GUARDLING Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 cadets...........no question about it.....entertainment......design.....an entire package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Don-O Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) I'd give the overall Cesario award to Carolina Crown this year. They really pushed the envelope in crowd participation and entertainment. Right from the pre-show they invited the crowd to be involved. It was obvious that a lot of their design choices were meant to appeal as much to the fans as to the judging sheets, and I think the fan response all year reflected that. They also did it without sacrificing demand, performing one of the toughest and best performed shows on the field. For visual design I'd give the Cesario to The Cadets. The two colored uniforms were inspired, but to me their greatest visual achievement came in the characterization of the demons and angels. It's tough enough to play and march that incredible drill, but to layer on top of it the additional responsibility of acting as an additional performance element, was simply outstanding. For brass I'm going to give the Cesario to Carolina Crown. They were loud, they had perfect balance and tone, they played one of the toughest charts on the field , and they did it all with style. They proved that a great hornline can sound as good, or even better, during the soft musical passages. In my opinion this was one one of the finest brass performances I have ever seen on the field. I have 3 Cesarios to give for individual performances: Individual performance for brass: the baritone soloist for Boston Crusaders Individual performance for percussion: the piano player with Carolina Crown Individual performance for Color Guard: Herbert And finally I'd like to give one additional Cesario: for contribution to the activity by a non-marching member I give the Cesario to Michael Cesario. It was a big risk on his part to make it his personal mission to help push a more fan friendly style of shows. It could have really backfired on him if the corps had shown resentment to his suggestions/influence, and it could have easily damaged his career. I know his role was mostly as a figurehead, but he took a great risk by attaching his name and reputation to the success of this season, and I think the activity has been steered in a much better direction thanks to his courage and leadership. Edited August 23, 2011 by Super Don-O 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 But that isn't what Boo asked us to do. He said to name the corps that was most entertaining to us *personally*. That said: Cadets. No question. YES! And that's why this isn't a poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boybugle63 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Easily The Cadets ... Saw them 4 times live ... Murfreesboro and the 3 nights in Indy ... Each viewing, I picked up more details in the show ... I think 2011 will go down as one of the strongest top 17 Corps ... enjoyed them all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 ... And finally I'd like to give one additional Cesario: for contribution to the activity by a non-marching member I give the Cesario to Michael Cesario. It was a big risk on his part to make it his personal mission to help push a more fan friendly style of shows. It could have really backfired on him if the corps had shown resentment to his suggestions/influence, and it could have easily damaged his career. I know his role was mostly as a figurehead, but he took a great risk by attaching his name and reputation to the success of this season, and I think the activity has been steered in a much better direction thanks to his courage and leadership. :worthy: :worthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Glasgow BB Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 And finally I'd like to give one additional Cesario: for contribution to the activity by a non-marching member I give the Cesario to Michael Cesario. It was a big risk on his part to make it his personal mission to help push a more fan friendly style of shows. It could have really backfired on him if the corps had shown resentment to his suggestions/influence, and it could have easily damaged his career. I know his role was mostly as a figurehead, but he took a great risk by attaching his name and reputation to the success of this season, and I think the activity has been steered in a much better direction thanks to his courage and leadership. this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glory Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Boston deserves more love in this thread. Big, lyrical opener. Great solo. Great program. HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaSqueegee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Would the trophy happen to be a bathtub full of melted chocolate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpt43 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I vote for Phantom Regiment. Longest and loudest ovation of the week at the end of Juliet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan9 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) I'd give the overall Cesario award to Carolina Crown this year. They really pushed the envelope in crowd participation and entertainment. Right from the pre-show they invited the crowd to be involved. It was obvious that a lot of their design choices were meant to appeal as much to the fans as to the judging sheets, and I think the fan response all year reflected that. They also did it without sacrificing demand, performing one of the toughest and best performed shows on the field. For visual design I'd give the Cesario to The Cadets. The two colored uniforms were inspired, but to me their greatest visual achievement came in the characterization of the demons and angels. It's tough enough to play and march that incredible drill, but to layer on top of it the additional responsibility of acting as an additional performance element, was simply outstanding. For brass I'm going to give the Cesario to Carolina Crown. They were loud, they had perfect balance and tone, they played one of the toughest charts on the field , and they did it all with style. They proved that a great hornline can sound as good, or even better, during the soft musical passages. In my opinion this was one one of the finest brass performances I have ever seen on the field. I have 3 Cesarios to give for individual performances: Individual performance for brass: the baritone soloist for Boston Crusaders Individual performance for percussion: the piano player with Carolina Crown Individual performance for Color Guard: Herbert And finally I'd like to give one additional Cesario: for contribution to the activity by a non-marching member I give the Cesario to Michael Cesario. It was a big risk on his part to make it his personal mission to help push a more fan friendly style of shows. It could have really backfired on him if the corps had shown resentment to his suggestions/influence, and it could have easily damaged his career. I know his role was mostly as a figurehead, but he took a great risk by attaching his name and reputation to the success of this season, and I think the activity has been steered in a much better direction thanks to his courage and leadership. I continue to have big issues with us fawning over M.C. So, let me get this straight..... M.C. is the new "Design Potentate" for DCI. Then what? He pulls all the corps directors in and tells them what? How many were offenders last year? Cadets? Cavies? CC? Madison? SCV? Bluecoats? BAC? Crossmen? Spirit? ......Who? What were we adjusting from? I don't get it. Now, all is right with the world. I need some forensics on this. Otherwise, it looks to me like one dominant corps changes its design trend to a more "traditional" production and suddenly DCI is saved from itself. I'd like to thank you Michael but I just don't know what you did! Edited August 23, 2011 by Plan9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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