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2019 Official Programs & Playlist: This master(first) post will only be updated based on OFFICIAL organizational announcements WITH confirmation. An announcement on the corps official website or official social media site and/or newspaper publication announcement will be considered written authorization to post their musical selections here under this master post. Any other comments will be considered unofficial until verified by at least one or more of the aforementioned methods of disclosure above. NO RUMORS. Links to spotify will be available once any corps announces any musical selections and confirmation is secured. *** Full credit needs to go to frontensemble.com for the Corps logos used below.*** ***Any new corps not included currently in this list will be added if found on the official DCI schedule when it becomes available*** ================================================================== Madison Scouts - Majestic Repertoire: Afterburners - Chuck Naffier/Mark Taylor Backlash - Simon Dobson 715-Creeks - Bon Iver Young Person's Guide to the [Jazz] Orchestra - Duncan Lamont Spinning Wheel - Blood Sweat & Tears One Voice - Barry Manilow Announcement: https://bit.ly/2L3VYYc YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Afterburners - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxI4fs8jKg Backlash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC7tI_nU0EM 715 Creeks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaYgMdq6NDg Young Person's Guide to the Jazz Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OujqnrTOr4s Spinning Wheel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK62tfoCmuQ One Voice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-cDP8px1fQ =============================================================== The Cadets - Behold Repertoire: Fanfare for the Women by Libby Larsen Just by David Lang Blueprint by Caroline Shaw Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite by Alberto Ginastera Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka Announcement: https://bit.ly/2Hc2dFv YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Fanfare for the Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nNQwCAw4Pw Just https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTGtgvMQFm8 Blueprint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bRnpnsSKA Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOG4Ct75DKk Bridge Over Troubled Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_a46WJ1viA Symphony No. 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=547zbTOQ8-E ============================================================== Blue Devils - Ghostlight Repertoire: Cycle Song by Imogen Heap Rhythm Song by Paul Smadbeck A True Passion by Lorne Balfe Stroke of Genius by Lorne Balfe Symphony No. 3 by Aram Khachaturian Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Circus by Britney Spears Announcement: https://bit.ly/2JtACls YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Cycle Song by Imogen Heap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysYaYUB2s_Q Rhythm Song by Paul Smadbeck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H2D-z6KPlg A True Passion by Lorne Balfe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwoumzFJsyM Stroke of Genius by Lorne Balfe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOM80mQGCks Symphony No. 3 by Aram Khachaturian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--P9sTGqUHw Circus by Britney Spears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhJ_A8XUgc ============================================================== Boston Crusaders - Goliath Repertoire: Enough of Our Machines – Son Lux Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears (Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes) On the Shoulders of Giants – Peter Graham Giant Steps – John Coltrane My Shot – Lin-Manuel Miranda Fanfare for Rocky – Bill Conti Once Upon a Castle – Michael Daugherty Announcement: https://bit.ly/2EjKhaa YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Enough of Our Machines – Son Lux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIhCD4B-48 Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears (Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST86JM1RPl0 On the Shoulders of Giants – Peter Graham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IvKAAEOc8w Giant Steps – John Coltrane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FTr6G53VU My Shot – Lin-Manuel Miranda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg Fanfare for Rocky – Bill Conti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKQioyQDowU Once Upon a Castle – Michael Daugherty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS5-PlUov64 ============================================================== Seattle Cascades - Off The Grid Repertoire: Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Asphalt Cocktail - John Mackey I've Got The World On A String - Harold Arlen Never Gonna Give You Up - Stock, Aitken, Waterman (SAW) Nitro - Frank Ticheli High Wire - John Mackey Announcement: https://goo.gl/4uDaW1 YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Asphalt Cocktail - John Mackey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_hzyBOVHk4 I've Got The World On A String - Harold Arlen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8E0dlL8Ks Never Gonna Give You Up - Stock, Aitken, Waterman (SAW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Nitro - Frank Ticheli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPAdZWbhKsk High Wire - John Mackey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpoSTldTLWc ============================================================== Pacific Crest - Everglow Repertoire: Original Music by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser Ready Player One by Alan Silvestri Meta by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser View From Olympus by John Psathas Chinatown by Jerry Goldsmith Insight – Haywyre by Martin Sebastian Vogt Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman Announcement: https://bit.ly/2WWVNiY YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Ready Player One by Alan Silvestri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcv4NIuqvU View From Olympus by John Psathas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrfuDCry3yQ&list=PL167EF21D8376B051 Chinatown by Jerry Goldsmith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7th0sBFpg0 Insight – Haywyre by Martin Sebastian Vogt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjT7zUi6gQ Edward Scissorhands by Danny Elfman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlYvM1-hihw&list=PL7572306C225EA0C9 ============================================================== Phantom Regiment - I am Joan Repertoire: Carmina Burana – Carl Orff Audivi Media Nocte – Oliver Waespi Zohar – Jonathan Leshnoff Fire of Eternal Glory – Shostakovich Lady McBeth of Mtsensk – Shostakovich Vox Populi – 30 Seconds to Mars Unleashed – Two Steps from Hell Announcement: https://bit.ly/30Qbnzp YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Carmina Burana – Carl Orff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXFSK0ogeg4 Audivi Media Nocte – Oliver Waespi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPPXqqB5FNI Zohar – Jonathan Leshnoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry3a-lvVvYc Fire of Eternal Glory – Shostakovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YabDBkMVvC4 Lady McBeth of Mtsensk – Shostakovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yNWtVJqLY Vox Populi – 30 Seconds to Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsFVEMFDf9k Unleashed – Two Steps from Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQdtDCNQQh0 ============================================================== The Academy - the bridge between Repertoire: Dance 1. First Movement - Oliver Davis Equilibrium - Paul Lovatt Cooper Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Simon Horizons - Paul Lovatt Cooper Original Music - Steven Vento Announcement: https://bit.ly/2VIqL0L Announcement #2: https://bit.ly/2Wa32I7 YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Dance 1. First Movement - Oliver Davis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3ptmeoOxM Equilibrium - Paul Lovatt Cooper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD3s-hxZ054 Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Simon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGDdX-yV3dQ Horizons - Paul Lovatt Cooper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upog5EgM84A ============================================================== Blue Stars - Call of the Wild Repertoire: Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, “Winter” by Antonio Vivaldi Symphony No. 1 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dance Panels by Aaron Copland Sora by Yoko Kanno Avalanche by Jim Wunderlich, Rick Barclay, Matthew Hernandez The Great Thaw (Vuelie Reprise) by Frode Fjellheim, Christophe Beck Announcement: https://bit.ly/30V4dJW YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, “Winter” by Antonio Vivaldi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_A-tPxeQU Symphony No. 1 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_krJMxZfZcQ Dance Panels by Aaron Copland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l61-6I2INOs Sora by Yoko Kanno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIJY3cgbRr4 The Great Thaw (Vuelie Reprise) by Frode Fjellheim, Christophe Beck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-tarVal7pM ============================================================== Spirit of Atlanta - Neon Underground Repertoire: Krump - Scott McAllister You and Me - Eliza Doolittle Attraction - Emmanuel Sejourne Color Wheel - Arch Echo Announcement: https://bit.ly/2VelY79 Announcement #2: https://bit.ly/2HLDSXm YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Krump - Scott McAllister – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnlE4AKphNM You and Me - Eliza Doolittle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkAKj-L8ono Attraction - Emmanuel Sejourne – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix-QW-BShPY Color Wheel - Arch Echo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F65IQmP7lCk ============================================================== Jersey Surf - Fantasea Repertoire: Oceans by Goff Richards Op.28: The Sea, Fantasy in E Major for Orchestra by Alexander Glazunov Moses & Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme (From Marco Polo) by Ennio Morricone Aurora Awakes by John Mackey The Legend of Atlan (from Aquaman) by Rupert Gregson-Williams He Commands the Sea (from Aquaman) by Rupert Gregson-Williams Announcement: https://bit.ly/312AIG8 YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Oceans by Goff Richards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQonif6lPOs Op.28: The Sea, Fantasy in E Major for Orchestra by Alexander Glazunov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB9XjaBHyOE Moses & Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme (From Marco Polo) by Ennio Morricone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkRMXiFJkdw Aurora Awakes by John Mackey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ulk28Z4bwk The Legend of Atlan (from Aquaman) by Rupert Gregson-Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTp9juLgwK4 He Commands the Sea (from Aquaman) by Rupert Gregson-Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Ko2FbzIcc ============================================================== Mandarins - Subterra Repertoire: On the Shoulders of Giants by Peter Graham Rain in Your Black Eyes by Ezio Bosso Run Boy Run by Ambroise Willauma and Yoann Lemoine Original Composition by Key Poulan and Ike Jackson Announcement: https://bit.ly/2H0yyie Announcement #2: https://bit.ly/2XezDJe YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: On the Shoulders of Giants by Peter Graham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSQQNe646R4 Rain in Your Black Eyes by Ezio Bosso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVpMluGD4Sc Run Boy Run by Ambroise Willauma and Yoann Lemoine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmc21V-zBq0 Original Composition by Key Poulan and Ike Jackson ============================================================== Carolina Crown - Beneath the Surface Repertoire: Dark Clouds "Temen Oblak" - Christopher Tin Frolic (from Rabbit and Rogue) - Danny Elfman Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone Bucimis Traditional Folk Dance/Tune - The Swingles Feat. Trichy Sankaran Announcement: https://bit.ly/2XAFyZm YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Dark Clouds "Temen Oblak" - Christopher Tin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoRFOtdaHOA Frolic (from Rabbit and Rogue) - Danny Elfman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXVw6lb2BKM Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1SIh0xfN4c Bucimis Traditional Folk Dance/Tune - The Swingles Feat. Trichy Sankaran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-jUXoV3YQ0 ============================================================== Santa Clara Vanguard - Vox Eversio Repertoire: Fraternity by Thierry Deleruyelle Audivi Media Nocte by Oliver Waespi Nothing Else Matters by Metallica Original Music by Paul & Sandi Rennick Announcement: https://bit.ly/2XL2ghc YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Fraternity by Thierry Deleruyelle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQfSdpv6cyU Audivi Media Nocte by Oliver Waespi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DTLECNdwU Nothing Else Matters by Metallica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGnKpE4NCI ============================================================== Troopers - Beyond Boundaries Repertoire: Divertimento for Band Op2 by Vincent Persichetti Enterprising Young Men by Michael Giacchino Wondrous Light by John Estacio To the Stars by Randy Edelman Chorale VI/Cantus - Song of Aeolus by Karl Jenkins Main Title (from The Orville) by Bruce Broughton Krill Attack / Shuttle Escape (from the Orville) by Bruce Broughton Announcement: https://goo.gl/yNi7Rb Announcement #2: https://bit.ly/2ZE66cP YouTube Source Music - Individual Links: Divertimento for Band Op2 by Vincent Persichetti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do8nJ-BFSew Enterprising Young Men by Michael Giacchino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMu5jP2-c5U Wondrous Light by John Estacio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te8KIA93in4 To the Stars by Randy Edelman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTlY8lXZaE0 Chorale VI/Cantus - Song of Aeolus by Karl Jenkins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZqQRi-zQfI Main Title (from The Orville) by Bruce Broughton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DfCaHE8lcU Krill Attack / Shuttle Escape (from the Orville) by Bruce Broughton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXJu5OiexUA ============================================================== The Cavaliers - The Wrong Side of the Tracks Repertoire: Gorgon by Christopher Rouse Bum's Rush by Donald Grantham Rock Island, 1931 by Thomas Newman Party in Steerage by Mike McIntosh & Clif Walker Cathedral by Thomas Newman Announcement: https://bit.ly/2wUCyeq Announcement #2: https://bit.ly/2J2LwvK ============================================================== Bluecoats - The Bluecoats Repertoire: (The Beatles) A Day in the Life I Want to Hold Your Hand Eleanor Rigby Within You Without You Blackbird Come Together I Want You (She's So Heavy) The End Announcement: https://bit.ly/2x8hqS1 ============================================================== Blue Knights - ...I Remember Everything Repertoire Sudden Throw by Olafur Arnalds Liquid by Jay Bocook, Kevin Shah, Mike Jackson Hurt by Trent Reznor Lonely World by Moses Sumney ============================================================== Music City - Of Mice & Music Announcement: https://goo.gl/KNW6yQ ============================================================== Crossmen - Valkyrie Featuring the music of Led Zeppelin, Trent Reznor, & Andrew Markworth. Announcement: https://goo.gl/8E6siy ============================================================== Genesis - From the Ground Up Announcement: https://bit.ly/2JufqvB ============================================================== Colts - When Hell Freezes Over Announcement: https://bit.ly/2WkP1GB ============================================================== YouTube Source Music - All Corps Combined PLAYLIST ( Madison Scouts 1 thru 6 ) (The Cadets 7 thru 12) (Blue Devils 13 thru 18) ( Boston Crusaders 19 thru 25) (Seattle Cascades 26 thru 31) (Pacific Crest 32 thru 36) (Phantom Regiment 37 thru 43) (The Academy 44 thru 47) (Blue Stars 48 thru 52) (Spirit of Atlanta 53 thru 56) (Jersey Surf 57 thru 62) (Mandarins 63 thru 65) (Carolina Crown 66 thru 69) (Santa Clara Vanguard 70 thru 73) (Troopers 74 thru 79) ============================================================== This YouTube Playlist excludes: Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Original Music by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser Meta by Bradley Kerr Green, Jonathan Zuniga, and Ezekiel Lanser Original Music - Steven Vento Sora by Yoko Kanno  Avalanche by Jim Wunderlich, Rick Barclay, Matthew Hernandez  Original Composition by Key Poulan and Ike Jackson Original Music by Paul & Sandi Rennick ============================================================== The Spotify playlist will be updated as the main post is updated. Link to Spotify playlist ---->> This Spotify Playlist excludes: Afterburners - Chuck Naffier/Mark Taylor Young Person's Guide to the [Jazz] Orchestra - Duncan Lamont Dance No. 1 from the Estancia Orchestral Suite by Alberto Ginastera Do Better by Tom Aungst, Omar Carmenates, and Brandon Carrita Ghostlight by Dave Glyde Off The Grid - Brandon Smith Original Music - Steven Vento Avalanche by Jim Wunderlich, Rick Barclay, Matthew Hernandez Original Composition by Key Poulan and Ike Jackson Original Music by Paul & Sandi Rennick ============================================================== ========================================================== Please comment below or PM me with any official program announcements. ==========================================================

Hi everyone, As the summer of 2018 approaches, I thought that it would be nice to have a list of all the corps that will competing this summer. World Class Corps 1. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps 2. The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps 3. The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps 4. The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 5. The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps 6. The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 7. The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 8. Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps 9. The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps 10. The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps 11. The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps 12. Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps 13. Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps 14. The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps 15. The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps 16. Music City Drum and Bugle Corps 17. The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps 18. Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps 19. The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps 20. Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps 21. The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps 22. Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps 23. Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps 24. The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps Open Class Corps 1. 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps 2. The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps 3. The Blue Devils B Drum and Bugle Corps 4. The Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps 5. The Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 6. The Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps 7. Gold Drum and Bugle Corps 8. Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps 9. The Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps 10. Heat Wave Drum and Bugle Corps 11. Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps 12. Incognito Drum and Bugle Corps 13. Legends Drum and Bugle Corps 14. Les Stentors Drum and Bugle Corps 15. The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 16. The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps 17. River City Rhythm Drum and Bugle Corps 18. Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps 19. Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps 20. Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps 21. Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 22. Vessel Drum and Bugle Corps 23. Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps International Class Corps 1. Jubal Corps Under Evaluation to Compete in DCI's Open Class in 2018 1. Armada Drum and Bugle Corps

Happy New year! Let's dedicate the first week of 2018 to the 2 newest additions to World Class. Considering we only have 10 years or so of repertoire to choose from for each corps- give me your one favorite show from each group and tell me what you are looking forward to seeing from them in 2018. No least favorites this week. I don't want to pick on the new guy. You can go into as much or little detail as you like but please please try to keep things positive. For a quick recap in case you missed it and/or want to add your contributions: Week 1- Cavies- 2006 the Machine is the favorite and 2012 15 min of fame is the least favorite. Week 2- Jersey Surf- 2012 Bridgemania favorite Week 3- Blue Knights-1994 Trittico for bras band favorite. least 2001Blue Toons Week 4- Spirit of Atlanta- 1980 favorite Week 5- Carolina Crown- Favorite: 2015 Inferno; Least Favorite: 2017 ...It is Week 6- The Mandarins- 2017 inside the ink for favorite. Week 7- Boston Crusaders- 2000 RED is the favorite. Week 8- Pioneer- 1996 Celtic Twilight is the favorite. Week 9- Santa Clara Vanguard- 1999 Inventions for a New Millennium favorite. 1995 Not the Nutcracker least favorite. Week 10- Oregon Crusaders 2014 Nevermore is the favorite Week 11- The Crossmen- 1992 Songs for the Planet Earth is the favorite. Week 12- The Cadets- 2011 Between Angels and Demons is the favorite. 2006 The Zone Part II least favorite. Week 13- Corps that are no longer with us. Everyone gets a trophy!

Hi everyone, as 2017 comes to an end, I thought that it would be nice to take some time to look back on the events that occurred in 2017. For starters, Blue Devils won their 18th title in 2017 and celebrated their 60th anniversary. Also in 2017, the Santa Clara Vanguard finished in 2nd and also celebrated their 50th anniversary as well. It was the first time Santa Clara Vanguard medaled since 2004. Also in 2017, the Cavaliers, the Boston Crusaders, the Madison Scouts, and the Mandarins made incredible jumps in 2017. The Cavaliers managed to slide into 4th place at DCI finals ahead of the Bluecoats, the Boston Crusaders finished in 6th place and beat the Cadets for the first time since 1980, the Madison Scouts made it back into the finals and finished in 12th place, and the Mandarins had their best season ever and finished in 13th place, their highest placement ever. They also finished the season with a 85.550, their highest score ever. Lastly, to conclude this list, we have Genesis and Music City. Genesis finished their very first competitive season in world class in 2017. They finished in 23th place and scored a 76.213, their highest score ever. And finally, the biggest headline for 2017 is Music City’s move to world class. Music City finished in 4th place in open class finals and finished in 24th place in world championship semi finals. In open class finals, Music City scored their highest score ever and scored a 76.763. In the world class semi finals, Music City scored a 74.275, their highest finish at DCI world class championships. Overall, 2017 was a great year and hopefully, we will have many great new story lines next year in 2018!

Happy New year! Let's dedicate the first week of 2018 to the 2 newest additions to World Class. Considering we only have 10 years or so of repertoire to choose from for each corps- give me your one favorite show from each group and tell me what you are looking forward to seeing from them in 2018. No least favorites this week. I don't want to pick on the new guy. You can go into as much or little detail as you like but please please try to keep things positive. For a quick recap in case you missed it and/or want to add your contributions: Week 1- Cavies- 2006 the Machine is the favorite and 2012 15 min of fame is the least favorite. Week 2- Jersey Surf- 2012 Bridgemania favorite Week 3- Blue Knights-1994 Trittico for bras band favorite. least 2001Blue Toons Week 4- Spirit of Atlanta- 1980 favorite Week 5- Carolina Crown- Favorite: 2015 Inferno; Least Favorite: 2017 ...It is Week 6- The Mandarins- 2017 inside the ink for favorite. Week 7- Boston Crusaders- 2000 RED is the favorite. Week 8- Pioneer- 1996 Celtic Twilight is the favorite. Week 9- Santa Clara Vanguard- 1999 Inventions for a New Millennium favorite. 1995 Not the Nutcracker least favorite. Week 10- Oregon Crusaders 2014 Nevermore is the favorite Week 11- The Crossmen- 1992 Songs for the Planet Earth is the favorite. Week 12- The Cadets- 2011 Between Angels and Demons is the favorite. 2006 The Zone Part II least favorite. Week 13- Corps that are no longer with us. Everyone gets a trophy!

After seeing the Blue Stars and Crossmen compete neck and neck with eachother all season this year, I began to wonder which corps might be in that same situation next season where they are right next to each other in terms of scoring and placement. My tight grouping predictions for next season are the following: Blue Devils v.s. Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara Vanguard v.s. Carolina Crown Bluecoats v.s. Cavailers Cadets v.s. Blue Knights Phantom Regiment v.s. Blue Knights Blue Stars v.s. Crossmen Madison Scouts v.s. Mandarins Troopers v.s. Colts Blue Devils B v.s. Vanguard Cadets Gold v.s. Golden Empire Seattle Cascades v.s. Jersey Surf Jersey Surf v.s. Pioneer Music City v.s. Genesis Battalion v.s. Columbians Impulse v.s. Shadow Shadow v.s. River City Rhythm Les Stentors v.s. Impulse Pacific Crest v.s. Oregon Crusaders Colts v.s. Academy Oregon Crusaders v.s. Spirit of Atlanta Again, these are just my predictions. What are your predictions? Do any of your predictions match any of mine? Do you agree or disagree with my predictions? Please comment in this thread and we will find out!

After noticing that Music City finished 24th at the DCI World Championships and that Genesis finished 23rd right above them, I began to wonder who might score higher because they are right next to each other from a scoring standpoint. Attached is a poll and please vote for the corps that you think will score and place higher than the other.

"March On!" starts in less than a half-hour in Minnesota, with this line-up (times are Central): 7:10 p.m. Colt Cadets 7:26 p.m. River City Rhythm 7:42 p.m. Genesis 7:58 p.m. intermission 8:18 p.m. Vanguard Cadets 8:34 p.m. Blue Devils B 8:50 p.m. Govenaires (all age) 9:06 p.m. Minnesota Brass (all age) There is a slight chance of thunderstorms, but I don't see anything too close on the NWS radar. If you're there, please post here!

This may be a short thread. As of a few minutes ago, I'm getting reports from the area it's raining pretty bad. We'll see and hope for the best. World Class Phantom Regiment - 9:02 Madison Scouts - 8:45 Mandarins - 8:28 INT - 7:58 Pacific Crest - 7:41 Open Class Genesis - 7:24 Shadow - 7:07 I assume all times are local -- CDT. [i wish fromthepressbox.com would make it a little easier to cut and paste from their site.]

Surprised not to see a thread yet for this show: DCI Dallas, presented by North Texas Festival of Drums Monday, July 20, 2015 -- 7:00 p.m. CDT Wildcat Ram Stadium Lake Highland High School 9449 Church Road Dallas, Texas 75238 Corps in performance order: Open Class Guardians Genesis World Class Mandarins Troopers Colts Crossmen Blue Stars Blue Knights Santa Clara Vanguard Blue Devils Source: DCI. If anyone has details on exact performance times or judges, by all means chime in. Most recent scores have BD at 87.300, SCV at 84.825, and BK at 81.900. It's pretty unlikely any of them will change positions, but what will their scores be? Will Stars catch Xmen? Will Colts catch Troop? How will Guardians do in their final performance this year? Inspiration for subject line:

Organized by latest score, on the model of Spandy's DCA thread. For a weighted list of all DCI corps for the past week, see hostrauser's threads in the W.C. forum. For comparative graphs of any two corps over time, select DCP's "Scores / Stats" button above. 1. 82.325 - Blue Devils B (8/8 Indianapolis, IN) [+1.525 8/7] 1st at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 1st [15th W.C.]) 2. 80.200 - Vanguard Cadets (8/8 Indianapolis, IN) [+0.900 8/7] 2nd at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 2nd [18th W.C.]) 3. 74.075 - Genesis (8/8 Indianapolis, IN) [-1.100 8/7] 3rd at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 3rd [23rd W.C.]) 4. 74.050 - Spartans (8/8 Indianapolis, IN) [-0.375 8/7] 4th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 4th [24th W.C.]) 5. 71.575 - Music City (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-1.400 8/5] 8th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 6th [27th W.C.]) 6. 71.475 - 7th Regiment (8/8 Indianapolis, IN) [-0.875 8/7] 5th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 5th [25th W.C.]) 7. 71.250 - Gold (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-2.875 8/5] 6th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 7th [28th W.C.]) 8. 71.000 - Legends (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-2.675 8/5] 7th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 8th [29th W.C.]) 9. 66.250 - Raiders (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-2.850 8/5] 9th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 9th [31st W.C.]) 10. 65.450 - Louisiana Stars (7/21 Lafayette, LA) [+3.450 7/15] Season Complete (at 7th) 11. 63.150 - Colt Cadets (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-2.850 8/5] 10th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 11th [32nd W.C.]) 12. 61.275 - Guardians (7/19 San Antonio, TX) Season Complete (at 10th) 13. 60.625 - Coastal Surge (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-4.350 8/5] 11th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 13th [33rd W.C.]) 14. 58.300 - Golden Empire (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [+0.700 7/12] Season Complete (at 8th) 15. 57.950 - Impulse (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [-0.100 7/12] Season Complete (at 10th) 16. 57.425 - Stentors (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-3.800 8/5] 12th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 16th [34th W.C.]) 17. 55.600 - Racine Scouts (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [-3.250 8/4] 13th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 17th [35th W.C.]) 18. 55.400 - Columbians (7/6 Tri Cities, WA) [+3.200 7/5] Season Complete (at 10th) 19. 51.250 - Blue Saints (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [+0.325 8/4] 14th at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 19th [36th W.C.]) 20. 50.450 - City Sound (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [-0.450 7/12] Season Complete (at 13th) 21. 50.050 - Watchmen (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [+0.500 7/12] Season Complete (at 14th) 22. 47.150 - Blue Devils C (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [-1.000 7/12] Season Complete (at 18th) 23. 46.375 - Patria (8/7 Indianapolis, IN) [+2.425 8/4] 1st in International Class at O.C. Championships; Season Complete (at 23rd [37th W.C.]) 24. 45.650 - Incognito (7/13 Cerritos, CA) [+0.600 7/12] Season Complete (at 19th) 25. 43.700 - Eruption (7/6 Tri Cities, WA) [+2.400 7/5] Season Complete (at 15th) Final scores for all corps.

The DCI website is oddly limited in its information about this show. There is no zip code listed in the address. And no actual address, for that matter, just the name of the street. A little scouting with Google maps provides that data, but I'd also note that DCI's page for this show says still today, the day of the show, that "Ticket information about this event will be available soon." Anyway: A Blast in the Burg Memorial Field 284 W. Center Street Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Thursday, July 24 -- 7:00 p.m. Performance order: --Coastal Surge --Genesis --Stentors --Raiders --Legends --7th Regiment --Spartans This is the first meeting of current score leaders 7th Regiment and Spartans with an Open Class corps likely to be of similar caliber (Genesis--not sure why they go on so early), so we will see just how realistic their scores this season have been (particularly the Manchester scores). This is also the seasonal debut of Coastal Surge.

Because most of these tiny shows get overlooked, and because I enjoyed it quite a lot, here is my review of Sunday's show! (Disclaimer: this review will likely be deficient in color guard and drumline commentary. I'd rather spare you "Wow, drumline's big" and "flags were nice but it was windy" because I admittedly don't have much expertise in these areas.) Legends: This was my first ever experience with Legends. I found the hornline to have a warm and nice sound, generally, however, the visual element definitely hurt the musical delivery. Granted it's early July, so there's still plenty of time to get the feet out of the sound. I really appreciated that the (unamplified) pit had timpani. I enjoyed the concept of the show, though at times integration of horns and drums muddied things a bit. Genesis: First viewing of this corps as well. Visually, a noticeable step up from Legends; this group marches well. The hornline sounds good, now if they would only turn down the awful synthesized bass in the pit. With 12 tubas, there's no need for electronic rumblings in the background; the one brass hit without synth was great. Shoutout to the mellophone section, who stuck out in a solid and good way. When the execution is up to the level of show design, it will be quite excellent. Colt Cadets: Again, first time I've seen CC. The level of demand doesn't seem as high as the previous 2 groups but it seems appropriate for the younger/smaller Colt Cadets corps. I thought the adaptation and performance of Eric Whitacre's "Equus" for the DCI field was well done, as it's an especially rhythmically challenging piece. The hornline, though small, held its own. Pioneer: I've only ever seen Pioneer once or twice, but always found them enjoyable. Musically, the material was traditional in a way (Pioneer's traditional style/traditional hymn tunes and Irish tunes) but also non-traditional in some of the settings of the music. I liked the brass book, I think the arrangements work. I do wonder if there is more to be done with the props in the show, the move around but don't seem to add much to the overall effect. Visual clarity (some especially notable lines and diagonals) looks like, well, July. The corps performs the show enthusiastically, for sure. Though the hornline is small for world class, they play reasonably well and I'd still rather hear it without synth bass beneath. Jersey Surf: I'm unsure about the midi sounds coming from the pit; I don't mind the added effect of woodwind and organ sounds too much, but I think they'd fit in much more musically if the samples had some decay instead of just releasing keyboard-style. I loved the effect of the plumes gradually appearing on the members through the opener. Surf's hornline is growing up and they have an understatedly wonderful show to work with. The tuba soloist in the Copland and mello soloist in the ballad both played very well. Also loved the return to the navy blue uniforms, it's fitting for this program. I can't wait to see this show in August, as Surf has more time on tour this summer than they've ever had. Colts: I'd been hesitantly looking forward to this show for quite some time since I love Pink Floyd. The corps really delivers. Hearing a hornline of this size and quality play parts of Dark Side of the Moon was really incredible. I don't have much commentary on the narration. I think it was delivered well and I understand that is evolving, though I don't know if parts of it would have been as effective if I had not know it as lyrics from Dark Side of the Moon. Radiohead's Everything in Its Right Place translates to the drum corps idiom incredibly effectively, I wanted to hear more of it. I'd seen a lot of complaints about the vocals in The Great Gig in the Sky, but I didn't find it to be disagreeable mostly on account of knowing the source material. Top split trumpets, and the trumpet section in general, were impressive (I'd noticed that last time I saw Colts live back in '12, too). I'm looking forward to see what happens to this show throughout the season.

I don't see a thread for this show, which should be about half over now. Schedule as per From the Pressbox (CDT): 7:15 Legends 7:32 Colt Cadets 7:49 Genesis 8:26 Colts 8:43 Troopers 9:00 Phantom Regiment 9:17 Cavaliers It looks like a little rain is about to roll through, although I don't think it will last. If you're there, or after you're there, chime in here!

There are actually two shows in Illinois tonight. About 75 minutes west of Lisle, six corps compete in Dixon, where it looks likely the Colts will take first place. I don't see another thread for this show, so... Dixon Petunia Festival A.C. Bowers Field, Dixon High School Lincoln Statue Drive Dixon, IL 61021 Here's the lineup, with times again per From the Pressbox: 6:15 p.m. - Legends 6:32 p.m. - Genesis 6:49 p.m. - Colt Cadets 7:23 p.m. - Pioneer 7:40 p.m. - Jersey Surf 7:57 p.m. - Colts Remember once more that those are Central time.

Genesis DBC is pleased to announce that they have partnered with TAMA Percussion! "We are very much looking forward to this opportunity.", says Executive Director Chris Magonigal. "When we realized that this could become reality through the fundraising efforts of our program we all could not wait for this weekend to get here. Having seen the drums and talking with Tom Float each year at TMEA, I knew that these instruments were exactly what our percussion program were looking for. Being the first to use these instruments in the ranks of DCI is going to be an exciting adventure." Check out all the news from Genesis at www.genesisdbc.org

In an exciting turn of events, Genesis DBC announces a new production plan for 2014. Our new production, titled "Art of Darkness", will explore the descent from the light of Reality to the dark images of Madness. "The creative team and I felt that this years group had a maturity about them that was ready for a production of this caliber. For now we will hold off on the original concept for future use and we are all very excited about this new direction." Art of Darkness will feature a revisitation of the corps 2012 source material composed by Two Steps From Hell and will also include Lux Aeterna (from Requiem for a Dream) and Mad World (from Donnie Darko) you can follow all the 2014 news on our Facebook www.genesisdbc.org

Rodriguez, Jacob Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps, Baritone Section Leader Hello! My name is Jacob Rodriguez and I am a high school senior from San Antonio, Texas. I play trombone and baritone for the high school marching band and have been a marching member in the band all four years of high school. During the off season I participated in the indoor percussion ensemble as a cymbal player and helped the group in winning the TECA State Championship for the first time in the school's history. During the summer following my sophomore year, I was given the life-changing opportunity to become a marching member for Revolution Drum and Bugle Corps, which resided in San Antonio, Texas. In the marching band season following the summer, I was able to use the skills that I acquired from the staff at Revolution to, with the help of my co-section leader, direct our low brass section to win section of the year. After this, I was given the opportunity to march with Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps, where I marched my second year of Drum Corps. During this season, we were able to win 3rd Place and received The Most Improved award along with the director, Chris Magonigal, winning the Best Director in Open Class. I have been blessed with being able to have so many great experiences with music. I plan to continue on with music this coming summer and so, once again, I am challenged with the task of raising money to participate in the 2014 Drum Corps Season. Other than selling candy at school, there are limited opportunities to do this since I am not only deeply involved in school, but also dedicated to the concert and jazz bands. You can help me continue to learn and keep my dream alive by donating money on my personalized site or on the Genesis website. All support is greatly appreciated and will definitely not be forgotten. All of the funds I receive will go directly to my tour fees. If you have any questions about donating you can email me at jacobrodriguez175@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and your support. personal donation website: http://www.gofundme.com/helpJacobmarch Genesis donation page: http://www.genesisdbc.org/Donate.html