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"Bush: I liked the show, definitely the most original thing on the field. I liked the sound but I have some criticisms here as well. First off, the hornline was too small for this show. I'm sure they anticipated having more than 30+ horns when they picked the show. With that said, this music needed a lot more oomph. They lacked the overall volume that every other open class corps had. And the show was a bit redundant. After their quasi-ballad sort of number, they went back into a groove in the pit that we heard several times already. Which brings me to my next point, I couldn't hear the front ensemble unless the rest of the corps wasn't playing. On Saturday I was in the mezzanine/vip section and at finals I was down on the field. And for both performances, I couldn't hear the front ensemble well enough. I thought the drumline was very good, especially the snares. I thought the hornline had a very good sound, and they were one of the few corps that moved and played difficult parts, and they did it very well. (several corps have lost sight of the fact that this is a marching activity) I thought the guard was excellent. Through most of finals I thought they were a lock for high colorguard until I saw Reading. I think their placement hurt them. If they were on later in the evening (perhaps in the top three) I think they could have taken high guard. From what I've heard, Bush had a difficult season. I think they ended pretty strong... as they usually do. I agreed with their placement. " Couldn't help but put my two cents in on this: I enjoyed the show but yes , they were placed where they should have been. I was dissappointed that the front ensemble didn't step it up for finals. IMO only two of the members looked like they were even enjoying the performance, a tall young man and a very blonde young lady, they looked like they loved the show and they performed it. Again IMO the others looked like they were a bit nervous or scared. And the sound was barely audible. The snares were on ... plates looked inexperianced and a bit confused. But great show Bush you always put out something to look forward to. Congrates to all!!!!