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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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Can’t have them. Sorry.

*You* might take another look... Maybe you'd learn something.

Might take another look, DCI86

I'll take them

Equipment dense...movement vocab is pretty minimal and basic.

Please tell us all "what the sheets say". BD has plenty of combined and layered content. Many miss that. The dance features in the show? One, maybe two other guards might have a prayer of pulling those off with any type of excellence. That should tell you everything you need to know about their book.

Right now, this...but top two could flip 1. SCV 2. BD 3. Bluecoats 4. Crown 5. Boston 6. Cavaliers 7. Cadets 8. Blue Stars 9. Blue Knights 10. Mandarins 11. Phantom Regiment 12. Spirit of Atlanta 13. Crossmen 14. The Academy 15. Colts

If all you look at is equipment, I might agree with you. Movement vocabulary, BD and SCV...and then everyone else. It's not really even close. Combine movement and equipment, what you saw last night is pretty close to reality.

Hey, John...do my eyes deceive me, or does your DCP moniker say "rookie"? Corps is starting to round into shape. Can't wait until Indy! See you there.

Just giving you some ribbing. lol. No, all my tix are spoken for and now a waiting list. Early bird gets the worm...

Yeah, I don't get the "BD win guard because the judging is slanted to start with" argument. It's specious and unfair. You might just entertain the possibility that they are indeed that dominant. I know it might go against the grain of competing guards' fans, but the combination of design, choreography, detailing, cleaing, talent and most of all, QUALITY in all things can make a difference. SCV rivals BD in many of these categories, but frankly I don't see the depth of design, nor the intrinsic quality of movement or performance, out of guards beyond that. Crown had a great guard a couple of years ago, Boston is an up-and-comer, and there have been certain programs that have jumped up into the discussion from time to time. On an ongoing, consistent basis, it's very hard to find a more consistently excellent group. That's why they have the success, not because of some "legend" or other reason. I'm not just talking out my a$s, I judged color guard for well over 20 years, am not a BD homer, and though I marched there, I am probably more critical of them than anyone.

Isn't it Debbie Torch Ya?

Friends of DCI tix are all the same price.

The EQ doesn't sound BD to me (as an alumni from the 1970's). Saw on video and didn't like the sound...saw them live and they were okay, but they don't have the low frequency-based sound they've had with the King horns. They seem to be fine with them, but for my money the trumpets are pretty edgy compared to usual. Some of the commentary you see on Redditt is from alumni who haven't heard it live, so I'd take any of that banter with a grain of salt. Would I prefer the Kings? Yup. Are the SB horns total ####? Of course not. They're good, but have more of a Jupiter sound to them than I'm used to.

Might check with Vance. You never know what kind of assorted stuff he has sitting around...or maybe Kanstul has an old boneyard horn?

Interesting. I think he's one of the best, and he's normally unafraid to get under the hood. However, for a first sampling on everyone, could give him a Mulligan.

Pretty much any 8 will do...

Sugarfire is a franchised St. Louis BBQ joint. Being from KC, I won't lower myself to that type of "BBQ"...but carry on.

Yep. 1978

Fully agree. BD should have 23-24 titles...

Trying to create a Bb K20?

Shapiro's is pretty awesome, huge menu and only a couple blocks south-southeast of the Can. Ram is pretty decent, St. Elmo's is nice but pricy. They have a Giordano's up near the circle as well. Late night drunk food...White Castle (ugh), Steak and Shake, and a place called Hotbox Pizza that's open till 4 am Thursday-Saturday. Hotbox Pizza is actually pretty tasty but it's mostly a takeout place.

There is a Wingate at Rockville and the interstate on the west side...probably 10 minutes from downtown that is pretty reasonable. Plenty of restaurants there too.