Crown Phan

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If you heard them play this early you would agree. They are playing extremely well for being so early in the season. I was watching early rehearsals at the camps and some staff members who have been involved with championship corps made comments stating this is the best they've heard a corps in January. They kept a Brass Co-Caption head, their Brass supervisor and arranger have been there forever, same tuba guy. The hornline really picked up where they left off from last year. The Coats first impact in Akron will turn heads and no one will look away.

I don't have time for a real detailed top 12 right now but based on my current understanding of shows, staff and the progress of the corps thus far here is what I think: 1. Crown (Only if their guard and percussion step up a little, if not, put the Bluecoats here) 2. Bluecoats (I would bet money that they earn the Jim Ott this year) 3. Blue Devils 4. Cavaliers 5. Cadets 6. Santa Clara 7. Phantom Regiment 8. Madison Scouts 9. Boston Crusaders 10. Blue Knights 11. Spirit of Atlanta 12. Blue Stars (or Glassmen, I can't make a decision here)

What do you mean by that?

Somebody posted a video of him playing through Crown's show music thus far on baritone. I don't want to post the link because he probably shouldn't have done this to begin with. I am just wondering if there are thoughts on this.

Love the show thus far. I can't wait to see you in the top 3!

That's not the show. I'll say that right now.

I'm very confused right now.

I'm not sure I would enjoy that. I would say however they are going whole hog.

Considering there is 40 years behind us I'll be shocked if someone guesses it. Plus it's such a new spin the Bluecoats made it their own. I gave away nothing. I just can't wait to hear the reactions!

Crown '09, no question. I still scratch my head at why that show didn't win.

Many many babies. This year may quiet many fans holding to old school drum corps.

I wouldn't be surprised if they medal either!

I am very excited for the Bluecoats this year. The show is an incredible concept and the hornline sounded amazing during the call-back camp. I can't wait to see how they move in the rankings and I expect a great reaction from the crowd during their opener.

I would be surprised seeing as BAC just did it last year. You never know though, I can never get enough of that piece!

It isn't. Coming from trustworthy sources within Crown it is not a Copland show. I won't reveal what the show is in respect for the corps but I feel like someone should check their sources before throwing around show claims. Coming from somebody who has made that mistake before about a corps :)

I received the blu-ray yesterday and I'm very pleased with it. The quality is phenomenal and and the sound is as close to being there as it can get. I have yet to watch the Cadets (I'm still a little bitter about not seeing the demons win at least once ) but the other corps were masterfully done.

I contacted DCI yesterday to ask if the cuts were on the DVD/Blu-rays and they said the cuts ARE included due to licensing issues with David Bowie and Rihanna.

Not important to post?! Every change is important, especially if the change is most of Crown's pre show.

I am really happy about that. Hopefully the rumors of them running into severe financial trouble aren't true though.

What seems to be going on with the Glassmen? Their website has closed up and I have heard some rumors that the corps may be closing up here very soon. Anyone know anything?

This seems to be a great move for the Glassmen as a corps that needs some kind of spark.

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