When you think 2009...

[SCV84]

Of the options listed, my top three in order are:

SCV

Troopers

Crown

But I'll probably actually remember the horrible sound, the cheesy retreat, and other things I'd rather not think about...

[BlooContraGuy]

Crown's second place finish and winning brass was pretty huge for them, as was the toopers making finals. BD winning... meh. Vanguard playing appalachian spring... meh.

[Bydloyoho]

What's sticking with me is the strange 'zombie' visual in Crowns Puck. You know, the one where they're falling coward onto their knees at different times.

Really strange and really effective. Keeps coming into my mind.

[triplecrownforever]

Which story, to you, defines the 2009 season?

Saw only two shows this season Jackson NJ and the Giants Stadium show August 2, in East Rutherford NJ. For me, ALL the Corps who performed August 2 in Giants Stadium: Holy Name Cadets, Carolina Crown, Phantom Regiment, Blue Stars, Colts, Crossmen and Jersey Surf "brought it" and performed like champions. The weather was lousy up till 2 hours before showtime, but the crowd was jacked up from the beginning. The performing Corps fed off of that crowd energy and ALL put on shows that got Standing Ovations, everyone of them, and well deserved. The point is, if anyone doubts the future of Drum Corps, they should get hold of any CD or DVD that might have been made of this show.

This was the best collective Drum Corps competition "pre quarterfinals" I have ever seen. Its a shame so little was mentioned of that show, especially since the Holy Name Cadets had a huge crowd rooting for them and have to have some "posters" on this forum that were there that night. This Giants Stadium show made my season, even though my beloved Carolina Crown came in 2nd.