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My wife sings in two choruses which compete at the international level. Judging is in many ways similar to that of DCI in terms of captions, skill analysis, showmanship, etc. like DCI judging is done by a panel of judges who judge a single and specific caption area and who direct their entire attention to that caption for the entire performance (something few fans ever do). Similar to DC, their performances are meant to entertain, in addition to being a skill based competition. What they do to acknowledge this is provide 100 randomly selected audience members ballots where they can vote
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Ankeny, IA - Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
They're just not ........... Colorful enoughđ -
Blue Knights 2019!
Photographer Jim replied to MadisonBandMan1's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Actually, Iâm not sure that this is accurate. This actually the first time in past decade that Blue Knights have joined the West Coast shows during the second week. It is for sure the first time in at least ten years when they have not been present at the Moonlight Classic in Sacramento. When I purchased my tickets this year I was totally surprised that they were not in the lineup. There are good reasons for starting a week late, Iâm sure, but it is an unusual start for the season for BK -
Iâd be interested in knowing more about those rules. The other night in Sacramento we were looking at the âbridgesâ used by the Academy. They appear fairly steep. From what we could see there doesnât seem to be any texturing to their surfaces. In damp weather I question whether they would become slippery and cause problems.
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Mandarins 2019!
Photographer Jim replied to MadisonBandMan1's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I donât think anybody who has seen Mandarins live this year has any doubts about them being a finalist corps again this year. The real question is how high up they can finish above last year. This is a very aggressive show, and they are performing it with focus and intensity. They do a great job of building the energy level throughout the show. With the right tweaks and additions this show will be impressive, memorable, and a fan favorite. It wonât surprise me at all if they are pushing that sixth spot hard come finals week. This is not your fatherâs Mandarins! -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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Mandarins had the biggest jump in score over last nights scores at Stanford! I am so enjoying the growth Iâm seeing in this corps. These guys are focused. This is an aggressive show. If they can keep bringing the intensity I saw tonight, and keep making good choices about show changes, whoever is in sixth place in the rankings is going to feel the heat of this corps on their heels. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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Indeed! Unfortunately that grey just disappears. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I do not like Vanguardâs uniform. There I said it. Not sure if they are pajamas or hospital scrubs. It bothers me because musically these guys are so good. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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First, thank you Cavaliers for coming west this year. It was a real pleasure to have you here. This is a wonderful show. My question is how well it can be expanded upon from now until finals. Unlike both the Mandarin and Blue Devils I donât see as much room to make major additions. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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If I have one frustration with the Blue Devils its that being a west coaster I only get to see the skeleton Of their show. By the end of the season this show is going to be a monster. So much good going on and so much more room to work with. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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No the preshow was much shorter tonight. Last night it was due to some technical difficulties they were having moving scores on and off the field and they just had to kill a lot of time. Tonight it was rather short and they got right to it -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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MANDARINS! Standing O and well deserved. So much energy in this show, and they just keep ramping it up as the show progresses. There is no doubt about it, mandarins will be in finals this year. -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
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I am hoping the Academy decides to do a little work on their bridge props. Theyâre rather steep and not much texture on the surfaces. In wet weather or just a lot of humidity they could cause real problems -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Loving the look of the Academyâs uniforms when seen live -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Is it me or are the Troopers very young this year? -
Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Just a FYI for those of you attending the Moonlight Classic tonight; its will be pretty warm for the first few hours of the show. Current temperature at the college is 95.3 F. and little in the way of breezes. Stay hydrated people! đ -
Be prepared; its going to be hot. Temps won't drop below 90 degrees until after 8:00 and not much in the way of any breezes predicted. Bring plenty of water. Good thing is that the sun drops behind the stadium such that the stands will get shade earlier if you are high enough up.
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Sacramento, CA - Sunday, June 23, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
After watching the Stanford show on FloMarching last night, I'm very eager to see these corps live tonight in Sacramento. There were moments and details I really need to see in the live context. Can't wait. -
We need a Fan Ranking App
Photographer Jim replied to Bruckner8's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Pardon my ignorance (Despite being a drum corps fan for over 60 years now, I'm a totally visual art oriented person) but I find that comment perplexing. If judging is being done using a rubric, and there are multiple judges used to constitute the final total score, why would an individual judge HAVE to make a numerical distinction between two corps' performances? Is there a requirement that judges cannot score two corps the same? In true rubric judging, each performance should stand alone on its own merits: past performances or placements, or the performance of another corps, would not have -
We need a Fan Ranking App
Photographer Jim replied to Bruckner8's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I see this as a complete absurdity. At the very least, it is an example of some unfounded conspiracy theory. Look, there is nothing wrong with being a homer for a corps, and being disappointed when they don't score as well as one might like, or being annoyed when a corps one is not particularly fond of scores well. But being a homer to the point where one wants to completely change the underlying competitive fabric of a competitive activity goes beyond reason. There is, of course, a certain element of subjectivity in judging any "art" activity. After all, the outcome of the activi -
Stanford, CA - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
I believe it might happen. My next question is where will Blue Knights fit into the mix? -
Stanford, CA - Saturday, June 22, 2019
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After tonightâs scores Mandarins are alone in 7th place in the rankings! -
Stanford, CA - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Iâm starting to feel like I know Rickie Fowler personally. -
Stanford, CA - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Photographer Jim replied to DrumScorps's topic in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
The alternative is running the Rocket Mortgage commercial thirty times to fill in the intermission time.