PrivateDash

Really nice class from Music City. The Instagram page for their Euph section posted a picture of the word RTNSurge written on their arms

I guess after my post here's my ful standings. 1 - SCVC 2 - BDB 3 - Music City 4 - Spartans 5 - Genesis 6 - Gold 7 - 7th Regiment 8 - Legends 9 - Raiders 10 - Colt Cadets 11 - Racine Scouts 12 - Les Stentors 13 - Coastal Surge 14 - Blue Saints Best Percussion - BDB Best Colorguard - Spartans Best Brass - Music City I'll say that top 6 gets a spot in Semi's

I may seem to surprise some people with this, but I'm saying that Music City is going to Medal this year in Open Class Finals. There's a few reasons why I believe so. First off, this corps is the real deal. Around 120 strong, about 60 brass, and always puts on a show that makes you want to stomp your foot and hum along. Always enjoyable, but I know that doesn't always translate to high scores. I hope they get the placement they deserve. The last 2 years they have had great rankings according to World Class judges, go to their Open Class circuit and fall in the standings, and on the trip to Lucas Oil seem to be back ahead of those corps. In 2013 they had the 3rd best drumline throughout their WC tour, immediately started placing 7th/8th in Open Class shows, and when they had their prelims and semi's run in Lucas Oil were back in 3rd. 2014 OC Finals had them drop to 8th overall and just TWO DAYS later jumped TWO spots (.8 from 3) into semi's. One could argue 7th's scored the next day was lower, but we'll just say that puts them to 6th according to a better panel of judges. And if you wanna say that MC was really lower than Spartans, 7th, etc. in brass... please go watch those shows again. Many of the other corps they compete against (BDB, SCVC, 7th Regiment, etc.) at the top of Open Class have consistently started their training in late May/very early June. Music City has always had a much later date around June 25th the last few years, and this year have moved that up to June 13. Being able to hold their own with a MONTH less of rehearsal I think speaks to the quality of staff/members that they have, and with 10 extra days that may be enough to push them ahead into the top few spots. Obviously, THEY FOLDED after 2013 and were still able to come back and not lose anything from what they had in 2013 when they made semi's for the first time. Without folding, a 2nd year of somewhat new administration, a visual staff that was there in 2013 when they had their best year, I don't think there is a reason they should not surpass their success last year. Hopefully it translates onto paper and if not, I don't think it will bother them too much anyways! Good luck and here's to a WONDERFUL Open Class 2013 season!