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Thanks! Must've glitched on the opening hit, didn't hear it on the stream and that's the part I recognize most.

what show is this playing in the background?? It's on the tip of my tongue but I can't place it.

Maybe a typo?

There was a leak a few months ago but not sure how much (if any) has changed since then

Their official reveal is Wednesday

clear shakos!

Except it's June 12th, not the 10th. Interesting trivia, though - didn't know that!

I think the only thing holding them back right now is the perception that they are still having major issues. Most (if not all) of them were resolved over the past year, and they've laid out a solid plan. They aren't taking it too quick - the corps is in extremely capable hands. It may seem like they're struggling, but I'm interested to see how the progress made by the organization as a whole translates to the field this summer. It feels like a totally different corps than last year, and especially from 2/3 years ago! Now, here's hoping the on-the-field stuff improves as well. I think the show design looks solid and the videos I've seen look good. But, then again every corps looks "great, better than last year" during spring training... every year... here's hoping Spirit breaks through the noise!

I'm gonna throw Spirit in there as well. Coming off of some insanely tough rebuilding years, staff turnovers, corps admin turnovers, and they've done a magnificent job doing the work behind the scenes that they've needed to. They have staff on 5 year contracts (ensuring stability), repairing burnt bridges with alumni that were spurned by prior administrations, purchasing and moving into a corps hall (first one they've had in 20 years I think), renovating/refurbishing food and equipment trucks, all new equipment and instruments, new educational programs, pretty large vet retention (especially compared to the exodus after 2014), etc. These guys are really stepping it up, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that newfound confidence translate to the field this summer. Maybe not a huge jump (remember, they were 11, 11, 17, 18, 21 these last five seasons) but I'd say back in the top 20 at least, maybe top 18. Slow and steady wins this race, and they're up for the challenge.

closer? yes please!!

add me to the PM list!

I'd like a PM as well!

I'd also appreciate a PM. Thanks in advance!!

can you PM it to me as well? @gabe211

so is it tonight (Monday), or is it tomorrow (the 23rd)? Monday is the 22nd and Tuesday is the 23rd.

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Aisle is nice if you like to get up and move around during bus rides. Window is nice if you like to hunker down and rarely leave your seat. I preferred window but everyone has their preference!

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