HowFarCanOurBodiesGo

Do we think the design choices are going to stick? It has been really nice seeing some coherent musical arrangements on the field. Delights: Crossmen doing Minuano justice. Cadets bringing back Rocky Point. Almost brought a tear to my eye. Phantom showing that an old show can still translate to new DCI trends.

Is breathe, dah back? Sure sounds like it.

Although I agree with the point you're making, I can definitely see where these "people" are coming from. I think a lot of issues people have with amplification and props is that they're so prevalent across the board. It seems like now you almost NEED (not want) props or amps to make your show successful on a competitive level. I have no problem with the use of these elements (personally), but I am slightly bothered by the fact that it seems like the majority of corps use them indiscriminately. What may work for BD may not work for everyone else. I'm not saying the activity shouldn't progress and incorporate new ideas, but sometimes we need to remember that the old ones are still worth holding onto.

This thread needs more '98 Crossmen

I wish Future Corps was still around to do stuff like this! They were always entertaining, despite the fact that they had few members.

Here, let me direct you to the 2011 Crossmen production... Also, I feel like Troopers were one of the biggest perpetrators of this last season. The 'infinity chord' would have been much more impressive if it 1.) wasn't covered by synth and 2.) crescendo'd in some way, shape, or form.

I never saw a show live until I marched, and so far almost none of them have really impacted me in any significant way (excluding Madison last season). That's just me, however. 2004 Cavaliers got me interested in drum corps. 1992 Crossmen made me want to march. 1993 Star of Indiana made me want to be a brass player who was chasing perfection.

You're thinkin' of '89, dude.

Backed, so hard. This performance really captures the mood of the piece and brings it to life more than any other corps that's done it before or since.

The drum solo in '92 is killer, but I think '97 has it beat in overall quality. The visual program was definitely more advanced (which is to be expected from a show that's 5 years down the line).

From what I've heard, there were a multitude of problems with leadership and staff. However, the only time I ever saw the show was at semi finals, so I don't have an informed idea of how their season progressed. From what I saw, the show didn't look terribly difficult for a corps that was coming off of a 13th place finish in 2010.

I won't pretend to act like I know anything about the Colts in the preseason, but 16th place is a hard hole to dig yourself out of. Could account for low turnouts.

During the summers, especially during spring training, I would sleep walk and do horn moves in my sleep. True story.

I would love to see particular tunes brought back, but not entire shows. I feel like it's better as an idea than it is as an actuality. Each year for each corps has a particular identity and feel, so it would be weird to see full shows done over.

I'm pretty sure that guy was joking... no need to get PC apologist.

I know I'm going to be a little unpopular for this, but I really love Star '93. Zingali had moments of sheer brilliance, but I feel like he was also hampered in his overall design. The '93 show was consistent, and it was clean. '98 Cadets also comes to mind. And although they're not known for their drill, '02 Crossmen had some great moments. The opening drill sequence is beyond ######. Definitely not a 9th place corps.

I don't understand the reasoning behind this. The man had some success with the Vanguard, but he can't singlehandedly propel a corps into finals. What about the kids that stay loyal to the departed brass staff? I'm not saying that Feagin won't be an asset to the corps, but he'll definitely have a little bit of building to do in order to establish his own brass technique book.

Article Here "Crossmen Program Coordinator, Ed Devlin, is pleased to announce the return of Paul Nye to the Crossmen visual team. For the 2012 season Paul assumes the role of visual caption head. “I am very familiar with Paul’s work and I am certain he will make a positive impact on the Crossmen visual instruction this season and into the future,” relayed Ed. “Paul and I have assembled some of the finest experienced instructors to teach the Crossmen how to march well.” Rejoining the visual team in 2012 are consultant Tom Strachan, battery visual instructor Tommy Williams and visual tech Brad Donoris. New additions to the team include: Jeff Jacobson, Mike Butler, Travis Burlingame, Felix Hernandez and Tanner Cornell." More info on the official website.

Yeah, that did seem a little vague. Thanks for the clarification!

If you want to see what Leon May's drill looks and sounds like by a less experienced corps, go check out Crossmen 2010. He did them no favors by spreading them out like he does with Crown.

Crossmen are the only corps to beat every other existing World Class corps without winning a championship.

Maybe if you want to go to the 2 1/2 month long "Rosemont, Illinois Texas Band Director Clinic." Nothing against Cavies, but they spit out dudes like that left and right.

I would not call what Crown does "standing around"

As long as Phantom stays away from the design problems that plagued them in 2009, they should be fine. And if I remember correctly, at this point in the preseason last year a lot of you were predicting them dropping 2011. Any prediction this early is pure conjecture. But, there is plenty of room for error with the amount of change that's occurred in Rockford.

Have we forgotten how Star of Indiana and Carolina Crown are two different corps? Star and Crown aren't the only corps to use the "breath, dah" technique.