Its a great venue for drum corps...not too small, not too large. Corps sound great there. There is lots of parking nearby if you are able to walk a couple of blocks. Minimal parking right next to the stadium unless you arrive very early.
Actually, in 2008, it's a shame if you missed Finals in Bloomington. The top four were all incredible. And, the scores were so close. Phantom barely squeaked it out over the visually perfect Devils, and both the Cavies and Crown were just as worthy as the top two.
If you look on facebook at the Phantom Regiment 2024 audition groups, looks like about 470 auditioned for brass, 200 for percussion and 260 for guard. Didn't see a group for drum major. Call backs issued for December.
Small lines at gates of about 20 in each line. They have 5 more lines past the main gates for those with no bags or purses. About 6 in each of those lines.
Just got to my hotel. I can say that all my section, which included Phantom's drum major and trombone soloist, stood and clapped for BD. Excellence is undeniable, and the fact that some resent BD should be worn as a badge of honor. It means they are the best at what they do.