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Agreed, but it would be nice that if even they did use one of the members, there was a display of the "old/traditional uniform" during each show.

Clearly this is satire, but I understand some of the frustration. I have discussed the following with several friends of mine, and in some cases our inner drum crops dinosaur starts to show. -If corps are going the direction of themed uniforms for each season, then the DM should be in a traditional corps uniform. If the head DM is integral to the show theme (think Crossmen last season), then the assistant DMs should be in traditional corps uniforms. -If not the DMs, then one member must be in a traditional corps uniform, and in a place where they can be easily seen. -As far as headgear, I would like to see groups wear headgear, and really proper headgear (shako, aussie, etc.), but if not, then possibly for a portion of the show at least. BD won this past year and wore headgear for a portion of their show. Crown wore headgear for even longer, and people still really enjoyed their show. Crossmen's headgear was not traditional in the least, but they wore something. I am not going to go as far as some and say that I am going to stop watching, supporting, and cheering for these groups, and the young people involved. As a matter of fact, drum corps is my drug of choice, and I have been addicted for years. Yes, some changes to the activity I truly love, some I just like, some I am neutral, others I do not like, and some I hate, but I am here, have been here, and will continue to be here. Why, because the marching arts (HS band, drum corps, college marching band) basically saved my life, and I owe so much to these activities. I still arrange and teach at multiple high schools, and watch as much drum corps as possible in the summer. In the end, I do not like every change that has happened over the years, but I love what the activity is at its core, and no "change" to the activity can take that away from me.

Adding Jackson and Shah will definitely be interesting. Colin has typically had a more "old school" feel to his percussion writing, but has adapted that style over the years. But with the addition of these guys, it could be a fantastically entertaining percussion book, and overall program this year. Let's also not forget the Iain/Ian combo working with the front ensemble as well.

Troopers is currently Lauren Teel, and she has been there since at least 2017 (possibly earlier) I believe. She has been on staff since 2012 with the Troop. Glassmen Lee Beddis 1997-2000

Crossmen was Mark Thurston 1984-1996, Colin McNutt and Thom Hannum in 98-99 (possibly longer), Lee Beddis 2001-2004, and 2019-Lane Summerlin.

In most every case, the winner would've been the same. Some moments worked great in a dome, but might not have had the same impact outdoors... -The aforementioned infinity chord -Blue Stars (2010 I believe, possibly 2011) had a rim shot that just echoed forever. sometimes when I'm back in the oil can I think I still hear the faint echoes, kind of like the Phantom of the Opera -The shotgun mics getting the entire corps sound to pump through the amps...ambient wind sound through them?

That's disappointing if he is not involved next year. His writing/arranging is fantastic, as well as a fresh approach to enhancing the overall musical package.

Did I miss where Mike Jackson ended up after leaving Blue Knights?

San Antonio (rotate the regional out in these years) NYC Las Vegas (but let's build a dome) San Francisco

The mellos at the beginning of the closer...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Very well said, and we should just stop this thread at your post. Nothing more really needs to be added.

I thought it was interesting to see that even with the difference in weight for the GE, Visual, and Music captions, the placements would not have changed (other than Crown finishing ahead of SCV). Ultimately, BD finishes in first by a slightly larger margin.

I have heard a lot of people (at least in my circle of band/drum corps nerds) mention that if GE wasn't 40%, and music should be 40%, then we would have a different champion...blah blah blah. So I did a little math, and made this past year's numbers so that GE = 30%, Visual = 30%, and Music = 40%, and here are the results from Finals night. Corps- GE - Visual - Music = Total (+/- from 2019 score) {placement by these numbers} Blue Devils - 29.475 - 29.775 - 39.0 = 98.25 (-0.075) {1st} Bluecoats - 29.5875 - 29.45 - 39.117 = 98.1545 (-0.0835) {2nd} SCV - 28.81875 - 29.1 - 38.767 = 96.68575 (+0.08575) {4th} Crown - 28.89375 - 28.7 - 39.117 = 96.71075 (+0.14775) {3rd} Cavies - 28.55625 - 28.55 - 38.367 = 95.4735 (+0.0735) {5th} Boston - 28.125 - 29.0 - 37.317 = 94.442 (-0.046) {6th} Blue Knights - 27.69375 - 27.425 - 36.933 = 92.05175 (+0.00175) {7th} Blue Stars - 27.16875 - 27.65 - 36.467 = 91.285 (+0.06) {8th} the Cadets- 26.55 - 26.75 - 36.917 = 90.217 (+0.379) {9th} Mandarins - 26.6625 - 27.5 - 35.0 = 89.1625 (-0.1375) {10th} Crossmen - 26.1375 - 26.575 - 34.833 = 87.5455 (-0.0045) {11th} Phantom - 25.95 - 26.1 - 35.384 = 87.434 (+0.196) {12th} The only change in placement came with Crown jumping SCV based primarily on the spread in music. The biggest jump was the Cadets based on their scores being much higher in music than in visual or GE. In the end, this was just a fun look at what would happen if we went to a music heavy weighting as opposed to GE.

Unfortunately, as a high school director, I've had to deal with idiots far too many times trying to get after our students. The real issue is, that only one time was it students being a$$holes to our kids. The other times it was adults, who were upset about what happened in the game (which had nothing to do with the band members), and tried to take it out on the students. Stupid people do stupid things, and unfortunately the rest of us has to deal with the fallout. That being said, I understand the director's desire to try and quell the situation before it went to the WWE level.

A plethora of different moments, but one that truly stood out for me was a the end of Crossmen's show when the DM (Lydia) turns around, and the corps is just slowly brining it behind her...all the feels.

1) Cadets 2011 2) Phantom 2008 3) Bluecoats 2016 4) Crown 2013 5) SCV 2018

I would love to see someone tackle either of the following: -Concept show based on the music of Led Zeppelin (thinking BD, Crossmen, Crown, Coats, SCV): "When the Levee Breaks" "Stairway" "Immigrant Song" "Kashmir" the list keeps going. Imagine the BD leads doing the harmonica part in When the Levee Breaks on trumpet!!! -Concept show based on the music of Queen (thinking Crown, BD, Coats): "Bohemian Rhapsody" "Somebody to Love" "Another One Bites the Dust" "Killer Queen" "Fat Bottom Girls" etc.

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This is a good thing, and for too many years one individual had more control/power in the organization, and parent organization, without the proper oversight that should have been in place. I think going forward, yes it will always be an unfortunate part of their past, but it is not the drum corps, but rather the aforementioned individual that is the one who is the one that sullied the name.

Oooops

There have been multiple posts from his Facebook account recently, so I guess that whatever (if anything) happened, he is feeling in positive enough spirits to be posting on social media. If that means anything in regards to any recent possible trial/legal proceedings.

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In no particular order, except for the first... 1) 1997- The definition of getting the crowd on their feet. The rest... 1992- First year I watched drum corps, so I have to include it. 1975- A great show 1999- Lit the stadium on fire on finals night 1995- Those mellos at the beginning of the closer...what all mellos should aspire to 1988- Yes, by far the best Malaguena EVER!!!! 1996- Just pure fun 2010- Back in finals

...and one of the best moments of the season.

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