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I agree actually. Got pretty bored. It's all good and it's designed pretty smart but it's just, boring... For some reason? Idk it's weird. BD and cavies were the most entertaining for me posted from the DrumScorps app

ALSO not to forget about Open Class, I haven't seen BDB or SCVC (I'll see them in Bakersfield) but their percussion is INSANE. Seriously I watched their lots this past weekend and I was in awe especially at the front Ensemble of BDB and the battery of SCVC. SERIOUSLY quality stuff. Really fun to watch those guys and gals. Don't forget about Open class!! posted from the DrumScorps app

This is going to be a tight year no doubt. Top 5 will be super close unlike last year. I think that scv will end up taking it due to their execution but I think they really need to revisit fine aspects of their design to make it truly competitive for August. Thinking the closer will be the true life of the show hopefully. I'm typically not a BD fan, but this year's show is the best I've seen from them in the past 4 years. I REALLY dug it. Super entertaining. Just need to clean up a bit. I'm not sure that cavies will be in the top 5 come August, but their show is really entertaining and it's totally cavies which is always enjoyable. Percussion not AS strong as last year but still strong, and their brass is PHENOMENAL. Not a huge fan of mandies tbh, it felt very "one note" in terms of design throughout the entire first half.I got bored but it's a cool concept And it does pick up later on the show. posted from the DrumScorps app

Troopers are steadily getting into a good pace for top 12 contention in the next 5 years. I REALLY dug last year's show and this year seems pretty good as well! Hopefully they keep moving up. Their percussion is downright awesome and they are severely underated by judges in my personal opinion. Great stuff! posted from the DrumScorps app

Great shows by everyone. Favorite show goes to cavies for sure. So much energy!! Just really entertaining and that brass is coming for blood. BD really impressed me, I'm usually not a fan but this felt fresh and fun, and flowed super well. Kept my attention the entire time. But they are a bit edgy sounding and had a few noticable tears. They always "write for August" so i expect that they will clean up a ton. Vanguard honestly disappointed me a little. They were quite clean though. Maybe I had too high expectations, but I was honestly left thinking, "what just happened" and not in a good way. Can't put a finger in what I didn't really like, but alas. I think it'll warm up to me.Percussion (my caption) is OUTSTANDING as always though and their book is incredible. Just thought it was a bit haphazard. posted from the DrumScorps app

Videos or have you gone up to Weed? I haven't heard of any videos lol but I live near weed so I've gone up about 4 times. Just interested 😂

Have you seen the show as well?

Interesting.. I can tell you first hand that they are DEFINITELY not recycling though haha. I've seen it a lot so far. Just keeping their overall style like a corps should.

They have some great music this year and from what I've seen of the percussion section (which for years has been their weakest section) they really are coming for another gold soon. Whether or not I think this year will be that year remains to be seen, but it relies solely on design. For my money I'd say that judging the aesthetics and rep list, I think they're trying to get back to the 2013-2015 crown style which I really love. Kind of quirky but serious at the same time. Wouldn't be surprised at all if they end up really making a case for top 3 this year (maybe even another championship), despite all the incredible talent and design I'm seeing from other top 6 corps. Vanguard is gonna be tough to beat though (trust me I've seen it 😜)

How about BDB 2nd in Guard and Percussion? ;) Do you disagree with that? I think it reflects it well. SCVC win Percussion content and lost achievement. That's fair. They have more Percussion ensemble musicality and demand, but aren't achieving it as well as BDB. That's fair. They won by .1 anyways lol. And guard, same kinda things. I think it's really fair. posted from the DrumScorps app

What are you referring to score Wise? posted from the DrumScorps app

They did, a little. Mainly because SCVC dropped a few points. I think it was probably because they went on first due to having a long drive that night and there was a 5 man panel. It was very confusing, their show in SLC was one of the best they've had yet they still dropped? posted from the DrumScorps app

No they both had good shows. I guess the judges just like SCVC! The crowd certainly loves it. It's an amazing show. BDB is great too though posted from the DrumScorps app

I think scv and BD were both great. Both were very enjoyable. SCVC took drums by the way!! posted from the DrumScorps app