Just returned from the Troopers preview show. The music is fantastic. Brass is loud and the music has some emotional moments. The brass was so loud you couldn't hear the percussion when they were playing. The big moment of the opener (Black Parade) is AWESOME. Movement 2 is very rhythmically diverse and challenging to march I'm sure. The ballad sounded mostly original around the main theme of Both Sides Now" …. very moving. The original closer by Robert W. Smith has hints of the past and a real western feel. We were disappointed they weren't in uniform for the stand still, but everything I have seen is very cool in regards to uniforms. Traditional with a nod of modern. Anticipating a wardrobe change during the ballad. Looks like there is time to add some length to the show and add some features. The kids are very positive and had a great camp in Casper. Hoping for a great tour and not to be slotted right of the bat. Looks like Troop is starting the World Class portion of their first few shows performing before Academy and Mandarins, two corps that should be right along side the Troop all year. BTW - No Willie Nelson or Barbara Streisand or Sound of Music. (This is a good thing!)