CavAlum

Of course you're wrong. No one tries to beat the blue devils.

As long as the Safety is set I don't care how they twirl/spin the thing.

The Hilton downtown is great and not that expensive. We walked to the show through the park. Won't make that mistake again. Take a taxi. Skip Marta.

Have they? How could they have been, with all the experts assembled here?

Will this combined weekend score determine performance order for Thursday or is it an averaging of all regional placements?

Let it go. In my last post when I said, "It is obivious I am wasting my time, " uh yeah, that meant I'm done debating this.

Nice opinoin, however, myy posts have not been about other corps or placements. I have only attempted, in vain, to defend this shows difficulty compared to others using multiple musical criteria. I am through however. It is obvious I am wasting my time. I will visit the alumni forum next weekend so I can congratulate my group for a great season (regardless of placement) without having to deal with the "my group played more notes while moving comments."

It was quite the empire.

I've infered nothing, as I have not mentioned any other corps in my posts. I was merely pointing out to WMC85 some other musical criteria he might ad to his evaulation of horn lines other than number of notes played and volumes reached.

16 - Blue Devils 24 - Blue Stars 21 - Bluecoats 10 - Boston Crusaders 25 - Carolina Crown 20 - Crossmen 32 - Madison Scouts 07 - Mandarins 27 - Phantom Regiment 03 - Pioneer- 27 - Santa Clara Vanguard+ 24 - Troopers Credit Vanguard, Tick Pioneer

My g-string is fine thanks for asking. I entered this discussion because a newby with two weeks experience and 15 posts shared with us his wisdom that the green team didn't have a difficult show. Two other experts in the field jumped in to inform me that they didn't have enough notes in their show, and that they didn't play loud enough. My only goal in this discussion was to point out that there is more to consider than notes and volume when determining the difficulty of a horn book. Re-read my posts carefully. I have not defended placement, argued brass scores, or implied that they should be scoring any differently in brass than they are. I was simply defending the shows demand, regardless of how they place.

Thank goodness he didn't listen.

Button Off. In your last two post you've moved this corps out of the top 7, then top, 5, and now top 12. The only criteria you have used to assess the horn line is "not enough notes or power," while giving credit to two groups that have done a good job of maximizing their power without losing control (your opinion). I have already pointed out that there are many things to consider musically other than note quantity and volume, not to mention the other physical demands on the performers. You agreed that "the tuning, tonal quality and balance within the Cavies brass is top notch," then instantly reverted to a volume and note quantity argument. Your mind is made up about what constitutes demand, and you probably won't change it. However, for the sake of discussion I will share my opinions with you. I think 32nd note slured runs in the mello's are pretty and impressive. However, Holding a 32 count chord on the 5th partial of that mello in tune is more demanding. Playing a power chord as loud as you can without losing control (totally a matter of personal taste btw) is pretty and impressive. Achieving balanced crescendo's and decrescendo's with clean releases while spread between the 10's is more demanding. Dicsuss?

While the timing and penalties judge does count members on the field, I'm fairly certain the brass judge isn't instructed to count notes.

Like I said, I'll watch them again. And I'll take time to count the notes this time. Silly me, I was focusing on tone quality, sonority, tuning, balance, blend, . .. ya know, Musicality. I'll count the notes and get back to you.

Made them up I'm sure.

I'll have to watch them all again. Not sure I agree with that evaluation.

I resemble that remark . . . People always yell stuff, drunk or not. I remember a finals where beer was served.

The Cadets aren't angry, they're focused. I had the pleasure of viewing ensemble rehearsal last night. They rehearsed well and I liked what I saw. I'm not sure how the scores will play out, but I think they will be ready.

Brilliant

Why does Star keep getting credit for the body movement trend. Happened pre-93, and by quite a few groups.

So, was there booing on Friday Night? It's been quiet about that tonight. The reality was that people were tired after a long day of dc, and had a bad case of the stadium a$%. The booing was for the delay on Thursday, and only worsened by the perception of Hopkins reaction to it (p.s., he did the right thing). So, with painting delays after every 4 corps, and advanced warning of such, was the crowd understanding? Or was there still booing?

See recap.

Cavies - vis performance, vis effect, guard Cadets - vis ensemble 3 to 1 is no split.

They played Mvts. I and IV. The music isn't new, they just haven't fielded the drill yet.