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Noting that many corps have themes that are not obvious unless you watch a video from the designers. And even then, it may not be that obvious (or not so well designed). While I certainly have had some "what the hell was that?" reactions over the years, if the music is great and performed well, I can look past my confusion. That's not to say well-performed music can't be confusing due to the design/arrangements.

I absolutely look forward to hearing and seeing this show, and I don't care what the judges think. Of course I want Regiment to place high if it's deserved, but long ago I stopped letting the judges decide how I feel when driving away from a show. I let each corps' performance determine how I feel. Hence, I don't stay for the announcement of scores. Side benefit, you get out of the parking lot easier and you get home earlier.

These will do just fine! They will have a big visual presence on the field.

I would be disappointed to know that a student, especially a musician, chose their corps based on the props used in prior years. Although, as a former brass player, all things being equal, I might gravitate towards a corps that focuses less on props and more on the music. Do the students really enjoy spending time and energy on the props? Sorry, didn't mean to hijack this thread. Speaking of MUSIC, looking very forward to what Regiment has in store. The last 2 years have been great.

I'll see your 2 corps and raise you a 27th and a Bridgemen

It's a fair question, and I basically said the same, however... How many more corps skipping a season or folding will take DCI below a critical mass? I think we're getting close, and I'd like to think that the corps have a vested interest in keeping enough corps viable.

I agree that the SCV should consider the pros and cons of this option. Heck, SCV Cadets weren't that far from world class finals a few times. They could essentially pull a compressed Blue Stars plus Magic of Orlando, avoiding the costs of a full world class tour, win open class, and the make world class finals their first year back. Nothing to be ashamed of.

As much as I'm a long-time fan of Vanguard and I don't want a season without them, I hope they don't receive any special treatment from DCI that other non-marquee groups wouldn't receive.

This news is very sad. SCV has been one of my favorites for 40+ years. I have a hard time imagining a recovery based on the numbers we've seen without a miracle. Hoping for one. On a small bright side, gas prices have been dropping, so perhaps the fuel and food costs might be lower for corps in 2023. If drastic measures are necessary for the activity as a whole, I wonder if (indoor?) soundsport might be where things land. Am I misremembering, or wasn't DCI supposed to be reviewing finances of each corps to ensure stability? Or was that only to gain entry to World Class, and once you're in, your on your own?

Late to the game on this thread, and sorry if someone has already mentioned this (very likely), but there aren't domed FOOTBALL stadiums near many of the listed cities. And, before anyone suggests, we do not want to deal with baseball fields (hello Montreal and Atlanta).

Not really responding to the survey (I wasn't there), and I know this won't help anyone feel any better, but... I've witnessed this problem more and more at various sporting sporting facilities over the last few years, including LOS at the BOA super regional (there wasn't a huge backup in the morning, but the workers were late, seemed short staffed, and untrained). There are several reasons for long lines and waits to get in: understaffing, lack of training, and increasing security rules. The bag checks and rules on what can be brought in are so strict now, people should just assume you can't carry anything in (sorry ladies, no purses). And for places that don't have walkthrough metal detectors, and hand-held metals detectors are used, heaven help you, it's outright tedious (thanks St Louis dome). Also workers typically have no sense of urgency in getting people through quickly.

Congrats Colts. It's great to see another corps represent the Midwest in finals.

By the way, Regiments' tubas win some type of award for marching. Watch them for the entire show. They are spread out all over the place and they're hauling around at fast tempos and large step sizes multiple times.

I assumed a corps had already announced this as their show title for 2023

And this is all why I've left before scores were announced since the 90's. Not sure why I follow them online here, but I don't let them bother me too much.

When practically every subcaption ordinal aligns with each corps' overall placement (with an occasional variance in percussion or guard) I call BS. You can't tell me that some corps march better than they play and vice versa.

Two down, two to go! I'll take the horizontal front-most props during the walk as improved highlighting of the conductor's walk and costume change, although it seemed necessary because of the addition of the chevron. I don't know if corps typically make significant drill changes (like adding the wedge at the end) this close to the end of the season, but if they did, it would bring the house down even more.

Well, heck, if I'd known that, I'd have posted more suggestions here all season 🙂 I'll restate again how much I love this show, both design and performance. It reminds people what drum corps was, and still can be, and it deserves to be one of the fan favorites. I'm hoping for one or more of these updates: 1) a chevron instead of the brass block on the first main hit in the closer, 2) a wedge at the end, 3) something more than the single conductor's costume quick-change during "the walk", 4) a use of the platforms at the end of the show. Whatever the final product is, the closer is such a beast, I'll be watching it over and over and over.

Agreed. I'm all for FFFF, but hearing the dynamic variety and shaping added the last week or two, hopefully this helps on the GE side. The visual changes have been good, as well, and looking forward to some addition visual changes towards the end of the closer that will really bring the house down in Indy.

Tony talked about changes to the end. Everything else is my conjecture. Sorry for any confusion.

Serious question: are audio recordings even made available for sale any more? 100% agree that many corps' full show music does not stand alone. But Regiments' does!

On Tim Hinton's Marching Roundtable podcast Tony Hall said that changes are in store for the ending. Best guess is chevrons or wedges. If I has to guess anything else, maybe they do something like what Crown did last year, and somehow get people in uniforms from across the years, standing on the stages at the end. I only say this because the closer is supposed to represent "coming home".

Regarding #3 while the "walk" ties to the theme, it's unfortunately not as impactful as one would hope, both because of the distractions with the props lining up, plus even with the DM walking the runway (in SA) AND having the quick costume change (I don't know if I've seen anyone mention it - did anyone even notice it?), her vertical movement isn't very noticable, because she's buried behind the corps, she's smaller in stature, and after the quick change, the white costume blends into the white surface of the props. Maybe there are more changes planned here? It would be nice to have a wedge and/or chevron in the closer, but I'm fine if not. As someone else pointed out, the brass block during the first hit could be turned into a chevron, but the following drill would probably be impacted. The changes made over the last week have been good to see, especially the ballad with staging of the brass on props and significant dynamic shaping added. Adding the snare feature in part 3 adds variety, but wondering if more variety could be added there (and include the tenors and basses)

I don't see how anyone can look at Regiment '21 and '22 and not feel really good. This year's show ticks all the boxes for me, and it seems for many others. I don't want 12 Blue Devils/Coats shows every year. I want to see corps like Regiment entertain the masses and retain their identity to an extent, while still pushing some boundaries, with a memorable show. Mission accomplished. I stopped staying for scores in the 90's. Not going to let scores or placements make or break my enjoyment. I recommend not fretting too much about wanting Regiment to have another point or two, or a higher placement or two. Just enjoy (especially in person!)

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