Joelle

Going in blindly I admit. I have not been paying attention this season. I hope they all impress and entertain me!

Congratulations Star United! So proud of you all!!

You need to go for it. Hint...this staff looks at more than just a persons playing resume! Of course reading, learning, and playing is important LOL but with VanDoren and staff, attitude, determination, willing to learn WILL get you further than you think!

I don't know the sound difference from the stands, but the sound from Stars Wednesday dress rehearsal to Fridays show was very different to me. At rehearsal they were beginning to cover the seats and the drapes were not up. Sound was clearer wednesday than friday...my opinion.

Guard member here...questions on original equip/flags/work... Since there was no drill, as original as we could some work just couldn't be redone Wish- not orginal work...I would never have asked a horn player to lift me onto their shoulder :)! Work written by Jeff Wroblewski, Instructor 87-92 Praise Ye- If you have seen live/video they wore capes, Alumni performed a small dance feature written by one of the two very talented ladies from Brass Theater, Friday evening was their first drum corps performance! (yay Kelli C) Roman Suite....Yes Pines flag was original with the additional of new as we were larger than the gaurd at the time, flag work was a combination of new and old...new written by a field member alum of that yr(yay Laura C). Coins work was new (Melissa J & Melissa S) Early yrs...86 originalwith one tiny change, 87 ballad, new, 88 new and old, new replaced big PVC pole flags, old was the end but was actually the opening fanfare(yay Lori V & Laura E) Dargason- Jig was original with 2 feet step changes Amber Waves...Front dance ensemble..new written by the second of the Brass Theater ladies mentioned above(yay Susie H) , swing flags original work, Medea... the first section was originally done with a black flag, the last flag section was the original design but handpainted new flags, work was as close to original as it could be, mainly an arm or hand change or changing something that was whippin fast 1 count move to a 2 count move :)....sticks yes original work, sabre work was new(yay Kelli C) The pink star flag was not an original flag I believe but designed to mimmick the original uniform top and t-shirts The huge cross flags are original Whew...I think I got it covered! I was honored to have been apart of something from every year... Mickey to Medea!!!!!

alums chose not to march because of the addition of the young stars? i wouldn't mind knowing some names because a true star alum is not that petty. Our first camp was Easter 2009 I believe the young stars did not join us until feb 2010. If what you say is fact then sadly I'm personally pleased they are not participating....and all alums taking the field tomorrow have welcomed them into our family! They are amazing young adults!! One young man proposed to his girlfriend after our final run through at LOS yesterday! P.S I want to give a shout out to current marching members of the Blue Knights for what they will be helping us do to get on the field and set in 4 minutes!

you will find Star souvie item at the Crown booth!

ok....no star alum was turned away....our young stars were asked when we knew our own was not able to commit! so many of my closest friends were not able to participate and are missed but it is great to feel the vibe of these fine young stars!

One corps I know of does push their members a little to far...upwards of 6 full runs a day with only gush-n-go for breaks. IMO when you do this many run throughs where's the time to clean segment by segment in their show...I assume if they push that much that the members will "just get it", in the end they won't especially if the member thinks they have it when they don't. I had a yr where very little water or bathroom breaks were given, and yes we were a very tired corps BUT there is something that comes with putting on the uniform and the energy that comes from it, but that energy can only last so long...

Sure wish there was a "like" button for your last statement!!!

Everything about this post is nothing BUT opinion! So why rip other opinions?!?! You called yourself "old" so act your age!! MY OPINION IS JUST MY OPINION....I DON"T LIKE THEIR SHOW AND I LIKE ALL THE OTHERS!! Is this yrs music jazz?? If it is haven't they always have played jazz music with the exception of 88(?)? When I think of putting something different on the field I also include musical selections! Another personal opinion for me is that I never have enjoyed jazz, but that's me.

There are only 3 "feeder" corps that are attached to World corps....BDB, SCV cadets? and Colt Cadets...my history is fuzzy from when Open and World class' were born, I believe all other feeder corps were gone by then. I would think BDB and SCV cadets would have always made OC finals. In my family we have excitement/bummed vibe going on, I have a niece marching Colts and a daughter with the Colt Cadets. I was on the phone with my daughter last night when they learned there score was the highest the corps ever received...82.2, they were going NUTS :) I hope a miracle happens and Colts make finals!! but, for me I'm thrilled to be sharing the same field same day with my niece and daughter! *sniff sniff*

I would doubt the 3 fields Star had will be used, I'm sure Scouts are staying at the school, but clearly the fields are not useful to them. One field has no height for staff, but the other 2 do, one has a 2 level viewing deck and the other has a 3 level viewing deck with lights. It will be a shame if they go unused :(

We will be at Hummel Park all day Tues. and Thurs. Wed is a partial day(I believe), brass and drums are performing at the DCI Hall of Fame ceremony. Come see us! :)

Blast! has only been the paid group(for which they deserve every penny they earned)....by the way NUMEROUS members of Blast! have come from other corps! From the guard standpoint...we have 40 ladies performing and 2 of those 40 come from Brass Theater(never stepped on the field)....great talent and great ladies and they know exactly what they are taking on by stepping on to the field with the corps...the good AND the bad...and yet they are still choosing to do this . Insane right?? Afterall who in their right mind would participate in something they didn't do that receives as much hate comments as Star does. Proof these Brass, Blast! and SU alums are just as insane as the corps alums :) Stars drive for excellence didn't end with the corps....it was expected in Brass Theater(great stage show), Blast!(2 Tonys), and now Star United(4-peat champs). SO if these people CHOOSE to be apart of the original group experience...who has the right to say no.....YOU??

I marched with Nicole...great gal! Did a quick search on our website and her name didn't pop up....she may not even know this is happening. Same for John...do you know when he marched?

someone else would have to confim having 27 members in 85 but we did have some 27 join in 87 and 88 after they folded following 86 finals. Yes to Pride in 85, Stars DM and drummers came from Bridgemen in 85! Majority of the corps were newbies to this activity.

oops, clearly an oversight. Star United consists of alumni from Star of Indiana, Brass Theater, Blast!, Blue Devils, Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Black Knights, Bluegrass Brass, Brigadiers, Capital Regiment, Golden Valiants, Imperial Guard, The Kilties, Limited Edition, Madison Scouts, Music City Legend, Northmen, Pride of Cincinnati, The Commandant's Own Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Santa Clara Vanguard. copied and pasted from the Star United site.

Jeff Freelin....he'll play it again this time too :)

try this agin, posting from phone :) Our ranks were closed on Jan 15. We were coming up short on baris so we have "adopted" a few Blue Star bari ageouts now known as "little stars" :) They were taught Vandorens playing technique and have fit in wonderfully!

Our ages are 22-46. :)

Michael, Sorry to say but we are not marching the parade anymore. Technically with 7 days of full corps rehearsal left, preparing for semis is our top priority. Come see us...we'll still need water and you are the best! Rehearsals are open and all are welcome :)

Job well done Star United!!!!

First and foremost DVD never "leaves" a corps.... Second...Are you all ready to hear a completely different sound out of the Scouts hornline? DVD doesn't have to work with every corps to get the DVD sound......they just have to hire brass staff that has been taught by DVD, just as Crown and Blue Stars did. I am looking forward to seeing what Scouts produce for 2010!!!! Semis 2010 4 corps with that beautiful beautiful sound!!!! All 4 at different levels...... Scouts fighting back for finals, Blue Stars fighting to move higher up, Crown pushing for their 1st championship, and Star Alumni!!!! ####, I just got excited!!!!!!! Can we skip the winter months and go straight to June?!?! Since I'm a guard chick.....pssst.....a hornline can only carry a corps so far.....:)