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My first look during opening weekend raised two concerns: the right shoe [which then was solid color] and the visual challenges in cleaning phase. IOW: the slightest variance in body angles was exaserbated/magnified by the design of the uni. True, the staff has incorporated many moments to use the uni design effectively, but you just can't "remove" those times [mostly] when it's not helping. I do like the concept, but even the "cleanest" drill marchers might be viewed "dirtier" as a result of the design.

Always loved the combination of traditional style and striking color: Seneca Optimists. Also: Suncoast Sound.

an all Sting show, many cultural/ethnic styles available

Have only seen SCV, PR, CAV, Bloo out of the top seven-but do not think the Cavaliers are the corps to beat. And I agree with the posts indicating BD has done it, and are in the driver's seat. I also agree with the previous posts re: new show design vs 2005 and earlier-not for me. I wish someone would count how many times during the Cavalier's show 2007 there is someone crawling on the ground. Alright, a poor verb choice-but you get what I mean, right? Amazing performers, though. Bloo is amazing this year. SCV will continue to press to the top. That's what I think.

Jared-good post! Many other fine viewpoints weighing the merits of show design, staff, performer talent base, expectations, identity et.al. I, too have devoted numerous hours observing rehearsals, interaction of staff with performers and monitoring the corps' rise in finals. I respectfully disagree with the previous poster's description that the identity/impression/moniker of the corps is competent-I simply must give more credit, not only to this corps, but all. I think excellence fits better. So, my vote. Yes, I know competitive arenas beg for predictions [da bears WILL win the division again]. But as much as it seems to be skirting the topic, I am uncomfortable in the arts attempting to predict outcomes. IOW-I can easily accept if "MY" corps [whomever that might be] places anywhere from year to year as long as I feel that the product IS excellence, and most importantly the approach of the organization is educationally and emotionally well-grounded. Because the Bluecoats as an organization, imho have consistently embraced this ethic their presence is now among the highest come finals. I think they have remained true and genuine and are reaping benefits. Every year in DCI there are several "Gold" level finales. Thank goodness for that.

As a sop: BlueCoats As a Mello: Cadets As a Euph/Baritone: PR As a Contra: Crown

well-done??

anyone heard the original of this????

yea, its there no double reed participants. this year

87.95 Mad

86.275 g-men

Looks like a wonderful weather day for rehearsals and show. Always loved just a little cooler night to "pop" some db's at the crowd. Anyone currently there watching rehearsals-please post for us what you're seeing/hearing throughout the day so we can get the daily feel. thanks

I agree with the bluecoats vote. Sad there's not a place on the ballot. Chads anyone? (8-]