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Blue Stars are performing original music by Richard Saucedo and an adapted version of I put a spell on you by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

Honestly IMO, if you're going for durability, Jupiter(Quantum series) is the way to go. Those horns are a little heavier and have better joint placement/soldering.

I've updated the poll to include Dynasty and Kanstul.

I heard that Surf, Pio, Spartans, Academy, Cascades, SCVC, BDB, Raiders, and 7th Regiment are all looking for Bari/Euph spots.

I've been wondering which company makes the best horns for awhile now. I can only judge the mellophones, being that's what I play.

Glassmen's bingo revenue tanked because Ohio lifted a ban on gambling and a new casino opened up in Toledo. I really hope they find a new, sustainable way to make money.

Sorry, I had a Freudian slip. I meant to say Cavaliers, not Crown.

I went through an old school program, being that my director marched DCI in the 80's, and we used bent leg. However, in all most of my experiences with DCI (shows/camps), we used straight leg. As far as I know, the only programs that currently use bent leg are Crown and SCV. Which do you think is better?

It's actually both. The concept is definitely dark. As for the music, it has some serious dissonance and an uneasy feel to it at times; there's a lot of interplay from triple to duple. But it's just amazing. Saucedo really outdid himself with this one.

The concept is interesting, to say the least, and is really dark compared to past shows. Russ, the director, said that they'd be announcing the show in about 2 weeks, at the last camp.

Everyone is really excited; good things are in store for the Blue Stars. Hornline turnout was fantastic and everyone loved working with the new brass staff. Each section was above capacity. I'm not too sure about percussion or guard though.

I am so sorry, *facepalms Surf probably had the best reaction.

If the G7 "carry the show", then why do corps like Crossmen and Scouts get the best crowd reaction?

I'm not at liberty to say too much, but the Blue Stars will have a 2/3 original show, 1/3 arrangements of other tunes. From what I heard and played, being at the last camp, the music has a much different character than that of 2000's Cavaliers, but is still uniquely Saucedo.

If a corps actually wanted to utilize the trombone, I'd imagine them using bass trumpets, which are essentially marching trombones.