What exactly do the corps gain? Is it worth more than what the fans lose. I mean ticket price have gone up and up since I have aged out. At least we could have a full retreat. I really don't think corps are gaining that much rehearsal time from no retreat. It is not like they all load up after they are done and then leave.... they have a drum major that is has to stay so the corps don't leave. They only time they save is loading and changing. When I marched we left an hour after retreat... are corps getting up an hour earlier and practicing because they are leaving an hour early, I highly doubt it.