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Someone worked really hard to find this thread, didn't they?

Okay, so what was the announcement?

None yet, but they typically start rehearsing and implementing it once Broken Arrow, Oklahoma comes along...

For the few of you who actually care about this, here we go. By the way, I have no credentials, and the words I say are just that. This is not a professional discussion by any means. In order of performance: Phantom Regiment Loving the program. Interesting brass sound, and great overall design. The large witch-thing was strange, but the Phantomettes were killin' it. Great uniforms, really fun show. Nimrod from Enigma Variations was an interesting choice, especially with how many times it's been played by different ensembles over the past few years. Great show overall. The Cavaliers The general show design is fantastic, but I wish they would stick to one musical motif, rather than changing the mood in uncomfortable intervals. The drill is much better this year than last year, utilizing space, time, and direction much better, but I've heard from former marching members this feeling of a strange sense in lack of skill in marching technique by members. At this point in the season, this is incredibly rare for The Cavaliers. I think that if they can keep on polishing and re-write a bit of music and drill, they could still make some incredible strides and be more competitive… But while they're learning new drill and music, Bluecoats, Phantom, and SCV will all be making leaps and bounds with their current shows. The guard is so great. I originally didn't love the capes, as they looked like large blobs on the field in the early season, but I'm kind of in love with them now. I wish I could've seen the different ending, but the best word to describe the 2013 Cavaliers is potential. Blue Devils Holy cow, do the first four minutes of this show absolutely freakin' rock. This is such a kick ### show and the first show I've ever loved by BD. They're good, they know they're good, and they're out to prove it to the world, and I can't wait. Probably the best part about this show is its overall versatility. It's whatever you want it to be. There's a story if you look hard enough, but it's also whatever you want it to be. This is a show that you'll be able to watch 50 different times after Finals and STILL find new things, little nuances that have previously escaped you, and you'll be encapsulated in its beauty AGAIN. I think I could talk about this show for hours, but the best word to sum it up is wow. The Cadets Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. For some strange reason, I had really low expectations for this show in terms of overall entertainment. The show was quintessential Cadets, and I absolutely loved it. The musical selections were stunning. My first set of shivers came from the very first note of Adagio. Side x Side is absolutely amazing. The subtleties did it for me. They didn't kill the title/theme, but instead, let it enhance their visual and overall show design. And the ending! Oh, the ending. Absolute perfection. I wish I could see this show over and over and over again. Absolutely amazing show. Yowza. I think I got shivers at least four times in this show. Santa Clara Vanguard I have to admit, to start, that I've never seen or heard any tracks from Les Miserables, but they absolutely KILLED this show. I can't wait to see what Vanguard's going to do in the coming years, perhaps even living up to their ensemble's name. If they can keep their staff and recruit hard, they'll be up at the top again for the foreseeable future. Very, very cool show and incredibly user-friendly. Can't wait to see what they can do towards Allentown. Carolina Crown THE FEELS. I really have no words for this show. I'm obsessed. OBSESSED. This could be the year that Crown takes, well… the crown. And they're only going to get BETTER. The entire show. Shivers at least five times IN ONE SHOW HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?! Unbelievable. I might have teared up a little bit? Also, in LOVE with the uniforms (costumes?). #fangirlstatus Bluecoats A really interesting show. I love the guard uniforms, and the flag work is so good. I had the opportunity to watch them rehearse, and that was a really sweet experience, too. It was cool to see that the things they were rehearsing were fixed in the show that night. I love the quadraphonic sounds after the first big hit. Bloo is back again with another great show.

I think this year's musical book might be my favorite by BD... ever. The Harbingers of Spring portion in the opener straight up kicks it. New running music? Yes.

OP can you update your original post with info others have provided please?

- SCV 2014Impossible Piano Song - Death Waltz (U.N. Owen Was Her?)

In regard to the Drumline Battle logo:

This is beautiful.

funniest critique sessions ever. Imagine Bruno trying to re-enact certain guard moments lulzzzzzz

Embarrassing. Ludicrous. Even more embarrassing. Old guys trying to cater to old guys, bringing the system down year after year after year. One of y'all influential folks should get in contact with a G7/G8 () corps director in the off-season, and see what they can do? Who sits on the BoD for DCI?

I thought that the robes made them look like blobs on the field from high camera. I was expecting a much more robust brass sound, as the MMs have had music since February from what I understand. Design though? I liked it a lot. I didn't like the whispery "Secret Society" thing though. That was a little off-putting. I wish they would stick to a unified "mood", like 2010. Mad World never got happy, and there are a couple minutes of the show that it just seems too happy to be mysterious. It'll be okay, though.

In the big scheme of things, this is not a big deal.

Big Dale knows what's up.

I think putting the Cavaliers almost 5 points behind where Crown scored last night is kind of silly.

"First Look: Cavaliers Brass"... interesting...

Finally some audio/video. Lots of quick feet.

now THAT'S how you lobby to your state legislature for better education in the arts.

This thread scares me. The question that arises in my head would be 'What could any ensemble do in a more "athletic" or "dance-related" uniform (or costume, even) that they can't do now that would yield a more effective product on the field?' The Cadets may have done it in 2011, but I'm not really sure what more can be done...

Eloquently put, Mike. I like that.

Another stand-still show... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVf5Yddqjz0&feature=player_detailpage

I'm going to take a stab at this one and guess that it has to do with composition. A lot of corps recently have gone from 80 brass back down to 72 (from what I understand, the Cavaliers had 80 in 2011, 72 in 2012, along with the cut from 16 to 12 contras). I think, but I'm not sure. 72 is a really nice number, though. It's divisible by so many numbers - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72 - I'm sure that makes for much more friendly drill-writing.