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Sorry, I must've heard the scores wrong (I had it in my mind that Genesis scores 46.

I was at the show tonight, and it was an interesting crowd. I wanted to post during the show, but didn't get any service. I'm bon the train going back to Chicago so I'll try to give you my thoughts (if anyone out there wants them). I paid the extra money and was sitting in he center section. A lot of families around who would leave after the corps of their child performed. One girl was reading a book, another on their phone, etc. So, I could understand the notion that the crowd wasn't too enthusiastic. Regardless of the people around me, I loved it! I clapped and cheered for every corps, and was thoroughly entertained by everyone. The scores I think came out about right. I do think the spread between Cavies and Blue Stars should be that much. I was very impressed with their show, though I would've loved to have seen some "Make DCI Great Again" propeganda/merchandise at their souvenir booth. I thought the show felt like the Cavaliers I fell in love with when I was exposed to the activity in the mid 2000's. I don't follow the boards on here too much, so I didn't know much about Crown (other than their stagecoach) but holy cow, this show has some gold medal potential! I loved the movement by the entire corps, but really thought their guard moved well. And the trombone solo is perfect for those moments in the show. I actually went into Blue Stars show with high hopes after what a few friends have told me. it didn't quite live up to the hype, but I still thought the corps did a great job. Although, I didn't quite get the purpose of the gold lamp lady. I might've missed her significance throughout the show. I'd like to watch it again and pay better attention. I thought he brass moved well and sounded good. I thought it was a noticeable increase of difficulty and execution from the Colts. Colts was maybe my biggest surprise of the night. I loved their show! I do think it lacks difficulty that would be needed to make finals this year, as I thought performing after the Troopers I noticed less of a demand. That being said, I thought the corps performed amazingly. I liked the shadow effects in the boxes. The Troopers were the only show I saw prior to tonight, from the dci Facebook live broadcast. I will say that I liked the new uniforms, and thought it was still obvious who they were (similarly, I liked the Cavies uniform too). The show I think is 75% a finalists show. I just think there are still moments of the show design that doesn't keep the attention as well as it could. Their brass is incredible, and their guard seems to have improved over the last couple of years. Genesis and Legends both surprised me with their talent and show design. I was actually surprised with the gap in their show, as I thought they were pretty equal. Colt Cadets had a fun show, and I noticed some pretty young guard members. Kitties made me want to retire early, just to pick up a horn again and get back on the field. I wanted to write more, by the phone is probably gonna die so I tried to rush through this while it was fresh in my mind.

I was curious after seeing the scores to night, so I did some research. I know it's just one night of scores with one set of judges, but the Troopers haven't scored this close with Cadets (7.1 under tonight) within the last 10 years at least. The closest they've gotten in the passed was in 2009 (last time to make finals) with a 9.25.

I think corps will develop with the mentality that anything is an option, not all will try to push the envelope. Although corps have an identity (even if it evolves and changes), it will be harder to tell who a certain corps is some years. But that's great, I don't want to see the same show year after year. I'm excited to see a few innovative shows, and (hopefully) will get to see some shows that remind me of what drum corps was when I first was introduced to it a while back.

Loved the show! That brass can sure play too!! "Fix You" will be one of the best endings for any corps this year. So much room to showcase the talent and let the members express emotion and connect to the show. Can't wait to see it live!!

This is the best news I've heard all day! Can't wait to see their show!

Yeah, they need to address quite a few things, and quickly. It's too bad they have shows each night this week so they can't have an entire day to clean.

I'm pretty sure it's the Cadets. I think I know the guy in the very front. Crazy!

7/18 Olathe Blue Devils 87.3 Cadets 87.0 spread .3 Lebanon Cavaliers 88.9 Crown 87.8 spread 1.1

I totally agree.

Cavies- 87.9 Crown- 87.0 Cadets- 86.8 Blue Devils -86.4 Bluecoats- 85.0 spread- 2.9

well, it's official now. The Troopers have beat Glassmen for the first time since 1990. Pretty cool!

Trooper's infinity chord. I love it everytime I see it!

this is a grat year to be a fan.

Minnesota 1. Cavaliers 88.50 2. Blue Devils 88.05 3. Crown 87.70 4. Cadets 87.35 5. Bluecoats 86.10 spread 2.40 I honestly have no idea how it's going to turn out, and I love it.