This is my first viewing of shows for this year, live or online. Here are my thoughts on tonight's performances:
- Crossmen: Overall show is good. I do not like the use of props in the first part of the show. From my vantage point, the props make everything look muddy visually. Once they spread them out, things look better. I am looking forward to seeing them again at Allentown where I will be sitting higher up than tonight.
- Carolina Crown: Wow oh wow with that brass line. I loved the first half of the show. I even liked the song from Wicked, one of my favorites.
- Phantom: I am a big fan of the "Phantom sound" but I love, love, love the large guard, especially the end of the show with the guard in white.
- Bluecoats: The electronic problems and the big stage in the middle of the field really ruined this show for me. I am hoping I will appreciate this more when I see it from "upstairs". Tilt was my favorite show and Downside Up was a close second. I am hoping over the next week that I will grow to like this show.
- Cavaliers: By far, this was my favorite show of the night. I can't wait to see this again this weekend and next week. I have a feeling that they have momentum on their side and may surprise some in Indy.
- Cadets: For all of the hate I read here, I really liked their show. I was hoping for a Barb Maroney moment in the show but I feel the singers did a great job. I look forward to seeing it again.
- Cadets2: This was my first viewing of them since their inception and I enjoyed their show. Given their level of performance, I am considering going to the Reading DCA show in August.
Overall, I am amazed at the talent level of today's youth in the activity; so much different than when I marched back in the day.
