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Big turnout at camp. Sousaphones were out and the gym was packed. Heard someone mention that well over half the hornline was filled, not sure about percussion but there was a lot of talent at this camp overall. Hornline played through a Christmas tune as well as a little unnamed something, and let’s just say… Michael Klesch is proving once again why he’s the best brass arranger in drum corps. Crown will be sounding better than ever in 2024.

Anything you can tell us about the hornline music, obviously without spoilers?

Thought this was bostons show to lose until the closer, that company front was iffy

Forecast is looking a tad bit better this morning than yesterday… really hoping this rain moves through earlier in the afternoon rather than later

Other than stream stupidity this is a REALLY good show

Will try

Having the same issue, can’t see any of the front ensemble because it’s so high

Cavaliers showing the rest of the activity how you’re supposed to stage tubas. That was a FAT contra sound

First time poster, long time lurker. I live close to GWU and had the opportunity to see them yesterday, as well as a few times last week. Just some points: Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 are on the field, and they are working through part 5. The show will probably be finished in the next day or two, so they’ll have plenty of time to clean before Muncie. I counted 23 trumpets last night, with no holes in any of the drill. Not a big deal just interesting. Center snare was out last night as well, besides that the corps seems healthy. The design is… interesting, I was a little skeptical last week but after seeing it again I’m warming up to it. They’re really pulling out all the stops to entertain the audience, and there are some really creative design choices, especially visually, that I think the audience will love. The brass is absolutely on fire. Fantastic balance and they are LOUD. Just like TigerBaritone said, the second movement is VERY notey. It might be the most technically challenging movement I’ve heard CrownBRASS ever play. It does give off “lots of notes because we can” vibes, but it’s awesome so I don’t care much. I heard a musical runthrough of the closer last week, and it sounds great, but it’s definitely going to go through some changes. Last night they were still putting the first half of it on the move, and it is VERY environmentally challenging. Guard will be top 5, they’re very talented and the staging is much better than 2019. I still haven’t gotten a good read on percussion, but they are pretty clean already. The front ensemble has some amazing talent. The ballad is going to blow your socks off. Absolutely stunning. That’s all.