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I always thought this would be an interesting rule idea: "There shall be no more than 1/4 of the entire corps fielded by current year age-outs". That would mean World Class corps could not field more than 37.5 (well lets just say 38) members marching their age out at any World class corps - assuming each corps is maxing out their marching members at 150. This would mean - every performer is competing for their spot for their corps for their age out year - and no one is grandfathered in because they marched more than 1 year at that respective corps. Additionally, this would force staff to cherry pick their age outs. This may curb ring chasers spending their last year at a top corps - not that there is anything wrong with that. It would also redistribute talent across all world class corps instead of concentrating them among those top corps. Thoughts?

I am almost 100% certain it is an Ott arrangement. I remember hearing other alumn's say that it was or reading something that mentioned that he was the arranger for that tune. Pretty sweet arangement if you ask me. Not sure that he wrote the other songs in the 80 book though.

I have a show idea (not really a change though) There is a movie coming out next year called "Scouts vs. Zombies" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727776/?ref_=nv_sr_1 I'd like to see Madison play with this theme.

Assuming X-men (for whatever reason) scored .1 lower in any of captions tonight, could there be 13 corps in finals? Or would a tie go to the highest average score at the previous regionals? Just wondering.

1993 VK.

I feel I can add some input to this thread as I live in Annapolis. I'll try to provide some off the beaten path places, and I'm sure google/trip advisor/yelp will point you to the location Latin/Mexican/South American Food/Spanish - Best concentration of places are around the Annapolis Towne Centre. For Spanish go to Jalapenos, for Latin - Paladar Rum Bar, for South American - go to Sin Fronteras. For Mexican, you'll need to drive a couple minutes to Taqueria Juquilita (whole in the wall - They only takes cash) For all your booze/wine needs - If you want the most selection and want to stock up go to Corridor Wine and Spirits. Corridor is in Laurel MD, so it might not be advantageous to drive out there. If you want to stay in Annapolis, probably the best bet is Bay Ridge Wine Liqours (Taqueria Juquilita is right across the street from it). If you want a more posh environment, with more focus on wine, go to Bin 201 in the Annapolis Towne Centre. Booze restaurant - Go with Gordon Biersch in the Annapolis Towne Centre or the previously mentioned Rams Head For Sushi - Ziki in the Annapolis Towne Centre and Joss Sushi. These are fairly expensive. Ziki has 4 hibachi grills and its pretty fun. So if you get a crowd together it will be worth it. Nova is good if you are staying near Edgewater For foodies - GO TO LEVEL. This place is a small place lounge (Tapas style) but the tastes that come out of the kitchen very unique and extremely good. Nice selection of unique mixed drinks. For those with an unlimited spending limit (Steakhouse) - Go to the Chop House, Lewenes Steak House, or Ruth Chris Chart House. Pub - I'm partial to Galway Bay. Castle Bay has a decent English Breakfast. For Kidsgrove Scouts, I've heard from someone that relocated from England that the bangers and mash from Sly Fox is good. Best quick bite on a budget - Jimmy Johns, Zoe's, Double T (greasy spoon type place) or any fast food place. Best Breakfast - Ive heard amazing things about The Back Porch Cafe, Main Ingredient is decent, Miss Shirley's is really good but really pricey Thai - There is a place called Karlson's Doughnuts and Thai Kitchen, I've only eaten there once, but it wasn't too bad. Pizza - I'm still looking, let me know if you find something good. Vin 909 had a decent pie from what I remember. California Pizza Kitchen at the mall is good too. Indian - Basmati Wings - BW3 Italian - Really pricey = Osteria 177. I asked someone from Italy what was the best Italian food place and he said Osteria 177 was the closest. On Yelp though there is Bella Italia which looks like its close to the stadium German - There is a place that is about a 15 minute drive from Annapolis called the Old Stein, which I hear has authentic German Food. My wife, who was stationed in Germany for 2 years, said its close, but not really that good. Could have been a bad night, but The Old Stein is what most people say is the best place in the area. As for unique things to do, I had a good time on the Annapolis Ghost tour, that was kinda fun. You learn about the history. I believe there is also a Haunted Pub Crawl. Hope this helps.

Agree. Sounding good. Request- Can the lead sops play a high "c" at 1:11/1:12 time frame. Actually...give that high C to the splits and lasts, they never get any love. :)

I also don't think Kanstul can give package deals much like Yamaha can (with electronics, horns, pit equipment)

No love for Kanstul. :(

I heard of a corps that swore off wedgies when a member who had received one had been hoisted up so high that their head hit the top of the bus. I forget if it knocked the person out (or not) for a period of time. Of course, I don't think the people that initiated the wedgie wanted to do harm to the individual. That being said, I have a question: Is putting the slower/slowest runners at the front of the breathing block considered hazing?

1995-1998 (or whenever IBM did the audio) with a re-mixed audio overdub. 1994 quarters/(or was it semi's?) full standstill's of those corps that got rained out as an easter egg. For that matter, any Quarters/Semi's Standstills that got rained out. Post championship finals performances (standstill or field show) Isnt there one of 93 cadets on youtube somewherhe. 2000-2010 Legacy collection expansion pack (non blu-ray)

Love the drum features that year. Best use of ride cymbal throughout the show

94 BD small ensemble - pretty sure one guy was named John Hardwick (sp?) who had marched in Northern Aurora from MI in the early 90's. He also played the "My Spanish Heart" ballad solo. The bari dude, while I dont know the name, I did hear that he just walked up to into the trio and started playing along side them one day, and the part stuck. I've always wondered "who does that?", who just goes up and starts playing in an already existing trio. When you think about it...it doesnt seem like Wayne would have 3 sops and a lone bari. I dunno, maybe someone from 94 can clarify. Lason Lichau was also in the lead line, but I dont think he played any solos that year, except for some spot wailing at about 1:07 in the opener and some other points in the show that year. He also marched Phantom in 93 I think Scott Lile played lead that year too, and then went on to play lead in 1995 Madison. BTW, I thought Scott Steward only marched 93&95 BD? Anyone? 1990 Madison - Guessing Dan Rittaco was in that lead line, but not sure who else. 1993 Madison (Soup)- I believe it is Jon Shipper, Emmit Lincoln, Bill Tyrell, and ???Flip??? 1995 (Malaga) - Edwin Bogart, John Shipper, Tez Smith, Scott Lile, not sure about the rest. 1996 (A mis Abuelos) Jon Shipper was the opening soloist (and soloist for the entire first production), Edwin played in duet La Danza Pasillo, I think BigBadMan was in that line too, along with Ben Toman, and Ben Douglass. From what I hear, it was the highest lead book ever written for the a Madison lead line.

Is Amy F. one of the (if not the) first female to teach on the Madison Brass staff? I guess this could be in the history section too. I'm sure she is very qualified and I think its kinda cool if she is one of the first females to teach with the brass staff.

I remember once upon a time (about 12 years) they were going to do this for an opener:

Id imagine it was 80.1 9 is right next to 0 on the upper row of many keyboards.

I drove up the 85 to Atlanta last Sunday at about 5pm and can confirm that it sucks. It took about 90 minutes to get from the lower west side of the loop on 285 (Fairburn, Union City) to the upper east side of the loop.

Interesting spin on the uniform. While I do like the red addition to the uniform, the sash material looks like it was bought at Jo-Ann Fabric store. I figured it would look more like a manufactured uniform sash (sort of like 88-02), instead of a loose looking piece of fabric. ,There was a picture of a pose with part of the corps turning their backs (3/4 turn) to the audience and their body is leaning towards the end zone side 2; in that picture it looks like the corps has a full cape from the top of the back, down to the bottom of the sash. If that was the intention, than I think the length of sash is justified. I do like the color guard uni's. Its creative, very out of the ordinary, and has a good color scheme, and has the lightning rods near the upper thighs. I'm wondering if they wear the full body uniform the entire show? On the other hand I'm not sure why the guard looks like a Mexican Wrestler, unless Relampago was a wrestler by day and a superhero by night. VIVA Relampago!

Cool piece. Interesting. When I hear it I feel it leans more towards Santa Clara, and maybe to a lesser extent, the Cadets.

I think some the reasons that there is not as much jazz as there once was is because: a) many members come from schools (high school & college) where wind ensemble/symphonic band is the focus. b) those teaching the high school/college syphonic groups are generally not jazz musicians or they lack the knowledge of teaching that style c) many design staff's have teachers/caption heads that teach primarily symphonic/wind ensembles. d) its difficult to teach jazz to a large group of musicians, especially since talent levels in jazz interpretation/style range widely and you only have a finite ammount of time in a drum corps season. e) I think that the symphonic/wind ensemble genre arguably lends itself better to the visual than jazz might. I do think a full jazz show could happen, but it doesnt seem to be a popular choice these days. :( It seems like corps are content with sticking with what is currently getting rewarded on the score sheet. I'd say if 3 of the top 6 were scoring well performing jazz, you might see more corps attempting that genre. But again, its a difficult task to learn and play the jazz style over 2.5 months. I feel the last great full out jazz show was BD 93. I'm sure one could argue for Madison's latin jazz surge in the mid 90's but for pure balls to the wall jazz I'd go with any 80's BD hornline. Especailly their 89 show. That hornline nailed the big band style. Also gotta give props to the ride cymbal player in the begining of the show.

Seems like they cranked the tempos just a smidge. Nice, Go Scouts!

Is BD's show really that absurd? Whats most absurd is they dont play jazz anymore. Zing! I wouldnt call running around during the opener absurd, nor playing G, G, D in an triplet rhythm in the second piece absurd. Or pretending to fall off a yard line...etc... Oh well, I just dont get it. I'm content with listening to 76, 82 86, 89, 94 Devils all day over 08.

If Madison could put their standstill on the move...watch out!

YUKI YOU ARE TOO LOUD ON MELLO

Corrected.