[Colts Announce 2011 show!]

Still want an opportunity to march a fantastic show with a fantastic organization this summer? The Colts have immediate openings for two high brass, two color guard, and one tuba player. Don't miss out on a chance to have the best summer of your life!

Contact Vicki Schaffer at colts@colts.org for more information!

Read the full article Here.

[2010 Predictions (Thats right, its THAT time of the off-season)]

my predictions...

1. Cadets- Have had great horn lines and visual programs the last few years... As long as they don't go back to talking shows, they'll be in the top 3 this year.

2. BD- Will take their season undefeated into Allentown, and lose the lead in the last week of summer.

3. Crown- Great progress the last few years, and will be great again this year, but will not take the top spot. Maybe next year?

4- Cavaliers- After their show last year (really disappointed me), they've got to prove to me they belong in the top 3 again.

5- SCV- Will be a crowd favorite again, but will place the same as they did last year

6-Blue Stars- Great progress the last few years will help them jump a few spots, and won't disappoint this year.

7- Phantom- Its going to take more than one year to re-build them to the level they were at in 08.

8- Bluecoats- Will be as good as they were last year, but the level of competition will rise above their current bar of expectation, causing a position drop.

9-Boston Crusaders- Same as Bluecoats.

10- Glassmen- Their shows always bore me to death, but they'll find a way to get the scores they get.

11- Colts- not much off season news, but after i heard their brass book in person, i can guarantee they're not going to have another "average" show. This year will be a real turning year for them, and the all new staff will be a big part of it.

12- Madison- Despite all of the hype, I don't see them much higher than 12-13 range. They will be better and will soon return to their old selves, but its not a one-year rebuilding process for them.

13- Blue Knights- Scores and positions slide this year, partially due to show design.

14- Troopers- I'm not sure they are ready to contend year to year in the top 12. This year will be similar to 08

15- Academy- Good improvement over the last few years, but need to show that they want to put themselves into the top.

16- Spirit- Better than last year, but will need a few more years to get back where they want to be.

The top 4 or 5 will be extremely close, as will 10-14. Average finals scores will be up from years past, with the top 9 at or above 90.5.

[Mellophone Spots?]

If you're still looking for a home this summer, you should definitely check out the Colts. I'm not sure if they have a mellophone spot still open, but they are still auditioning for spots up to this point. Its a great organization, and you would get a lot out of your summer.