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Well stated. Any of the top four could win, and BD is doing serious catchup. BTW, BD did the same at the shows here in CA. Should be an interesting finish.

Cut and paste results. 2011 World Class I&E Results Performer Corps Category Score Thawley/Williams Madison Scouts Flag Ensemble 91.50 Lavicka.Raymond Blue Knights Flag Ensemble 89.30 Janasik.Bilder Pioneer Flag Ensemble 81.80 Richardson/Ballon Cascades Flag Ensemble 80.80 C.& S. Hoopiaina Pacific Crest Auxiliary Ensemble 93.00 Grady/Moore Madison Scouts Dance Ensemble 93.00 David Arvin Blue Knights Flag 96.00 Samaquias Lorta Cascades Flag 94.50 David Guerra Madison Scouts Flag 84.60 Paige Carter Academy Dance 98.00 Evan Williams Madison Scouts Dance 95.50 Leah Brown Blue Knights Dance 94.50 Josh Crosby Teal Sound Dance 94.00 Sam Dobson Teal Sound Dance 91.00 Tykeem Rainey Madison Scouts Auxiliary 88.50 Daniel Perez Teal Sound Auxiliary 87.00 Johnny Talamantes Madison Scouts Auxiliary 85.00 2011 World Class I&E Results Performer Corps Category Score Micah McConnaugh Blue Devils Baritone/Euphonium 95.00 Ben Macon Madison Scouts Baritone/Euphonium 94.50 Matt Solis Blue Devils Baritone/Euphonium 94.00 Phil Wingfield Madison Scouts Baritone/Euphonium 92.50 Mike McCue Blue Devils Baritone/Euphonium 90.50 Nate Plapinger Cascades Baritone/Euphonium 90.00 Michael Opich Colts Baritone/Euphonium 89.50 Zach Foster Madison Scouts Baritone/Euphonium 89.00 Manuel Gonzalez Boston Crusaders Baritone/Euphonium 85.90 Oscar Ortiz Blue Knights Baritone/Euphonium 85.50 Tim Leonelli Blue Devils Trombone 93.50 Jason Schmidt Blue Stars Trombone 92.89 Nolan Spitzer The Academy Trombone 92.60 Victor Ribadeneyra Blue Stars Trombone 91.50 Josh Gardner The Academy Trombone 89.50 Taylor Smith Blue Devils Trombone 87.00 Adam Mothersole SCV Trombone 82.50 Ted Chang Pacific Crest Trombone 82.50 Greg Ramsey Blue Devils Tuba 96.60 Derrick Smith Blue Knights Tuba 93.50 Curtis Polishinski Madison Scouts Tuba 91.00 Daniel Law Mandarins Tuba 88.00 Sean McDonald SCV Tuba 87.50 Nick Delmedico Cascades Tuba 85.50 Adam Chroback SCV Tuba 84.50 Becky McGinn The Academy Tuba 84.50 Ben Vasco Blue Knights Tuba 83.00 2011 World Class I&E Results Performer Corps Category Score Keelan Tobia Blue Devils Snares 97.00 Jonathan Leal SCV Snares 95.00 Andrew Guy Bluecoats Snares 93.50 Tim Perry Blue Stars Snares 90.00 Dan Sailer SCV Snares 89.00 Elick Sorensen Blue Knights Snares 89.00 Henry Gillard Pacific Crest Snares 88.30 Dylan Combs Blue Stars Snares 88.00 Nathan Medina Bluecoats Snares 87.50 Jesus Sanchez SCV Snares 87.00 Spencer Garcia Mandarins Snares 85.00 Ryan Lynette Blue Knights Snares 83.00 Troy Thrasher Blue Knights Snares 80.00 Masaki Watanaba Cascades Snares 76.50 Daiki Kobayashi Pioneer Snares 76.00 Nick McLamore Pioneer Snares 75.00 2011 World Class I&E Results Corps Category Score The Academy Vocal Ensemble Vocal Ensemble 79.40 Boston Crusaders Vocal Ensemble Vocal Ensemble 66.80 Boston Crusaders - Diago Fargot Vocal 86.30 Mandarins - Chris Langton Vocal 82.50 The Academy - Emily Cantor Vocal 74.20 Boston Crusaders - Sarah Connelly Vocal 69.80 The Academy - Zack Whittier Vocal 64.00 Blue Stars Brass Ensemble #2 Trombone Ensemble 92.50 Boston Crusaders Brass Ensemble Brass Ensemble 91.00 Blue Stars Brass Ensemble #1 Brass Ensemble 89.50 Bluecoats Brass Ensemble Brass Ensemble 89.30 Pacific Crest Brass Ensemble - Crest Mellophone Ensemble 82.00 SCV Brass Ensemble Brass Ensemble 81.30 Pacific Crest Brass Ensemble - Pacific Tuba Ensemble 80.50 The Academy Brass Ensemble - Black Trombone Ensemble 77.20 The Academy Brass Ensemble - Red Brass Ensemble 74.80 Girl Crushers (Mandarins) Brass Ensemble 74.00 Blue Knights - Blue Brass Ensemble 73.40 Boy Killers (Mandarins) Brass Ensemble 72.50 Pioneer Brass Ensemble Brass Ensemble 71.00 Cascades Brass Ensemble Brass Ensemble 68.50 2011 World Class I&E Results Performer Corps Category Score Stephen Hall SCV Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 95.50 Benji Baker Blue Knights Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 95.00 Alberto Vinado Blue Knights Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 94.50 Katrina Shore Blue Devils Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 94.00 Seth Lewis Blue Knights Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 93.00 Mr. Kei Iizuki SCV Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 92.50 Vivian Chiu Pacific Crest Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 91.00 Alex Albertson Colts Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 90.00 Hector Prado Blue Devils Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 88.50 Jarrod Komarek Madison Scouts Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 86.40 Anthony Magaruh Pioneer Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 84.50 Chase Tonar Pioneer Keyboard/Marimba/Vibe 81.00 Amir Oosman Blue Devils Multi-Perc 97.50 Damon Knepper Academy Multi-Perc 89.00 Aaron Spevak Blue Devils Timpani 98.50 Matt Penland SCV Multi-Tenor 95.00 Chris Drummer Blue Devils Multi-Tenor 92.00 Scott Nelson Blue Devils Multi-Tenor 87.00 2011 World Class I&E Results Corps Category Score SCV Cymbal Ensemble Cymbal Ensemble 95.50 The Academy Cymbal Ensemble Cymbal Ensemble 94.00 Teal Sound Cymbal Ensemble Cymbal Ensemble 92.00 Cascades Cymbal Ensemble Cymbal Ensemble 89.00 Blue Devils Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble 93.00 Pacific Crest Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble 92.50 Cascades Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble 85.50 Colts Bass Drum Ensemble Bass Drum Ensemble 95.50 Cascades Bass Drum Ensemble Bass Drum Ensemble 92.50 Mandarins' Lone Rangers Mixed Ensemble Mixed Ensemble 94.00 2011 World Class I&E Results Performer Corps Category Score Edwards/Tingey The Academy Woodwind Ensemble 86.00 Lani McClean SCV Flute 92.00 Tran Thai The Academy Flute 88.00 Caitlin Heber Cascades Flute 87.00 Morgan Kudlich Cascades Flute Chelsea Stemet Teal Sound Oboe 91.00 Carol Sikes The Academy Clarinet 94.00 Kensie Stallings Cascades Clarinet 80.50 Thomas Robinson Blue Devils Saxophone 81.50 David Reaver Blue Devils Trumpet 89.50 Jared Hallstrom Blue Stars Trumpet 89.00 Jake Waldrop Blue Knights Trumpet 88.50 Kyle Headstream Blue Devils Trumpet 87.50 Andy Grindle Madison Scouts Trumpet 84.30 William Roach Madison Scouts Trumpet 83.50 Alec Blazek Blue Knights Trumpet 81.00 Kyle Marx Madison Scouts Trumpet 80.50 Kelli Taylor Cascades Trumpet 79.50 Sean Lee Boston Crusaders Trumpet 77.00 Richard Truswell The Academy Trumpet 75.00 Josh Bailey Madison Scouts French Horn 81.50 Nick Anderson Cascades French Horn 75.50 Claire Pittman Blue Knights Mellophone 73.50

Pretty simple. I am just wondering about the contest. thanks in advance.

Wow, this one wins the recreational whining award so far this year. Or the best sarcasm that I have read. Not sure how to respond.

sorry, i missed that as well. removed my other reply.

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A wiser person than I told me that BDB and SCVC could reasonably expect to be somewhere around Teal Sound. That jives with about 10-12 points. I would love to see better, but my expectations are not as high. Does kind of argue for Open and World being scored the same. Would make it a bit more like a sport.

BD2010: Quite possibly my favorite show ever... Amazing music, in spite of the not playing tunes that are easily recognized. visually stunning, almost painfully clean, mirrors: unbelievable addition to the theme, etc... No way was another corp close. In spite of those that complain about how easy the show is, it is very demanding. BD2011: trailing, but I think that they are surprising a lot of people with their show. The music is fun, not dark like the last few shows. Perc line is pretty darn good, and they still have a lot of room to improve... Some of the other shows are so simple to get that it is kind of like watching or reading a mystery. Good once, but not so good after that. BD shows for the past few years have challenged the audience to watch them multiple times to really appreciate them. Of course detractors will never like them, but they are not really the target. BD remains on top of their game, and the other corps this year are on top of theirs as well. Best to all, A BD FAN, unashamedly, unabashedly and proud

Cannot wait to see them. From what I can tell, they definitely should contend.

I am a huge fan of BDB... But, SCVC, OC, and Spartans all should have a good chance.

Well, first of all, we do lack the flaming nature of the other forum. We have fewer fans, and far more reasonable ones. I actually like the lack of people here acting like the world cannot exist without their expressed opinion. Furthermore, most open class corps have a lighter show schedule than world. In fact, some have already ended their season. That being said, DCI treats open class a bit poorly. IE Championships in Michigan City, then a travel day to Indy. We already had a thread that included what I think of MC, and I don't want to repeat it here, but even the organization does not treat Open with as much respect. Before anyone lets me know that there are large financial reasons, I understand them. DCI has made Indy their new home, except for Open Class. World is marketed poorly, but far better than Open. Try buying a Bluray or DVD from last year, or ordering one for this year. While I am at it, try watching Open class in a theater... The answer is that possibly you can see your corp on prelims, but after the champion is determined. Bottom line, don't be surprised to have a lack of responses here. I personally prefer Open Class much the same way that I prefer college sports to professional sports. And this year seems to be stacking up to be a very good year competitively. Just a couple of points separate the top corps, and I cannot wait to see what OC gets on their next competition.

They will certainly bring it. Very interesting season this year, for us BD fans, been a hard one so far. But, it is the end of the race that counts, all BD fans remember 2008 for both B corp and A Corp. Do it up, DEVS!

agreed. But the cavies have a rabid following.

sweet, thanks for the post!

wow, 23 years ago you liked the show BD did. hardly an endorsement, especially how this year's entire corp was not even born then. Back to the topic, the cavies are the favorite. No question at this point in time.

Couldn't answer why. The ranking is just wrong. But SCVC is a great corp this year, and certainly has taken lots of captions in head to head with BDB. Basically, the corps are about tied. Perhaps, questioning the source of the information. The last time that I remember a big spread was after this time last year. For the record, Go BDB!

priceless. First laugh of the evening.

Nice to see a positive review, thanks for posting!

The Freelancers played an encore. Great sound! One of the evenings highlights.

The variety of the shows this year is pretty amazing. So far, I have only seen the shows on the west coast, but each show is unique, and very different than the others. SCV: Dark, but then they run people around the field... and the ending is really visually good. Cadets: Turning the entire horn line into guard with them twirling swords. Great Moment. BD: Love the music this year. Blueknights: Had to miss them due to other duties, but I enjoyed the music from a distance. Open Class, BDB's show is really really good. Hope they can clean it up. SCVC: Very strong again, as usual. Should be very clean in another month. BDC: Cutesy. Corp seems a little older this year, but very fun. VK: Baseball in a football stadium? Fun again.. Revolution: Great look and huge corp! Liked them a lot. Should be a lot of fun later.

Alex, You presume a lot when speaking for most fans. I disagree with you entirely. But more importantly, your argument is petulant. Recognizing whining is very easy, but still the whining gets annoying. But, you remind me of a politician that does not have an answer, so refers abstractly to "most" people or most of my constituents. Take it up a level...

kind of took that way out of context... The comment was about downey "losing" it. Took a long time this year to get a complaint about BD's music, but I guess that you simply cannot make everyone happy. BTW< I have their CD. Really like the music this year. If BD does not win, lets congratulate whoever does, and give them the credit. Come to think of it. let's do the same if BD does win.

Wish I could have been there. Looks like the NorCal corps did themselves proud!

top 3??? From 7th? What do you base that on? From what I have seen (saw it in UOP, Stanford, Clovis) the show is pretty dirty, and not very original from a marching perspective. The music is ok, not my cup of tea, but I can appreciate it. I understand die-hard fans supporting SCV and "liking" the show. But visually, the show just leaves me pretty flat.

Actually, I think it had more to do with the Lucas. I can travel to the east coast for hundreds less than Indy... As you might surmise, I live in Northern Ca. As for the rest, I do appreciate your opinions. I think that the stadium is loud because it is tiny.