star27th

Im looking for 2 DCI Finals tickets seated together for Saturday night for my wife and I. Please send me PM if you can help me out. Thanks!

The top 4 in Semis in 1985 were only separated by 0.6. That was pretty close but spread out significantly in finals

Look at semi-finals scores from 1987 - talk about a battle that could have gone anyway in finals. 6-11 separated by 1.3 6th - 90.3 - Star of Indiana 7th - 89.4 - Madison Scouts 8th - 89.2 - Velvet Knights 8th - 89.2 - Suncoast Sound 10th - 89.1 - Spirit of Atlanta 11th - 89.0 - Bluecoats

To Plan9, Thank you so much for this post. Im a former marching member of Star and I was on the field performing with them on Friday night. The emotions you saw from the corps memers were indeed real. The ovation we received from the crowd was amazing and meant everything to the members. To play the first 3 notes of "Praise Ye" and watch the crowd erupt instantly is something Ill personally never forget. Take care!

I know of one corps that isnt using the low-end synth. Star of Indiana Alumni Corps. Bass sound is created by good old fashion air.

I think you'll get that "wish" on Aug 13th in Semis...... probably around 11pm or so.

To add to Mike's statement, the low brass sound you will hear from Star is UNPLUGGED and not a bass patch! Just like we did in the old days....but with a few more horns this time.

You will find very few clips floating out there but here is a sneak peek at the uniform. Star's back with attitude in 2010.

I marched the final year of Avant Garde in 85. We were not aware of any internal strife that may have been going on with the management. If there was any, the kids never knew it. We got down the road safely that year, we ate well (thanks Matt), and all of our basic needs were met. Not characteristic of a corps that was financially in trouble. I was surprised when I found out in the fall of 85 the corps had folded. After that, we received a letter from the director stating his intentions to hand the reigns over to someone else. Unfortunately, the corps was being turned over to 3 directors and that model proved to be not as effective. The corps was supposed to come out in 86, the show was picked, and they were rehearsing. In May of 86, the corps decided not to come out and 22 of the AG members went on to 27th to fill their ranks. Many other AG members went on to Les Eclipses as well during that time. Thats how I remember it. Im sure there are some holes to fill in. AG was a very talented drum corps. I look back on my time with them with much happiness. I still keep in touch with many of them. Juice!

Here's a few to get us started: Avant Garde - "I Believe" Spirit of Atlanta - "Dixie" Crossmen - "Let the Words" by Take 6 SCV - F Tuning with Adagio

Looking at the video from the Friday night competition show, and you'll see Angela did NOT perform on Friday night in the competition. Only 4 mellos Friday.

The tribute performance of going home is on page 17 of his website. http://www.davevalvo.com/Sports/Drum-Corps...666465151_QoVFR

DVD = Teaching Tomorrows Teachers

The banner read: We gave it our all, we have nothing left to give. Good-bye.