Poppycock

Two snaps and a twist for Academy!

Round table should sit in on conversations with Stephan, Ramon, Lucas and me. OMG we can be pretty brutal at times. It’s never about the cast members, but we do speak our minds about design, props and costumes. Of course we have our own ideas on flamboyance and full expression.

Phantom controversy! What possibly could that be?

My 2 cents worth 1 Blue Devils 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 3 Boston Crusaders 4 Carolina Crown 5 Bluecoats 6 Cavaliers 7 Cadets 8 Blue Stars 9 Blue Knights 10 Mandarins 11 Phantom Regiment 12 Spirit of Atlanta

Time of the year to freshen this place up. Thank you!

I’m jealous! Hope they don’t go for too much of that gym look with the guard costumes.

Oh yes please do. Ramon is dying to hear about their guard, especially those 42 weapons, now that’s a big weapon line.

Stephan believes SCV will repeat easily, I’m counting on those naughty little Devils to return to Cali with the Gold once again.

By Color Guard do you mean the dance and equipment ensemble? No one wants to perform with music that sounds like a donkey no more than to watch a musical production with a terrible orchestra. The production is what people come to see.

Yes the music is gorgeous. However the design is the cats meow.

It’s all about the visual. The music is only the background for the characters and stage performers to tell the story and bring the production to life.

Props are seamlessly integrated, and the guard is incredibly superb.

yowza yowza yowza

In full regalia of course.

Stephan thinks SCV. Ramon thinks Crown, me BD, but Lucas thinks Bloo makes a return to the podium. We all have our favorites. Now let’s see some costumes

I’m hearing that is exactly what the BAC design team did. A medal written production. I can hardly sit still waiting to see it.

To medal BAC will need to display a far more thematic and technical design than last season.

Now now xanddandl I just say what’s on my mind. I’m ready for a fresh season of drum corps.

Isn’t it! It’s so nice to be nice. So excited to see this new brand of Cadets. Bravo

My hair with this wind is just not working. But those nasty little Devils are as hot as the temperature.

Rosie is magical. You go Bloo

I have no intention to taunt any organization. Just because you may believe that it is doesn't make it so. I was pointing out that Cavies are very capable and shouldn't be taken lightly. Apologies for any confusion or misunderstanding. I believe both corps will continue to battle it out to improve upon or hold on to their last season placements.

Sunday, July 9 Madison, WI 1. Santa Clara Vanguard - 80.55 2. Phantom Regiment - 75.00 3. Madison Scouts - 70.95 4. Pioneer - 52.95 Rochester, MN 1. Bluecoats - 80.95 2. Blue Stars - 73.55 3. Crossmen - 73.45 4. The Academy - 68.85 5. Troopers - 67.95 Pleasant Hill, CA 1. Mandarins - 71.95 2. Pacific Crest - 66.55 Monday, July 10 Jupiter, FL 1. The Cavaliers - 80.25 2. The Cadets - 78.75 3. Boston Crusaders - 77.55 4. Colts - 68.15 5. Spirit of Atlanta - 65.75 6. Jersey Surf - 57.35 Tri-Cities, WA 1. Blue Devils - 82.35 2. Blue Knights - 75.75 3. Oregon Crusaders - 64.25 4. Seattle Cascades - 64.95 Tuesday, July 11 Johnston, IA 1. Bluecoats - 82.00 2. Blue Stars - 73.95 3. Crossmen - 73.65 4. The Academy - 69.00 5. Genesis - 60.75 6. Pioneer - 53.15 Boise, ID 1. Blue Devils - 82.45 2. Blue Knights - 76.00 3. Mandarins - 72.25 4. Pacific Crest - 67.00 5. Oregon Crusaders - 65.75 6. Seattle Cascades - 65.00

Those naughty little Devils ready to burst everyone's bubble.