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Two seats available through a friend for semifinals:
Section 441, Row 7, Seats 14-15
They're asking $225 or best offer for the pair (bought at a premium through Friends of DCI)...excellent seats! Paypal only, too late for shipping from Canada to the USA at this point, would deliver tix at prelims. PM me. -
2 minutes ago, Chief Guns said:
Not sure if it's anything, but i noticed in the closer when they have rotating circles with the characters in the middle, the circle on the far left doesn't have a character in it. Perhaps someone will be added to the closer?
Holographic Jerry Seawright
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35 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
Too bad - I thought it was kind of a neat tradition
Another "Blue Devils don't need the extra help" rule?
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34 minutes ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
Too bad - I thought it was kind of a neat tradition
Me too.
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1 minute ago, flammaster said:
Clara was the plan all along though. I wonder what is up this year.
Not sure if anything of the sort (featured performer) is on tap, though they are one member short (not planned) at the moment. They could, but I don't see it. Very anxious to see what the final ending will be.
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On 8/3/2018 at 2:47 PM, NakedEye said:
Even when you think you have some sense of the difficulty they are attempting, then you see the detailed explanations and it seems exponentially harder and more impressive.
That blind cartwheel to catch a sabre thrown by someone else is the stuff of nightmares!
Lots of good guards out there, but sorry...BD has content and difficulty and exposure that nobody else does, and it's not really all that close. Vanguard really good too, but not there.
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4 hours ago, Cadevilina Crown said:
No, at Prelims.
Yep was at Indy. They flew her in on Wednesday morning. Had about a day's worth of rehearsal before prelims. Wonder if everyone remembers the brown-out of the pit (thus all the audio cues) at that show, then the penalty assessed due to a rule created by two groups and their warmup spat. Fourth place at prelims didn't look good, but I knew they were going to win. Was a powerful show that maxed out on exactly the right day. Probably the most surprising and satisfying title in many years.
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18 hours ago, IllianaLancerContra said:
That used to be the case, but not so sure now
If it is an option, no Corps has exercised the option for some time
Nah they got rid of that ages ago.
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25 minutes ago, skevinp said:
That and their udderly perfect execution.
What about Boston Crusudders and the Moocoats?
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4 hours ago, BDCorno said:
BD's souvenir booth and product got destroyed in the storm last night. They're assessing the damage now, hope they can get replacements in less than a week. Wonder if there were other groups that had similar issues.
Update: after assessing the damage, looks as if the tent took some damage but is being repaired. There is some water damage (imagine that) as well, but overall it's not as bad as first feared. They're apparently back up and running. Good news!
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BD's souvenir booth and product got destroyed in the storm last night. They're assessing the damage now, hope they can get replacements in less than a week. Wonder if there were other groups that had similar issues.
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5 hours ago, Quad Aces said:
But should the BD rookies really be considered rookies? How many of these “rookies” come with experience from another top corps? How many of these are true rookies to drum corps?
The term “rookie” these days doesn’t mean the same as it used to, so drawing conclusions from the number of rookies in a corps really doesn’t mean much IMHO.
Of course the term "rookie" means something a lot different than say, back in my day...but it's pretty much the same for all the top groups. Experience with another corps (or band, for that matter) isn't a bad thing, but it's hardly a panacea. Having the tools and capabilities to win an audition is one thing, but it doesn't prepare you for the kinds of things you'll be asked to do. I thought this BD360 video was pretty good, and reflected the challenges facing new members:
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Ummm, there is only one finals ticket that I see. I’m in for semis and finals myself. What say you, hockeycaps?
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Interested in the semis and finals tix. But if you have someone that will take all three, I’d step aside for them.
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So as you can see, it’s a very veteran unit with the guard. Smart show theme, leaning on the strength and experience there. CC (Chris, the head drum major) is a lonely guy. I sort of know the feeling, in my ageout year in 1980, I was the senior member of the horn line by two years. Only one left from the first two title runs. Have to say, it is a testament to the staff and to the kids that they’re running this strong with 60% rookies.
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Rest of the corps:
color guard 22-13-6-3
battery 14-2-0-1
Pit 6-2-5-0
drum majors 0-1-1-0-1
BD corps totals:
89 rookies
36 2nd year
22 3rd year
5 4th year
1 5th year (head drum major)
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28 minutes ago, theonlyfizzle said:
Yeap, young fresh faces. I am not sure on how many age outs they had but, it seems like alot. Guess that question should be directed to BDCorno or Flammaster They might able to answer, since they may know more about that .
Brass line:
trumpets 13-8-3-0
mellos 13-2-1-0
euphs 15-4-5-0
tubas 6-4-1-1
TOTAL:
47 rookies
18 2nd year
10 3rd year
1 4th year
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28 minutes ago, theonlyfizzle said:
true true.. lol i hope so too.... for a young corp they are really impressive, even though i can say BD having a young corps over the past years always do greatly same, it's impressive
What amazes me is how well the percussion are doing, with only 3 veterans out of 17 battery members.
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5 minutes ago, theonlyfizzle said:
Yeah definitely. The last two match up with top three seem to have boost a bit in general effect if I am wrong correct me. But I am really praying the final changes or additions will give the show that significant general effect boost along other improvements esp in music. and clean clean clean... and I believe the gold will be theirs.
One can only hope. Not sure what it feels like...2016 or 2015. Hoping for the latter lol. Same type of situation....BD are the underdogs with a very young corps. But they could surprise. That was one sweet victory.
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1 minute ago, theonlyfizzle said:
i was thinking the same....
Yep. GE is king with the current system. You either have to win it, or be pretty #### close if you want to shot at a ring.
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2 hours ago, mboogey73 said:
They have a shot at gold if they can pull that off.
They have to achieve at least a virtual stalemate in GE and brass. That's a tough mountain to climb, but it can be done.
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Could you be more specific? :0) Hope you find what you're looking for!
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9 minutes ago, Cappybara said:
But what makes a GREAT Blue Devils show?
QUALITY. Simply performing a show to a high level technically, and executing the notes, steps, movement and equipment requirements of the show isn't quite enough to bust into the "great" category. More times than not, and with few exceptions, BD meets those minimum (for them) standards. Elevating the program via intrinsic performance qualities is what really makes a great BD show "pop". That's what many miss...and to the detriment of their enjoyment of a great BD program. It's hard to appreciate from afar, and that's why I enjoy attending their rehearsals at Indy. When all that QUALITY comes oozing to the surface, and the group is functioning as an organic, emotive unit, that is when you really appreciate what it's all about.
2015 and Ink was a perfect example. Walking into Colts' facility before prelims while they were working on the final push from the corner, and having tears just spontaneously jump out of me was one of the most surprising things I've ever experienced. The corps was truly peaking. I was up on the stairs and watching the run through an hour or so later and standing next to TJ Doucette. At the end of the run through, we looked at each other and noticed that we were both wiping tears from our faces. We both had to chuckle. If you know TJ, she's not the type to have a reaction like that, unless her astronomical standards are met. I told her "they're going to win". Forget the fourth place (with penalty) at quarters...they were a group of destiny, peaking at the right time and elevating a program to that mystical point that makes a great BD program great.-
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18 minutes ago, LMOORE said:
Hello.
I have 2 Friends of DCI ticket packages that I am selling as I am unable to go this year. The tickets are for Prelims, Semis, and Finals and are in section 238, row 8, I need to confirm the seat numbers but wanted to get the word out.
I can be reached via text/voice or email me if you are interested. They are hard copy tickets so I will need to mail them out.
LeesaJunk@gmail.com or 813-404-0505.
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