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Open: 1. Bucs - they found an unbeatable formula last year and will build upon it. 2. MBI - will battle cabs all season, but will come out on top 3. Cabs - will challenge for 2nd but will get beaten out in the end 4. C2 - they will have learned a few things last year and will come out much more competitive this year. Class A: 1. Govenaires - their track record shows they don't stay out of first for very long. 2. Carolina Gold - they'll have another great season, but history shows no class A corps wins back to back. 3. Windsor Regiment - will also make a serious bid for the top spot

I don't remember which corps it was, but I could have sworn one of the early corps at the Minneapolis show had an all-female bass line. Anyone else know which corps I'm thinking of?

According to their respective Facebook pages, both of the current champs from Minnesota have their shows complete.

I'll first preface with saying that I did not march DCI, but only because I wasn't familiar with drum corps until I was 23. However, I have and still do march DCA and do not see myself stopping anytime soon. A) I was first drawn to drum corps because as a recent college graduate looking for a job as a music educator I wanted to get experience in marching. I did not attend a high school or college with any type of marching program. To make myself more marketable for band teaching positions, I joined a DCA corps to gain experience for my resume. B) I was compelled to stay in it because I fell in love with it. I love having a way to still learn and grow as a musician all the while fostering relationships with the people. It also is a great way for me to stay fit during the summer months off when I'd be tempted to be lazy. Knowing I'll have a drum attached to me all day every weekend keeps me in the gym during the week! C)It got me a good job in a tough job market for band directors.

Can't wait for you to show me What Happens in Vegas!