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THANK YOU!

Spanish is not my first language, but a week has gone by with explanations of the half time show at a fingers touch..If english translations were intended I'm sure they could have been provided..I think the whole point was to draw attention to a culture that is as American as any other by being as authentic as time would allow..With all that was happening on the field, reading translations might have caused me to miss some of the great visuals as they rapidly crossed the screen..Sometimes a little discomfort is cool..imo...peace

As far as the language issue, as has been pointed out on here, the NFL has expanded it's domain to include Spanish speaking countries...SO as a marketing tool the halftime show was brilliant..The entertainment was arguably the best representation of the AMERICAS that I've seen at the Super Bowl..And given the fact that it was held in SANTA CLARA ..Well that speaks for itself..peace

So you think drum corps fans would do that to the lesser corps?..Interesting

Would it be possible/practical to not only have the location and time of an event along with placement , posted at the time of initial booking...If for instance I knew before the season started that BD was going on 2nd at say Glassboro, I, the fan, would make sure to be there on time, thus giving a lesser corps a shot at performing before a full audience and perhaps having more rehearsal time...I understand that there are variables that could alter the order of appearance, like at regionals, , so maybe this could apply to smaller venues...your input would be appreciated..thank you..peace

I saw this show live in Clifton N.J. with my daughter..We were blown away by the enormity of what Bluecoats had put on the field that night...I've heard this show referred to as"underrated"and I couldn't agree more..And the vocalist was pitch perfect that night..This show is one of my favorites..Not only from Bluecoats, but of all time in DCI..peace

Forgive me, but how does this address the question of concern for the future of DCI by current marching members ?...All of your points are valid..I just didn't see how it answered the question..peace

They are fantastic!! The precision for a group that size was impressive..peace

However you decide to interpret the inquiry..your expertise is welcome..peace

With all do respect, I think that every point you make is valid except for the doom part...Some on here just prefer a full brass hornline(..that's probably where the gloom comes from)..But other than that I agree with your post..peace

Being a former brass player, I love the complexity I hear from modern drum corps horn lines...They do things my rotary horn in G could hardly imagine..So I ask: Who's had the most challenging,difficult brass arrangement in the last decade?..Please highlight your observation..thank you...peace

Drum and Bugle Corps just slowly morphing into the band friendly environs of BOA audiences...If BLUECOATS start rocking woodwinds ( however few) the uniqueness of what I love would be gone..I understand that DCI needs to grow NEW audiences so I accept these changes and I realize that my preferences don't mean diddly, but my enthusiasm for this art form would probably be less, as woodwinds outside of concert halls, just don't move me..my opinion only...peace

I met this girl at one of my corps practice..I was young and naive and thought she was beautiful..So i asked her out and I gave her my corps jacket as a token of my LOVE..lol....At the next practice, she showed with another guy wearing his corps jacket and she dissed me in front of my guys..I found out later that that was her M O...Going from corps to corps breaking hearts,bodies and collecting drum corps jackets!!...peace

I would still prefer that CARNYX to a woodwind in drum corps...And have any one of the Bluecoats soloists scream it!..lol..peace

All good chief...whatever their intention is, it is really none of our business..that they fulfill their dream is all that matters..peace and happy new year