I am shocked that there were not really any reviews of this show, Especially given the Div II show down
I am new at this so bare with me:
First of all what a beautiful night for Drum Corps. It was nice to have bleachers this year, even though they were incomplete and they had a lift for the judges. field looked to be in good shape. Show started a half hour late due to traffic congestion for many of those coming to the show
7th Regiment: Saw them in Bristol a couple of weeks ago. Very nice improvement
Citations: Very nice complete look about them. they were thinking about the details with in thier show and trying to give the audience the latin feel
Targets: did not see
Spirit of Newark/New Jersey: Saw them last year. what an improvement
Division II:
Raiders: I love WSS and they did an admirable job. they let the music be their vehicle and not the story line. I think some of the guard work was a little over written for them, especially in the saber section. Sometimes simpler can be just as good if not more effective
Spartans: Nice show. Very clean. Very well thought out package. would like to see this in a higher venue (oh I will in Pasadena). Show seems a little monotone throughout and could use a little more music dynamics
Surf: Loud Loud Loud They grab you right from the beginning with a near Div I impact. the large guard is very talented and placed well throughout the show. guard needs to be a little cleaner as does the marching.
Div II is going to be very interesting, especially when these groups meet up with the west coast.
All participants should be pleased with what they did at this show, Hopefully I did not offend anyone and people enjoy this simple, brief review B)
