Directorofbands

Amazing how quickly the finger pointers scatter when light is brought on the subject. My opinion is just that. I'll keep it to myself. Don't want anyone's feelings getting butt hurt...... Troopers 2016. Great show! Loved seeing the growth you had over the season. Thank you for being OUR heroes!

Tickets are taken. Thanks everybody.

One ticket sold. One remaining $85. Also, it's Row 12, not 14!

Due to circumstances, blah, blah, blah, I have 2 tickets for Atlanta in Sect 222, Row 14. Asking $150 for the pair, which is less than I gave. I will be outside the main gate at 1:30 local for pickup. Text 2564127981 for more info. See everyone in the ATL!

Adams Marching Brass - Saw it two ? years ago at Midwest, played the marching trumpet last year @ Midwest. My opinion: What I played wasn't much better than Jupiter. Thin feel, both the horn and the sound. I remember the valves having metal caps and they would "bounce" when you released a valve. However, I don't think Adams will put out a sub par instrument with their name on it. Reputation is worth more than a few dollars from the marching arena. I hope that the quality has went up, as these were still demos. As far as Phantom, folks, we have to get out of the rut we've been in for the last few years. Pick a design team and let them design. Innovative yet classic. The Richard Einhorn - Voices of Light/Passion of Joan of Arc has a very PR sound to it. What about more Wagner?(There's more than Elsa's and Der Ring) As much as I'd love to hear New World again, I was there the first time and don't want that memory to be touched. Best of luck to all the corps and design teams as 2016 looms around the corner. Entertain and dazzle us.

Shows I Like: Bluecoats, BD, SCV Shows I.. well, meh: Cadets, Crown (and that hurts to type), PR and Cavies That's what I like right now. I don't care about scoring. I have played tag with most of this judging panel before. I think judges have preferences... based on their own experiences. I can honestly say that as a fan, the score and placement have never been a factor when watching the DVD's/Blu-Rays. The great thing about ALL of these shows is that they still have a lot of room for improvement. (Cadets.... maybe not so much..... so clean!) Still time for a lot of changes, both big and small. It's amazing how much change there is from the first show to the last. As far as just talent....... WOW!!! Amazing to see the talent on the field..... that goes for the other corps that weren't at this show also.

Cadets - Percussion and Brass..... SO FREAKIN' CLEAN. Color Guard - You a hot mess!

I disagree. Heard a nice gliss before..... not REAL gliss, just an off centered pitch. And yes, It's Mid July. It's a choke.

Thank you sop soloist backfield! I love what that does when you can hear it.

And then the bari soloist chokes........

Bluecoats brass en fuego!

K POP sticks out like a sore thumb. Dump it! And this is a BD show that I actually like! Children Will Listen - Awesome moment!

My hi cam is multicam. Guess someone reversed the feeds.

Anyone found any good deals on lodging downtown? We're doing Semis and Finals and were lucky enough to get a great room last year, but so far, no dice. Any help appreciated.

blue Knights-Fix the blown speaker on side 2. Trumpet squeakers bad out of tune. Guard is having amply of probe with timing and drops. Snares were dirty in a couple of features. Intonation went south, ESP mellos. Calling it as I see it.