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How was the visual part of it??

I always get a smile when I hear of the Edison Lamplighters.....

I did learn a lot with the Donny Allen/Steve Cooley team-up with Cru. Then Chris came in and added a little to it. Thanks guys!!!

With Troop buying new G-bugles, they will be the last to go. I can see Scouts changing any time soon with the new management team.

wow dude... so, you think a horn book/music is better when you can go home singing tunes that have been around since friggin' 1974 and previous???? I hate to put you down, but how is coming up with an original show meaning the music is forgettable?? I've been to 2 shows, and I can sing the show top to bottom. And did you ever do any research on the way they designed the shows?? it pretty much IS a soundtrack to a visual show... using a marriage of music to vis to make the most perfect complete package they can. By your comments, I can tell you're not much of a music guy making statements like those. But that's okay. We're not all music people. Hester, I think you need to lighten up here. Not everyone is falling heads over heals over Cavies show. Accept that. Cavies, again, have designed a show that doesn't appeal to the general audience. Not all of us have chosen our paths to be in the music field and thus are "neanderthals" (as you are impling) when it comes to arrangements/compositions. We want shows that are fun to listen to and some part of it can be taken home (the humming part). If the show doesn't do that, then guess what, it didn't connect to the audience, instead it's built around the judges. I, personally, still can't listen to 2002 because it was bad. So get off your high horse and accept the fact that Cavies may be able to play the #### out the piece and might win DCI, it won't be a memorable show.

Yes, thank you Larry

You could contact the Guard Caption head from Minnesota Brass. She and my fiance' marched together with Colts and is very good at what she does. She would probably be kind enough to give you some information. Just go to the Minnesota Brass, Inc. website (www.mnbrassinc.org) and look for Marie's name.

Last time I checked, Renegades have not been taking all the computer space. Other corps and thier members could be posting - hyping thier corps, talking more about thier show, etc. - but the aren't...or refuse to. Renegades don't have any inferiority problems. So if you want the other corps to post, you better contact them...and real fast. Renegades are taking up all the memory and the other corps will be left in the dust.

Isn't this what drum corps is all about for the fan?

I agree that the white collar is an improvement....but improvement over what?? I'm going to miss the stripe down the pants, the sash, etc. They look so generic now.

Which is how it should be!!!! Music first....drill second!!! Which is why Cavies have bored me to death since 2001. I agree also....

thanks... I mean, I knew what it was, what it entailed and all. I just not how to do it. The one person I knew who knew how to do refused to teach it to anyone. Which in my mind means he doesn't know how to do it.

How do you it??

Did anyone go to Rochester last night to see it? You'd think as soon as it was over someone who was there would be right on DCP or RAMD and review it.

The silent drill routine works great with the Marines and WGI (I can't remember the guard that had a silent drill then performed into "Candle in the Wind"). I would say it would be a different change, but it won't go over with the crowd. Just an opinion. Remember drum corps <> high art.

Here's another question, what about the sale of CDs? Would someone want to purchase a CD with a corps only performing 7 minutes of a show? Dead air does not sell well.

I agree Mike. Drum corps is a combination of music and marching. I wouldn't want to come to a show to "hear" 4 minutes of rests. I'd be yelling for my money back.

sick, sick, sick....:P

I've started to use a tape recorder to tape the run thrus then practice my part against what was recorded. I really makes what the part fit and easier to memorize. This is esp. good for any non-lead instruments.

Acadamie Musical had a very small horn line but could outplay pretty much any div 1 corps. Unfortunately the judging sheets didn't take that into account.