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One reason may be because they had many vets age out last season.

That's what I believe. Why else would a corps be using a sousaphone?

2006 was great, but when I first heard the Annapolis APD of them on the chord.....wow.

Laundry days are awesome. /end thread

I agree that people should play with a characteristic sound. In my opinion, I believe that most corps do not try to technically force people to play uncharacteristically, or blatty some might say. However, I do believe that the instructors do constantly try to push the volume at which someone plays with a characteristic sound. A great example of loud with a characteristic sound is Phantom Regiment 2006 at the end of the ballad. Great, beautiful, sonorious sound resonating throughout the stadium and loud! Unfortunately, Phantom Regiment also seem to be the culprits of hornlines that play with uncharacteristic sounds. You could look at Regiment 2003 and clearly see this. Ultimately, I believe that corps tend to favor pushing the characteristic limit rather than change the sound completely. Some corps tend to have more leniency with this. 1 cent..... + 1 cent.....

So yeah, I can't wait to see the Cadets in Ft. Edwards and Clifton. I am loving Vesuvius.

I have a feeling that Boston will do better than most expect them to do. I agree with baristeve that they might beat Bluecoats in the next week or two, but Bluecoats will ultimately get better. I wouldn't count Boston out this year, though.

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Cavaliers use a technique that most like to say is bicycle. They actually focus on the ankles rather than leg bentness/straightness. If smaller bend is needed, then so be it. I would say what exactly it is, but you could just buy the audition packet if you want. :)

And that is?...

I can live it.

I can't wait to see that show. Since I can't go see Allentown, this will be the next best thing.

I can't wait for their show. I know a few people marching there. I can't wait to see them at Music In Motion.

After March 1st, you must receive the consent of your corps director to switch to another corps.

Personally, Faust actually made me feel very emotional. Harmonic Journey gave me the most chills though. The impact in the closer? when the hornline marches slow and the drumline move up to the front sideline at double time. It almost brings tears to my eyes.

I know. Just a full blown ticker.

Agreed. Round 3 is also going to make people pay attention.

YES!

Seconded.

Actually, one of the lines that the male narrator says in the very beginning is somewhat passive-aggressive. "We believe in progress and we will continue towards to what we say is possible." Granted, this can be interpreted in many ways. I feel as though many people can pay attention to this and actually see a somewhat antagonizing tone underneath his. Agreed.

Oil companies feel that can raise the price however much they want! /rant

You have no chance to survive. Make your time.