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    MURFREESBORO MASHUP JULY 28

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    5 minutes ago, CAtenhut said:

    I would say the exodus was more about BC being exhibition and getting ahead of traffic. Because BC was only exhibition, I would not be surprised if some didn't expect BC to play their entire show, as other groups like Cavies and Blue Knights play completely different music for standstills and encores. Some fans probably just wanted to see the competitive portion and then get ahead of traffic.

    I tuned out of Flo at this point. No knock on Bloo, but I’m not a particular fan of standstills to begin with. Seeing a standstill as the last performing corps is kind of anticlimactic. 
     

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    Hotlanta On My Mind - July 29, 2023

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    Posted · Edited by drumcorpsfever

    Atlanta is my favorite regional. Corps have cleaned so well by this show. Still intrigue for what still may come with final tweaks. No knock on next week’s Allentown, but this show doesn’t split into 2 days. 
     

    Some things I’m looking forward to see - in no particular order:

    Some of the early performances of MCDC, Spirit, Madison, BK. Who’s trending upward. These corps don’t get as much attention so this is their time to shine in a big show.
     

    Then Troopers. Still surprised they haven’t scored higher. Maybe better execution will get them there.

    Too bad Colts aren’t here today. And Mandarines. This is the year they should be here!

    Cavies percussion. Can they continue their DOMINANCE and take top drums!  I’m hoping for it quite honestly!

    Any new wrinkles held back to toss in tonight? In 2015, Crown surprised everyone with the gold-colored flyover. The place went nuts.

    Can BAC continue to close the gap?

    Can Crown overcome an early performance slot?

    Will judges finally give Phantom Regiment the love they truly deserve? Score what they see, not perceive  

    And BD. Will anyone challenge them and create doubt about their inevitable undefeated season?

    Will all corps be able to do a field show with all (most) performers. No standstills and scratches!

    GOOD HEALTH, ALL!
     


     

     

    Hotlanta On My Mind - July 29, 2023

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Barneveld said:

    DCI Southeastern Championship

    Center Parc Credit Union Stadium
    755 Hank Aaron Dr SE
    Atlanta, GA 30315

    Weather 

     

    5:00 pm
    Cloudy
    93° feels like 101
    humidity  49%
    chance of precip. 17%
    NW 8 mph
     

    Lineup & Times

    All times ET and subject to change

    3:30 PM Gates Open

    5:00 PM Welcome and National Anthem

    5:10 PM Atlanta CV - Atlanta, GA

    5:27 PM Heat Wave - Tampa Bay, FL

    5:44 PM Madison Scouts - Madison, WI

    6:01 PM Music City - Nashville, TN

    6:18 PM Spirit of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

    6:35 PM Blue Knights - Denver, CO

    6:52 PM Troopers - Casper, WY

    7:09 PM Pacific Crest - Diamond Bar, CA

    7:26 PM Intermission (40 Minutes)

    8:06 PM The Cadets - Erie, PA

    8:23 PM The Cavaliers - Rosemont, IL

    8:40 PM Carolina Crown - Fort Mill, SC

    8:57 PM Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL

    9:14 PM Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA

    9:31 PM Bluecoats - Canton, OH

    9:48 PM Blue Devils - Concord, CA

    10:05 PM Encore - Spirit of Atlanta Alumni Corps - Atlanta, GA

    10:13 PM Scores Announced

    Thank you. Always nice to start a show thread with an easy-to-read show lineup!

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    MURFREESBORO MASHUP JULY 28

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    Posted

    4 minutes ago, MarchMello10 said:

    I mostly want to know what they could conceivably do to improve the GE atleast to where it’s within reach of the top 4 groups, this show is electric. The only things I can think of are either a night’s panel not receiving the design well or, what I fear may be the more likely outcome, hesitation to give a top tier GE score to a corps with a 5th place ceiling 

    Yes. Yes. And again, YES!

    MURFREESBORO MASHUP JULY 28

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    Some observations on Crown following what I just saw:

    Musically and visually improved. 

    Nice drill showing Excalibur. 
    Voice overs clearer in the beginning of show - not sure if it’s Flo or something they did. Added some voice and the beginning is okay.  
    HOWEVER, the voice over at the start of the ballad is the biggest buzz killer of the season. HATE the voice over before that absolute gorgeous ballad. Okay I said it. I’ll move on. 
     

    Costuming of Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot (I think those are the characters) makes it easier to see what’s going on. 
     

    The big round top ping pong table is gone in favor of the knight pizzas. I like this so much better. The 2 halves are gone for good? I always thought it didn’t do much for the design and actually got in the way. Hope it stays gone. 
     

    A number of other things with music changes all sounded like Improvements and was fun to hear the differences as they performed. 
     

    Overall, really enjoyed Crown. Still more they’ll do over the last 2 weeks. Beautiful show!

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    Mandarins 2023

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Chief Guns said:

    Funny story...............

    So last year when he was with Gold, wife and I went to Marion for OC finals. Because the wife had to go back to work on Thursday, we couldn't stay for WC finals. 

    So we are at the stadium in Marion, and we befriended these three ladies that were sitting behind us. They were SCV alums who marched in the late 70s early 80s. Nicest people you could ever meet.

    So retreat was winding down and they asked us if we were going to be Indy, we told them unfortunately not. They said no worries we got you guys covered. They asked us our son's name and they said they would cheer for him. 

    Fast forward to when my son came home. We are driving home from the airport and I ask him.......

    "Hey by any chance at Lucas Oil did anyone cheer for you.................he goes...........Uh yea I was coming onto the field and I heard a bunch of ladies scream GO DRE!!!...........It caught me off guard as I was thinking........I swear Mom and Dad left Indy yesterday, and how do those old ladies know my name."

    LMAO.

    Can’t tell you how many times we’ve sat next to parents of some kid on the field with a totally unrelated corps and then asking them what their kids name is and then cheering for that kid along with them like they were one of ours. It’s a lot of fun.

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    MURFREESBORO MASHUP JULY 28

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

    Posted · Edited by drumcorpsfever

    I’m so looking forward to this one. I’ve been to  Murfreesboro a number of times and always enjoyed seeing it live. Grateful to be able to watch this year on the improved Flo.
     

    Interesting performance order. Crown on before intermission and Bloo pulling up the rear.
     

    Maybe we’ll see some new wrinkles in shows (I.e. Crown formation) as a primer to Atlanta on Saturday. We can only hope!

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