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Yes!

Also noticed, and I agree. Carrying a "fake" flag with a star missing or one extra star so you don't have to follow flag code is a cop-out as well.

After listening to available versions, the Madison arrangement is very similar to Alicia Keys' "ESOM, Part II", which I purchased from iTunes. Which i would have never purchased from iTunes had Madison not played it.

yup, same here. Also bought Nature Boy ( both the Miles Davis and the Moulin rouge versions), Creep, another version of Hallelujah ( already owned 2) Paint It Black, and even the music from the finals montage Closer to the Edge.

Are Rocketeers competing as brass ensemble or mini corps?

Cool! Got to see my sister Gretchen on bari marching behind her!

As a fan and ticket buyer, this is what I would like to see. No "top", "elite", or 'champions", just well-balanced line ups with some special features at several shows.

Star used the same set of 2-valve Kings for their entire 9 years

audio: Crossmen Madison Crown video Phantom Cadets Cavies

I was at Drums Along the Mohawk (Rome, NY) and although the overall attendance was poor ( we were able to get fantastic seats just 2 days before the show), there were several high school band groups there. The announcers made a point of welcoming them each by name in between corps. Several of the larger local competitive band programs were absent, as the show is right in the middle of band camp weeks for the bigger programs.

I thought BD won guard?

Basey's will be my first stop after the 10 hour drive today. Can't wait to be in the shadow of the oil can again. I hope to get there in time to catch the last few corps and scores on the live stream. Also looking forward to the Star event on Sat.

Great Thread!! My standing o's are for 2 of the lesser talked-about corps, and one is an open class corps. I had never seen either of these corps live until this season. To the Legends of Michigan: Bravo to EVERY SINGLE MEMBER on that field, because you are showing that small is mighty, and talented kids who play well, march well, and move well can create magic on the field. Bravo to Pacific Crest. Your show made me smile, cheer and clap. I was ENTERTAINED!! You are putting your hearts into that show and it shows!!

So jealousI I can't leave here until noon tomorrow, and then it's a 10-hr drive!!

one more: Troopers Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon IN

a few more: Carolina Crown Avon High School 7575 E County Road 150 S, Washington, IN Madison Scouts Wm. A Cook Performing Arts Center 500 W Simpson Chapel Rd Bloomington, IN 47404 (Star Hall) Santa Clara Vanguard 4201 S Wesleyan St Marion, Indiana Crossmen Arlington High School 4825 N Arlington Ave Indianapolis, IN Blue Devils Housing: Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 2930 Waterfront Parkway West Drive Indianapolis, IN 46214 Rehearsal: TBA Blue Knights Mt. Vernon High School 8112 North 200 West, Fortville, IN

Here's a few: Cavaliers will be staying at Beech Grove Middle school and rehearsing at the field on 13th and Main about a block from the school. On Wednesday evening they will put on a full dress runthrough at Beech Grove HS just like they did two years ago. Cadets-Knightstown High School, 8149 West US Highway 40, Knightstown, IN 46148 Bluecoats - Eastern Hancock High School, 10320 East 250 North County Road, Charlottesville, IN 46117 Boston - Southside HS, 1601 East 26th St, Muncie, IN 47302 Phantom is at Danville? but they have closed rehearsals. Colts - Ball State University, 2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306

Here is a very beginning map, please add what you know! http://maps.google.com/map​s/ms?msid=2142804344466970​38339.0004a6aa613398cc5cae​c&msa=0 edit: sorry link not working, I'll try again later

from your post to DCI's ears.......if only.....

and the Bridgemen Alumni truly appreciate the stalwarts that stuck it out in the torrential rain. We had a blast and loved having those fans cheering and clapping in the downpour.

Rome, NY and yup. Still Drums along the Mohawk. I used to come to this show when I was a kid, back when you could fill the slate with NEW YORK CORPS. Sad, really......

I bow to the Bloo tuba gods......

Loved Academy horn line & percussion. Guard really needs to clean

My first time seeing Pacific Crest. Ever. Love it!

Poor Raiders had to look right into the sun. With only 6 corps, they should have started later. Legends were fantastic. Beautiful horn sound, excellent body, they just need 10 more in the guard. And....NO ELECTTRONICS!!