovely night, mostly the back half of it) or this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSg3tBzAVFk (The Epilogue, which I think would translate wonderfully) It's mostly jazz, so my mind always goes to "What Corps could do this well"

Hope it doesn't get rained out tonight. Lots of spotty shower and storms around. I am headed there, should be a good show.

I feel like I say this every year. This bluecoats show feels like a championship show (Moreso than tilt, and I LOVE Tilt). The design, and the uniforms. They were on another level last night. If the peak, watch out.. But I know we need to wait to see what Blue Devils and SCV is doing. But I felt as if the bluecoats were better than cadets, and crown even. They are doing stuff that is different, I just hope the judges and the crowd buys in. EDIT: another thing, this fels like something that The Blue Devils would be doing, and maybe thats a good thing.

Crown got it locked up tonight. I want that brass feature in liquid form.

Hey, I started a chat up for the last half of semi's in-case anyone wants to join. http://tinychat.com/ohwiseone It's free.

Hey everybody, a few seasons ago (and last year as well) we used to get in a giant group chat for the Live-streams. I though I would attempt to keep the tradition alive for the last groups for Semi's this evening. Link is here: http://tinychat.com/ohwiseone I have the room set up. Come on in! P.S. Mod's if this goes into a different topic or whatever, please move it.