StephanieT

I have an off topic question for anyone who can help me out. I'm watching the live stream and would like to know if you're watching full screen, how do you get back to small screen again? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

After watching the Warrensburg show on Fan Network, I also thought he was lip syncing but was informed by someone "in the know" that what we are seeing is a slight delay with the wireless mic. It's live!!

We were at the Cinecast last night and I can say something positive about every show we saw. We liked them all. However, since I hold the Cadets near and dear to my heart, I have one criticism. Please, please, please change what the narrator is wearing. He's a good looking, extremely tall young man with a magnificent voice and that particular costume or whatever it is you want to call it simply doesn't fit him or the show. He should be wearing something that would "suit" the role of a historian or a teacher of sorts....something more dignified than an ill-fitting, modified Cadets uniform. Of course, this is just MHO. Thanks.

West Chester University is nowhere near the city of Chester.

You just turned what is a hysterically funny thread into something entirely different. I think you need to lighten up just a lil bit, ok? :)

That's my kiddo!!

I can't wait to hear it live either. And Liahona, you have a love for the P47 Thunderbolt? Love...It!

I am not a music major. I am not an elitist. I am not a snob. I am the parent of a current MM of another corps and I don't feel I am being disloyal when I say that both my husband and I were completely mesmerized by BDs show. They literally kept us on the edge of our seats with our jaws hanging open and we haven't even seen it live yet. When I hear people saying over and over and over, "I don't get it", I have to laugh. What's not to get? Every single moment of their show has Dada written all over it. They have adhered to their theme throughout. Yes, Cabaret Voltaire ventures outside the box but isn't that what we want. Don't we want different and exciting and breathtaking even though it doesn't quite fit the criteria to which we are accustomed? I am a loyal fan of the corps that my son marches, but I also give credit where credit is due. In my opinion, the Blue Devils have hit the mark this year. I was entertained, excited and amazed by what they put on the field.

If you will recall, the guard uniforms from the 2010 show "Toy Souldier" were exactly like the corps proper and when they took the jackets off they had a hot pink shirt underneath. Unfortunately, when the shirts got wet (which they did with every performance) the pink bled onto the cream pants. It wasn't a good situation for the guard or the show in general. It looked sloppy. Thus, the new uniforms. It is my understanding that last year's original guard uniforms did not match up with what the designer wanted. It's drum corps and stuff happens.

Hahaha! Touche'

Where's a review for the Cadets? I keep refreshing the page and nuthin'.

Whoa! I'm not young by any stretch and have only been a drum corps fan for about 5 years so I know very little about the shows of the 70's, 80's or even the 90's outside of what I've listened to via Fan Network. That being said, I find it insulting to every kid who is out there in the scorching heat, practicing 12 hours a day trying to perfect a show for ALL of our enjoyment, when you say there is little to nothing worthy of standing up and cheering about. I stand up and cheer because good show/bad show, those kids all worked their butts off and they deserve our respect and support. Personally, I will give every corps I see this year a standing O. They all deserve it!

We'll be heading to the Regal IMAX theater in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Our son is a Cadets age-out this year and we're super excited to see the Cadets as well as all of the other corps. I'm thinking it's going to be another incredible year for drum corps fans.

'Tis the season...

I don't normally post here although I do read a lot of the threads. Here is my two cents. I have some insight from a couple of veteran Cadets who, when the Christmas theme was announced were not too happy. However, about a week and a half after move-ins, they quickly came to realize that this show wasn't going to be a cheesy, hit-you-over-the-head with a Christmas tree type show. The musical book is very challenging, even moreso that last year, and the drill is crazy fast in many places which is typical Cadets. Most importantly, the kids are having fun and loving it. For those folks who are already putting the lid on the Cadets this year, shame on you. From my meanderings on DCP, I think they are one of the only corps who give us all something to look at this early in the season. So, you don't like Christmas music. So what? There is a lot of music I don't particularly care for but can appreciate nonetheless when it is presented in a unique and creative way. Christmas music or not, don't count the Cadets out this year. The members are loving what they are doing and that means a lot. Let's just wait and see how things progress before we pass judgment on a corps that has the guts to actually let you see what they are up to pre-season. :)

We'll be leaving PA around 5:30 tomorrow morning for our 12 hour journey to Drum Corps Heaven! This is the weekend we've been waiting for all summer and we are PUMPED. Good luck to all the corps and most especially to The Cadets. May the Angels and Demons prevail. :)

I bothered saying it because I've seen what can happen here when someone has a negative opinion about something, especially with regards to BD.

I am very much an adult and the reason I wrote that disclaimer is because I read here all the time and I see what happens whenever anything negative is said. I simply wanted to be very clear. I LOVE everything about drum corps. This is my son's 4th year marching and I try to turn on as many of my friends as possible. It's a niche activity that both needs and deserves more exposure. I'm sorry if I unknowingly offended anyone.

I love this post. Thank you!!

I brought my daughter, future son-in-law and my employer to the show this year, none of whom had ever seen a drum corps performance previously. They were blown away by what they saw on the field and enjoyed the music each corps played, however, from a strictly entertainment value point of view, the show they found to be least engaging was BDs. All three were confused as to the intended use of the props and found them distracting. I am not a BD "hater" or "basher" in any way. I think the Blue Devils have an incredible amount of talent and I have the utmost respect for each and every member and the hard work and dedication they all put into their show. I am simply posting this to show how the average person, who has had no previous drum corps exposure, felt about what they saw.

Why on earth do so many people get their panties in a knot over a post that was blatantly intended to be humorous and tongue in cheek. Lighten up why don't ya!!

Fear not RBarron, that baritone had been run over by a soccer mom who was picking up her kiddo at the school where the Cadets were rehearsing.

With all due respect, although I am a drum corps neophyte, while I certainly agree that BD probably has some of the most talented and mature musicians on the field and I absolutely have no issue with repeat winners when that win is earned, an easier show as far as drill goes is an easier show as far as drill goes, which in turn makes it easier to play flawlessly.

I couldn't have said it better myself.