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Heard there will be guard outfits, they just haven't come in yet for some reason. That may have hurt their guard score. Hope they get them soon.

can't wait

Wondering if this closer drill is just temporary cause they rushed to get it done. I imagine those props spinning wildly at the end (people hanging off the them... etc), not just static like they are now at the end. I want to see an insane ending. Hopefully they have more up their sleeves. Or sleeve, cause there's one missing : )

less than 48 hours till show time.

Crossmen show is tough. Hope they can clean and execute it too in time for the 22nd. My feed tonight ended before I can see the Cavaliers. Only makes the 22nd more anticipating. Tomorrow is trash day, then thursday night is Indy in the theaters. That's my agenda (with work in between).

so fun

Maybe they're waiting for it to get dark there.

Anyone here watch The Cadets tonight? How were they?

If I knew it would take this long, I would have paid $34 for Maroon and Gold and watched the Cadets at 7:30. Oh well.

From what I saw at Spring Training, the drill looked pretty hard; maybe too hard. A lot of fast moving sideways while playing. Hope they can clean it. And those huge props look hard to push. Probably be harder to push on real grass too.

Crown has had odd uniforms for awhile now. I knew DCI would go in this direction as soon as I saw 'NoCoats" last year.

The white maltese cross on the aussie didn't give you a clue? seriously

Nothing like that WGI guard show from what I saw at Spring Training.

I don't see it on their calendar. Probably because they have to make their way to Indy for the Premier on the 22nd.

I was there this week also and I agree. The show is pretty unique this year. Three more days till the MMX reveal.Wish I could have stayed to see it.

Crossmen members receive: Red/Black Maltese Cross necklace after their first show (one side is red and one side is black). They wear the black side up only during the off season. White Ageout Cross - ageouts receive a WHITE cross necklace (exact replica of the one on their aussies). In addition, Crossmen ageouts also receive a handmade wooden cross plaque at the banquet, a special flower corsage for ageout night, and get to sign the large ageout flag morning of finals. Five-year members receive a ring with a cross on it and a custom plaque. All contra's receive dog chains at Allentown. There may be other things they've added in recent years, but not sure what they are. Hopefully none of this I revealed is secret or confidential. *************************************************

I like that corps. I wish them the best. I'd like to see them in the top 6 again.

Appearing Saturday, May 9th Twin Valley HS: • The Reilly Raiders, Philadelphia, PA - Internationally known and one of the largest, most storied alumni corps • The Skyliners, Scranton, PA – DCA’s newest active open class corps • The Selden Cadets, Long Island, NY – Performing their championship repertoire of the 1950’s and ‘60’s • St. Rita’s Brassmen Alumni, Brooklyn, NY – “Keeping our Memories Alive - The Elephant in the Room!” • Reading Buccaneer Alumni, Reading, PA – Recreating championship excitement from the 1960’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s • The Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA – The reigning 2014 DCA World Champions premiering their 2015 show: “Twist It!” For tickets go to: http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/

Tired of waiting for June to see drum corps? There's a standstill concert at Twin Valley HS in Elverson, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 9th at 7pm. It's a great way to kick those off-season blues. Come out early and enjoy corps in the lot. There's even a chicken dinner in the cafeteria at 4pm if you're interested. We're sure you'll run into someone you know. Appearing Saturday, May 9th Twin Valley HS at 7pm: • The Reilly Raiders, Philadelphia, PA - Internationally known and one of the largest, most storied alumni corps • The Skyliners, Scranton, PA – DCA’s newest active open class corps • The Selden Cadets, Long Island, NY – Performing their championship repertoire of the 1950’s and ‘60’s • St. Rita’s Brassmen Alumni, Brooklyn, NY – “Keeping our Memories Alive - The Elephant in the Room!” • Reading Buccaneer Alumni, Reading, PA – Recreating championship excitement from the 1960’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s. • The Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA – The reigning 2014 DCA World Champions premiering their 2015 show: “Twist It!” For tickets go to: http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/

Appearing Saturday, May 9th Twin Valley HS: • The Reilly Raiders, Philadelphia, PA - Internationally known and one of the largest, most storied alumni corps • The Skyliners, Scranton, PA – DCA’s newest active open class corps • The Selden Cadets, Long Island, NY – Performing their championship repertoire of the 1950’s and ‘60’s • St. Rita’s Brassmen Alumni, Brooklyn, NY – “Keeping our Memories Alive - The Elephant in the Room!” • Reading Buccaneer Alumni, Reading, PA – Recreating championship excitement from the 1960’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s. • The Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA – The reigning 2014 DCA World Champions premiering their 2015 show: “Twist It!” For tickets go to: http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/

Buccaneers announce 11th Annual Spring Preview! The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps will present its 2015 “Spring Preview” indoor concert on Saturday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. at Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA. As always, the show will bring a host of exciting active and alumni corps to the stage. • The Reilly Raiders, Philadelphia, PA - Internationally known and one of the largest, most storied alumni corps • The Skyliners, Scranton, PA – DCA’s newest active open class corps • The Seldon Cadets, Long Island, NY – Performing their championship repertoire of the 1950’s and ‘60’s • St. Rita’s Brassmen Alumni, Brooklyn, NY – “Keeping our Memories Alive - The Elephant in the Room!” • Reading Buccaneer Alumni, Reading, PA – Recreating championship excitement from the 1960’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s. • The Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA – The reigning 2014 DCA World Champions premiering their 2015 show: “Twist It!” The event will begin with a buffet style chicken dinner in the school cafeteria from 3:00-6:30. Dinners may be purchased that day. Spring Preview tickets are available in advance at $15.00 (reserved seating center section) and $13.00 (general admission outside sections), and may be ordered online using the Paypal button below, or by mailing a check and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Spring Preview 200 Columbia Ave. Reading, PA 19605 Visit our website at http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/

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Reading Bucs Website http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/index.html NEW TRUCK CAMPAIGN IS UNDER WAY AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! While expenses in this activity continue to rise each season, our aging box trucks are beginning to take a larger toll on our budget than anticipated. Because of this we are kicking off this campaign to raise some much needed funds that will allow us to not only replace one of our trucks, but also provide some much needed preventative maintenance to the other. We take great pride in the fact that we are able to provide the highest quality educational experience this activity has to offer without a huge financial sacrifice from our members...THIS is one of the things that separates the Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps from the rest. Please consider donating to this worthy cause and help us continue to provide a financially attainable, world class educational experience for our members that not only meets, but exceeds their expectations. The Reading Buccaneers, founded in 1957, are a 501c3 not for profit organization. Your donations to this great cause will not only be appreciated by every member of the organization, but are tax deductible as well. Please help us spread the word and give today! Thank you! **If you have a company looking to donate a truck, we have the followingminimum requirements: 24 Foot Box, Able to be Registered Non-CDL (26,000lbs), Curbside Door a plus Donations can be made on our website http://readingbuccaneers.org/public_html/index.html