I can totally appreciate all the hard work that goes in to producing a competitive winter guard show each season. However, I have to admit that I almost fell asleep during most of finals at the Dayton regional this weekend. Most groups are doing slow, boring music. When are fun/exciting shows going to come back?!
The three groups that stood out for me today were:
Milford
What a fun, creative and well performed show! These kids are having a ton of fun on the floor performing as ants on a picnic blanket. A well deserved win in competitive Scholastic A. Can't wait to see this show again at the Indy regional after they have had time to clean, etc. I would love to see this group in SA finals in April.
Interplay
In your face and full of applause moments. I think this was the only group that had the audience off their feet, other than a few people for Milford. At first you aren't sure about the "most wonderful time of the year" music. And then when you notice that the lyrics have been changed to fit the winter guard activity, it pulls you in for the ride. Also excited to see this show at the Indy regional next month. Definite IO finalist.
Zydeco
I have always loved "weird" shows and this one I totally adore. The music is odd, but cool enough to make the storm theme accessible to the audience. Lots of great equipment effect moments. Unsure where they will place in April. Probably between 5-8.