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Within the past 10 years, drum corps have continued to innovate and the push the envelope of what we consider a drum corps show. I think it is great that the activty is moving forward. Nonetheless, some of the shows of not too long ago -- say within the last 10-15 years -- would give today's shows a run for their money. Which of the following shows do you think could have taken first at Finals this year in Pasadena?

[1] Star of Indiana (1993)

[2] Madison Scouts (1995)

[3] Phantom Regiment (1996)

[4] The Cavaliers (2000 and 2002)

[5] The Cadets (2000)

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Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing Phantom give Symphonie Fantastique another shot.

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I really think of it in reverse. I think this year's Top 7 would give some champion shows of the past a good run.

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1996 PHANTOM REGIMENT

Some other shows to consider:

1992 Cadets

1997 Cadets

1989 Phantom Regiment - let Adam Sage update the guard and it would insane!

1995 Blue Devils

1990 Cavaliers

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None of them, frankly. Win the title? No. Standards are changing faster than that. I think all of these would still be finalist corps, but not win under today's standards. If you go back much farther, some winners wouldn't even be finalist corps, I really believe. Just my opinion. Others may differ.

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Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing Phantom give Symphonie Fantastique another shot.

I like 'Harold in Italy,' personally. Don't think anyone has ever done that...also a Berlioz!

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Is your avatar from a postal metering machine? What the heck are those supposed to mean/say?

None of them, frankly. Win the title? No. Standards are changing faster than that. I think all of these would still be finalist corps, but not win under today's standards. If you go back much farther, some winners wouldn't even be finalist corps, I really believe. Just my opinion. Others may differ.

Agreed with the exception of Star 93. It was just different enough tha it could possibly fit in. Now, talent-wise, they were renowned for working their butts off. I bet there are a lot of finalist corps today who are more talented.

Agree with the comment about Adam and 89 PR, but applied to 93 Star. Updated, this show would be competitive.

And I totally agree about today's top 12 winning in previous years. BD or Cadets this year might be undefeated prior to 2000. Lots of great shows this year!

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2002 Cavaliers would easily win this year. The others (with the exception of Madison 1995) would be very competitive at the top as well...

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