Michael Oldemeyer

I'm still looking to trade either semifinals or finals tickets. I have section 140 row 13, looking looking for sections 240 or 340.

I have two tickets for DCI World Class finals that I'm looking to trade. Section 140 Row 13 Seats 14-15 I'm looking for two DCI World Class finals seats in Sections 240 or 340. PM me if you're interested in swapping for Saturday night. I'll be in Indianapolis for semifinals, as well, so we can do the trade in person.

Eric, you forgot the main difference between the schools. Stolaf sux! Gustavus rules! You're welcome. Mike Gustavus Adolphus College '99

I'm looking for two (2) tickets to both DCI World Class semifinals and finals. Ideally, we'd like the upper part of section 140 or lower part of section 240. PM me if you've got something available. Thanks.

Just another person adding to the chorus... My group watched some of the shows in both 341 and 541. The sound was just terrible. Booming echoes, little clarity, the space consumed almost all the high volume impacts and the AC hum was constant. Considering the price of tickets even on the 20 yard lines, this is an embarrassment for DCI. Tonight we'll be sitting 443 at $80 per ticket, which will likely be even worse. I've been to finals every year since 1999, and next year will be a tough choice. I can't imagine that opening the roof would make much difference. On the plus side, the folks in Allentown shouldn't have any trouble selling tickets.

My wish list... 4th Ballet Suite Bacchanale Largo from New World Elsa's (always)

'74 Regiment! We also listened to some Back in Black in 1996.

Just got a text saying MN Brass scored 89.888 in St. Peter tonight. That's all I heard. Not official.

That first picture of Santa Clara's opening set is fantastic! Well done.

Fire, Bacchanalle, 4th Ballet Suite, and I want to hear Elsa's every year.

Fixed.

Excellent pictures!

It's not like the entire show is retread. Like you said, everything up until the very end is fresh. Is just a little nod to the corps' history too much? Maybe they should take out the kick halt at the end of 1000 Airplanes, too. That's so stock.

Sorry for the OT, but that is an awesome picture of the Brigadier's contras!

Referring to Pat's post, here are two pictures with our guard member's car circled (black Grand Prix). She was taken by boat from the bridge to the U of M, and was picked up at the Weisman Art Museum by one of our horn members who drove her to the corps' rehearsal site.

I'll be there, and was born in the 70's. Does that count? :)

I'll be there after the Sunday show. Will the new GAC football field be ready?

Whatever it was, I'm sure it had nothing to do with Regiment maybe having gotten better.

Yes, and the response for MBI at the DCI show in Indianapolis last year was very positive. Last Saturday's show in Eau Claire, WI, was surprising for a couple reasons. 1) that there were so many people in the stands for a DII/III show and 2) they were really into our show. It was a great crowd. Also, MBI performed after the Blue Devils at 1999 DCI semifinals and got a great reaction. I was in the crowd for that one.

2007 Allentown weekend, same judges, different nights Blue Devils 86.475 Cadets 85.7 -0.775 Cavaliers 85.325 -1.15 Bluecoats 84.75 -1.725 Phantom Regiment 83.95 -2.525 Santa Clara Vanguard 83.425 -3.05 Carolina Crown 83.125 -3.35 2006 same weekend, different shows Blue Devils 85.6 Cavaliers 85 -0.6 Phantom Regiment 83.45 -2.15 Cadets 83.375 -2.225 Bluecoats 82.35 -3.25 Santa Clara Vanguard 80.85 -4.75 Carolina Crown 79.525 -6.075 2005 same weekend, different shows, BD in Europe, Regiment and SCV out west at separate shows Cavaliers 86.175 Phantom Regiment 84.85 -1.325 Cadets 84.15 -2.025 Bluecoats 80.875 -5.3 Santa Clara Vanguard 79.65 -6.525 Carolina Crown 78.075 -8.1 If recent history is any guide, Regiment will close the gap on the Cavaliers and pass the Blue Devils. Or they won't. Either way, it's a cool show.

In general, I agree with your post (and Dave's comments regarding 1998), but if Jamey is being handcuffed this year, it's not showing in the drill. Similar to last year, the corps is really flying around. Bad pun, sorry. Unless they've changed it since Show of Shows, there is one phrase near the end of Firebird (the slow 7/4 with the mellophone runs) in which the entire hornline is in a jazz run and if you listen without seeing the visual, you'd think they were marching an 8-to-5. It's really amazing. That would be it, I think. 2005-2007 have been very big improvements in my opinion, so hopefully the current designers will remain in place for a while.

You're absolutely right about this. Great show! Bluecoats - 1994 Blue Devils - 1992 Blue Knights - 1997 Cadets - 1993 Cavaliers - 2004 Crossmen - 1997 Glassmen - 1997 Madison Scouts - 1992 Phantom Regiment - 1993 SCV - 1999 Spirit - 2003

End of 1000 Airplanes on the Roof...big angry chord before the horns turn backfield. Chills.

Pictures from Menomonie, WI, including some of the drum line. http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaeloldeme...57600412429755/

We did something similar in 1998, in addition to the regular section shirts. White t-shirt, front said "Got SAK?" and the back said "Phantom Regiment Buicks." Of course, now I can't find that shirt, so I'm all in favor of a new design.