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Agreed. But after watching Cabs from the last row up top at prelims and the first row at finals.... I can see where problems come in. Close up you can see the foot timing, but from up top you just see the swing on the bell bottoms. If were to adjust the uniforms I would make the flare on the pants alot smaller and add a red triangle to give the pleated look without the wild swing of the bell bottom of the pants. Just my $0.02

I'm gonna have to agree. This guy shouldn't be involved with any nonprofits. JUST SAYING. Oh, man.

OH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SEE IT! This could be bad. Do you know what I know, Tom?

You got me. BTW, Your Gershwin arrangements were very pleasing to the ears.

, your right, very poor sportsmanship on their behalf.

Wow. First: It's his opinoin respect it. Everyone don't have to be an Alliance fan. Now I'm a Alliance fan and I completely agree with him. The drill was designed well, but wasn't executed at a high enough level to get the scores needed to move up in placement. The guard, while improving between prelims and finals was still the weakst aspect of the visual program from a writing and execution standpoint and it effected the overall effect scores. Doesn't change my view of the organization. Second: If you are the Executive Director, your response was totally unprofessional. You should be ashamed. The members of you drum corps carry and represent your organization on and off the field. Your response has put a VERY soar taste in my mouth. Congrats on a VERY successful season.

I love corps history!!! Now last time I did the research on this I remember finding that Jubal and Kidsgrove didn't compete for an extended period of time... I may be wrong.\\ But with Racine and Govies.... it's kinda a toss up. They've both been around since 1927, I believe they both started competing in the DCM circuit around the same time.

Did you see the other guard Finals night?!?!?!? Hurricanes "sloppy" weaponline was tons better than any other weaponline on the field. Flagline/whole guard Flag moments... Flawless.

Tom, Now that you've said that.....maybe I might be a little confused. Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm not entirely sure): Guard Caption judges the choreography presented, sometimes the quality, and how it's executed. General Effect, Visual Ensemble judges how the presented guard program contribute into the overall show. With that said, I can see how some will say Brass had the better guard looking on the side of it's contribution to the overall show. As far as the individual guard caption goes, I thought Hurricanes had a well choreographed book that contributed FULLY to the show and it was executed well. I will say that they lacked alot in the lower body, but it was consistent throughtout the show. It wasn't as theatrical as Brass, but the show didn't require much theatrics. BUT, they executed that book better than any DCA guard I've seen in awhile. Now in Class A, it's the same case, but there was CLEARLY a different between Govenaires guard and everyone else in their class. I would even go as far to say that they should have stacked 6th overall. Again just my own opinions. I've stated before, I can usually find reason with the judges decision, but I really don't see me reasoning with this decision.

My personal thoughts: Colorguard scores were all over the map for finals. Complete flip flop in subcaption scores from prelims and everyother show from the month of August. I just dont see how Hurricanes and Govenaires didn't win colorguard. I usually can find reason in the judges decision, but I don't think I will find reason with this. I DECLARE HURRICANES AND GOVENAIRES THE UNOFFICIAL HIGH COLORGUARD CHAMPIONS FOR DCA 2011!!!!

I sat right under the box for all corps. Well, if Scott dictated the arrangements, then Scott need to give it a rest and update his approach to the brass book. I can tell there were alot of rookies, but so does alot of other corps. Dirty feet is dirty feet. But it is nice to see a new group of Kilties forming.

I love you so much for doing this live review. Hope you keep it up until the end :)

Correction made.

Cincinnati Tradition: While I love the overall show concept, I believe you may have bitten off more than you can chew. Not saying that you guys are performing the show terribly, b/c that's not the case. All the songs you selected for this show are well known power house drum corps tunes that hold a standard of their own, regardless of who's playing it. I spent some time watching your drumline warmup and words can't express how disappointed I am with the battery instructor. I've never been a fan a staff members chewing out the marching members during a show warmup with people watching. This wasn't just a little "warning" chew out, it a full blown chew out. I don't know who you are, and I would like to keep it that way. That's not the way you talk to marching members in public. In private, during a rehearsal, that's a different story. But in a show setting, with strangers in listening distance, NO WAY. Maybe you should be yelled at for not tuning the drums or having all your quads drums on matching drum heads, b/c they were on the weak side as far as tone production goes...and it wasn't the people playing the drums. You spent so much time yelling at the line because they weren't playing something well. You ever think they're not playing it well because your not teaching well? One a happier note, it's one of the better designed shows in Class A. The show had a great flow. Kudos to the 5 guard members, they contribute alot to the visual aspect of the this program. Hornline has some really nice moments, most being at a halt. I look forward to seeing the ending product of this show in Rochester. Govenaires: Talk about entertainment. I was very very very VERY impressed. I got alot more than what I expected to from counting the numbers coming on the field. 12 brass did an excellent job executing and communicating. This small brassline comes equiped with a solid 2 man tuba line laying down the bass and a #### good trumpet player. KUDOS TO YOU GUYS. I predict you guys giving Regiment, Fusion and Gold a run for the brass title. Percussion seems to be right up to par compared to years past. Very musical pit. Still got some work to do, but you guys are on the right path. Battery comes with a MEAN snareline. The drumline will clean up. They're showing strong signs of proper training acorss the section. While I don't believe the colorguard didn't have their best run, HOY COW does this colorguard sell the Vegas theme. Flag choreography pretty good alreay. Weapon work need some cleaning. I'm confident enough in this guard to say, they'll be bringing home the high guard trophy this season, again. Although I felt this corps was the best marching ensemble of the night, some individual marching time is needed with what appears to be the older members of the corps. The younger members(or they appear that way) seem to be able to carry their own visually and some, and it's making the not so strong marchers (who are still pretty strong) seem even weaker. Overall, the show has CHAMPION written all over it. I wouldn't be too quick to push these guys on the back burner. I don't think they'll allow that. Can't wait to see this show when it's clean and has all the bells and whistles on it. On a not so good note, you guys need to work out the kinks musically. Transitions in the middle of the show seem shaky. They recover fast and you barely notice, but it could be the difference between 1st amd 4th place in Rochester. Minnesota Brass: I predict this corps the first to beat Bucs. I've only seen Bucs on youtube. It'll be an interesting show down in September. Both corps continue to take the next step to being a great drum corps. Both Brass and Bucs are HUGE inspirations to the activity and I really appreciate everything both corps are doing to push the envelope in DCA. Now back to the show: lots of holes in the drill, Cymbal line is probally one of the better in the activity. Drumline....smoking. Colorguard, always at your best. I LOVE this show. My only complaint.... the dead body takes too long to get off the field. I'll try to refrain from giving away too many details as this show still has a ways to go. This will the corps to watch in Rochester. Will both Minnesota corps take the gold this year? Kilties: Sigh. I really wish you guys would find a new brass arranger. His methods and ideas for Kilties are outdated. 1) your mellos need to work on basic tone production and finger dexterity, lay off the trills in the upper register and the runs that cause ensemble timing issues. 2) the lead sopranos have excellent range but have no clue how to blend, play in tune, and focus the tone in the upper register. Totally killed the momement a few times in the show. 3)Excellent Baritone soloist(s). 4)Your contras need some special attention, musically and visually. Colorguard: While I was impressed with how well you guys looked from a distance, when I viewed the show from the stands the work came off as a series of ripples (which it was) and the impacts you had written were so simple and unmusical, it left the intensity of the music dry. The weapon line did a decent job. Percussion: need to find someone who can build this section. You'll never have a chance to "play with the big boys" until you can build your percussion section. That's a fact. I know I've mentioned alot of negative things, but you guys need to spend some serious time on marching basics, it was looking pretty rough out there. Positive: I LOVE SCOTT STEWART and the Kiltie organization. Keeping pushing.

I'll write a review now.