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I was watching an episode of FUNLINERS on You Tube in which a former BD member said the opening horn solo in BD's 2022 show, consistently fell short of accomplishment ..Coming from an alumni I found his remarks refreshingly honest ..So, do you agree with his critique?..Are there other solos from any other top tier corps that you feel just didn't work last season?..

If I could hear the crowd cheer as they did in 1987 when the Cadets exited the field at finals, I would be more than satisfied with whatever place they were given..peace

Are "monies" mm's that are 17 and under?...

C'est magnifique

Thoroughly enjoyable!!

Stanley Kubrick !!

She was down for approximately 5 seconds before returning to formation..not a judgement just an observation..peace

This is the first time I listened to the Avon High School winds...they are a class act and first place was a just reward..I understand that Matt Harloff writes their music program, so it comes as no surprise that the choice of music and it's execution, was great....Congratulations!!!

My bad..had another result in mind..peace

I just finished watching the 99 finals performances of BD and SCV...Both were clean, as one would expect, but SCV seemed to me ( from youtube quality) the fan favorites and more energetic...I understand that BD won and I'm ok with that also..peace

I ask this because I've seen top tier corps, on finals night, produce shows that were arguably better on Thursday or Friday...Can a corps burn itself out just trying to make finals and be emotionally spent on Saturday? How many corps can you name that " Lost it" on Saturday after stellar performances earlier in the week?...peace

As was mentioned by Quad Aces, some changes (late in season) may not be aesthetically as pleasing as before the change..I point to 2019 when the Bluecoats changed their ending from the classy, logical, quiet walk up and bow to the more typical loud, screeching ending, for GE points? Granted, the Devils were definitely deserving of victory but I really enjoyed Bluecoats' early season closer..It made sense..imo..peace

So if you want to see creativity in head gear, let the designers design a show where head gear is a prop, meant to be discarded at some highly emotional point in the show, to advances the theme of the show..On second thought, with the fees the mm's are paying, they probably want to be seen as much as possible, so DISREGARD this post, as it has no legs to stand on...lol...peace

I'm pleased to see that Texas schools factor in the climate when rehearsing their bands...BITD we were expected to deal with conditions regardless of time spent under the grueling heat....Granted, my experience was as a weekend warrior and not a touring marcher but our summer season was longer because we started in June and ended in September..Peace ,

The move to LOS and other indoor venues obviously helps the activity by eliminating rainouts..As for tour flow, those with knowledge of what works and what doesn't, may, in the future, want to expand DCI's audience by having shows in new locations...So one factor in deciding that, could be the projected summer weather based on trends in a given area...From what I understand, Florida and Mississippi are not considered good locations in the summer because of the heat and humidity, so unless and until DCI goes WGI by performing indoors exclusively, a greater understanding of weather patterns might be useful in determining new sites...It might improve the overall experience for the mm's..I prefer outdoor drum corps and recognize it's limitations.. That said: "Let's go CADETS"..See you in Allentown!! ( barring a storm).lol

Does DCI use current meteorological projections in planning their summer schedule? Absurd ?...With a reduced schedule of outdoor shows, can probability based on science help when planning the summer tour schedule?..This does not apply to existing shows and locations but merely to new locations considered for inclusion in the DCI schedule...peace

I think the Cadets show in 2019 was controversial in that the emphasis was on DOING BETTER ...Given the turmoil surrounding the corps coming from the Hop escapades, doing better looked liked an over produced apology to the whole world..The props were huge, the music forgettable, the uniforms elaborate and the judges were kind, IMO..Not blaming the mm's because that was what they were given..I just remember the Peggy Lee song (Is that all there is) after seeing each Cadet show that season, hoping there were changes coming to rescue the program.. Glad they eventually did get better..Peace

Pacific Crest seemed to be on the verge of top twelve consideration before Covid...If they're still together I'd like to see them make finals....In 2019 their interpretation of the CHINATOWN theme, confirmed my belief that some of the best music comes from non contenders

My prediction is that there will be a three way race from San Antonio through finals, with the corps that makes the best additions to their show, winning by 3 tenths..Peace

This discussion is great..I'm learning about an area that I took for granted for years..As a soprano player, I saw the color guard as a necessary evil and nothing else...But again, as I said initially, this ain't your mothers CG because these performers are so skilled that some guards remind me of Julliard students on a football field..thanks for all the info..Peace

I want to applaud the various color guard units in D.C.I ...They are integral to the success of the shows in which they appear and I cannot think of a show in recent history where color guards didn't matter..I emphasize their importance because during my marching days the color guard was not used as they are today ..Those of us who were around in the sixties know what i mean..After reviewing finals this year my appreciation for the amazing things they do just increased..So, bravo/brava to all of you hard working color guard folks.. Drum and bugle corps wouldn't be the same without your creativity..Peace

Brooklyn's Carter Cadets and WYNN CENTER P.A.L.

In an activity that permits Adults and minors to express themselves artistically while physically being in close proximity to each other traveling, sleeping etc. suggests naivete if no one can see the problem that can develop..The ART is what they have in common and possibly nothing else..The predator agenda is the same as it was in 1964 when I first marched. Ironically, the experience can make you stronger or ruin you depending on where you are in your emotional development..I offer no solutions, because I'm sure there are more qualified people in the activity that must wrestle with this inevitability every season...Peace

: Cause we've ended now as lovers' Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scotts 2009 on YOUTUBE. I've always wanted to hear a ballad done to this Stevie Wonder tune in drum corps

Regarding the Kyoto kids: They come in running like Bloo and they play "Sing,Sing,Sing" like Cadets(minus the screachers)...and through it all these kids SWING!..Brava!!