Quadzkid

The SCV organization is EXTREMELY close between the Cadet Corps and the A Corps. I would venture a guess that between 1/4 to 1/3 of the A corps members used to be Cadet Corps members...and this is across all sections. This year alone 2 quads, 4 basses (I believe), 3 cymbals, and at least 2 snare drummers are SCVC alumns. Even on the road we're tight. Last season we almost always spent time together when we were at the same shows, and during finals week we practiced performed for each on Semis night. The mutual support and respect is really incredible. Jeff Fiedler spent time with and addressed all of us throughout the season, both individually and together as a full SCV organization. SCV practices what they preach and are truly a family. Yes, there are surely some differences in approach, as that comes with different instructors, but the philosophy remains the same all the way through the organization. SCV truly wants their members to start with and stay with the corps from their beginnings until they age out. While I cannot speak for the Blue Devils organization, I feel like there is a little bit more of a disconnect in SOME aspects, but certainly they look out for and try to help each other succeed as well.

Preferences aside, I think it would be very difficult to claim that anyone moves "better" than the Cavaliers. Their style seems to be gaining favor as drill becomes more difficult and demanding because it is the easiest way to keep continuity and prevent level changes during direction changes and such. The starts and stops are what make groups look sloppy, and they way they move minimizes that. You could say they were at the head of the "drill revolution" in the early 2000's (Niagara Falls anyone?) and I feel like they were able to do what they did (and continue to do) at those tempos because of their technique. Anyone who says BK's technique is rough on the knees, I would have to disagree. Abe and Co. do a really good job of making sure the movement is not harming you. The high mark times are simply effects used during the show, not something that is a staple throughout rehearsal by any means.

As someone involved in SCV 08, I can say that the members are very excited to have Andre in this position. He was very well liked and ran most of the ensemble rehearsals from Stanford on, with only a few trips back home before returning to tour. He did a great job, and will continue to do a great job.

I highly suggest checking out SCV. Fiedler and co. have some special things on the horizon for that corps.

Those are NOT the new SCV unis...no need to worry

As an 'out-of-the-blue' auditionee, I made my corps of choice over a vet (just not a previous years' vet). It does happen. Staffs tend to take the best players, not always the most loyal ones....its a pretty brutal environment sometimes.

Hey all - I'm going into my 3rd and final summer of junior corps and have yet to have a truly successful sponsorship campaign. Last year I really went for local businesses that I've been connected to personally, or visited frequently (my bank, Wal-Mart, Target, former employers) but despite these efforts no one really came through with helping me cover dues payments. I've heard stories of kids who went to companies and had great success with them donating money for tuition, but no real explanations of how they went about it, what they included in their letter, how they followed up etc... Anyone with any insight on how you successfully funded your tour? Thanks

Hey all - What're your views on kids changing corps? How about when staff members pressure kids into coming back? I realize its their job to field the best line they can, but making a performers already complicated decision as to where to march even harder? There are so many factors that go into such decisions.... Annnnnd discuss

Hey all...I'm wondering if I can put a sponsorship post up if I'm a corps hopeful, but have not yet earned a spot, in order to help with a plane ticket to November auditions. I have 3 years of corps experience, two in D-1, and I'm an ageout. What's the verdict? Thanks a ton. Jake

Whoever said that the group was young, I don't exactly agree with that. At least in the percussion section it was older. Average age was like 20. Aged out 3 tenors 7 snares a couple basses and a TON of pit.

Glassmen without a doubt. Anyone see those Ayala drums? Very nice. BD's lightning boltish looking ones from a couple years back we're pretty cool. And who doesn't love the blonde maple with SCV's old uni's.

Johnathan Holmes, their DM for the past 5 (I think) seasons, had never marched before, and he turned out to be pretty good...

Energy, Endurance, Exhiliration.....sounds like a porn movie. All in fun, folks. GO ESPERANZA

I dont know how to post it, but i have a shot on my home computer of the entire field from 2004 finals retreat. Someone took 3 or 4 shots and photoshopped them together, so you get the whole field. I'll see if I can put it up here in a week when i go home. Just saw Maedhros' post, we're talking about the same one. I have that shot saved. I'll get it up when i can!

I highly doubt McNutt is going anywhere...but who knows.