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Agree with this list of observations. I would add that the addition of reverb to the featured soloist's moments is quite a distraction for me. If her sound & technique is so highly valued to earn such a dubious feature [in an all male corps as well] then I would prefer to let that talent be presented not obscured by a sound design [not a slam on electronics per se, mind you]. Let the purity of brass playing to at least have a chance to be heard unaltered. I have also noticed with other performances this summer that brass soloist intonation when accompanied solely by front ensemble is needing adjustment [tour premier for one]. Hopeful to enjoy improved performances next live viewing in STL-though not a fan of domes..........

Of all people, you [screen name] should know “Let me tell you something my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane." says Red....... Go Red Team!

Not that bold, actually! They will be excellent.

So who's bumped? CC & Bloo?

Well, SCV has the "vanguard" yell..... Will a "Wilson!" cry be added for BAC in '18?.......

Fair enough; would that be a costume or uniform of your displeasure?

So, what category would you place Spirit this year?

or drop it and make a jagged line

But Academy is not on tonight!

And now we know that ashevillemurphy agrees that attire is a uniform...... Me: Boston Marathon T [only BAC-related item I own] & Bloo Bball cap. Star of Indiana T in reserve.

I thought those were the glass windows and outside architecture of Edward Hoppers Nighthawks late-night greasy spoon restaurant.

actually, it's the summer of NO George...........

Academy photos on Fruhauf FB page https://www.facebook.com/pg/FruhaufUniforms/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155528967778015

Agree jmc5682! When I attend most large ensemble performances, be it wind band, mixed choirs, jazz bands, marching bands, drum corps [yes-I distinguish these genres] orchestras; I am either in one of two observation placements: 1) Close enough to view performers and their expressions, and most times they're not "delivering" performance emotion 2) Far enough away to not consider/value the delivery of facial emotion/expressions. SO, I focus on the performance categories most important to me, music ensemble being foremost. Visual in the marching arts next, and absence of headgear certainly diminishes my reading-and corresponding appreciation of the visual ensemble's performance FWIW.

Bloo Crown Boston Cavies Blue Stars Phantom

Must admit I haven't followed trombone use throughout every corps the last few years, but has PR used them much prior to this year?

or 1980, or 1981...........1989

They wear helmets on parade. In show? don't know yet. But, they did have hoodies hanging out.

Appears that the PR Hoodies are worn under parade uniform, hanging out back of neck?

You must mean.......Ya Gotta Try, right?

I'm ready to hear!

Did ya mean pore? So they are gonna pore over the books to see how poor they might be; people will pour a glass and watch with interest. Sorry Brasso, couldn't resist.

How long until technology integrates with uniforms/costumes?

PLUS, she can help the guys with show make-up. Could have used her last year, maybe?