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The show should say "Sponsored by BDE" who now owns US Bands. That is where the money goes.

When you include World, Open and DCA New England had 7 shows last year. Now only 2 (6/28 Ct. and 8/1 Ma.)

Rochester has a combined lineup with DCA and DCI groups

And the exodus from Cadets begins. Brian Murphy now working with Academy on their design team.

WHY? "You can't handle the truth!"

2022 was a financial disaster that almost resulted in Cadets not making it to Indy. 2023 was a continuation of the problem financially.

I look at one common denominator with Cadets and SCV going inactive. Denise Bonfiglio leaving both organizations! Both corps issues were caused by several of years of prior mismanagement and POOR financial decisions.

The appearance fees will be MUCH lower as they are based on the previous years placement. They will only receive what the 17th and below corps get.

The present plan calls for a Saturday AM finals only with a separate admission for DCI All Age. With the other DCI scheduled activities, a Friday? prelim show would need to be at 9am ending by Noon or they would have to find another site and go head to head with World semis. (I do not think many DCA groups would want the added 2 or 3 days expense of travel and housing to get to Indy by Wed.,) The plan for now would allow DCA groups to plan their travel to Indy on Thurs night or Friday keeping the DCA weekend only theme for their members.

Why talk to Dan A. He is stepping down from DCI after the Championships.

After seeing everyone this weekend in A-town my predictions: 1st BD by .3 2nd Tie BC, BAC, Crown 5th Tie Phantom, Mandarins 7th Tie Cadets, Cavies 9th Tie Troop, Colts, Stars 12th -15th 4 way tie in semi's with BK, X men, PC, Spirit 12th Tie BK, PC 14th Tie Spirit, X Men

I have seen him do 2 captions at the same show!

J. Missing does both GE Visual and GE Music

They scored a 75.65 That number puts them ahead of Jersey Surf who had a 73.0 at the same show. VERY,VERY entertaining performance. they present a show designed around a children's playground. I would not be surprised to see them make Semi-Finals on Friday!

Does anyone know where the corps are rehearsing and being housed on Monday?

Sitting in the stands, It is very obvious when all the sound is coming from the right side 30 yard line but most of the brass players are on the opposite side of the 50. If you are using field amplification then learn to balance the volume and the speakers!

Most DCI people is true. The exception is Tony DiCarlo throwing a temper tantrum to the Allentown people working along the track!

Cadets scored a 73.75 on 7/1 in their 1st show. The 76.4 was their 3rd show of the year. I believe a lot of the scoring is based on fewer performance's and a shorter season for a lot of the groups (ex. Bluecoats started on 7/5) allowing the judges to start at a higher early season number!

Another problem I see, or should I say hear, is the overamplification of the brass! IDK how that will play in Indy?

Sadly after seeing Cadets live I agree. The Brass is being OVERAMPLIFIED. Setting up 5 field microphones from 30 to 30 is unnecessary. Miking soloists I can live with but the whole brass line? What are you trying to hide or overcompensate for?

After seeing them this weekend both up close in Lynn and from the top row in Quincy, I have to disagree. I can understand the athletic idea but to me those uni's look as if they just got off the floor after 8 hours of sleeping in them. The jackets starting off look good but after a while in the show read rather sloppy! The leggings/tights are showing inconsistent ankle exposure from member to member. JMHO

I hear that 2 of the OC groups will be requesting to move to World in 2024 for that specific reason.

Rian letting up and turning too drizzle around 4-5pm and showers returning after 8

And after seeing them in Ma. last night, the uniforms/costumes look like they were purchased at Walmart for under $10 !

A little surprised that a couple of judges last night had high 7's in some subcaptions